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Pelosi Welcomes Liberian President Johnson-Sirleaf to the Capitol
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Dennis Hastert, and House Democrats welcomed to the Capitol today at a news conference after her address to a joint session of Congress. Below are Pelosi’s remarks:
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Leader Pelosi, Rep. Waters, Caucus Chair Clyburn,
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“Thank you very much Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for everyone who was here today when we thank you for making this possible. It was a transforming experience for the American people to hear this great lady – the first woman elected president of an African country. What a thrill for us to have her here.
“We saw her greatness, her intellect, her integrity, and her courage. When many of us were in
“When she came here today, she inspired a country, she taught us a history lesson, and she also taught us that when she says she is going to succeed, she means it.
“When we were in Africa, I said to the employees of the American embassy in
“Madam President, more power to you.”
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
