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November Documents

11|13|2006
Pelosi Appoints Capuano as Head of the Day-to-Day Transition for House Democrats
“Mike Capuano is an expert in the rules and procedures of both the Democratic Caucus and the House. His knowledge, experience, and leadership will be invaluable during the Democratic transition into the majority.”

11|13|2006
Pelosi to New House Members: Democrats and Republicans Have a Shared Oath to Serve Our Country Together
“We all believe that public service is a noble calling. We all take the same oath to ‘protect and defend’ our country. We all pledge allegiance to the same flag. We all love the same country. So we must do more than praise civility and respect in our speeches. We must live these virtues in our words and deeds every day we serve."

11|10|2006
Pelosi: ‘We Salute All the Men and Women Who Risked Their Lives So That We Can Live Free’
"We honor the next generation of veterans, those now serving in harm’s way abroad. And, with their grieving families, we remember those who have given ‘the last full measure of their devotion’ in Iraq and Afghanistan."

11|08|2006
Pelosi: ‘I Hope the Departure of Mr. Rumsfeld Will Mark A Fresh Start Toward a New Policy in Iraq’
“A new direction on Iraq is also long overdue. I hope the departure of Mr. Rumsfeld will mark a fresh start toward a new policy in Iraq, signaling a willingness on the part of the President to work with the Congress to devise a better way forward. Our troops deserve no less."

11|08|2006
Pelosi: ‘Tonight We Have Made History; Now Let Us Make Progress’
“Democrats share the faith and values that Americans uphold in their families and in their communities. We intend, working together, to build a future worthy of that faith, worthy of the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, and worthy of the hopes and dreams that Americans have for our children."

11|05|2006
Pelosi Statement on Saddam Hussein Verdict
Nearly three years after Saddam’s capture, the U.S. Central Command said that Iraq is near chaos. That is clear evidence of the lack of progress in bringing security to Iraq and bringing American troops home.

11|04|2006
Pelosi Statement on Iraq
The war in Iraq was a bad idea and it has been badly executed by Secretary Rumsfeld and the civilian leadership at the Pentagon.

11|03|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Resignation of Bob Ney
"House Republican leaders have a long pattern of covering up and protecting Republican Members, and their culture of corruption comes at great cost to the American people."

11|03|2006
Pelosi: ‘Decision to Put Nuclear Weapons Information on the Internet Is a Serious Security Breach’
“The decision to put nuclear weapons information on a government Web site accessible to anyone in the world is a serious security breach, even for an Administration that has failed to make restricting the proliferation of nuclear technology a priority."

11|03|2006
Pelosi: Reconstruction Effort in Iraq Has Been One of Bush Administration’s Greatest Failures
“Democrats want the inspector general to stay at work until the job is done; those individuals and companies responsible for shoddy work or fraudulent billing practices must be held accountable."

11|02|2006
Pelosi and Reid Call on President to Address Military Readiness Crisis
“Readiness levels will continue to suffer as long as we stay the current course with U.S. troops bogged down in an intractable civil war in Iraq. Deterioration in readiness levels already constrains our ability to deal with the escalating conflict in Afghanistan, much less potential crises in North Korea and Iran.”

11|02|2006
Pelosi: Bush’s Failed Economic Policies Are Leaving Middle-Income Families Behind
“Millions of Americans are working hard and are unable to get ahead. Republicans’ record budget deficits are passing trillions in debt on to our children and grandchildren. Republicans’ misplaced priorities of more tax cuts for the wealthy and more record deficits have put the American Dream for the next generation at risk."

11|01|2006
Pelosi Statement on Families USA Study on Confusing Republican Prescription Drug Plan
“This study provides new evidence that under the confusing Republican prescription drug bill, the number of seniors at risk of falling into the doughnut hole will skyrocket next year, denying millions more seniors access to their prescription drugs."

11|01|2006
Pelosi: ‘Bush Is Out of Touch With What Is Actually Happening on the Ground in Iraq’
"That President Bush sees increasing violence as ‘winning’ is further evidence of how far out of touch he is with what is actually happening on the ground in Iraq."

11|01|2006
Pelosi: Bush’s Vote of Confidence for Rumsfeld Ensures a Continuation of Failed Policies in Iraq
"President Bush’s declaration that he wants Secretary Rumsfeld to remain in office until the end of his presidency ensures a continuation of the failed policies that sent our troops to Iraq without sufficient equipment or a plan to complete their mission."

11|01|2006
Pelosi: House Democrats Hit the Airwaves for New Direction Radio Day
“This week, we have seen yet more reminders of why President Bush and the Rubber Stamp Republican Congress are out of touch with everyday Americans.”

11|01|2006
Pelosi: In Bush Economy, Working Families Are Being Squeezed
“Millions of Americans are working hard and are unable to get ahead. For the first time in generations, parents worry that their children will not be better off than they are. Working families are being squeezed as their earnings do not meet their needs."

October Documents

10|31|2006
House Democratic Leaders Urge President to Protect Minority Voting Rights
"Today, we request that you direct the Justice Department to take immediate action to ensure that all jurisdictions comply fully with all statutes designed to protect minority voting rights and to ensure that all eligible voters can vote."

10|31|2006
Pelosi Statement on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
“As we commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we remember our family members and friends who have lost their lives to breast cancer and salute the more than 2 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, and the efforts of survivors, volunteers, and professionals who work to combat this disease each day.”

10|31|2006
Pelosi: ‘President Bush Has Failed Our Troops in Iraq in So Many Ways’
“The men and women of our armed forces are our country’s bravest and most patriotic representatives. Their choice to serve in the military is something for which all of us should be proud and forever grateful."

10|31|2006
Pelosi: Discussing Sending More Troops to Baghdad is Fresh Evidence that Bush’s Policy Is a Failure
“With militia influence over the Iraqi police apparently increasing, and the Iraqi government apparently having conceded parts of Baghdad to the control of sectarian militias, we should not commit even more American troops to a fight the Iraqis seem increasingly unwilling to make themselves."

10|30|2006
Pelosi: Unaccounted U.S.-Supplied Weapons in Iraq Are Unacceptable
“Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld had no plan for securing supplies of Iraqi weapons and ammunition when the war began, and it now appears that he has no plan for ensuring that thousands of weapons the U.S. provides for the Iraqi security forces do not wind up being used against American troops."

10|29|2006
Pelosi Statement on Boehner’s Comments Praising Secretary Rumsfeld
“Secretary Rumsfeld and President Bush sent our troops to Iraq without the equipment they needed and without a plan to complete our mission. Our troops deserved far better."

10|27|2006
Pelosi: In Bush Economy Millions of Americans Are Working Hard But Unable to Get Ahead
“Just because the President looks through his rose-colored glasses and sees a strong economy doesn’t make it so. He refuses to see the millions of Americans who are working hard and are unable to get ahead."

10|27|2006
Pelosi: Our Troops and Every American Deserve More than President Bush’s Failed Iraq Policy
“Secretary Rumsfeld committed our troops to war without sufficient equipment or a plan for victory; he is in no position to give advice to Americans appalled by the consequences of his mismanagement. Our troops and every American deserve more. It is long past time for a new direction in Iraq.”

10|26|2006
Pelosi Urges Hastert to Bring Drug Negotiation Legislation to House Floor in November
"Democrats strongly believe that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should be required to negotiate lower drug prices on behalf of seniors, just as the Veterans' Administration currently does on behalf of veterans. The drug prices negotiated on behalf of veterans are substantially lower than the prices seniors and individuals with disabilities receive from the drug plans under the Medicare Part D program."

10|26|2006
Pelosi: ‘The Republican Record on Border Security Is a Catastrophic Failure’
“By any measure, the Republican record on border security is a catastrophic failure. Five years after the 9/11 attacks, and more than two years after the independent 9/11 Commission urged a greater focus on border protection, the American people deserve better."

10|26|2006
Pelosi: New Direction, Not Empty Words Needed for Iraq
“The President’s admission that he is not satisfied with the war will only serve as more empty words unless he finally acknowledges that his policies have failed and adopts a new direction.”

10|26|2006
Pelosi: Today’s Record Oil Company Profits Are a Reminder of Republicans’ Failed Energy Policies
“Today’s record oil company profits remind Americans that Republicans’ energy policies, which were written in secret by the Cheney Task Force and the energy industry, are an abject failure for the American people. Their six-year record of heaping subsidies on oil companies reaping record profits while leaving consumers to pay the bill, has brought us record dependence on foreign oil."

10|25|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Death of Civil Rights Leader Enolia McMillan
"It was because of Mrs. McMillan – her commitment, her toil, and indeed, her disruptive thinking that brought the NAACP headquarters to Baltimore – and as such, her legacy continues to this day."

10|25|2006
Pelosi: Bush Has Failed to Formulate a Comprehensive Counterterrorism Plan
"If the President does not produce a National Implementation Plan that takes into account the realities facing our nation today, his dismal record and failure to plan for crucial national security matters will continue."

10|25|2006
Pelosi: Bush Still in Denial About Failure of Iraq Policy
“President Bush’s Iraq policy has been a dismal failure. The President has abandoned his stay the course slogan; it is long past time he abandon his stay the course policy.”

10|25|2006
Pelosi: Democrats Will Restore Fiscal Responsibility to Ensure a Vibrant and Growing Economy
“Republican scare tactics and distortions are a sign of their desperation. Democrats are offering a new direction for America to ensure opportunity and prosperity for middle-class families, not just the privileged few.”

10|24|2006
Pelosi: ‘No Matter What Slogans Are Used to Describe it, the President’s Iraq Policy Has Been a Failure’
“No matter what slogans are used to describe it, the President’s Iraq policy has been a dismal failure. It is long past time for a new direction in Iraq.”

10|24|2006
Pelosi: Bush Touting of Social Security Privatization Removes All Doubt That He Is Out of Touch
“President Bush’s statement yesterday now removes all doubt that he is out of touch and doesn’t listen to the American people who have resoundingly rejected Social Security privatization. The Republican privatization plan would drain trillions of dollars from the Social Security trust fund, increase the national debt, and slash future retiree benefits by more than 40 percent."

10|24|2006
Pelosi: On United Nations Day, We Remember Our Moral Obligation to End the Genocide in Darfur
“The United States must use its leadership position within the UN Security Council and elsewhere to ensure that effective action is taken. The members of the United Nations, the Arab League, and the African Union all have a moral obligation to end the genocide in Darfur."

10|23|2006
Pelosi Statement on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
“In October, as we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities who commit themselves to hard work, every day. Americans with disabilities want what all Americans want: an equal opportunity to succeed, equal dignity, and equal respect."

10|20|2006
Pelosi Letter to Hastert on Hoekstra’s Suspension of Democratic Staffer’s Security Clearance
"The unilateral decision by Mr. Hoekstra to suspend the clearances of a Democratic staff member without consultation with the Ranking Democrat, Congresswoman Harman, or an investigation of any kind is unprecedented and reckless."

10|20|2006
Pelosi Urges Hastert to Commit to Principles of Civility, Accountability, and Fiscal Responsibility
"Integrity demands that we pass a comprehensive congressional reform package that breaks the link between lobbyists and legislation. We must also restore the principals of fiscal responsibility with pay-as-you-go, no new deficit budgeting."

10|20|2006
Pelosi: ‘America’s Dependence on OPEC Threatens Our National Security’
“Democrats’ New Direction will free America from our dangerous addiction to foreign oil through new investment in clean, energy-efficient technologies, conservation, and promoting domestic energy alternatives, such as biofuels. Democrats will send our energy dollars to the Midwest, not the Middle East.”

10|20|2006
Pelosi: ‘Democrats’ New Direction Would Strengthen the Medicare Prescription Drug Program’
“Democrats’ new direction would strengthen the Medicare prescription drug program by negotiating for lower drug prices for seniors.”

10|20|2006
United House and Senate Democratic Leaders Call on the President to Urgently Change Course in Iraq
"We write out of a deep sense of concern that the situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate and that there is no effective plan for improvement. The escalating sectarian violence coupled with the recent increase in the number of dead and wounded Americans are but the latest indications that neither the current U.S. plan, nor that of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, will bring stability and security to Iraq."

10|19|2006
Pelosi: ‘Voter Suppression of Minorities Cannot Be Tolerated’
“The ugly voter suppression activities against Latino voters in Orange County are illegal and disgraceful. Those activities violate federal and state voting laws, and must be investigated and prosecuted by law enforcement authorities to the fullest extent of the law."

10|18|2006
Pelosi: It’s Time for a Change, Not Republican Business as Usual
“If Democrats win control of Congress, we will turn the most closed and corrupt Congress in history in to the most open and honest. We will take our nation in a New Direction by restoring truth and trust to the halls of power with our Honest Leadership, Open Government Act.”

10|17|2006
Pelosi Statement on Signing of Military Commissions Bill
“Democrats want terrorists who kill Americans tried, convicted, and punished through a constitutionally sound process that will be upheld on appeal. That goal will not be achieved by the bill President Bush signed into law today.”

10|17|2006
Republicans Blocked Lobbying Reform Preventing Congress From Using Positions for Personal Profit
"Republicans in Congress have a clear record of putting themselves first – ahead of American taxpayers and their priorities. Democrats are committed to restoring accountability, honesty and openness in government, and we have put it in writing with our Honest Leader and Open Government Act."

10|16|2006
Pelosi Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Iraqi Constitution
“With the numbers of U.S. troops killed or wounded continuing to rise at an alarming rate, and even greater numbers of Iraqis being slaughtered by their countrymen, the need for a change in policy is obvious."

10|14|2006
Pelosi: ‘Ney Should Resign Today’
"Clearly, Mr. Ney's judgment has been impaired for a long time: he broke the law, he denied it and blamed others, and now that he has admitted his guilt, he refuses to step aside."

10|13|2006
Pelosi Statement on Bob Ney’s Guilty Plea
“Speaker Hastert and the Republican leadership have allowed Mr. Ney to remain on the public payroll for a month after his admission of guilt to criminal conspiracy charges. House Republican leaders have a long pattern of protecting Republican members, even when it comes at great cost to the American people."

10|13|2006
Pelosi Statement on British Army Commander’s Concerns About the War in Iraq
“The attacks on our forces are increasing, casualty figures are continuing to mount, and the security situation in Iraq is not improving – it is clear that our objectives and the means to achieve them need to be revised."

10|13|2006
Pelosi: Democrats Will Continue to Fight to Address Security Weaknesses at Our Ports
“Democrats have proposed that 100 percent of the containers coming from overseas are scanned at the port of origin – long before they reach our shores and our waterways. We will continue to fight to address the security weaknesses at our ports, many of which will not be corrected by this bill, and establish a comprehensive strategy for homeland security."

10|12|2006
Pelosi and Senior Democrats Seek Solution to Intellectual Property Abuses
“The President's failed economic policies have resulted in another month of record trade deficits, once again highlighting the need for a new direction. We must pursue an aggressive trade enforcement agenda so that U.S. businesses and workers do not pay the price for countries that refuse to play by the rules.”

10|12|2006
Pelosi: Economists Agree, Democrats’ Policies Are Better for the Economy
“Democrats will restore fiscal discipline with tough policies of pay-as-you-go budgeting, no new deficit spending. Democrats are fighting for middle-income tax cuts that spur economic growth and produce jobs. And Democrats will ensure that economic growth benefits all Americans, not just the privileged few.”

10|11|2006
Pelosi: ‘Democrats Have Long Fought for Middle-Income Tax Cuts’
“President Bush and his Rubber Stamp Republican Congress can’t seem to grasp that Democrats have long fought for middle-income tax cuts. This is in stark contrast to the Republican tax breaks for the super rich that have led to a budget that is grossly out of balance and a national debt that is morally indefensible."

