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California Supreme Court Ruling on Proposition 8
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8: Court upholds Prop. 8 but lets marriages stand Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 5/26/09 California voters legally outlawed same-sex marriage when they approved Proposition 8 in November, but the… Continue
Judge Sonia Sotomayor
I commend President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor’s experiences and understanding of the law will assure a strong voice for fairness on the Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor will preserve our… Continue
Pelosi: ‘We Have Come to China Because We Believe the U.S. and China Must Confront the Challenge of Climate Change Together’
“In every country, not just China and the U.S., the global climate crisis is best surmounted with transparency and openness, respect for the rule of law, and accountability to the people.”
Pelosi Statement on President Obama’s Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court Justice
“I commend President Obama’s nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor’s experiences and understanding of the law will assure a strong voice for fairness on the Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor will preserve our civil liberties, maintain the independence of the judiciary, and protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Pelosi Statement on California Supreme Court Ruling on Proposition 8
“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court in support of Proposition 8 is deeply disappointing because this ballot initiative takes away individual rights.”
Pelosi Statement on North Korea’s Announcement of Successful Nuclear Tests
“If today’s announcement is true, these tests would be a clear violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718, which requires that North Korea not conduct any further nuclear tests. Such action by North Korea is unacceptable and cause for great alarm.”
Pelosi Remarks to American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
“We have come here to learn about the environmental challenges facing China and the policies being pursued by the Chinese government to protect the environment. And we have come here to engage with Chinese officials at all levels, Chinese students, environmentalists, and the American and Chinese business communities, on the issues of clean energy and climate change.”
Progress for Military Families
The 111th Congress is committed to addressing the needs of America's service men and women as well as those of their families. While we salute our men and women in uniform for the courage and bravery that they exhibit in battle, we… Continue
On Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day, we remember those brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and security of our nation, and take great pride in the service of our men and women in uniform, and thank them with deeds, not… Continue
Pelosi, Bipartisan Congressional Delegation in China This Week to Discuss Clean Energy, Climate Change
The delegation also participated in roundtable discussion with Chinese business leaders, who discussed their efforts to develop clean energy technology, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the most energy intensive industries, protect intellectual property rights, develop energy efficient buildings, reduce water pollution, produce electric vehicles, promote wind development, and expand public transportation.