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Nancy Pelosi's Public Statements on Issue: Military Personnel

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 11

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03/11/2020 Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Senate War Powers Joint Resolution
01/16/2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
01/09/2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
01/05/2020 Tweet - "The thoughts of all Americans are with the families of the US servicemember & contractors killed & with wounded Defense Dept. personnel in Manda Bay, Kenya. Together with our allies, we must strengthen our commitment to defeating al-Shabaab & the forces of terror in the world."
12/22/2019 Tweet - "They told us throwing out "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would damage our military. They told us "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was essential protecting America. They were wrong. Nine years after DADT was finally repealed, our military is stronger for it."
10/20/2019 Pelosi, Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Conclude Visit to Afghanistan
09/25/2019 Tweet "The Senate's bipartisan vote today to terminate @realDonaldTrump's fake national emergency is an important step to saving the $3.6 billion of critical military construction projects that improve the quality of life for our servicemembers & their families."
09/03/2019 Tweet - "Canceling military construction projects at home & abroad to pay for @realDonaldTrump's wasteful, ineffective wall will undermine our national security and the quality of life & morale of our troops, making America less secure."
07/01/2019 Tweet - "Eleven years after it first became law, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is still stands as a testament to our ongoing effort to serve our men & women in uniform. We are grateful for your service to our country & for all you will do empower our communities in the years to come."
06/22/2019 Pelosi Statement on 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill
05/26/2019 Pelosi Statement on Observance of Memorial Day
05/22/2019 Tweet - "The #GOPTaxScam included a large number of flaws -- including large tax hikes on military survivors & families. Tomorrow, Democrats will pass the solution that will put an end to this #KiddieTax. Tune in as we discuss momentarily: https://www.facebook.com/NancyPelosi/ "
05/22/2019 Tweet - "The #GOPTaxScam included a shameful #KiddieTax on military survivors & families. Tune in as we discuss legislation that will give these patriotic Americans much needed relief."
04/13/2019 Tweet - "No American with the bravery & ability to serve should be turned away by our military because of who they are. To the author & their fellow trans service members: we will not stop fighting for you. Our thoughts are with you & your loved ones. #FightTheBan"
03/28/2019 Opposing Ban on Transgender Members of Armed Forces
03/12/2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's revival of his bigoted, disgusting ban on trans Americans serving in our armed forces is a stunning attack on the patriots who keep us safe. No one w/ the strength & bravery to serve should be turned away because of who they are."
03/12/2019 Pelosi Statement on Revived Transgender Servicemembers Ban
03/05/2019 Tweet - "Trump's trans ban is designed to humiliate brave Americans. It is deeply concerning that DoD officials appear to have given inaccurate testimony to Congress to justify a discriminatory policy. We must ensure that hate doesn't dictate our national security. https://goo.gl/tV1wXq "
01/22/2019 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump 's ban on trans Americans serving in our nation's military was purpose-built to humiliate brave men & women seeking to serve their country. Deeply concerning that #SCOTUS is allowing his ban to proceed for now. #ProtectTransTroops"
01/18/2019 Pelosi Remarks at Media Availability in U.S. Capitol
11/24/2018 Pelosi Statement on Transgender Service Ban
11/23/2018 Tweet - "I am thankful for the heroism of all of America's military men and women, including our trans servicemembers--@realDonaldTrump's attacks on these brave people in uniform are a disgrace. https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/politics/courts_law/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-immediately-take-up-transgender-military-ban/2018/11/23/6cf11b32-ef39-11e8-8679-934a2b33be52_story.html …"
09/20/2018 Tweet - "Seven years ago, we took a firm stand against bigotry by finally ending the discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and in turn America took an important step towards recognizing its highest ideals of equality. #LoveIsLove"
03/24/2018 Pelosi Statement on Trump Transgender Memo
03/23/2018 Tweet - "No one with the strength & bravery to serve in the U.S. military should be turned away because of who they are. This hateful ban is purpose-built to humiliate our brave transgender members of the military who serve with honor & dignity. #ProtectTransTroops"

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