10|11|2006
Pelosi: Bush’s Failed Economic Policies Are Mortgaging Our Children’s Future
“The Bush tax cuts for the super rich have added trillions to the national debt and are mortgaging our children’s future. Democrats know how to restore fiscal discipline with tough policies of pay-as-you-go budgeting, no new deficit spending. Democrats support middle-income tax cuts that spur economic growth."

10|11|2006
Pelosi: Bush’s Failed National Security Policies Have Failed to Make the American People Safer
“The President’s policies are not making the American people safer. Staying the course won’t change that. It’s time for a new direction.”

10|10|2006
Pelosi: ‘Democrats Will Continue to Fight to Fund Vital School Safety Initiatives’
“Today, our thoughts and prayers go to the victims of school violence and their families. The senseless and horrific violence that has stalked our schools across the country must end, and our schools must be made safe for all children."

10|09|2006
Pelosi: Nuclear North Korea ‘Should be a First Priority Concern of the World’
“Given North Korea's abysmal proliferation record, reports of a successful test of a nuclear weapon should be a first priority concern of the world."

10|06|2006
Pelosi Statement on Fifth Anniversary of War in Afghanistan
“President Bush’s failure to finish the job against terrorism in Afghanistan before launching his ill-advised invasion of Iraq has made the lives of the Afghan people more difficult and the American people less safe."

10|06|2006
Pelosi: Democrats’ New Direction Rewards Work, Not Just Wealth
“President Bush and Republicans continue to claim that the economy is on the right track, with President Bush saying today’s jobs report is ‘more good news.’ This once again demonstrates how out of touch the Republicans are, because the U.S. economy is not delivering for middle-class families."

10|05|2006
Pelosi Statement on Ethics Committee Forming an Investigative Subcommittee on Foley Matter
“I expect that the Republican Members, officers of the House, and staff will be questioned under oath so that this scandal will be resolved fairly and quickly. I look forward to the preliminary report next week."

10|05|2006
Pelosi: NLRB Rulings are a ‘Ruthless Attack on American Workers’
“I support legislation that would remove obstacles that prevent workers from choosing whether or not they want to form or join a union. The Employee Free Choice Act, sponsored by Congressman George Miller of California, has the support of nearly every Democrat in the House of Representatives. But it is strongly opposed by the Republican leadership in the House."

10|04|2006
Pelosi: ‘Republican Leaders Put Partisan Politics Above Protecting the Children in Their Trust’
“Conflicting stories between Republican leadership and Republican staff about their cover up of Mark Foley’s abhorrent behavior underscore the urgency for the Republican leadership to be immediately questioned under oath by the Ethics Committee."

10|04|2006
Pelosi: ‘The President Continues to Mislead the American People on National Security’
“It is clear that, in the battle of ideas, the President is unarmed and can do nothing but make baseless charges in an effort to distract attention from his own failed policies in Iraq and elsewhere that have not made America safer.”

10|03|2006
Pelosi Statement on Senator Frist’s Comments on the Taliban in Afghanistan
“We went to war in Afghanistan five years ago to crush the Taliban for the role it played in the 9/11 attacks. Senator Frist now suggests that the best way forward in Afghanistan is to coddle the Taliban by welcoming Taliban members into a coalition government, as if 9/11 had never happened."

10|02|2006
Pelosi Statement on Speaker’s Comments Regarding Foley Matter
“Republican Leaders admitted to knowing about Mr. Foley’s abhorrent behavior for six months to a year and failed to protect the children in their trust. Republican Leaders must be investigated by the Ethics Committee and immediately questioned under oath.”

10|01|2006
Pelosi Letter to Ethics Committee on Cover Up of the Foley Matter
"The fact that Mr. Foley was engaging in this behavior with underage children, that the Republican Leadership knew about it for six months to a year and has characterized the inappropriate behavior as "overly friendly" and "acting as a mentor" and that apparently no action was taken to protect these underage children is abhorrent."

10|01|2006
Pelosi Statement on Preliminary FBI Investigation of Mark Foley
“Congress must not pass the buck on investigating this cover up. The children, their parents, the public, and our colleagues must be assured that such abhorrent behavior is not tolerated and will never happen again.”

September Documents

09|29|2006
Democrats Call on Republicans to Ensure Fair and Impartial Elections
"Our democracy has given us a great gift: the right to express our views, our hopes, and our desires through our right to vote. As the elected leaders of the American people, it is our charge to renew confidence in our electoral process. If we can send our fellow citizens overseas to risk their lives and fight for this sacred right for others, then it is incumbent upon us to ensure that their families and all eligible voters are presented with an unencumbered opportunity to exercise their right to vote."

09|29|2006
Pelosi Statement on Ethics Investigation of Mark Foley
"For more than 150 years, children from across the nation have come to Washington to serve as pages in the U.S. Capitol. The Page School is a national treasure, and the children who attend it and work in the Congress are our special trust. Members of Congress have a responsibility to protect their employees, especially young pages who serve this institution."

09|29|2006
Pelosi Statement on New Report on Jack Abramoff’s Attempts to Influence White House Officials
"The American people deserve better. The Republican culture of corruption is so entrenched in Washington that the Republicans cannot bring themselves to pass lobby reform legislation even in the face of these extraordinary scandals. It’s clearly time for a new direction to restore integrity to Congress."

09|29|2006
Pelosi: ‘President’s Speech This Morning Showed Once Again He is in Denial’
"Important decisions are made about how we send our young people into conflict and what the reason, preparation, and strategy is, and it seems that the President has failed on all of those scores and he has become ‘Mr. Rosy Scenario.’ He paints a rosy scenario in Iraq and in Afghanistan, and the fact is that his actions have not made us safer and have not helped us fight the war on terror."

09|28|2006
Pelosi: ‘National Latino Museum is a Testament to the Strength and Creativity of Latinos’
"As a Californian, I know full well that the contributions of Hispanics to America is as old as our country; our nation is invigorated by Latinos’ optimism, energy, and patriotism."

09|28|2006
Pelosi: ‘Stay the Course’ is a Slogan, Not a Strategy
"‘Cut and run’ is no more true than was ‘Mission Accomplished.’ After three and a half years of fighting and the loss of more than 2,700 of our troops, the American people deserve a plan that is going to work in Iraq."

09|28|2006
Pelosi: Intelligence Gathering Must Comply With the Constitution
“I urge the adoption of the motion in the spirit of protecting the American people of expanding the time allowed to collect without a FISA warrant and to do so with exclusivity and under the law to honor our oath of office we take to uphold the Constitution."

09|28|2006
Pelosi: Reauthorization of Ryan White CARE Act Fails to Provide Adequate Funding
“A basic goal of this reauthorization must be to ensure that the actions we take do not destabilize systems already in place. Unfortunately, the bill fails to meet this goal and jeopardizes the critical funding of areas throughout the country, in general, and the state and cities of California in particular."

09|27|2006
Democrats Call for New Direction From Rubber Stamp Republican Congress
"After five years of Bush Republican leadership, the time has come for change. With so many challenges facing the American people and with the Republican leadership in Washington that has shown itself unwilling or unable to meet them, the American people want a Congress that will finally stand up for them. Democrats are fighting to take America in a new direction, offering comprehensive plans to improve America’s security and repair America’s economy."

09|26|2006
Pelosi Offers Motion for Secret Session to Discuss Reported National Intelligence Estimate Findings
“We did not invade Iraq to fight terrorism, as the President would now have us believe. Instead, we are less safe today because the war in Iraq has hindered our ability to make progress in combating terrorism. The reported NIE makes that case clearly."

09|26|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Passage of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act
"It is imperative that Members of Congress send a clear and decisive message that we will not be passive while genocide occurs. We must act now while there is still an opportunity to save lives.”

09|26|2006
Pelosi Statement on World Economic Forum Report on American Competitiveness
"The American people are prepared to meet all challenges with their optimistic and entrepreneurial spirit just as they always have. We should, in turn, make a serious and sustained commitment to innovation, to spur our economy and create good-paying American jobs. To meet the challenges of today, and to create the jobs and economic security of tomorrow, the time to act is now. Nothing less than our economic leadership is at stake."

09|25|2006
200 House Democrats Urge President Bush to Provide Necessary Funding for Veterans’ Health Care
"What we request of you and your administration is simple – provide funding in your FY 2008 budget submission to ensure that our servicemembers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and the heroes from our previous conflicts receive the care and benefits they have earned and deserve."

09|25|2006
Democratic Leadership Urges Congress to Act on Five Key Issues Before Adjourning
"Congress has less than a week to act on these critical issues before you intend to recess. Democrats stand ready to work with you at any time to address these urgent national needs; anything less would be a serious abdication of our responsibilities as elected officials."

09|25|2006
Democratic Leadership Urges Hastert to Hold Hearings on Intelligence Findings
"Congress failed to conduct effective oversight before the war, and we are failing again now. Our role as a co-equal branch of government is to provide aggressive and independent oversight. We therefore call on you to direct the committees of jurisdiction to hold immediate oversight hearings this week and next on the new National Intelligence Estimate and its ramifications for U.S. policy."

09|25|2006
Pelosi Statement on Ramadan
"Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marks a time for inner reflection, devotion to God, and self-control for the more than 1 billion Muslims around the world. During this sacred month, it is also an opportunity for us to recognize the enormous contributions of the millions of Muslim Americans to our country."

09|24|2006
Pelosi: ‘War in Iraq Is Making it Harder for America to Fight and Win the War on Terror’
“Five years after 9/11 and Osama bin Laden is still free and not a single terrorist who planned 9/11 has been caught and brought to justice. President Bush should read the intelligence carefully before giving another misleading speech about progress in the war on terrorism.”

09|22|2006
Pelosi Statement on Rosh Hashanah
"This evening marks the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. For Jews around the world, the Days of Awe, leading up to Yom Kippur, are observed by reflection and introspection and time spent with family. The High Holidays provide a time to look at past mistakes and practices, and for every individual to ask if they have lived up to religious teachings and their own potential. It is also a time to look ahead with joy at the opportunity the next year holds."

09|20|2006
Pelosi Statement on Military Tribunals
"The Bush Administration has had five years to devise a system for trying terrorists that would meet Supreme Court standards and they have failed miserably. It's obvious from the concerns expressed by Secretary of State Powell, General Shelton, and other distinguished military leaders that the Bush Administration still hasn’t gotten it right.”

09|20|2006
Pelosi: More Hot Air from the Bush Administration
“Rather than stepping forward with bold ideas to take on the challenge of climate change, Bush Administration officials repackaged their research and development plans and presented them to the House Science Committee as a new strategic plan."

09|19|2006
Pelosi Statement on Appointment of Special Envoy for Darfur
“I am pleased that President Bush has heeded the call of many of us in Congress and finally appointed a special envoy to Darfur. The appointment of Andrew Natsios as his special envoy comes at a critical moment: the humanitarian situation is deteriorating and the Darfur Peace Agreement is on the brink of complete collapse."

09|19|2006
Pelosi Statement on President Bush’s Speech at the United Nations
“The President’s words need to be matched by sustained diplomatic engagement with our allies, and directly with our adversaries when necessary – not just when elections are near, but all the time."

09|15|2006
Pelosi and Bipartisan Group to President: Now Is the Time to Act to Stop Genocide in Darfur
"The people of Darfur have suffered for far too long. After each genocide of the last century, Rwanda being the most recent, we vowed 'never again.' Yet we have become witness to another genocide. Now is the time to act."

09|15|2006
Pelosi and Reid: Oil Companies Must Pay Fair Share to Drill on Public Lands
"We are writing to urge you to act immediately to ensure that American taxpayers are fairly compensated for oil and gas leases in publicly-owned waters. With oil companies reaping record profits and consumers paying record prices at the pump, it is critical that Congress act to ensure that the American people receive appropriate payment for oil and gas development on public lands."

09|15|2006
Pelosi Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
“Economically, culturally, and politically, Latinos are an integral part of our nation. There are approximately 43 million Hispanic Americans, and they represent the fastest growing group in our country. Their hard work, deep faith and closely-knit families have made America a better and stronger country."

09|15|2006
Pelosi Statement on Congressman Ney’s Guilty Plea to Federal Criminal Charges
"Corruption has come at great cost to the American people – from the cost of prescription drugs to the price at the pump. It is time for a new direction of honest leadership and open government.”

09|15|2006
Pelosi to Hastert: Take Steps to Remove Ney From Subcommittee Chairmanship
"In view of his admissions, it is unseemly for Mr. Ney to retain this sensitive position until October 13. I request, therefore, that you take whatever steps are necessary to remove him therefrom."

09|15|2006
Pelosi: ‘Midterm Elections Are a Referendum on Bush and Republicans’ Failed Economic Policies’
“The economic record of President Bush and the Rubber Stamp Republican Congress is woeful. The middle class is being squeezed as more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Real income is down. Paychecks of full-time workers are down. The President’s record of job creation is the worst since Herbert Hoover."

09|14|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Governor Ann Richards
"She will be remembered for her devastating wit and her gigantic heart, which led her to make real and lasting improvements for all Americans. From health care, to education, to opening the doors of government to all, Ann Richards was one of our nation’s most fierce champions for expanding opportunity."

09|13|2006
Democratic Leadership Call for a New Direction on Security
"The House and Senate Democratic Leadership made the case for a new direction for America’s security citing the Bush Administration and Republican Congress’s “stay the course” strategy in Iraq, the failure to kill or capture Osama bin Laden, the independent 9/11 Commission’s numerous grades of D’s and F’s on homeland security, the failure to adequately provide troops and their families the equipment and benefits they need and deserve, and U.S. military readiness levels that are at historic lows."

09|12|2006
House Democrats United in Call for Vote on Agriculture Disaster Assistance
“Disaster assistance to compensate farmers and ranchers across the country for the weather-related losses they sustain will strengthen the agriculture economy and our nation’s economy. This isn’t a partisan issue, but we need Republicans to join with us to provide our farmers and ranchers with the help they so desperately need – help that is long overdue.”

09|12|2006
Pelosi and Reid Urge Networks to Devote Fair Coverage to House and Senate Democrats
"We write to you today to request that if you plan to continue to devote extensive live coverage to the President’s national security speeches over the next few weeks, you similarly provide substantial coverage to the national security events and statements of House and Senate Democrats."

09|12|2006
Pelosi Statement on President Bush’s Speech on Fifth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
“On the fifth anniversary of September 11, President Bush continued to try to justify the invasion of Iraq by drawing nonexistent links to the 9/11 attacks. To try to make partisan gain out of such tragedy dishonors all those we lost on September 11."

09|12|2006
Pelosi: ‘It’s Time for Real Leadership Against Terrorism, Not Just Republicans’ Half-Truths and Scare Tactics’
“Rather than try to defend their own failed record, Republicans have resorted to the desperation politics of fear. It is long past time for Republicans to be honest with American people and stop questioning the patriotism of those who recognize that the President’s Iraq policy has not worked, is making us less safe, and must be changed."

09|11|2006
Pelosi: ‘Democrats’ New Direction for America Will Unite Our Country’
"Democrats’ New Direction for America will unite our country, and create a stronger America with security, prosperity, and opportunity for all," said House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. "With bold ideas, our New Direction works for all Americans, not just the privileged few, and addresses the urgent needs of our nation."

09|10|2006
Pelosi Statement on Fifth Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
"Five years later, we have to continue to move forward with unity, urgency, and in the spirit of international cooperation, because we are not yet fully healed and not yet as safe as we should be. Therefore, we pledge again today: united as a country, we will seek to keep alive the indomitable American spirit that was displayed on September 11, and keep Americans safe from harm."

