Press Releases
- Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference About Briefing on Enhanced Interrogation Techniques "I have long supported creation of an independent Truth Commission to determine how intelligence was misused, and how controversial and possibly illegal activities like torture were authorized within the Executive Branch." 05/14/2009
- Pelosi Statement on House Passage of 21st Century Green, High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act "The 21st Century Green, High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act will create tens of thousands of new jobs with critical investments to modernize, upgrade, and repair school facilities across the country, while promoting energy efficiency." 05/14/2009
- Pelosi: With Passage of Supplemental, the House Begins to End the War in Iraq and to Refocus Efforts in Afghanistan "With this legislation, we honor the brave men and women of our military. Each time they go into battle, they put their trust in our hands as policymakers. We must be equal to the trust they place in us, give them the tools they need, and only send them into harm’s way as a last resort." 05/14/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at amfAR Conference on Future Directions in Fight Against HIV/AIDS "America and the world owe amfAR a debt of gratitude for your nearly quarter-century history of advancing HIV prevention, treatment and care. Your work has saved lives, achieved dignity for those living with the disease, and advanced research that is bringing help and hope to those with HIV/AIDS." 05/13/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation "This bill will create entire new industries in the United States—while preserving the manufacturing base that has been the foundation of our economy, helping industries such as steel, glass, and cement remain competitive in the global marketplace, and pioneering cleaner coal technologies for use here and around the world." 05/13/2009
- Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Defense Procurement Reform Act "By substantially beefing up oversight of the Pentagon’s system of acquiring weapons, promoting greater use of competition in weapons acquisition and requiring the Defense Department to take steps to prevent conflicts of interests in the acquisition process, we can save taxpayers tens of billions of dollars...." 05/13/2009
- Pelosi: Health Care Legislation Will Be On the House Floor by the End of July "The President's commitment to making our country healthier — again, with affordable, accessible and quality health care, where every person, if he or she likes the plan they have, can keep that plan. Also recognizing that health care reform is entitlement reform, and this is about cost — taking down the cost of health care to the Americans, to our economy and to our budget." 05/13/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Annual Report of Social Security and Medicare Trustees "By strengthening our economy and creating jobs, and by finally tackling the challenge of health care, we are already working to protect the promise of Social Security and Medicare for all Americans." 05/12/2009
- Pelosi, Holt Meet With British Prime Minister Gordon Brown This morning in London, Pelosi and Holt met with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to discuss the international economic crisis, climate change, trade and the United Kingdom's participation in the multinational force in Afghanistan. 05/12/2009
- Pelosi Statement on the Shootings at Camp Victory in Iraq “The loss of a single American soldier is a great tragedy, making today’s horrible incident all the more troubling and heartbreaking. I share President Obama’s commitment to finding out what happened to seeking ways to better protect our servicemen and women." 05/11/2009