Press Releases
- Pelosi Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month "America has grown stronger through its diversity, and is surely a better place for the contributions of Hispanics." 09/15/2008
- Pelosi on Financial Market Turmoil: We Cannot Afford to Continue Failed Republican Economic Policies "I hope the Administration will come to the table to do the hard work of helping address the pain of everyday Americans and begin to stabilize and grow this economy again.” 09/15/2008
- Pelosi: Congress to Quickly Pass Emergency Assistance for Those Affected by Hurricane Ike, Other Disasters "I call on President Bush to direct FEMA, HUD, SBA and other agencies responsible for administering disaster response to expedite release of the funds Congress appropriates to all states, localities, communities, and families in need.” 09/15/2008
- Pelosi Responds to Boehner Letter On Energy, Economy and Rangel "It is cause for concern that you and your colleagues in the Republican House Leadership are in denial about the failure of the Bush-Republican Congress to grow the American economy." 09/12/2008
- Pelosi Statement on Hurricane Ike “The thoughts and prayers of the entire Congress, and indeed all Americans, are with the people who live in areas in the path of Hurricane Ike." 09/12/2008
- Pelosi Delivers Remarks at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony "Once again, we gather to observe the unforgettable horror of 9/11. We gather to convey our deepest sympathy to the families of 9/11, many of whom turned their grief into strength to make America safer. They deserve our deepest gratitude and will always be in our thoughts and prayers." 09/11/2008
- Pelosi on Appointment of Bobby Scott to Serve on Ethics Committee “As a highly respected House Member, Bobby Scott brings a wealth of legal knowledge and experience to his new duties on the Ethics Committee. I am confident that his passion for justice and due process will guide his work on the committee.” 09/11/2008
- Pelosi: Today’s Approval of Highway Trust Fund Will Protect American Jobs and Safety of American Drivers “Today’s critical cash infusion for the Highway Trust Fund will protect hundreds of thousands of American jobs and the safety of American drivers and families. At a time when Americans are struggling in these difficult economic times, this legislation will save nearly 380,000 American jobs and help states avoid a 34-percent cut to their federal transportation funding." 09/11/2008
- Pelosi Delivers Remarks at U.S. Capitol Memorial Service to Honor Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones "Stephanie Tubbs Jones was a tireless force for justice, equality, and opportunity." 09/10/2008
- Pelosi Statement on IG Report Alleging Illicit, Unethical Behavior Within the Interior Department "The allegations of illicit and unethical behavior detailed in the Inspector General’s report are directly related to the energy debate taking place in the Congress this week." 09/10/2008