09|07|2006
Democrats Kick Off Nationwide "Golden Promise" Campaign to Protect Americans' Social Security
“The Republican mantra, when it comes to Social Security, seems to be: ‘If at first you fail to privatize… try, try again,’” said House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. “Republicans may not be listening to reason… but Democrats are listening to the American people – and the American people want a new direction, one that strengthens Social Security, and addresses the real concerns of everyday Americans.”

09|07|2006
Pelosi Urges Hastert Not to Inject Controversial Political Issues into 9/11 Resolution
"It is inappropriate, in this solemn and commemorative resolution, to reference legislation which generated bipartisan opposition and controversy. Inclusion of these sections introduces an unwelcome and totally unnecessary partisan tone to a resolution that must be above politics."

09|07|2006
Pelosi: ABC Must Correct the Factual Inaccuracies in 9/11 Movie
“September 11 is hallowed ground. Misrepresenting anything connected with it is dangerous and wrong, and does a grave disservice to those who died that day."

09|06|2006
Pelosi on Voter Protection: ‘We Cannot Allow the Birthright of America to be Stolen’
"We come here today to do a service to democracy and to honor our Constitution, which we all take an oath of office to support, defend, and uphold. For us to allow the suppression that we know takes place, to continue without putting the brightest possible spotlight on it, is an abdication of our own responsibility."

09|06|2006
Pelosi Statement on President’s Transfer of CIA Detainees
"Terrorists who kill Americans must be brought to justice. That is why Democrats overwhelmingly voted for the war in Afghanistan. If the President had paid more attention to finishing the job against al-Qaeda in their mountain hideouts, we would be much further along in our efforts against terrorists."

09|06|2006
Pelosi Urges Hastert to Bring Bipartisan 9/11 Resolution to House Floor
"The fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks next Monday provides an opportunity for the House of Representatives to act in a united way to honor those who lost their lives on that day, to honor their families, to give comfort to those who survived, and to show our resolve to make our nation as safe as we should be."

09|05|2006
Democrats Release New Report on Bush National Security Failures
“This report makes clear that the policies of the Bush Administration have failed to make the American people as safe as they should be,” said House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. “It provides compelling evidence that the war in Iraq has weakened our military, hindered efforts to defeat terrorism, and diverted attention and resources from crucial security challenges. Anyone who reads the report will come to the inescapable conclusion: America needs a new direction.”

09|05|2006
Pelosi: ‘The President’s Misguided Focus on Iraq Has Made Americans Less Safe’
"While President Bush has outlined the threats that terrorists pose to Americans, none of the goals President Bush cited for the effort against terrorism are being advanced by the war in Iraq. President Bush’s failed Iraq policies have handed the terrorists a useful recruiting tool and limited our ability to respond to security challenges elsewhere in the region and the world."

09|04|2006
United Democratic Leaders Urge the President to Change Course in Iraq
House and Senate Democratic Leaders and ranking members from the key national security committees wrote to the President about the continued deterioration of the security situation in Iraq. Citing the escalating violence in the five weeks since the leaders' July 30 letter to the President, the letter calls for a new direction in Iraq to include the beginning of a phased redeployment of U.S. troops before the end of 2006.  In addition to again urging the President to consider changing his Iraq policy, the letter urges the President to change the civilian leadership at the Department of Defense.

09|01|2006
‘Until Congress Passes Legislation to Meet Real Needs of the American People, We Will Actively Resist Adjournment’
"For Members of Congress to hit the campaign trail while urgent national needs remain unmet would be a serious abdication of our responsibilities as elected officials. We reject assertions that the people’s business can wait until after the November election. Therefore, until Congress passes legislation that meets the real needs of the American people, House Democrats will actively resist adjournment."

09|01|2006
Pelosi Statement on Disturbing Pentagon Report on Iraq
"The war in Iraq is the wrong war, a reality that no amount of White House rhetoric can distort. It has strained our military, has crippled our ability to prosecute the war on terrorism, and has dangerously limited our ability to respond to real challenges to our national security around the world."

09|01|2006
Pelosi: Lackluster Jobs Report on Eve of Labor Day Shows We Need a New Direction for Economy
"On this Labor Day, as we pay tribute to the talent, intellect, and entrepreneurial spirit of Americans, who through their work have made our nation strong, let us take America in a New Direction: better jobs, better pay, and end to subsidies to outsource jobs, lifelong learning for the workforce, and a real commitment to an innovation economy that will keep America competitive."

August Documents

08|31|2006
Pelosi: ‘Iraq War Is Weakening Our Ability to Fight the War on Terrorism’
“The strain that the Iraq war has put on our military has crippled our ability to prosecute the war on terrorism and has dangerously limited our ability to respond to real challenges to our national security around the world."

08|31|2006
Pelosi: Republican Cutbacks to Law Enforcement Lead to Increased Crime
“The police chiefs know what all Americans know: We must fight crime by putting cops on the streets, not eliminating their positions as the Bush Administration and Republicans have done."

08|30|2006
House Democrats Announce a New Direction for the Gulf Coast
“Hurricane Katrina challenged the conscience of our country and it is clear that we have not met that challenge. At the federal level, we must be driven by a sense of urgency that matches the damage done and the positive spirit of renewal of the people of the region. We owe them no less.”

08|30|2006
Pelosi Statement on Rumsfeld Remarks
"The policies that led to the horrors at Abu Ghraib were developed on Mr. Rumsfeld's watch. For him to now lecture on moral clarity is a fresh embarrassment to the nation. His comments offer additional evidence that the end of his tenure as Secretary of Defense can not come soon enough."

08|30|2006
Pelosi: ‘We Saw Consequences of Broken Promises Made to People of Gulf Coast’
"The Gulf Coast’s recovery will be a testament to their strength. Hurricane Katrina challenged the conscience of our country, and it is clear that we have not met that challenge. At the federal level, we must be driven by a sense of urgency that matches the damage done and the positive spirit of renewal of the people of the region. We owe them no less."

08|30|2006
Pelosi: Economy Moving in Wrong Direction; Bush and Republicans Woefully Out of Touch
"Paychecks of full-time workers declined again in 2005, even as prices are skyrocketing for American families. Our economy is moving in the wrong direction, and President Bush and the Republicans in Congress are woefully out of touch with this fact. Just last week, the President said: ‘Things are good for American workers.’ Things are good for corporate executives, not for everyday workers."

08|29|2006
Pelosi: Census Report Shows Bush Economics Has Failed the Middle Class and Working Families
“Our economy is moving in the wrong direction, and President Bush and the Republicans in Congress are woefully out of touch with this fact. Democrats support a new direction for American workers by raising the minimum wage, but Republicans want to slash taxes for the wealthiest few."

08|28|2006
On This Somber Anniversary, We Remember the Lives Lost and Rededicate Ourselves to Help Those Who Survived
“Throughout America, today must be a day of prayer, grief, and introspection. Though it is long past due, today is the day for a new direction in the Gulf Coast, where despair and destruction are finally replaced by hope and renewal."

08|25|2006
Pelosi and Hastert Send Joint Letter Urging the Release of Fox News Journalists
It is crucial that members of the press are able to report the news without hesitation or fear. We urge you to redouble your efforts to ensure their safe return and bring to justice those responsible for this heinous act.

08|25|2006
Pelosi, Solis, and Capps Celebrate Women’s Equality Day
“We need a new direction for women in America, one that offers them true equality of opportunity. Democrats have a plan for better American jobs and higher pay, for more affordable higher education, for greater access to quality health care, for greater retirement security, for lower gas prices, and for real security at home and abroad.”

08|24|2006
Pelosi Announces Democratic Truth Squad to Expose Bush Administration’s Waste, Fraud and Abuse
“The alarming amount of waste, fraud and abuse by the Bush Administration and the Rubber Stamp Republican Congress is egregious. The Democratic Truth Squad will keep the Bush Administration honest by documenting and exposing waste, fraud, and abuse. Democrats are committed to a new direction in the way our government does business so taxpayer’s money is handled responsibly.”

08|24|2006
Pelosi Statement on Approval of Over-the-Counter Sale of Plan B
“The news on Plan B sends a loud and clear message – science can not be trumped by the Republicans' ideology. Reproductive rights, family planning, and contraception are personal medical issues that should be discussed between families and their doctors – not turned into political fodder to appease far right extremists. American women have waited far too long for this crucial victory that it is a step in the right direction.”

08|24|2006
Pelosi Statement on Sentencing of Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng
"Chen Guangcheng is a champion of the Chinese people, and his brave actions should be praised by the government instead of persecuted. Chinese authorities should acknowledge the exposure of official abuses and immediately and unconditionally release him from prison."

08|23|2006
Democratic Leadership Releases Report on Failed Republican Response to Hurricane Katrina
"The response to Hurricane Katrina was disastrous – the Bush Administration failed to keep Americans safe. Chaos, confusion, and utter incompetence cannot continue. It is time for a new direction, where despair and destruction are replaced by hope and renewal.”

08|21|2006
Pelosi Statement on President Bush’s Comments on Iraq
"Our troops have been fighting in Iraq longer than we fought in Europe in World War II. The President’s promise to keep American forces in Iraq as long as he is in office is no substitute for an effective plan to complete the mission. ‘Stay the course’ has produced the situation President Bush now decries, and his repeated failure to offer a new direction provides no hope for a lessening of the sectarian violence that is the greatest threat to Iraq’s future."

08|18|2006
Pelosi Statement on President Bush’s Comments on the Economy
"Under President Bush and the Republican Congress the economic situation for too many Americans is going in the wrong direction – gas prices are skyrocketing, and since the President took office, real median family income has dropped by $1,700 while families are paying $3,200 more in household costs."

08|17|2006
Pelosi Statement on Court Decision on NSA Wiretapping Program
"The decision by a federal judge that the President’s electronic surveillance program is unconstitutional is a repudiation of Mr. Bush’s dangerous assertion that he has unlimited authority to conduct wiretapping activities in the United States."

08|17|2006
Pelosi: CBO Deficit Numbers Are Latest Evidence of Republican Failure to Control Spending
“Instead of governing by the rules that every family must live by – pay-as-you-go spending – President Bush and his Rubber Stamp Republicans are mortgaging our nation’s future and piling debt on to our children. Democrats would take our nation in a new direction by restoring fiscal integrity and discipline.”

08|16|2006
Pelosi: Democrats’ New Direction for America Will Lower Prices for Prescription Drugs
“Democrats have a New Direction for America, and stand united to provide commonsense improvements to the flawed Bush prescription drug program. We will begin by making prescription drugs more affordable for our seniors by allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prices.”

08|15|2006
Pelosi Statement on Hurricane Katrina Insurance
"As we approach the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we must continue to work to ensure the needs of the survivors are met. Insurance companies are central to the efforts of survivors to rebuild their lives. Policyholders rightfully expected that their insurance would be there in their time of need. Democrats believe that when people buy insurance, their faith that the insurance will be there after a storm must not be misplaced."

08|14|2006
Pelosi Statement on 71st Anniversary of Social Security
“Democrats will continue to fight any effort to privatize Social Security. By taking our country in a new direction, we will strengthen Social Security.”

08|12|2006
Pelosi Statement on Republicans Politicizing the War on Terror
"Our first responsibility as elected officials is the security of the American people. Partisan politicking during this critical time undermines this obligation and Republican scare tactics fail to make America safer."

08|10|2006
Pelosi On Thwarted Terrorist Bomb Plot
“Today’s news is an urgent reminder that we must make America safer and the world more stable. We must implement the strong recommendations of the independent 9/11 Commission to improve airport security screening at checkpoints.”

08|07|2006
Pelosi on Congressman Ney’s Announcement That He Will Not Seek Re-Election
"Mr. Ney’s departure from Congress is welcome news in our fight to end the Republican culture of corruption, which continues to cost the American people at the gas pump, at the pharmacy, and in their home energy bills."

08|07|2006
Pelosi: On First Anniversary of Failed Republican Energy Bill, Americans Struggle With Skyrocketing Gas Prices
"The day the President signed the energy bill, he promised that it would ‘help our economic growth by addressing the root causes of high energy prices and reducing our dependence on foreign sources of energy.’ Instead, our record dependence on foreign oil has increased and we are sending nearly $1 billion a day to the Middle East and other oil producing countries. Families are paying $3,200 more in household costs this year than in 2001, due primarily to rising energy costs and gas prices."

08|04|2006
House and Senate Democrats to Hold 250 New Direction Events During August
“Whether it's the war in Iraq, price of gas, affordable health care, or the cost of college, Americans know the country is going in the wrong direction. Our New Direction for America will address the real priorities of the American people, expanding opportunity and prosperity for all, not just the privileged few.”

08|04|2006
Pelosi: July Job Report Shows Bush Economy Heading in Wrong Direction
“As bad economic news for middle-income families living paycheck to paycheck adds up, Republicans continue to play politics with the economic well-being of millions of families."

08|03|2006
Pelosi Statement on DeLay Court Ruling
“Today's court ruling makes clear that indicted former Congressman Tom DeLay's attempts to game the system for partisan advantage cannot stand. Texas voters now have a clear choice: to continue the culture of corruption or go in a new direction that upholds a high ethical standard.”

08|03|2006
Pelosi Statement on Senate Vote on Minimum Wage
"Tonight’s vote in the Senate is a victory for the nearly 7 million hard-working Americans who deserve and increase in the minimum wage. Democrats stand together to insist on a straight up or down vote on increasing the minimum wage."

08|02|2006
GAO Testimony Confirms Republicans Failed to Protect the American People
“The record is clear: for more than five years, the President has failed to secure our borders and to enforce our immigration laws. Republicans in Congress have abetted that failure by repeatedly underfunding the border patrol, refusing to hold the President accountable, and fighting among themselves to destroy real immigration reform."

08|01|2006
PELOSI and REID -- Democratic Defense Experts Charge Administration With Degrading Army Readiness
"Under President Bush and the Republican Congress a large part of our Army could not respond to a crisis. Five years after the 9/11 attacks and with threats to our security evident around the world, this failure to maintain military readiness is unacceptable and dangerous."

July Documents

07|31|2006
United House and Senate Democratic Leadership Put Forward Concrete Plan for Change of Course in Iraq
"In the interests of American national security, our troops, and our taxpayers, the open-ended commitment in Iraq that you have embraced cannot and should not be sustained."

07|27|2006
House and Senate Democrats Call for a New Direction
"Democrats are charting a New Direction, one that unites our country and creates a better America," House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said. "Whether it's the war in Iraq, price of gas, affordable health care, or the cost of college, Americans know the country is going in the wrong direction. Our New Direction for America will address the real priorities of the American people, expanding opportunity and prosperity for all, not just the privileged few."

07|27|2006
Pelosi and Reid: Bush Must Do More than Sign the VRA, He Must Enforce It
"With that failure, the voting rights of the American people have been diminished. As the attention from the ceremony dims and enforcement of the VRA moves forward, we call on the President to end the politicization of voting rights enforcement at his Justice Department. The President must now ensure that his words are met in the deeds of his Administration so that the voting rights of all Americans are truly enhanced by today's action.”

07|27|2006
Pelosi: Republican Record on Border Security a ‘Catastrophic Failure’
“Seven times over the last four and a half years, House Republicans rejected Democratic amendments to increase resources. Had the Republicans not rejected all these amendments, there would be 6,600 more Border Patrol agents, 14,000 more detention beds, and 2,700 more immigration agents than there are now."

07|27|2006
Pelosi: We Must Vote on Clean Minimum Wage Bill Without Republican Poison Pills
"Before Congress goes home for August recess, we must have a vote on the House floor to raise the minimum wage to $7.25. But that means a clean bill – a straight up or down vote on increasing the minimum wage, without the usual Republican poison pills of attaching tax cuts for the wealthy or other so-called sweeteners for the Republican special interests."

07|26|2006
Pelosi, House Democrats Urge Secretary Leavitt Not to Cut Medicaid
"Medicaid, which provides health and long-term care insurance to more than 60 million low-income Americans, is a joint Federal-State responsibility. Unfortunately, of late the Administration is moving away from its Federal responsibility, shifting more of the burden on to the states."

07|26|2006
Pelosi: ‘Our Commitment to the ADA Must Never Waver’
"It has broken down barriers and it has fostered inclusion. Most significantly, it transformed society’s attitudes toward people with disabilities, and it advanced our nation’s fundamental calling to respect each individual."

07|26|2006
Pelosi: Maliki Misses the Point – Situation in Iraq is Deteriorating
"We are more than three years into the Iraq war. When the Prime Minister noted in his speech that ‘Many in this world …seemed certain that Iraq would never get to the point where it is today,’ he seemed in denial about what that point is."

07|26|2006
Pelosi: Republicans Are Missing an Opportunity to Offer Real Lobbying Reform
“Democrats stand committed to a New Direction that restores integrity to a Congress that works for all Americans, not the special interests.”

07|26|2006
Pelosi: Republicans’ Failed Energy Bill Nothing to Celebrate
"The Republicans’ failed energy policy has taken us in the wrong direction, leading to record gas prices that exceed $3 a gallon, record oil prices of more than $78 a barrel, record oil profits that have increased 32 percent, and record dependence on foreign oil."

07|25|2006
Pelosi Co-Sponsors Legislation to Stop Global Warming
“But the scientific evidence of global warming is overwhelming, and growing each day with the release of new studies. The Arctic ice is melting, and Greenland’s massive icecap is liquefying with unexpected speed. The oceans are warming, potentially generating stronger hurricanes, and becoming more acidic, threatening the building blocks of the marine food chain. The current heat waves across the United States and Europe, and the wildfires in the West, may be an unpleasant taste of what is to come."

07|25|2006
Pelosi Statement on Iraqi Prime Minister Address to Congress
"Iraqi Prime Minister’s Maliki’s criticism of Israel’s right to defend itself is unacceptable. At the White House this morning, Mr. Maliki did not retreat from his comments on Israel and once again failed to criticize Hamas and Hezbollah’s terrorist activities. Unless Mr. Maliki disavows his critical comments of Israel and condemns terrorism, it is inappropriate to honor him with a joint meeting of Congress."

07|21|2006
Pelosi: ‘On First Day of New Congress, Democrats Will Pass the 9/11 Commission Recommendations’
"Republicans have: voted down legislation to ensure interoperability of communications for first responders; continue to distribute homeland security funding without regard for risk, vulnerability, or the consequences of an attack; and have failed to develop a comprehensive national strategy for securing our transportation systems. The failure of Republicans to fulfill these recommendations has a simple consequence: the American people are not as safe as they should be."

07|21|2006
Pelosi: Speaker’s Visit to Border Underscores Republican Failure to Protect American People
“The Speaker’s visit only underscores that the President and the Republican Congress have miserably failed their obligation to protect the American people at our borders. It is unacceptable that nearly five years since 9/11 our nation’s borders remain in a perilous state of insecurity."

07|20|2006
House Democrats Urge Speaker to Allow Vote to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
"We are calling upon you to allow the House to vote on legislation that will require Medicare to negotiate lower prices, saving both consumers and taxpayers billions of dollars. The New York Times reported on July 18 that prescription drug companies will reap approximately $2 billion in windfall profits this year because of provisions in the Republican prescription drug law that specifically banned Medicare from using its purchasing power."

07|19|2006
Pelosi: ‘President Vetoes Stem Cell Bill That Has Miraculous Power to Cure’
Imagine: the first veto of this President is for a bill that has the miraculous power to cure. The Latin translation of veto means, ‘I forbid.’ President Bush has said today: ‘I forbid allowing the best and brightest minds to pursue the science that they believe has the most promise and potential to cure."

07|19|2006
Pelosi: House Resolution Reaffirms Our Unwavering Support for Israel and Condemns Attacks by Hezbollah
"I will support this resolution and urge my colleagues to do so as well. At a difficult time for the state of Israel, this resolution reaffirms our unwavering support and commitment to Israel and condemns the attacks by Hezbollah. The seizure of Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah terrorists was an unprovoked attack and Israel has a right and an obligation to respond."

07|18|2006
Democratic Leaders Urge President to Meet With Stem Cell Experts
"Before you commit to exercising your first presidential veto on legislation with such widespread support and so many far-reaching benefits, we hope that you would fully consider the views of the many supporters of this bill."

07|18|2006
Pelosi Statement on Evacuation From Lebanon
“I call upon the President to remove one worry from the minds of stranded American citizens in Lebanon and their families back home by declaring immediately that their country will bear the costs of bringing them to safety.”

07|18|2006
Pelosi: Bush Administration Listens to Call to Waive Fee for Americans Being Evacuated From Lebanon
“When Americans are in danger, their government has a duty to respond. When Americans are in danger through no fault of their own, they can not be expected to pay for the government’s response."

07|13|2006
Pelosi: ‘Reauthorization of Voting Rights Act Is a Victory for American Democracy’
"Today a clear majority of the House voted to reauthorize and strengthen the Voting Rights Act for another 25 years. This is a victory for American democracy. We must always reaffirm that our democracy depends on protecting the right of every American citizen to vote in every election."

07|12|2006
Pelosi and Hoyer Statement on Seizure of Israeli Soldiers
"Those who finance, direct, or otherwise support acts like these need to understand that they have produced an extremely dangerous situation and that they are responsible for the consequences. Israel has an inherent right to defend itself, and the United States supports our ally. The sooner the soldiers are returned and those who seized them brought under control, the better for everyone concerned about the future of the Middle East."

07|12|2006
Pelosi Statement on Indian Transit Attacks
"The attacks on the transit system in Mumbai were despicable, and Americans share the sorrow of the families of those killed and injured, and know that what has been lost can never be replaced. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have suffered as a result of these cowardly acts."

07|12|2006
Pelosi: ‘Democrats Have Made Raising Minimum Wage Too Hot to Handle for Republicans’
"With this vote, Republicans have gone on record as supporting raising the minimum wage. Democrats will continue to hold Republicans’ feet to the fire when this bill returns to the House floor to make certain that when the vote is binding, these same Republicans do not abandon their support for raising the minimum wage."

07|11|2006
Pelosi Statement on Providing Detainees Protections Under the Geneva Conventions
“Today’s decision by the Department of Defense to reverse the mistaken interpretation of the Geneva Conventions that President Bush and his Administration clung to for so long is an acknowledgement at last of the primacy of the rule of law."

07|11|2006
Pelosi: ‘Democrats Will Not Support Increasing Congressional Salaries Until We Raise Minimum Wage’
"House Republicans have made their staunch opposition to raising the minimum wage quite clear: today they voted against it for the fifth time in less than a month. Yet House Republicans vote themselves a pay raise every year."

07|11|2006
Pelosi: Bush Administration Trying to Spin Record Budget Deficit
"Republicans are spending every penny of the Social Security surplus, interest payments on the foreign debt are growing at a record pace, and the long-term budget picture is bleak. The Bush Administration has no realistic plan for balancing the budget. Instead, the Administration wants to weaken and privatize Social Security and Medicare, cut benefits for the elderly, and give yet more tax cuts to the wealthy."

07|10|2006
Pelosi Statement on Judge’s Decision on FBI Raid of Congressional Office
"The House will continue discussions with the Department of Justice to develop procedures so that any future searches of Members’ offices will protect the ability of the FBI to do its job and maintain the constitutional balance between the Legislative and Executive branches of government."

07|07|2006
Pelosi Congratulates Young Americans on Record Volunteerism
"Young Americans are volunteering and voting in record numbers. Hopefully, all Americans will follow the example set by this generation and know their power to make a difference and turnout in record numbers for this year’s election."

07|07|2006
Pelosi Statement on June's Tepid Jobs Report
"The President just doesn’t get it. Many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and families are struggling to make ends meet – as gas prices and health care costs are doubling, oil prices remain at record level, and real family income has stalled. Republicans continue to drive up America record national debt with tax breaks for their Big Oil cronies, while denying a pay raise for 15 million Americans."

07|05|2006
Pelosi Statement on North Korean Missile Launches
"North Korea is moving outside the circle of acceptable behavior and is threatening the region, the United States, and the world. We must use every possible tool to stop North Korea’s unacceptable, provocative actions including six party, multilateral, and bilateral diplomatic negotiations."

07|05|2006
Pelosi to President: ‘Where Have You Been the Last Five Years on Border Security and Immigration?’
"Democrats propose a New Direction on immigration. We believe it is long past time to focus on tough laws, actually implement them, hold the Administration accountable for enforcing them, and pass comprehensive immigration reform."

June Documents

06|30|2006
Pelosi Celebrates National Citizenship Day
“On National Citizenship Day, we recognize that America is constantly invigorated by optimism, energy, and patriotism of those who come to our shores in hope of a better future. The immigrant dream is the American dream."

06|30|2006
Pelosi Statement on Senate Agreement to Take Up Stem Cell Legislation
“I sincerely hope the three-bill strategy that has been agreed to by the Senate is not an election-year ploy to allow the President to veto one bill and claim a false victory. We must have a vote as soon as possible to expand stem cell research so we unleash the miraculous power that science has to cure.”

06|30|2006
Pelosi: ‘Republican Record on Border Security Is an Unmitigated Failure’
“Rather than addressing their failure on border security, House Republicans are holding field hearings beginning next week and trying to campaign on an issue on which they do not have a single accomplishment."

06|29|2006
Pelosi Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Guantanamo Military Commissions
“The rights ofdue process are among our most cherished liberties, and today’s decision is a rebuke of the Bush Administration’s detainee policiesand a reminder of our responsibility to protect both the American people and our Constitutional rights."

06|29|2006
Pelosi: ‘We Must Act Immediately to Pass the Voting Rights Act Reauthorization’
"The VRA demands that we unite together as Americans with one voice to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equality for all. Instead, some House Republicans are undermining the moral and historic commitment that binds us together, and have forced their leadership to withdraw the bill."

06|29|2006
Pelosi: ‘We Must Pass Comprehensive Legislation That Will Protect Our Veterans and Their Private Information’
“From failing to adequately secure our veterans' privacy, to failing to report the breach to the FBI, to further reports of veterans' data being stolen, our veterans have been left in harm’s way. Republicans must join Democrats to pass comprehensive legislation that will protect our veterans and their private information, now and in the future.”

06|29|2006
Pelosi: Republican Energy Policy Is to Drill in Protected Areas and Give Tax Breaks to Big Oil
"Though Republican leadership has declared this to be ‘Energy Week’ in the House, we are merely considering one energy related bill, and it does nothing to provide relief at the pump today. It is just a ruse to cover up Republicans’ failed record on energy, which has resulted in record prices for consumers, record profits for Big Oil, record contributions from Big Oil, and record dependence on foreign oil."

06|28|2006
Pelosi Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Texas Redistricting
“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court striking down portions of the gerrymandered Texas congressional map supports what Democrats have long said: Republicans are willing to curtail the rights of minorities for partisan gain."

06|28|2006
Pelosi Statement on Republicans’ So-Called New York Times Resolution
"Most of the conclusions in the Republican drafted, so-called New York Times resolution about the financial transaction surveillance program are not the result of Congressional fact-finding or rigorous oversight. That is in the unfortunate tradition of the Republican Congress’ approach to its oversight responsibilities when it comes to intelligence activities and its selective displeasure over possible leaks of classified information."

06|28|2006
Pelosi: ‘Language Assistance Is Vital to Protecting the Right to Vote’
“Any diminishing of language assistance is a diminishment of our American democracy. The right to vote must never, ever be compromised. Every vote counts – every vote must be counted.”

06|27|2006
Pelosi Meets with Lance Armstrong to Discuss Increasing Funds to Fight Cancer
House Democratic Leader Pelosi and Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner and founder of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, met today in Pelosi’s office in the Capitol to discuss the need to increase funding for the fight against cancer. Greater funding for research into both prevention and treatment is crucial to fighting cancer, bringing with it the hope and potential to save thousands of lives.

06|27|2006
Pelosi, House Democrats Urge Speaker to Protect Veterans From Identity Theft
"Mr. Speaker, time is of the essence as we approach the July 4th recess. The personal information of millions of veterans is at risk and the Department of Veterans Affairs and Congress have failed to act in a comprehensive manner to protect them."

06|27|2006
Pelosi: Democrats Offer Prescription for Change to Confusing Republican Drug Plan
"Democrats stand united to provide commonsense improvements to the flawed Bush prescription drug bill. We will put seniors and people with disabilities first by bringing affordability, simplicity, and reliability to the benefit."

06|26|2006
Pelosi: Instead of Offering Real Strategies for Success in Iraq, Republicans Continue to Play Politics
“Democrats have long called for 2006 to be a year of significant transition, in which we begin the responsible redeployment of our troops. Republicans have repeatedly and loudly rejected these ideas, using military, diplomatic, and national security arguments that have now been exposed as false."

06|23|2006
Pelosi Statement on the 34th Anniversary of Title IX
“But more importantly, because of Title IX, women and girls know that they can succeed not only on the playing field and in the classroom, but also in the halls of power and corporate boardrooms. Title IX has empowered countless girls and women to be stronger and bolder through a simple message: your education is crucial and your future is limitless."

06|23|2006
Pelosi: As We Celebrate Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, Let Us Reaffirm Our Commitment to Equality
“At this time every year, we celebrate the contributions of the LGBT community in San Francisco and our victories in securing basic rights for all. But is also an opportunity to remember the battles we still have to fight, and honor those we have lost."

06|21|2006
Pelosi Statement on Republican Plans to Hold Immigration Field Hearings
"Everywhere Republicans run, their constituents will be reminded that it is Republicans who have failed to enact comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders and protects the American people, and it is Republicans who have failed to enforce existing immigration laws and implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations."

06|21|2006
Pelosi Statement on Republican Withdrawal of Voting Rights Act
“I hope that the Republicans will be able to quickly resolve their differences and that the Congress will be able to pass this vital legislation. It is critical that we do so as soon as possible, because our democracy depends on protecting the right of every American citizen to vote.”

06|21|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Evy Dubrow
"Almost every victory for workers in our country – from pay equity, to increases in the minimum wage, and the creation of family and medical leave – has her fingerprints on it. Though Evy was small in stature, she was truly a giant among us – both revered and feared on Capitol Hill."

06|21|2006
Pelosi: Comprehensive Legislation Is Necessary to Protect Veterans From Identity Theft
“We must also ensure that our veterans’ health care services and their earned benefits are not cut in order to pay for the Bush Administration’s incompetence. Democrats have called on the President to provide emergency funding to pay for any credit reporting assistance."

06|20|2006
Pelosi Statement on Boehner’s Pledge to Oppose Minimum Wage Increase
"For nearly nine years, the Republican Congress has denied American workers an increase in the federal minimum wage, freezing it at $5.15 per hour. The price of gas has skyrocketed, the cost of health care is astronomically high, and America’s working families are feeling the pinch. Rather than stand with working families, Republicans stand with their Big Oil and pharmaceutical cronies. That’s immoral."

06|16|2006
Democrats Call for a New Direction for America
"Our new direction will advance a common agenda, seek common ground, and apply common sense in the service of the common good. We know that with a new direction, we can meet our national challenges in a way that makes our nation stronger, our economy more vibrant, and our families more secure. Instead of record deficits, we will go in this new direction in a fiscally sound way. We will make America more competitive and not heap mountains of debt on future generations."

06|15|2006
Pelosi Statement on Tonight's Democratic Caucus Vote
"Democrats are determined to hold a high ethical standard. We have said it and now we are doing it. And I would say that Mr. Jefferson has a responsibility and an opportunity to defend himself. This isn't about proof in the court of law; this is about an ethical standard."

06|13|2006
Pelosi Statement on Suspension of Congressman Murtha’s Majority Leader Campaign
“I appreciate Mr. Murtha's continuing cooperation and leadership in our effort to win a Democratic House to take America in a New Direction for everyone.”

06|13|2006
Pelosi: Republicans Continue Indefensible Record of Underfunding Homeland Security
“Republicans’ misplaced priorities mean America is not as safe it should be. Democrats have a new direction for the American people – one that will fully implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and make the security of the American people a top priority.”

06|12|2006
Pelosi: ‘Tanks and Troops May Crush a Protest, But They Can Never Extinguish the Flame of Freedom’
“The forward march of freedom has often been advanced by people who defied the powers of their day to demand the liberties and human rights to which all people everywhere are entitled."

06|08|2006
Pelosi Statement on Death of al-Zarqawi and the Naming of Key Security Ministers in Iraq
"The death of al Zarqawi and the naming of the Iraqi Defense and Interior Minister should bring us closer to that goal, and hasten the day when American troops can come home.”

06|08|2006
Pelosi: ‘Foreign Assistance Around the World Is in Our Own National Interest’
“In an age of globalization, we have a more urgent responsibility to address the root causes of global poverty so that the fury of despair does not provoke more violence and suffering."

06|08|2006
Pelosi: ‘Net Neutrality Will Allow the Innovative Tradition of the Internet to Continue’
"The Markey Amendment would preserve the equality, openness, and innovation of the Internet that has defined it since its first days.”

06|07|2006
Pelosi: Republican Refinery Bill More Empty Promises to Reduce Gas Prices
“In spite of these facts, Republicans are giving us more of the same with this bill: a big giveaway for Big Oil, weakened environmental protections, and empty promises about reducing gas prices."

06|06|2006
Pelosi: ‘Republican Plan to Dismantle Social Security a Blast from Failed Policies of the Past’
"This is simply not a priority of the American people, yet Republicans continue their relentless quest to privatize Social Security over the real needs of Americans. The Republican plan to dismantle Social Security, which would slash benefits for the middle class, is a blast from their failed policies of the past."

06|05|2006
Pelosi: Democratic Women’s Working Group Launches Online Initiative to Reach Younger Women
"The Democratic Women's Working Group is committed to ensuring that younger women are heard in these national debates. No one will fight for the issues that women care about better than women themselves: providing our children with the best education, ensuring that our families have access to affordable health care and housing, and guaranteeing equal pay in the workplace are just a few of the issues in which the advocacy of young women can be a powerful force."

06|05|2006
Pelosi: U.S. – Korea Free Trade Agreement 'Crucial Test' For Bush Administration
"This FTA represents a crucial test for the Bush Administration’s trade policy. In the manufacturing sector, despite two past trade agreements with South Korea, its automotive market remains closed for business to American manufacturers. Now is the time for South Korea to tear down its walls once and for all. This Administration should not accept any more of South Korea’s false promises."

06|02|2006
 Pelosi: ‘Bush Economy Continues in Wrong Direction for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck’
"Today's report confirms that the Bush economy continues to go in the wrong direction for millions of American families, who are living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to make ends meet. Gas prices have doubled, oil company profits have tripled, while real income has stalled. Middle-class Americans are feeling squeezed, while the Republicans' Big Oil cronies are rewarded with tax breaks and subsidies that are driving up our record national debt."

06|01|2006
Pelosi Urges Hastert to Bring Bipartisan Innovation Agenda to Floor
"To stay number one, timing is everything. In order to sustain our global economic leadership, create new business ventures and jobs, and give all Americans the opportunity to achieve the American dream, we must make an immediate bipartisan commitment to innovation and competitiveness. We can begin by including these key bipartisan initiatives as part of Innovation and Competitiveness week."

06|01|2006
Pelosi: Cuts in Homeland Security Funding Are Unacceptable
"The Republican Rubber Stamp Congress has cut homeland security grant funding, and the Bush Administration has compounded that mistake by failing to spend the money available on the areas most likely to be targeted by terrorists."

May Documents

05|31|2006
Pelosi Salutes Hastert on Becoming Longest Serving Republican Speaker of the House
“In Congress, we all hold the title ‘honorable’ by virtue of our office; Dennis Hastert holds it by virtue of his character."

05|31|2006
Pelosi: With Hurricane Season Beginning Tomorrow, Needs of Katrina Survivors Still Unmet
“Unfortunately, over the last nine months, the Bush Administration has demonstrated the same incompetence and cronyism that it displayed in the days before and after Katrina struck."

05|26|2006
Pelosi: House Democrats Defeat Anti-Immigrant Amendment
"Democrats continue to work toward comprehensive immigration reform that protects our borders, protects American workers, protects the workers coming in from exploitation, unites families, and has strong procedures for a path to earned citizenship."

05|26|2006
Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation Authorizing Commemorative Coin to Honor San Francisco Old Mint
“Instrumental to the rebuilding of our beautiful city, the Old Mint served as the treasury for disaster relief funds, providing a beacon of strength in the face of adversity. The passage of the Old Mint bill by the Senate will ensure that future generations of San Franciscans and Americans share in our treasured history.”

05|25|2006
Joint Statement from Speaker Hastert and Leader Pelosi
"Today, we are directing the House Counsel to begin negotiations with the Department of Justice regarding the protocols and procedures to be followed in connection with evidence of criminal conduct that might exist in the offices of Members."

05|25|2006
Pelosi Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month
"Members of the American Jewish Community have played a vital role in all aspects of our American history. Contributions to our culture, politics, and social fabric are well documented, but not necessarily well known by all Americans. It is my hope that schools, libraries, museums, educational institutions, and civic organizations will use this time to honor the essential imprint Jewish Americans have left upon our society."

05|25|2006
Pelosi: Drilling in Arctic Refuge Is Not the Way to Energy Independence
"We can’t drill our way to energy independence – but we can grow our way to energy independence. America’s farmers are ready to grow energy crops that will end our dependence on oil from unstable regions."

05|25|2006
Pelosi: ‘We Need Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform’
"Now that the Senate has reached an agreement on immigration, President Bush needs to urge the House Republican Leadership to denounce the mean-spirited House Republican Sensenbrenner bill. The President has not yet disavowed or said one unkind word about the Sensenbrenner bill; in fact, he is on record as praising the bill. He needs to exercise real leadership."

05|24|2006
Joint Statement from Speaker Hastert and Minority Leader Pelosi
“The Justice Department was wrong to seize records from Congressman Jefferson’s office in violation of the Constitutional principle of Separation of Powers, the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution, and the practice of the last 219 years."

05|24|2006
Pelosi to Jefferson: Resign from Ways and Means Committee
"In the interest of upholding the high ethical standard of the House Democratic Caucus, I am writing to request your immediate resignation from the Ways and Means Committee."

05|24|2006
Pelosi, Democrats Urge Speaker to Extend Unemployment Benefits for Hurricane Survivors
"It is essential that the House take action on this bipartisan bill before departing for the Memorial Day recess tomorrow, since benefits will begin expiring next week while Congress is adjourned."

05|23|2006
Pelosi Announces Filner as Acting Ranking Member of Veterans Affairs Committee
"Congressman Filner is a powerful and passionate voice for Veterans on the Committee," Pelosi said. "He has been on the forefront of House Democrats’ efforts to fully fund veteran’s health care, eliminate the Widow’s Tax, and ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs creates an outreach plan to enroll eligible veterans for benefits and inform them of changes in their benefits."

05|23|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Senator Lloyd Bentsen
“With the death of former Senator and Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen, America has lost a great champion for Democratic values. Throughout his long and distinguished political career, Lloyd Bentsen fought for fiscal responsibility, equal rights for minorities and women, and was always a fierce champion for the people of Texas. He was an acknowledged expert on many issues – from tax to foreign affairs – and always applied that expertise to work for a stronger America."

05|22|2006
Pelosi Statement on FBI’s Capitol Hill Office Search
“Justice Department investigations must be conducted in accordance with Constitutional protections and historical precedent so that our government’s system of checks and balances are not undermined."

05|19|2006
Pelosi: ‘A Rare Victory for Taxpayers Over Big Oil’
"Working families are turning their wallets inside out to fill their gas tanks. It is outrageous to ask families to dig even deeper to subsidize oil drilling on undersea lands that belong to the American people."

05|19|2006
Pelosi: Republican Budget Hurts Our Troops
“I urge my Republican colleagues to join Democrats in our commitment to our veterans and troops, and ensure that their needs are not sacrificed because of tax breaks given to the wealthiest Americans.”

05|18|2006
Pelosi: ‘We Cannot Drill Our Way to Energy Independence’
“President Bush says our nation is addicted to oil, but five years after adopting the recommendations of Vice President Cheney’s secret Energy Task Force, the Administration continues to feed the addiction. Conceived in secret, the Administration’s energy plan was written by and for their friends in the oil industry, who raked in more than $100 billion in profits last year. It is a big success for Big Oil. It is an enormous failure for the American people."

05|18|2006
Pelosi: Hastert Shows True Republican Colors – Out of Touch and Fiscally Irresponsible
"Thanks to the Republican budget, which has red ink as far as the eye can see and heaps mountains of debt on future generations, it's not a possibility either."

05|17|2006
Pelosi Statement on Ethics Committee Investigations
“The announcement of the Ethics Committee is long overdue. It is imperative that the Committee conduct prompt investigations so the American people can have confidence in the integrity of Congress.”

05|16|2006
Pelosi Statement on Peace Officers Memorial Day
“With this resolution, we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We also recognize the courage and commitment of those willing to go beyond the call of duty to keep us safe."

05|15|2006
Pelosi: Immigration Reform Calls for Real Leadership, Not Political Gimmicks
"This ill-advised proposal would rely on a National Guard that the President tried to reduce in size earlier this year, and which is already stretched thin by repeated deployments to Iraq. It is long past time that we fully fund the border patrol and implement all the 9/11 Commission recommendations, as Democrats have repeatedly proposed."

05|15|2006
Pelosi: At Midnight, Bush Prescription Drug Tax Begins
"Seniors and people with disabilities have been counting down the days until the Bush prescription drug tax begins. But at midnight tonight, the countdown will stop, and the penalty pain will start – those that haven’t signed up may face higher drug prices, forever."

05|12|2006
Pelosi Letter Supporting Reinstatement of Veterans Committee Legislative Hearings
"These long-standing joint hearings provide a vital forum to review the legislative priorities of veterans and military service organizations and allow veterans to directly express their views and interact with Congress. Chairman Buyer’s decision, made without even consulting the House Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Lane Evans, fails to comprehend the impact such a decision will have on the veterans’ community, which uses these hearings to fight for and protect the interests of the brave men and women who have defended our freedom."

05|12|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Congressman Sonny Montgomery
"Sonny Montgomery left a lasting legacy of his commitment to our troops and our veterans with the passage of a modernized GI Bill in 1984 – which has since been aptly named the Montgomery GI Bill. The first-rate education and job training benefits for which Sonny fought honor the men and women who have served our nation in the Armed Forces."

05|12|2006
Pelosi: Give Mothers a Real Mother’s Day Present by Extending Prescription Drug Deadline
"Many seniors are confused by the complicated benefit – and understandably so. When seniors telephoned the call centers run by the Bush Administration to ask which Medicare prescription drug plan would save them the most money, they were given the wrong answer 60 percent of the time. Democrats stand united to extend the deadline and end the tax."

05|11|2006
House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package
“The energy challenges facing our nation are real, but Americans are ready to meet the challenge. The answer is right here at home. From corn in the Midwest, to soybeans in North Carolina, to sugar beets in Minnesota, we grow the crops that can be converted into the biofuels that power our cars. It is good for the environment, good for our economy, and it is good for our farmers.”

05|11|2006
Pelosi on Reported NSA Domestic Data Collection
“This afternoon, I met with the Speaker to ask him for an immediate Congressional review of news reports that the federal government may be collecting information on the phone calls of millions of ordinary Americans. We must determine the facts and whether the government is upholding our laws and our values.”

05|10|2006
Pelosi: Tax Bill Once Again Shows Republicans Favor the Wealthy at Expense of Middle Class
“Most middle-class families won’t even be able to fill up their car with a full tank of gas with the tax cut that Republicans are giving them. Instead, millionaires will be able to buy a new luxury car."

05|10|2006
Seniors and Democrats Call for Extension to Medicare Drug Deadline
“In 5 days, Republicans will hit our seniors with an arbitrary deadline, and an arbitrary tax. Democrats stand united to extend the May 15th deadline and end the Bush prescription drug tax. American families deserve a benefit that doesn't complicate their lives, but does more to lower costs and confusion.”

05|09|2006
Pelosi Urges Passage of the Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act
“No Americans have stood stronger and braver for our nation than those who serve in the Armed Forces. Our soldiers have courageously answered when called, gone where ordered, and defended our nation with honor. Their noble service reminds us of our mission as a nation – to build a future worthy of their courage and sacrifice."

05|08|2006
Pelosi: Darfur Peace Agreement Must Be Implemented Quickly
"The achievement at the bargaining table in Abuja last week must not be diluted through inaction by the international community. The people of Darfur cannot afford for us to waste a moment.”

05|05|2006
Pelosi on Congressman Patrick Kennedy’s Statement
“No one in the country has been a better advocate than Patrick Kennedy for the parity of mental health services – to end the discrimination by insurance companies against people struggling with mental illness."

05|04|2006
Pelosi: Cinco de Mayo Celebrates the Rich Cultural Heritage of Mexican Americans
"This Cinco de Mayo, we honor the civic participation of Hispanic Americans and the community’s historical contributions to our nation. We renew our commitment to the Latino community and to extending the circle of opportunity for all Americans.”

05|03|2006
Pelosi Statement on the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
"Our most essential duty as elected officials is to protect and provide for our nation’s children. On the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, we are reminded of the challenges they face as they reach adolescence, and we recommit to providing them with the tools to help them succeed."

05|03|2006
Pelosi: Clock is Ticking on Seniors; Bush Prescription Drug Tax Only 12 Days Away
“Democrats are insisting on an act of fairness to America’s seniors that says at least give them six more months in light of the admitted confusion and complexity in the roll out of this initiative. Give seniors six more months and some real compliance assistance to figure this out. The Administration has 12 days to get this done for seniors. The clock is ticking."

05|03|2006
Pelosi: Republicans’ Answer to Skyrocketing Gas Prices Is Tax Breaks and Subsidies for Big Oil
“Democrats have a new direction for America, one that will put the needs of the American people above profit-rich oil companies and provide real solutions that will lower the price at the pump.”

05|03|2006
Pelosi: Sham Lobby Reform Bill Does Nothing to Reform Republican Culture of Corruption
“Republicans don’t want to end the culture of corruption because they continue to benefit from it. It’s time for a new direction.”

