Pelosi Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
“During Hispanic Heritage month, we honor our country’s vibrant Latino community. The rich contributions of Latinos throughout America’s history is a source of pride, and of strength, to our nation. “
Pelosi Floor Speech Against GOP Outsourcers’ Bill of Rights
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, commend him for his tremendous leadership on behalf of America’s workers. Thank you, Mr. Andrews, for your leadership.”
Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today
“Leader Pelosi. ‘Good morning, everyone. Nice to see you all. Yesterday some of you joined us, Members of Congress joined together, Democratic members joined together on the steps of the Capitol to support the President’s American jobs bill and calling for its passage. We are very proud of the enthusiastic support and unity in our caucus in support of it.'”
Pelosi Remarks at 9/11 Congressional Remembrance Ceremony
“Over and over again we say that when we visit the memory of September 11th, we are treading on sacred ground. On that day, as we all know, 10 years ago, we witnessed a world that was changing before our very eyes, scenes of a horrific attack on our nation and our fellow Americans.”
Pelosi Statement on the American Jobs Act
“President Obama has done his part: soon sending the American Jobs Act to Congress to create jobs, strengthen small businesses, rebuild America, and grow our economy now. We must take up and pass this legislation without further delay.”
Pelosi Statement on Attacks on Israeli Embassy in Cairo
“The attacks on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo raise grave security concerns and are clearly unacceptable. I join other Members of Congress in condemning the attacks in the strongest terms.”
Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today
“Leader Pelosi. ‘Good morning. Things are moving along quickly on the floor, so we will move along quickly here as well. I guess the quickest way for me to give you my reaction to the President’s speech is to say that last night after his speech I went home and I was flipping between the NFL game, the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints, and the U.S. Open. And they both reminded me that the President’s speech I think was definitely a touchdown, an ace serve, in the spirit of the season, a home run, out of the park, tenth strike if you bowl. Any sports analogy you want to come up with, I think he achieved.'”
Pelosi Statement on the 10th Anniversary of September 11
“Ten years ago, Americans witnessed a horrific attack against our nation. On that day, towers of our economic and military strength were viciously attacked; thousands of innocent mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, perished; scenes of destruction and devastation spread.”
Pelosi Calls on Speaker Boehner to Urge Committee Chairmen to Take Legislative Action on American Jobs Act
“Dear Mr. Speaker: Last night, President Obama called for immediate action by the Congress to pass the American Jobs Act. Independent analysis estimates that its enactment would result in nearly two million jobs in 2012.”
Pelosi Releases Ranking Members’ Letters to Republican Chairmen Calling for Action on the American Jobs Act
“Pelosi also sent a letter today to Speaker John Boehner requesting that he urge Republican House Committee Chairmen to “move expeditiously to pass” the American Jobs Act and begin putting the country back to work.”
