Pelosi: 'Without a Federal Press Shield Law, Freedom of the Press is Threatened'
17 Oct 2007 01:08 Africa/Lagos Pelosi: 'Without a Federal Press Shield Law, Freedom of the Press is Threatened' WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon urging Members to support H.R. 2101, the Free Flow of Information Act, which passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 398 to 21. Below are Pelosi's remarks: "Thomas Jefferson once wrote: 'Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.' Freedom of the press, protected by the First Amendment has been a cornerstone of our democracy-one that we cherish and promote around the world. "A free press keeps our nation informed and holds those of us in government accountable. It is critical to freedom of speech and expression in our country. Freedom of the press is fundamental to our democracy and is fundamental to our security. "Speaking truth to power is as vital to our democracy today as it has...