Washington, D.C. – Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) released the following statement in support of Speaker Pelosi’s announced bid for the Minority Leader position:

“I’m deeply grateful and highly encouraged that Speaker Pelosi has made the decision to run for Minority Leader. I believe we need her now more than ever, as does the country.

“I have the privilege of representing the innovation capitol of our country and the world—Silicon Valley. Nancy Pelosi enjoys the utmost regard of all the Valley’s leaders across the high-technology, biotechnology, telecommunications, scientific and venture capital sectors. They respect her demonstrated knowledge and leadership on what is necessary to move our economy forward and ensure that the United States of America remains number one. It was her leadership that not only produced the Innovation Agenda, but implemented it in its entirety in Congress, producing historic investments in science, technology, engineering and math education, broadband adoption, and research and development funding.

“Nancy Pelosi’s in-depth knowledge of intelligence issues, developed over her years of service on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence—the longest tenure of any member—is critical to our national security. She holds unquestioned credentials in this key area.

“Nancy Pelosi is the person we need to help America recover, to help the Democrats recover, and to help restore the confidence of every American.

“I’m proud to support her.”

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