Pelosi Statement on Eighth Anniversary of September 11

11 Sep 2009 16:22 Africa/Lagos



Pelosi Statement on Eighth Anniversary of September 11

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the eighth anniversary of September 11:


"Every year on September 11, we remember the victims and honor the heroes of that fateful morning eight years ago. We are reminded of the nearly 3,000 American lives cut short during this unspeakable tragedy. We recall the firefighters and first responders, the rescue workers and all who perished trying to save others.


"It is in their names that we pledge to never forget the attacks. It is in their memories that we rededicate ourselves to the values we hold most dear: freedom and equality, pluralism and the rule of law.


"This anniversary reminds us not just of images of destruction and despair, but of the unity we all felt in the wake of the attacks and our potential to move forward as one community and one nation. In that spirit, Congress established September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. As a component of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and a tribute to Senator Kennedy's lifelong commitment to public service, this day will bring all Americans together to clean up their neighborhoods, assemble care packages for our veterans, soldiers and first responders, volunteer at food banks and shelters, and participate in service projects nationwide.


"I urge my fellow citizens to take this day to commemorate the fallen of 9/11 and honor their sacrifice by giving back to their communities and rededicating themselves to our common future."


Source: Office of the Speaker of the House

CONTACT: Brendan Daly, Nadeam Elshami, Drew Hammill, +1-202-226-7616,
all of Office of the Speaker of the House


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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the return home of Laura Ling and Euna Lee, two American journalists who had been imprisoned in North Korea for more than four months.


"The world welcomes the joyful news that American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee are now home. It is a relief that they have been freed and now are safely reunited with their families.


"I congratulate former President Bill Clinton, who went to North Korea at the request of the families, the White House and former Vice President Al Gore, for his outstanding work to secure the release of these two Americans.


"Their safe return home marks a welcome end to the journalists' nightmare, marked by a harsh 12-year sentence to hard labor in a North Korean prison camp. And it comes not a moment too soon for their families, who have advocated vigorously for their release and anxiously awaited their return.


"I call on other governments around the world to release journalists who are being held and to respect freedom of the press."


Source: Office of the Speaker of the House

CONTACT: Brendan Daly, Nadeam Elshami, Drew Hammill, +1-202-226-7616,
all of the Office of the Speaker of the House

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today about the commuter plane that crashed into a house outside of Buffalo, N.Y. late last night, killing all 49 people on board and one person in the home.


"The news of the plane crash in upstate New York last night leaves all of us in Congress with a heavy heart today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who died and with the entire Buffalo community.


"This accident is a tragedy for the entire nation, and a deep, personal loss for so many. Shortly after the terrible tragedy of September 11th, I had the privilege to get to know one of those who died last night: Beverly Eckert. After losing her husband, Sean, on 9/11, she turned her grief into strength by becoming a fierce advocate for improving our national security. I was proud to work with Beverly and so many 9/11 families as we worked to pass legislation to implement the 9/11 Commission reforms. As I told Beverly, without dedicated people like her, there would have been no 9/11 Commission, there would have been no 9/11 Commission recommendations, and there would have been no sweeping changes to make Americans safer.


"I hope it is a small comfort to those who grieve today that so many are praying for them in this sad time."


Source: Office of the Speaker of the House

CONTACT: Brendan Daly, Nadeam Elshami or Drew Hammill, all of the Office
of the Speaker of the House, +1-202-226-7616



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Pelosi Statement on House Resolution on Gaza

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Pelosi Statement on House Resolution on Gaza

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this morning in support of H.Res 34, which recognizes Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirms the United States' strong support for Israel, and supports the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Below are the Speaker's remarks:


"Mr. Speaker, the resolution before the House underscores the more than 60-year commitment of the United States to the security of Israel.


"I proudly sponsor this resolution and I thank the other original co-sponsors of this legislation, including House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman, Ranking Member Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Republican Leader John Boehner, as well as the many Members who have voiced their support for this measure and for the State of Israel.


"Today, we reaffirm that Israel, like any nation, has a right to self-defense when under attack. The rocket and mortar attacks from Gaza, which were increasing in frequency and range, constituted an unacceptable security threat to which Israel had a responsibility to respond.


"All of us regret the loss of life, injury, and destruction of property of innocent civilians that has occurred on both sides of the conflict. When I spoke with Prime Minister Olmert last week, I made clear our concerns about the loss of life among civilians. We must do all we can to relieve the pain of the innocents and to bring about a real peace that will avoid further loss of life on both sides.


"If we are to achieve a real peace, we must begin with a ceasefire to the current conflict, which is why this resolution calls for the Bush Administration to work toward that end. But a ceasefire must do more than just end the current fighting -- it must address some of the root causes of the conflict so we may attain a peace that is, in the words of this resolution, 'durable and sustainable.'


"Security for Israel and an improvement in the lives of the people of Gaza cannot be achieved as long as Hamas uses that impoverished land as a launching pad for attacks against Israelis.


"The goal of any ceasefire must be more than a return to the status quo; it must be a positive and measurable step toward a final, just resolution of the differences between Palestinians and Israelis. Our goal must be to achieve an agreement between Palestinians and Israelis that results in a secure Israel living side-by-side with a viable and independent Palestinian state -- and with both finding peace and prosperity.


"The cycle of violence that feeds the fury of despair must be broken; the hard work of negotiation must be done; and the difficult but necessary decisions made so that such an agreement can be achieved.


"The United States must be an active, constant, and engaged partner in this effort. With the new energy and fresh thinking of the new Administration, we pray that an enduring settlement can be reached.


"From the moment in 1947 that President Harry Truman took the bold step of recognizing the state of Israel to this very day, America has stood and will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our democratic ally in the Middle East."


Source: Office of the Speaker of the House

CONTACT: Brendan Daly, Nadeam Elshami, or Drew Hammill of the Office of
the Speaker of the House, +1-202-226-7616




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