News Room

Print
News Room  »  PRESS RELEASES  »  Pelosi Statement on Syria

Pelosi Statement on Syria

August 18, 2011

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Syria:

“When President Assad came to power, his leadership was met with some hope.  When Assad started firing on his own people, he was warned of serious consequences by world leaders.

“Clearly, Assad is not only on the wrong side of history, but on the wrong side of the future.

“I commend President Obama for calling on Assad to step down and for issuing sanctions against Assad and his regime; this call has been echoed by other world leaders.  Today’s announcement will be welcomed by freedom-loving people within Syria and many Syrian Americans.”

Recent Press Releases

Oct 09

Democratic Ranking Members to GOP Committee Chairs: ‘We Are Prepared to Work’

Oct 08

Pelosi Statement on Awarding of Nobel Prize to Dr. Shinya Yamanaka

Oct 08

Pelosi Statement on César E. Chávez National Monument Dedication

Oct 08

Pelosi Statement on Passing of Mervyn Dymally

Find the latest news at Leader Pelosi's Blog, The Gavel.
Make it in America is a new legislative initiative from House Democrats to revitalize manufacturing in America, create new good-paying jobs, and make our nation more secure. This effort builds on House Democrats' actions since the start of the Bush Recession to create jobs and lay a strong new foundation for our economy.