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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the ‘Friends of the Pink Triangle’ ceremony commemorating the LGBT victims of the Holocaust. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared:
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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Congressman Ron Barber’s appointment to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Homeland Security. Congressman Barber was sworn-in earlier this week:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after meeting with Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his wife, Yuan Weijing, in New York City:
“It was an honor and a privilege to meet Chen Guangcheng and his wife, Yuan Weijing, today in New York to discuss their views about recent developments in China.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released a statement today in remembrance of the 23rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre:
“Today marks the 23rd Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. On this day we remember the Chinese students, workers, and citizens who peacefully assembled to call for the end of corruption, the acceleration of democratic reform, and a dialogue with China’s leaders.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark Memorial Day, which will be observed on Monday, May 28:
“On Memorial Day, we remember all of the men and women who gave their ‘last full measure of devotion’ to the security of our nation, the defense of our values, and the freedom of families at home and on distant shores.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement upon news that Chinese lawyer and human rights activist Chen Guangcheng and his immediate family have arrived in the United States:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House voted down the Smith-Amash amendment which addresses concerns over the indefinite detention of American citizens. The amendment failed by a vote of 182-237: