Pelosi Statement on Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Biden announced that she will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor:

“It is with great appreciation that I accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from our great and patriotic President of the United States Joe Biden.  The Medal is an honor that is respected because it is about America’s highest value: freedom.

“Freedom was the vision of our founders, has been the goal of our men and women in uniform, and is our promise to our children.  It is with reverence for freedom and respect for all who have received it that I am deeply honored and forever grateful.  Thank you, President Biden.”