05|02|2006
Democrats Demand a Real Commitment to Energy Independence
“We are living in a new era of robber barons. The American consumer is paying record prices, while oil companies make record profits and make record contributions to Republicans. Democrats have real plans that would end our dependence on foreign oil in the long term - and we intend to do it within 10 years.”

05|02|2006
Pelosi Requests Review of Decision to Classify Information on NSA Surveillance Program
"To hold that the information covered by those statements was not classified, but that the identities of those briefed and when those briefings took place is, encourages the belief that the Administration makes classification decisions solely for political purposes."

05|02|2006
Pelosi Selects Marcela Salazar as Democratic Hispanic Press Advisor
“Marcela will be an integral part of House Democrats’ efforts to deliver our positive message of a new direction for all Americans to the Hispanic community.”

05|02|2006
Pelosi Statement on Floor Action on Price Gouging Legislation
"Instead of the record prices for gas and record profits for Big Oil, we could already have had laws on the books against gouging and excess profits. But the Republican energy policy has been about massive subsidies for oil companies already making historic and obscene profits, and nothing for the American consumer.”

05|02|2006
Pelosi: ‘The Right to Vote Must Never be Compromised’
“The legacy of the Voting Rights Act is our continuing obligation to create a society that is more just, more fair, and more equal. It is our continuing struggle to end injustice and bigotry."

05|01|2006
Pelosi Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
“Despite their hardships, AAPIs have never let go of their dreams, contributing to our nation’s culture, history, and development. With more than 11 different ethnicities, AAPIs make up one of the fastest growing populations in the U.S. Their diversity is the essence of our country, for the beauty is in the mix. AAPIs represent all walks of life and are full participants in every facet of American life – we all strive to reach the American dream."

05|01|2006
Pelosi Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
"The report reinforces one basic reality – in its current form, Social Security will be able to pay full benefits until 2040 and even after that will be able to pay 74 percent of benefits. This finding flatly contradicts Republican efforts to manufacture a 'crisis' in Social Security to justify a privatization plan that is unaffordable, unnecessary, and unwise."

05|01|2006
Pelosi Urges Ethics Investigation into New Issues Raised in Cunningham Case
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter to Speaker Hastert today requesting that the Ethics Committee look into new issues raised in the case involving former Congressman Randy Duke Cunningham.

April Documents

04|28|2006
Pelosi: ‘Budget Bill Lawsuit Necessary to Uphold the Constitution’
“These actions not only constituted an abuse of power, but undermined the rule of law. It is not surprising that the Republicans wanted to avoid any further votes on an unpopular budget bill loaded with special interest provisions and that slashed funding for students and health care coverage for children and low-income Americans. But the Constitution does not permit shortcuts to the process by which the laws under which we live are made."

04|28|2006
Pelosi: ‘Mission Accomplished’ as Baseless as Bush’s Justification for Iraq War
“The war in Iraq has cost Americans the lives of nearly 2,400 of our brave troops, the wounding of 18,000 of our men and women in uniform, and more than $300 billion. Without a change in the President’s course, the costs in lives and our reputation around the world will only go higher."

04|28|2006
Pelosi: Bush’s Economic Vision: Reward the Wealthy, While Middle-Class Americans Go Into Debt
"Today's announcement is cold comfort to working Americans faced with the reality of struggling to pay their bills. Gas prices have doubled, oil company profits have tripled, and real income has stalled. Middle-class Americans are feeling squeezed and going deeper into debt, while the wealthy few are rewarded with giveaways, subsidies, and tax breaks. That is not a strong economy; that is the Bush economic vision for our country."

04|26|2006
Pelosi: Americans Are Paying the Price at the Pump for Republican Corruption
“Instead of joining Democrats to protect the American people, Republicans have voted against taking action on our legislation time and again, offering an agenda that favors the wealthy few and big oil. Together, America can do better than the Republican energy policy of record gas prices, record giveaways, and record profits for oil companies.”

04|25|2006
Pelosi Statement Commemorating Equal Pay Day
“While equal pay for equal work is long overdue, the Bush Administration seems determined to move our nation backward rather than forward in achieving that goal. Last year, we saw the Department of Labor eliminate its Equal Pay Matters Initiative and, until the Senate voted to stop it, the Bureau of Labor Statistics intended to stop collecting data on women workers."

04|24|2006
Pelosi: ‘With Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Americans Can No Longer Afford Republican Rubber Stamp Congress’
“With record gas prices, record CEO pay packages, and record oil company profits, Speaker Hastert and the Republican Congress continue to give the American people empty rhetoric rather than join Democrats who are working to lower gas prices now."

04|21|2006
Pelosi Statement on Earth Day
“On Earth Day, we recognize that a healthy environment is critical to everyone – especially our children – and rededicate ourselves to working for clean air, clean water, and protection for our nation’s natural wonders."

04|21|2006
Pelosi Statement on Mollohan Decision to Temporarily Step Aside from Ethics Committee
“Congressman Mollohan has served his constituents of the 1st district of West Virginia with great distinction for nearly 24 years, and I am confident he will continue to do so. He has also provided steadfast leadership to the Ethics Committee during a period of Republican interference and inaction. I have the highest regard for Mr. Mollohan’s service to the Congress, to his constituents, and to the Ethics Committee, and I look forward to his return to the committee."

04|21|2006
Pelosi to Hastert: Lobby Reform Deserves a Fair and Open Debate
"The House of Representatives is supposed to be a marketplace of ideas, and any debate on open government must not restrict the discussion of serious proposals. Accordingly, on behalf of the Democratic Members of the House, and all others who may wish to address areas of abuse not sufficiently covered in the Republican bill, I am calling on you to use your authority as Speaker to direct the Rules Committee to report an unrestricted rule on lobby reform."

04|21|2006
Pelosi: Bush Failing to Invest in America’s Future
“Last November, House Democrats launched our Innovation Agenda: A Commitment to Competitiveness to Keep America #1. Many of President Bush’s ideas on competitiveness are similar to the proposals in Democrats’ Innovation Agenda. Unfortunately, the American people are getting more of the same from the President – failure to follow through with the investment necessary to advance a domestic initiative critical to the nation’s future."

04|20|2006
Pelosi: Seniors Need More Time to Sign Up For Confusing Bush Prescription Drug Program
"Today’s enrollment numbers highlight the need for the Administration to extend the May 15th deadline so that seniors have enough time to choose a prescription drug plan that works for them."

04|18|2006
Pelosi on Gas Prices: ‘Record Prices, Record CEO Pay Packages, and Record Profits’
“As Americans pay almost 90 percent more to fill their gas tanks since President Bush took office, oil companies continue to reap gigantic profits and oil executives receive astronomical compensation."

04|18|2006
Pelosi: Bush Must Move Beyond Speeches With a Real Commitment and Investment in Innovation
“For America to be number one, timing is everything – it is past time to get to work and pass an innovation agenda.”

04|17|2006
Pelosi: Republican Tax Policies Favor Millionaires Over Working Families
"Millions of working families will be hit with a tax increase of up to $3,640 because the Republican rubber stamp Congress put President Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthy few ahead of the needs of the American people."

04|14|2006
Pelosi and Reid: Spin Doesn’t Change the Mean-Spirited House Republican Immigration Bill
“We are a better country than that. We must work together for real, bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform that protects our borders, honors our values, and that we can all be proud of. The Sensenbrenner bill fails miserably and is antithetical to our basic values as a country. We will continue to vigorously oppose it.”

04|12|2006
Pelosi Statement on Immigration Rallies
“Comprehensive immigration reform is imperative to keep the American people safe, protect our borders, and enhance our national security. We all must work toward comprehensive, bipartisan reform, as outlined in the Gutierrez-Kolbe-McCain-Kennedy legislation.”

04|11|2006
Pelosi Statement on Skyrocketing Gas Prices
“Under the Bush Administration, gas prices have gone drastically in the wrong direction – at the same time as incomes have fallen and health care costs have become an increasingly overwhelming burden to middle-class families. Democrats’ plan will take our country in a new direction.”

04|07|2006
Pelosi: ‘Bush’s Selective Declassification of Highly Sensitive Intelligence for Political Purposes Is Wrong’
“From the beginning, the Bush Administration manipulated intelligence about Iraq to strengthen the President’s political position. The President owes the American people the truth about his manipulation of sensitive intelligence for political purposes."

04|07|2006
Pelosi: ‘The Bush Economy Is Going in the Wrong Direction’
“With tax cuts for the wealthiest few causing red ink as far as the eye can see, incomes falling, and our jobs moving overseas, the economic record of President Bush is dismal for middle-class families."

04|07|2006
Pelosi: Republicans Destroyed the Ethics Process to Protect Their Cronies
“Republicans destroyed the ethics process in the House to protect their cronies Cunningham, DeLay, Ney, and other Members implicated in the Abramoff scandal – to name only a few. The Speaker should join me in directing the Ethics Committee to get to work, and not cast aspersions on the independent and distinguished Ranking Member.”

04|06|2006
Democrats Call for Bipartisan Summit on Energy Independence
“Given the rapidly evolving global economy and the national security-related challenges we face at the dawn of the 21st Century, it is abundantly clear that a 19th Century approach to our national energy strategy will simply not suffice.”

04|06|2006
Pelosi on Libby Case: ‘Intelligence Must Never Be Classified or Declassified For Political Purposes’
“One of the constants in the Bush Administration’s miserable record on Iraq has been the manipulation of intelligence precisely for political purposes."

04|06|2006
Pelosi Statement on Republican Budget Collapse
“Tonight Republicans pulled their immoral budget from the House floor because they didn’t have the votes. Without the support of a single Democrat, and their party in disarray, Republicans are on the run."

04|05|2006
Pelosi Co-Sponsors Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act
“Americans may debate and disagree about foreign and domestic policy. This is the essence of our democracy. But when it comes to our military men and women, America must stand united and honor them as the heroes they are."

04|05|2006
Pelosi: ‘Each Day We Wait, Hope in Darfur Disintegrates’
“On April 30, thousands of people will converge onto the Capitol to echo the call, ‘Never again.’ These citizens will demonstrate on behalf of the children of Darfur and demonstrate that not only is America great, but America is good, and this legislation on the floor today is a reflection of that goodness. I support and salute the bipartisan cooperation that brought it to the floor.”

04|05|2006
Pelosi: ‘Republican Budget a Betrayal of Our National Security’
“I mention this in relation to national security because this national debt and this growing federal deficit is a national security issue. Countries that own our debt, will soon not only be making our toys, our clothes, our computers, they will be making our foreign policy."

04|05|2006
Republicans Again Kill Pelosi Resolution Calling for Ethics Investigation of Members Linked to Abramoff
"It is long past time for the Republican Congress to join Democratic efforts to restore a high ethical standard in Congress and put the Ethics Committee back to work to investigate any misconduct of Members. The rampant Republican culture of corruption that is pervading the House of Representatives must be stopped."

04|05|2006
Transportation Committee Passes Democratic Amendment to Scan 100% of Shipping Containers
“Our port security system is full of holes – and that has put our entire country at risk." This legislation, based on the work of Congressmen Nadler and Oberstar, helps to protect our country by scanning and sealing containers before they ever reach our shores, and move through our waterways and across the country. These are the kind of tough and smart policies that make up the Democratic Real Security Agenda, and will keep Americans safe.”

04|04|2006
Pelosi Statement on Resignation of Congressman Tom DeLay
“Mr. DeLay’s departure from Congress is one piece of the changes needed to end the Republican culture of corruption. This Republican corruption continues to cost the American people at the pharmacy, at the gas pump, and in their home energy bills."

04|04|2006
Pelosi: ‘Real Security Begins at Home’
“Security begins at home, and we stand here united with a clear message that real security for all Americans is our first priority. Democrats are committed to projecting America’s power to protect the American people and defend our freedom – whenever and wherever it is threatened."

04|04|2006
Pelosi: Bush Administration Panders to Polluters Yet Again
“Since his first day in office, President Bush has thrown open the doors of his Administration to the representatives of polluting industries, placing them in charge of the agencies that regulate them. These industry appointees regularly cast aside the views of career staff and scientists in favor of actions that protect special interests but harm the public interest."

March Documents

03|31|2006
Pelosi Statement on End of Prescription Drug Transition Period
“The transition period was critical in guaranteeing seniors access to their medications and Democrats will continue their efforts to enact common-sense reforms so that seniors receive the simple, affordable, and reliable prescription drug benefit they deserve."

03|31|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of Cesar Chavez’s Birthday
“Whether it was fighting for workers’ rights or fair wages, for medical coverage or pension benefits, Cesar Chavez was one of America's greatest advocates for justice and equality. His birthday gives us an opportunity to not only remember his life, but to honor his legacy as well."

03|30|2006
Pelosi: Members Must Be Held Accountable for Their Involvement in Abramoff’s Misconduct
“Republicans have shut down an ethics process that should hold Members accountable. It is long past time for the Republican Congress to take the necessary steps to restore a high ethical standard in Congress and put the Ethics Committee back to work to investigate any misconduct of Members, including those involved with Jack Abramoff. The American people deserve nothing less.”

03|30|2006
Pelosi: Republican Higher Education Bill a Missed Opportunity for America’s Students
“The students at our nation’s colleges and universities are our next generation of leaders, and they are doing their best to create a bright future for themselves. We should support them with a real federal investment in their education – not a sham that does not help American students and families pay for college.”

03|29|2006
Democrats Unveil Real Security Plan to Protect America
"In these times of unprecedented challenge and change, real leadership demands tough and smart polices that recognize that a stronger America begins at home. Democrats have set forth an agenda that offers a new direction, one that is strong and smart, one that understands the challenges America faces in a post 9/11 world, and one that demonstrates that Democrats are the party of real national security."

03|29|2006
Pelosi Statement on Republican Proposal to Increase Fees for TRICARE
"We must demonstrate our commitment to our troops and future veterans by assuring them that just as they protected us, we will take care of them when their service ends."

03|29|2006
Pelosi: ‘Genocide in Darfur Concerns Entire World; We Must Rise to Meet the Challenge’
“Genocide is not the domestic affair of any nation in the world – it concerns the entire world, and we must rise to meet the challenge. Upon our return from the region, we met with President Bush at the White House, and strongly endorsed the appointment of a U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan. This Special Envoy would signal that bringing peace and stability to Sudan is a top priority for the United States."

03|29|2006
Pelosi: Real Security for All Americans is Democrats’ First Priority
"Democrats stand together to: ensure unparalleled military strength; to defeat terrorism and stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction; to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and we intend to do it on the first day that we take over the Congress of the United States; to make 2006 a year of significant transition in Iraq; to prepare effectively for natural disasters and epidemics; and to free America from our dangerous dependence on foreign oil and we intend to do it within 10 years."

03|28|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Lane Evans
“On behalf of House Democrats, I want to thank Lane Evans for his service to our Caucus and our country. As the senior Democrat on the Veterans Affairs Committee and a proud Marine, Lane has been a champion for veterans and one of their leading advocates in Congress."

03|27|2006
Pelosi Statement on New FEC Rule on Internet Political Activity
“I am pleased that the FEC’s action fulfills the intent of Congress by protecting individuals and the media and should eliminate the need for any further congressional action."

03|24|2006
Pelosi: ‘A Civilized Society Does Not Execute Its Citizens for Expressing Their Faith’
"Religious freedom is a value fundamental to Americans and one that the United States has historically promoted internationally. Officials in Afghanistan should immediately release Abdur Rahman and dismiss the charges against him."

03|23|2006
Pelosi, Waxman Question President on Signing Budget Bill
"It is a basic constitutional principle – which every child learns in grade school – that a bill is not a law unless the same version is passed by both the House and the Senate and signed by the President. Yet there is now growing evidence that your actions on February 8 breached this fundamental tenet of our democracy with the full knowledge of high-ranking congressional and White House officials."

