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February 20, 2007
With Congress on recess this weekend, we will take some time to highlight some of the material posted here that you may have missed in the deluge of information and video surrounding the launch. For the first installment, here is House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank's speech against President Bush's escalation plan and in support of the troops:
Press Release
February 19, 2007
"Washington, D.C. -- The following statement by Speaker Pelosi was submitted to the Congressional Record today in support of H.Res 122, recognizing a National Day of Remembrance on the 65th Anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066. In 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which put into motion the internment of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans during World War II:
'To live up to the principles on which this great nation was founded, we must stand for freedom for all Americans, in wartime and in times of peace."
Articles
February 17, 2007
"Behind House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to push a simple, nonbinding Iraq resolution is the calculation that a broad showing of anti-war sentiment is needed to more forcefully confront President Bush in the months ahead."
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February 16, 2007
House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Lantos Says Strong Bipartisan Support for Iraq Resolution is a Message the Administration Cannot Ignore
Press Release
February 16, 2007
"Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of the Lunar New Year, which begins this Sunday, February 18:
'This Sunday marks the start of the Lunar New Year for Asians and Asian Americans all over the world. As we usher in the Year of the Boar, we must remember that valuing holidays such as this is what highlights the beauty of our country as a nation of diverse cultures."
Blog Post
February 16, 2007
Watch Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the resolution expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President's escalation plan in Iraq, which has just passed the House, 246-182:
The speech concludes:
Blog Post
February 16, 2007
On Wednesday, amidst reports that thousands of Army humvees to be used in the escalation lack vital armor upgrades, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Harry Reid sent a letter to President Bush urging him to take the necessary steps
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February 15, 2007
Leader Steny Hoyer and Whip James Clyburn join Gulf Coast Members. From Democratic Whip Clyburn's office: