Pelosi Statement on Australian Prime Minister Rudd’s Visit to U.S. Capitol
Speaker Nancy Pelosi was joined by Republican leader John Boehner today to welcome Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to the U.S. Capitol.
Pelosi Statement on Recent Congressional Delegation Trip to India
“We learned a lot on our trip. The purpose was to see how we could work together with India, a country with 400 million people who are without electricity, but nonetheless having a major responsibility as a rapidly developing country on this important issue. That is important, as I said, not only to our environment, but to our national security.”
Pelosi Statement of Resignation of HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson
“The resignation of HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson comes at a time when millions of American families are facing the prospect of losing their homes.”
Pelosi Statement on Paulson Proposal to Overhaul Regulation of the Financial Markets
“Congressional Democrats will continue to work to provide additional assistance to millions of families at risk of losing their homes, bring much-needed relief to consumers feeling the impact of the economic downturn, and ensure meaningful regulation of the financial system.”
Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of Cesar Chavez’ Birthday
“Cesar Chavez championed the causes of justice and equality and inspired millions with his vision of hope and prosperity for working people.”
Pelosi Statement on 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
“The Olympic Charter states that the Olympics should seek to foster ‘respect for universal and fundamental ethical principles.’ Sadly, the Chinese government has not lived up to its commitments to improve the human rights situation in China and Tibet.”
Pelosi Statement on President Bush’s Speech Today on Iraq
“President Bush’s speech today on Iraq failed to offer any plan for the safe return of our brave men and women. In fact, the Administration reportedly is preparing to tell the American people that we must maintain 140,000 troops in Iraq indefinitely.”
Pelosi Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
“This year’s trustees report again makes clear that Social Security will be able to pay its full benefits through 2041. However, this trustees’ report, the last to be issued by the current administration, reveals another squandered opportunity by President Bush.”
Pelosi Statement on Deaths of 4,000 American Soldiers in Iraq
“Today, we mourn America’s fallen heroes; the deaths of 4,000 American soldiers is a grim reminder of the enormous cost of war in Iraq: the human cost.”
Congressional Delegation Focus on Energy, Global Warming in Mumbai, India
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan delegation of senior members of Congress have concluded two days of meetings in Mumbai focused on the need for swift action by the government and the private sector to promote and expand research and strengthen efforts to stem the global climate crisis.