03|20|2006
Pelosi: Middle Class Being Squeezed by Bush Economic Policies
“The Treasury Secretary’s contention that Americans are better off under President Bush’s economic policies ignores the realities that middle-class families struggle with every day. Democrats have a better plan that will take our country in a new direction and foster economic growth that benefits all Americans, not just the wealthy few."

03|17|2006
Pelosi: ‘Darfur Is a Humanitarian Disaster That Challenges the Conscience of the World’
“While we were in Sudan, back at home President Bush reaffirmed that this is indeed ‘genocide.’ Yesterday, members of our delegation met with the President at the White House to thank him for his leadership and report on our trip. During that meeting, we strongly endorsed the appointment of a U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan. This Special Envoy would signal that bringing peace and stability to Sudan is a priority for the United States."

03|16|2006
Pelosi and Friends of Ireland Executive Committee Call for End of Violence in Northern Ireland
“On this St. Patrick's Day, we look forward to the day soon when the Good Friday Agreement will be finally and fully implemented, and stable democratic institutions and lasting peace, and justice will be achieved in Northern Ireland.”

03|16|2006
Pelosi Statement on Third Anniversary of War in Iraq
“From the President’s failure to provide our troops with the body armor they need to his failure to provide a strategy to bring them home safely and soon, our brave men and women on the ground are paying the price for the poor planning by President Bush."

03|15|2006
Pelosi Welcomes Liberian President Johnson-Sirleaf to the Capitol
“We saw her greatness, her intellect, her integrity, and her courage. When many of us were in Liberia a few weeks ago, we also saw the respect that she commanded – the affection from young girls, the respect from all in Liberia."

03|15|2006
Pelosi Welcomes Tibetan Nun Phuntsog Nyidrol to Freedom She Has Been Denied for so Many Years
“Despite the good news of Phuntsog Nyidrol’s release, the human rights situation in China and Tibet continues to worsen and too many members of the international community continue to be silent."

03|15|2006
Pelosi: ‘Administration and Republican Congress Still Resisting Change on Port Security’
“Democrats have a plan to address existing security weaknesses at our ports and establish a comprehensive strategy for homeland security. Congressmen Jerry Nadler and Jim Oberstar have introduced legislation that would require 100 percent of the containers entering our ports, instead of the current 6 percent, to be screened long before they reach our shores."

03|15|2006
Pelosi: ‘Hungary is a Model in the Fight for Freedom’
“Congressman Lantos is a world-recognized expert on human rights. He is the founder and Chair of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus and a fierce advocate for politically imprisoned people everywhere. Committed to a creating a fair and just world, Tom Lantos is a voice for those who have no voice, for people who have no hope, for people yearning to be free."

03|15|2006
Pelosi: ‘Seniors Cannot Afford Bush Prescription Drug Tax’
“The bill is so confusing that seniors need more time to figure it out. On May 15th, when this bill sets in, seniors who have not signed up will pay a penalty – the Bush prescription drug tax – for the rest of their lives. In all of the confusion surrounding this program, one thing is clear – seniors can no longer afford President Bush and the Rubber Stamp Republican Congress."

03|15|2006
Pelosi: Allen-Bass Internet Free Speech Act Protects Bloggers and Campaign Finance
“I oppose the Online Freedom of Speech Act because it creates a blanket exemption for the Internet from key provisions of campaign finance laws. It would open enormous loopholes for political parties and federal candidates to make use of soft money to buy campaign ads on the Internet."

03|15|2006
Pelosi: Republicans Leave Culture of Corruption in Control of Congress
“Democrats have been leading the effort to end business as usual and restore truth and trust to our government. Two months ago, Democrats introduced our Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2006 that places the priorities of the American people above the special interests."

03|14|2006
House Democrats Call for Extension to Enrollment Period for Medicare Prescription Drug Program
“Seniors should not be forced to pay the price for the President’s confusing prescription drug plan.”

03|13|2006
Pelosi: Our Troops on the Ground in Iraq Are Paying the Price for President’s Poor Planning
"Instead of launching yet another public relations campaign, President Bush should use his speeches this week to provide a strategy to bring our brave men and women home safely and soon.”

03|10|2006
Pelosi Statement on the 47th Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day
“The situation in Tibet is a challenge to the conscience of the world that the United States must be committed to meeting. We cannot turn a blind eye to the struggles of the Tibetan people."

03|09|2006
Pelosi Congratulates Congressman Murtha for Receiving the JFK Profile in Courage Award
"The conviction and bravery to speak out for what is right, even when politically dangerous or at personal cost, has characterized his entire life, and led him to deal a mighty blow of truth to the President’s failed Iraq policy."

03|09|2006
Pelosi: All Intelligence Committee Members Should Be Briefed On President’s Domestic Surveillance Program
“On a program that raises such serious constitutional concerns, Congress must insist that all members of the intelligence committees have access to the information they need to perform their critical oversight responsibility.”

03|08|2006
Democratic Leaders Request Investigation of Wasteful Katrina Contracts and Slow Pace of Recovery
"The extraordinary devastation caused by Katrina should have called forth an equally extraordinary response. But the lack of progress toward recovery in the Gulf raises fundamental questions about the competence of the federal response."

03|08|2006
Pelosi Celebrates International Women’s Day
“On International Women’s Day, we recognize that in order to fight hunger, to fight against poverty and to fight for peace, we need the leadership of women in our communities and in our statehouses, here and around the world."

03|08|2006
Pelosi: Democrats Refuse to Gamble With Our Nation’s Security
“The fact is only 6 percent of cargo containers entering U.S. ports are screened, but Republicans have blocked Democrats’ efforts to strengthen port security and President Bush’s budget eliminates port security grants."

03|07|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Death of Dana Reeve
“Dana Reeve used the great personal challenge of her husband’s paralysis to work so that other families would not have to endure the same pain."

03|07|2006
Pelosi: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Is Long Overdue
“Comprehensive immigration reform is imperative to keep the American people safe, protect our borders, and enhance our national security."

03|06|2006
Pelosi on Gulf Coast: 'There Is a Long Way to Go to Restore the Region to What It Once Was'
“Six months after Hurricane Katrina, tens of thousands of survivors are still uprooted and facing an unparalleled struggle to rebuild their lives and their homes."

03|06|2006
Pelosi Statement on Line-Item Veto for Budget Bills
“If the President were really serious about the deficit, he would begin by submitting a balanced budget. Instead, President Bush has presided over the largest fiscal turnaround in our nation’s history, turning a projected $5.6 trillion surplus to a deficit of $3.3 trillion."

03|02|2006
Pelosi: ‘We Have a Port Security System That Is Full of Holes’
“The single biggest threat is those weapons in a container coming into our country. I really can’t understand why this Administration has refused to do what is necessary to protect our ports from that threat."

03|01|2006
Pelosi Celebrates Women's History Month
"These women embodied this year’s theme, Women: Builders of Communities and Dreams. But there are dreams, and communities left to build, particularly on our Gulf Coast. Many of the women of this region have lost their homes, their communities and their livelihoods in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. These women demonstrated strength and resilience, and as the region begins to rebuild, they continue to be vital agents of survival, recovery, and change for their families and communities."

03|01|2006
Pelosi Statement on Extending Unemployment Benefits for Hurricane Survivors
“After six months of hardship for the survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the House will now have the opportunity tomorrow to provide some much needed relief. I am pleased House Republicans have joined Democrats by bringing legislation to the floor to extend disaster unemployment benefits for 165,000 people in the Gulf Coast region for 13 weeks."

03|01|2006
Pelosi Statement on Meeting with Save Darfur Coalition
"We all went to Darfur with a sense of deep concern and we all left with a sense of outrage and urgency. We unanimously support President Bush's suggestion to commit more international troops to Darfur, and bring hope and security to the region."

03|01|2006
Pelosi: President's Backroom Deal Sheds Light on Port Insecurities
"Port security under the Bush Administration is full of holes. The Administration’s backroom port deal with Dubai sheds light on the insecurity of our ports. America can do better, we know that."

03|01|2006
Pelosi: Republican Innovation Plan Fails to Address Key Challenges to Keep America Number One
"Democrats strongly urge the Speaker to join us in our decision in favor of the future and to bring a true innovation agenda to the House floor. Nothing less is at stake than America’s economic leadership.”

February Documents

02|24|2006
Pelosi Delegation: ‘Action Must Be Taken Quickly to Bring Security and Hope to Darfur’
"We all went to Darfur with a sense of deep concern and we all left with a sense of outrage and urgency. We are committed to working with President Bush to make sure the world community quickly does what needs to be done to end the genocide in Darfur."

02|23|2006
Pelosi: ‘Katrina Survivors Don’t Need White House Report to Know Bush Administration Failed Them’
"The tragedy of Katrina has been compounded by the failure to get to the bottom of this national scandal. The White House investigating itself is not the way to get real answers. The Katrina survivors deserve a truly independent and bipartisan commission."

02|22|2006
Pelosi: ‘Genocide in Darfur Challenges the Conscience of the Country and the World’
"The bipartisan delegation expressed our unanimous support for President Bush's suggestion for more international troops in Darfur. It was clear to us that the situation in Darfur will not be resolved by the current level of humanitarian relief and peace keeping assistance."

02|21|2006
Pelosi: Congress Must Conduct Thorough Review of Port Security Deal
"America’s ports are often the gateway into and out of our country. The unilateral decision of the Bush Administration to allow the sale of port operations to a foreign government raises serious national security concerns."

02|17|2006
Democrats to Offer American’s ‘Prescription for Change’ to Medicare Drug Benefit
“Democrats are holding town hall meetings across the country to talk to the Americans directly affected by the Republican culture of corruption, and work for a complete overhaul of this disastrous plan.”

02|16|2006
Pelosi Statement on Privileged Resolution on Invalid Budget Bill
"Once again, Republican leaders have burned the book on how our laws are made. Every elementary student knows that the exact same bill must pass the House and the Senate first, before it can be signed into law by the President."

02|16|2006
Pelosi to Lead Official Delegation to Africa
"Our delegation will assess the situation on the ground in Darfur, and discuss security, economic, health, and hunger issues with regional leaders across the continent," Pelosi said.

02|15|2006
Democratic Caucus Unanimously Approves New Committee Assignments
“I look forward to the contributions and insight of our talented Members on their new committees as House Democrats continue to put forth real plans that focus on the priorities of the American people, not the special interests.”

02|15|2006
Democrats Offer "Prescription for Change" to Medicare Drug Bill
“The Republican prescription drug benefit is confusing and complicated because it was written for pharmaceutical companies, not seniors. Democrats believe that we must replace this misguided Republican plan with one that is clear, fair, and puts America’s seniors first.”

02|15|2006
Pelosi Statement on Funding for SBA’s Disaster Loans
“To protect those victimized by Katrina, we must demand answers from the Bush Administration and Congressional Republicans for sending the SBA, and the families who need the loans, to the brink."

02|15|2006
Pelosi: ‘Federal Response to Katrina an Example of Corruption, Cronyism, and Incompetence’
"So once again the Republicans have put out a one-sided review. Yes, they were critical of the White House – that was self-evident; that information was largely in the public domain. The report that was issued today is a Republican review of the White House. It could only go so far."

02|15|2006
Pelosi: ‘The President Simply Isn’t Serious About Real Health Care Solutions’
"If you liked the President’s plan to privatize Social Security, you will love what he has in store with Health Savings Accounts – part of the continuing effort by the Bush Administration to leave more Americans to fend for themselves. After President Bush proposed to slash funding for Medicare last week, just as seniors struggle with the complicated and confusing Republican prescription drug bill, Americans know that the President simply isn’t serious about real health care solutions."

02|15|2006
Pelosi: Congress Will Not Support a Political Party That Calls for the Destruction of Israel
"Hamas has a critical decision to make. Despite indications to the contrary, I hope it will choose to disavow the tactics of a terrorist organization, recognize Israel’s right to exist, embrace the political process, and move the Palestinian people forward.”

02|15|2006
Pelosi: Davis Report on Katrina Leaves Unfinished Business
"On the day Katrina struck, President Bush was on vacation in Crawford, Texas, Vice President Cheney was fly-fishing at his ranch in Wyoming, Chief of Staff Andrew Card was vacationing at his lakefront summer home in Maine, and Homeland Security Advisor Frances Townsend was also on vacation in Maine. Why did they leave a relatively junior official in charge of the White House Situation Room for one of the top three potential disasters facing the nation?"

02|14|2006
Democratic Leaders Urge Hastert to Reconsider Erroneous Budget Bill
"The integrity of the House requires that you take two steps to address this serious situation. First, we insist that you inform the American people of what happened and that you recognize the abuse of this process. Second, we urge you to reconsider this legislation this week and to work with the Senate to ensure that any spending reconciliation bill that is passed is identical in both the House and the Senate, as the Constitution demands, and then presented to the President for his signature."

02|14|2006
Pelosi to Bush: Let's Work Together to Improve America’s Global Competitiveness
"As I am sure you agree, the future prosperity and competitiveness of America demand that we initiate this sustained financial and intellectual investment in innovation. With our Innovation Agenda, we have laid out a series of specific goals, proposals, and timelines that, taken together, chart a clear path to a new era of American leadership and prosperity."

02|14|2006
Pelosi: ‘Davis Report a Vote of No Confidence’
"The federal response to Hurricane Katrina is an American scandal. Hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast families are still paying the price of the Bush Administration’s incompetence, cronyism, and failed leadership. The Davis report is a vote of no confidence in the Bush Administration’s ability to keep America safe."

02|14|2006
Pelosi: ‘For America To Be Number One, Timing Is Everything’
"We have a big challenge before us for America to remain number one. Because the blueprint set out for America being number one – investing in education and in research and development – is being used by our competitors. Some of them are developing nations, which will be the competitors of tomorrow."

02|13|2006
Bush Administration Spent Over $1.6 Billion on Advertising and Public Relations Contracts Since 2003, GAO Finds
"No amount of money will successfully sell the Bush Administration’s failed policies, from the war in Iraq, to its disastrous energy policy, to its confusing Medicare prescription drug benefits. The American people know the Bush Administration is on the wrong track and the White House PR machine won’t change that fact."

02|10|2006
Pelosi: Confusing Medicare Prescription Drug Program Hurts America’s Seniors
“Democrats believe that we must replace this misguided Republican Medicare prescription drug benefit plan with one that is clear, fair, and puts seniors, not the pharmaceutical companies, first. Democrats are fighting for emergency measures right now."

02|09|2006
Democratic Leaders' Letter to Boehner on Lobbying Reform
"Passage of these reform measures, and a commitment on the part of all Members to adhere to the highest ethical standards, can restore the public’s faith that the Congress is conducting the public’s business openly, honestly, and in the public interest. This should be our highest priority for the American people, and we are ready to work with you to achieve it as soon as possible."

02|09|2006
House Democrats Blast Cuts to Rural Housing Programs
"These proposed cuts to America’s rural housing initiatives, by the Bush Administration, are simply immoral," said House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. "To shelter the elderly and disabled is part of the essential safety net and social fabric of our country."

02|09|2006
Pelosi: ‘Americans Deserve More Than Scare Tactics From President Bush’
"The independent bipartisan 9/11 Commission’s final report card indicted the continued failure by the Bush Administration and the Republican Congress to meet the security needs of our nation and make Americans safer. President Bush missed a critical opportunity today to explain why, more than four years after the 9/11 attacks, the American people are not as safe as we should be."

