Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the loss of American forces in Afghanistan:
"The loss of our men and women in uniform is always a great tragedy to our nation. Today, on the deadliest day for American forces since the war in Afghanistan began, we are reminded of the service and sacrifice of our troops.
"We pray for the families of those lost, that they may find comfort in the deep and abiding gratitude of the American people."
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