Voting Rights
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Below are the Leader’s opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press conference calling for substantive action to protect and restore voting rights. Below are the Leader’s opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
“Good afternoon. As you all know, I am sure, August 6th marks the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act – the signing of the bill that is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in our nation’s history.