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- Pelosi Floor Speech on Resolution on Tragic Shooting at Fort Hood “The entire nation and this Congress stand with the members of our military every day. I hope it is a comfort to the families affected by this, everyone in America has been affected by it, but those who have lost their loved ones, families of those who were seriously wounded, and those who have been shaken at Fort Hood, that our entire country mourns the losses of those who were killed and are praying for them at this very, very sad time." 11/06/2009
- Pelosi: Today’s Vote Is About Putting Our Economy on the Road to Recovery and Creating Jobs “The nation’s leaders have a responsibility to give every American the opportunity to recover, to thrive, to reap the rewards of our common progress, and to take part in our prosperity. Today’s vote is about the never-ending effort to put our economy on the road to recovery, create jobs, and establish the building blocks for growth in the long-term." 11/05/2009
- Pelosi at e-Parliament Conference: ‘Let Us Come Together to Foster Transparency and Openness’ In the history of American democracy, there was a time when a message could travel only as fast as a horse could gallop or a ship could sail. Today, a message from the American people to their representatives in Congress travels as fast as a citizen can twitter, blog, or post to Facebook. 11/03/2009
- Pelosi: ‘Helen Keller’s Statue Will Stand as a Testament to Her Strength and to the American Ideal of Equality’ “Helen Keller’s life is an example of determination and strength. Here, in this temple of our democracy, year after year, day after day, Helen Keller’s statue will stand as a testament to her strength and to the American ideal of equality, which she promoted.” 10/07/2009
- Pelosi Remarks Upon Presentation of Inaugural Lantos Human Rights Prize to the Dalai Lama “U.S. Presidents, Members of Congress, and the American people continue to be inspired by His Holiness’s message of peace, non-violence, human rights, and religious understanding. And we can all learn from him." 10/06/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s National Town Hall Meeting “We look forward to hearing the results of your deliberations. Know your power — what you say is important to us because this community is in the lead. At its core, this conference is about the call to reinvest in ourselves and our children; to rebuild our neighborhoods; and to renew the promise of opportunity for all Americans." 09/24/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference “Essential to the CBC’s efforts on behalf of all Americans is your ‘Opportunities for All - Pathways Out of Poverty’ agenda. As we strengthen our economy for all Americans, we must pay particular attention to those who have been facing long-term economic hardship." 09/23/2009
- Pelosi: ‘The Thoughts and Prayers of This Congress Are With the People of Georgia Today’ “The thoughts and prayers of this entire Congress and the people we represent — the American people — are with the people of Georgia today, and in the days ahead as we work with them to ensure they have all that they need." 09/23/2009
- Pelosi: Expanding Access to Higher Education Essential to Our Prosperity and Keeping Our Nation Competitive “This legislation seizes the opportunity to strengthen our nation by making a historic commitment to our students and a landmark investment in our future." 09/16/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Democratic Steering and Policy Committee Forum on Health Insurance Reform “We also have a moral responsibility to pass health insurance reform and we will do so this year. It is a moral imperative, a health issue, it is an economic issue. I believe that we can do so best by increasing competition, and by increasing competition we will again, improve quality, lower costs, expand coverage, and maintain choice." 09/15/2009
- Pelosi Floor Statement on September 11 Resolution “It is in their names that we mark this day. It is in the memory of those who died that we, in the words of this resolution, ‘renew our devotion to the universal ideals that make this nation great: freedom, pluralism, equality, and the rule of law.’" 09/09/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at September 11 Remembrance Ceremony “Bound by clear memories of destruction and despair, Americans forgot about our differences and embraced our shared heritage. In the tragedy, we found unity. In the ashes, we rallied around a common cause. In fallen towers, we located the strength to carry on. In the darkness of that day, we saw the light of a brighter future." 09/09/2009
- Pelosi: ‘With This Plaque, Memories of the Heroes of Flight 93 Will Remain Etched in the Walls of the U.S. Capitol’ “With this plaque, the memories of the heroes of Flight 93 will forever remain etched in the walls of the U.S. Capitol – as a beacon of hope in the heart and soul of our democracy." 09/09/2009
- Pelosi: Cash for Clunkers Strengthens Auto Industry, Strengthens Economy and Helps Preserve Our Environment “So this is a very positive, bipartisan initiative to help our auto industry, to help consumers, to grow our economy, to do it in an environmentally sound way, and I think is the perfect message for us to take home for August." 07/31/2009
- Pelosi: ‘We Salute Speaker Hastert for His Leadership, Decency, and Long Record of Distinguished Service’ “Speaker Hastert’s presence will now again grace these halls every day. His portrait will stand in testament to his leadership and his integrity." 07/28/2009
- Pelosi Floor Speech on Pay-As-You-Go Legislation “It’s a very important day for our country because it is a day when the Congress of the United States says to the American people: We will be accountable. We have said it, we have done it, and now we will make it a statute of the law of the land." 07/22/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Roosevelt Institute Gala Presenting FDR Distinguished Public Service Award to B. Rapoport “B. Rapoport has said that Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the man he most admires. We are here tonight because Franklin Roosevelt would admire the contributions and the fundamental values of B. Rapoport." 07/22/2009
- Pelosi Speech to American Association of People with Disabilities “When the ADA became law 19 years, ago, it broke new ground for civil rights, but it is deeply and firmly rooted in a fundamental American ideal: that we are all equal in the eyes of the law." 07/22/2009
- Pelosi Floor Speech on Legislation Naming Lim Poon Lee Post Office in San Francisco “Today, the House has an opportunity to honor Postmaster Lee’s lifetime of public service and proud patriotism by naming the post office in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown, the ‘Lim Poon Lee Post Office.’" 07/21/2009
- Pelosi to NAACP: 'In Advancing African Americans Issues of Social Justice and Opportunity, You Advanced Our Nation' "In advancing African Americans issues of social justice and opportunity, you have advanced our nation. You have brought us closer to the ideal of equality that is both our nation’s heritage and our hope." 07/13/2009