02|09|2006
Pelosi: ‘Cartoons of Prophet Muhammad Offensive to All People of Faith’
"Responsibility is inherent in free expression; however, grievances, no matter how deeply felt, are no justification for violence."

02|09|2006
Pelosi: ‘Democrats Will Fight the President’s Anti-Widow, Anti-Children Agenda’
"Once again, President Bush wants to tear down Social Security by slashing earned benefits, and tear at the social fabric of our country with cruel cuts when families need help the most. Democrats will fight the President's anti-widow and anti-children agenda."

02|08|2006
Pelosi Meets with King Abdullah of Jordan
“It was an honor to welcome King Abdullah of Jordan to the Capitol and hear his thoughts on the crucial issues confronting the Middle East."

02|08|2006
Pelosi: ‘Once Again, Republicans Vote Against Middle-Class Families’
"Giving tax breaks to millionaires while raising taxes on working families by thousands of dollars is business as usual from this Republican Congress, but it is nevertheless immoral. Democrats want to move our country in a direction that works for everyone, not just the few."

02|08|2006
Pelosi: Katrina Response a Scandal of Incompetence and Cronyism
"The best message we can send to the world about America is to say, ‘Katrina challenged the conscious of our country and the American people were up to the challenge.’ Let’s make sure that the American government is up to the challenge as well."

02|08|2006
Pelosi: We Salute Catholic Schools for Teaching our Children Character, Compassion, and Values
“Catholic schools teach their students that our personal faith means public obligation. Simply put, faith means we have work to do."

02|07|2006
Pelosi: Gore Presentation on Global Warming is Call to Action
"The science is clear. It is long past time to take decisive action to prevent climate change. The energy proposals in the House Democrats’ Innovation Agenda, which will move our nation toward energy independence, will also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. And we must do even more."

02|06|2006
Pelosi: Bush Budget More of the Same – More for Special Interests, More Deficits
"Instead of showing real leadership with a budget that reflects the values and meets the needs of the American people, today the President has given us more of the same – more for special interests and even more deficits. President Bush's budget shows an absence of credibility and commitment to the real issues affecting the American people – such as health care and gas and home heating prices – while spending away the futures of our children’s children with out-of-control deficits."

02|05|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Death of Betty Friedan
"On many of the issues to which Betty Friedan devoted her life's work, such as ensuring pay equity, child care for working women, and protecting reproductive choice, there is much work yet to be done. In remembering the extraordinary life of Betty Friedan, let us recommit to carrying that torch for the generations to come."

02|03|2006
House Democrats Meet with U2’s Bono to Discuss Fighting Poverty
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), U2 lead singer and DATA (debt AIDS trade Africa) co-founder Bono, and House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference in Williamsburg, VA.

02|03|2006
Pelosi Statement on President’s Commitment to Energy Independence
“President Bush has a real opportunity to indicate the depth of his commitment to energy independence when he releases his budget on Monday. We hope the President will be joining us, with a real budgetary commitment and not mixed signals, to work for solutions.”

02|02|2006
Pelosi Statement on Black History Month
“Black History Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the many contributions African Americans have made to our nation’s economic, cultural, spiritual, and political fabric. With this year’s theme, ‘Celebrating Community: a Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social, and Civil Institutions’ we recall that the voice and vision of Black Americans is often rooted in its fraternal and civic organizations."

02|02|2006
Pelosi Statement on President’s Competitiveness Speech
“We must now go beyond words and speeches and make the commitment in next year’s budget to a sustained investment in technological innovation and educational excellence to ensure that our country remains competitive against formidable international competition and generates high quality jobs throughout the 21st century. Nothing less is at stake than America’s economic leadership.”

02|02|2006
Pelosi: The President Has Long Been Asleep at the Wheel on Homeland Security
“Long before Hurricane Katrina exposed our nation’s vulnerabilities, Democrats proposed a plan to address existing security weaknesses and establish a comprehensive strategy for homeland security. We can begin immediately by implementing of all the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations.”

02|01|2006
House and Senate Democrats Rally for Real Health Care Reform
"From the President's address last night, you would never know that millions of seniors and people with disabilities across America are worried they won't get their medicines this month," said Senator Stabenow. "The President offered up plenty for lobbyists and special interests in his State of the Union speech, but America's seniors barely warranted a mention. The Medicare Prescription Drug program has so far provided more headaches than help."

02|01|2006
Pelosi and More Than 160 House Democrats Cosponsor Real Lobby Reform
“Democrats are leading the effort to turn the most closed, corrupt Congress in history into the most open and honest Congress in history,” Pelosi said. “The American people have been paying the cost for the Republican culture of corruption with a confusing, special-interest Medicare prescription drug program, higher gas prices at the pump, and skyrocketing home heating bills. Democrats will restore truth and trust to our government, and put the priorities of the American people first.”

02|01|2006
Pelosi Remarks on Election of John Larson as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus
"I am delighted to congratulate our colleague, John Larson, the gentleman from Connecticut, for his impressive victory today. As we all have talked about, unity is the order of the day. The spirit of our colleagues to rally around this new, excellent addition to the leadership in the Democratic Caucus is a great day for us."

02|01|2006
Pelosi Statement on 20th Anniversary of National Girls and Women in Sports Day
“As we honor girls and women in sports, we must remember the champion who worked so hard to ensure equal opportunity in sports and all education, former Congresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawaii. As a member of the Education Committee in 1972, Patsy helped craft Title IX and worked tirelessly for its passage."

02|01|2006
Pelosi: ‘GOP Budget an Exact Contradiction of Rhetoric President Bush Presented Last Night’
"The truth is that this budget is an exact contradiction of the rhetoric that President Bush presented last night. The Republicans call this bill the ‘Deficit Reduction Act.’ Yet the truth is the policies in this budget will increase our deficit by nearly $300 billion, heaping mountains of debt on our children. And the sad truth is all of this is to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our country."

January Documents

01|31|2006
Pelosi Statement in Response to the President’s State of the Union Address
"President Bush tonight addressed the nation about the need to be competitive in a global economy. Democrats agree; that’s why last year we introduced our Innovation Agenda, an aggressive plan to unleash the next generation of discovery, invention, and growth. We hope to work in a bipartisan way to move our country forward and keep America number one."

01|31|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Death of Coretta Scott King
"Coretta Scott King was the keeper of the flame. After years of marching alongside her husband, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she led marches of her own after his tragic death."

01|27|2006
Pelosi Statement on the Lunar New Year
"As House Democratic Leader, I am proud to represent San Francisco, where our diversity is our strength. Home to one of the largest AAPI populations in the United States, the San Franciscan AAPI community plays a vital role in the economic development and social progress of our city."

01|26|2006
Pelosi Delivers Democratic Pre-Buttal to the President’s State of the Union
“Next week, President Bush will once again come before the Congress and report on the state of our union. We will be told that the state of our union is strong. And, if our measure is the optimism, entrepreneurial spirit, and talent of the American people, our strength is boundless. But on key policies, from health care costs, to energy prices, to college tuition, to the budget deficit, to national security, the policies we have seen from Republicans in power do not match the priorities of the American people."

01|26|2006
Pelosi Statement on Palestinian Elections
“In the interest of peace in the Middle East, we must redouble our diplomatic efforts to convince Hamas to disavow the tactics of a terrorist organization and embrace the political process as the best way to move the Palestinian people forward.”

01|25|2006
Democratic Leaders Seek Investigation into Role of Scandal-Tainted Lobbying Group
Democratic Leaders ask for a congressional investigation into the role of the Alexander Strategy Group, a lobbying firm closely linked to Congressman Tom DeLay (R-TX) and Jack Abramoff, in the passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Act and the drafting of the budget reconciliation bill currently before Congress.

01|25|2006
Democratic Leaders Urge President Bush to Rethink Increasing the Costs of Veterans’ Health Care
"It is unconscionable that you would even consider a fee increase on the men and women in uniform who bravely sacrificed for our country, especially during a time of war. We must demonstrate our commitment to our troops and future veterans by assuring them that just as they protected us, we will take care of them when their service ends."

01|25|2006
Democrats Release Study Highlighting Strain on Military
“For months, Congressman John Murtha and others have warned about the impact of the war in Iraq on our military, particularly our ground forces. The report prepared by Secretary Perry, Secretary Albright, and their colleagues supports these warnings and identifies the serious problems our military faces in recruiting, retention, and equipment readiness.”

01|23|2006
Democratic Leaders to Bush: It’s Time to Ensure All Americans Have the Resources to Heat Their Homes this Winter
"It is time to demonstrate leadership on this issue and ensure that all Americans have the necessary resources to heat their homes this winter. We simply cannot wait any longer."

01|23|2006
Pelosi Statement on President’s Comments on Raid on Student Aid
"In their budget, President Bush and Congressional Republicans have once again put the special interests ahead of our nation’s future by raiding student aid with a $12.7 billion cut. Increasing the cost of student loans will put higher education even further out of reach or heap mountains of debt onto too many of our nation’s students."

01|23|2006
Pelosi Statement on President’s Speech on the War on Terror
"The President talked at great length today about his decision-making process on homeland security. But clearly, as evidenced by the 9/11 Commission’s failing grades, it is not working. The American people deserve and expect that all elected officials will protect and keep America secure while respecting our Constitution and system of checks and balances."

01|20|2006
Pelosi Statement Opposing Nomination of Judge Samuel Alito for the U.S. Supreme Court
“As we mark the 33rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade this weekend, which ensures a woman’s right to make her own reproductive health care decisions, we must be ever vigilant to uphold the precedent of Roe. This decision was based upon a woman’s fundamental right to privacy – a fundamental value that all Americans cherish."

01|19|2006
Democratic Leaders Announce Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia to Deliver Democratic Response to President's State of the Union
“We are proud to announce that Governor Kaine will deliver our Democratic response this year,” said Leader Pelosi and Leader Reid. “Throughout his career in public service, Governor Kaine has been a champion for working families, putting their priorities above the needs of the special interests. The success of his positive message in Virginia is indicative of the resonance of Democratic values with the American people."

01|19|2006
Democratic Leaders to Cheney: Congress Must Be Better Informed on National Security Matters
"We believe, as do many members of the House and Senate of both parties, that the people’s elected representatives are entitled to much more information about this program than the Administration has thus far provided. That is why there have been bipartisan requests, which we strongly support, for hearings into the legal and policy justifications for the Administration’s actions and the operational conduct of this program."

01|18|2006
Pelosi and Reid: Democrats Pledge to Provide Honest Leadership, Open Government
“For years Democrats have called for an end to the Republican culture of corruption, but Republicans have resisted every effort because they benefit from allowing it to continue. This poison tree of corruption has borne the fruits of bad legislation – legislation that has come at great cost to the American people. Democrats are leading the effort to turn the most closed, corrupt Congress we have ever seen into the most open and honest Congress in history.”

01|18|2006
Pelosi: ‘Democrats Will Create the Most Open and Honest Government in History’
"Ours must be a government ‘of the people, by the people, and for the people.’ That means all of the American people. Republicans have made it a government of, by, and for a few of the people. America can do better. We can and we will. With this agenda, Democrats will create the most open and honest government in history, and put power back where it belongs – in the hands of all the people. Together, America can do better."

01|17|2006
Pelosi: ‘Republican So-Called Lobbying Reform Proposal Sticks a Band-Aid on a Gaping Wound’
“Democrats are fighting for real reform that would clean up the Republican Congress with real lobbying reform, increasing the transparency and openness of government, and enforcing the rules and laws already on the books. The American people deserve a Congress that represents the interests of everyday Americans, not those of Republican special interests and their lobbyists.”

01|13|2006
‘As Our Nation Celebrates Martin Luther King Day, We Remember His Vision for an America of Opportunity and Equality'
“Dr. King believed that the government had a fundamental responsibility to meet the needs of its people. He had the vision of an America with true equal economic opportunity. In his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, Dr. King spoke of the ‘fierce urgency of now.’ He said, ‘This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.’ Those words were true in 1963, and they are true today."

01|12|2006
'It is Critical That Congress Act Immediately to Address the Systemic Republican Culture of Corruption'
"Republican leaders finally claim they are willing to address lobbying reform, but that is only a part of cleaning up the systemic corruption that has prospered in the Republican Congress. Real lobbying reform is essential, but Congress must also take swift and credible actions to address the ethical abuses resulting from the rules and laws that have not been followed or enforced. And Congress must open the process of legislating so that the actions of Members and lobbyists are clear to the public."

01|12|2006
Pelosi Announces ‘Clean House Team’ to Address Republican Culture of Corruption
“It is long past time for the Congress to address the systemic Republican culture of corruption that has undermined the American people’s confidence in this institution. I am proud that some of the best minds in our Caucus will be leading the Democratic effort to clean up the corrupt Republican Congress. These great leaders will work to restore truth and trust to the People’s House.”

01|12|2006
Pelosi: Bush Administration Lacks Serious Policy on Global Warming
“Voluntary measures to promote new technologies are not enough; binding agreements to reduce greenhouse gases are essential if we are to stabilize the earth’s climate. Yet even the Bush Administration’s commitment to new technologies falls short, because they are clearly unwilling to make the investments needed to ensure that these new technologies will be rapidly developed, commercialized, and adopted by developed and developing countries alike.

01|10|2006
Pelosi: ‘It is Inexcusable that Our Troops in Iraq Do Not Have All the Body Armor They Need’
"Democrats welcome the kind of open and honest debate about Iraq the President claims to want -- even in an election year. It is regrettable that during the last election campaign, when the President was a candidate, he chose to avoid that kind of debate. It is even more regrettable that from its inception and continuing to this moment, the absence of open and honest debate has been one of the hallmarks of this war."

01|07|2006
Pelosi Statement on Congressman Tom DeLay Stepping Down as Majority Leader
“For years, at the expense of the American people, the House Republicans have enabled and benefited from the Republican culture of corruption engineered by Tom DeLay. The culture of corruption is so pervasive in the Republican conference that a single person stepping down is not nearly enough to clean up the Republican Congress."

01|06|2006
Pelosi Statement on Fourth Anniversary of No Child Left Behind
"Over the last four years, they have shortchanged No Child Left Behind by $40 billion, leaving states with new mandates, but not enough funding, and leaving children without the necessary resources."

01|06|2006
Pelosi: ‘This Economy Is Not Delivering for Middle-Class Families’
"The Bush Administration's call for another round of tax cuts for the wealthy few when middle-class families are struggling to pay their bills is another example of misplaced Republican priorities."

01|05|2006
Pelosi Statement on Violence Against Women Act Being Signed into Law
"Since it was first enacted in 1994, VAWA has been critical in protecting women from domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It has strengthened communities and saved lives across the country."

01|04|2006
Pelosi Statement on President Bush’s Comments on the War on Terrorism
"He spoke of Iraq and Afghanistan as ‘major fronts’ in the war on terrorism, but it was his war of choice in Iraq that removed the focus from Afghanistan and the real war on terror."

01|03|2006
Pelosi Statement on Plea Agreement of Republican Lobbyist Jack Abramoff
“The Republicans’ culture of corruption – in which Members of Congress cozy up to lobbyists and cronies – has resulted in the American people paying higher prescription drug prices, higher gas and home heating costs, and has produced the failed Republican efforts to provide relief to survivors of Hurricane Katrina."

01|03|2006
Pelosi Statement on President Bush’s Partisan Comments on the Patriot Act
"The President has once again misstated the facts. Contrary to his insinuation, the affected legislation involves only a small portion of the Patriot Act."

01|03|2006
Pelosi’s Declassified Letter on NSA Activities
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following letter, which she wrote four years ago when she was Ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, and was recently declassified at her request.

“ 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