Press Releases
April 14, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Lucy McBath and Congressman Mike Thompson for the unveiling of a Gun Violence Memorial at the National Mall in remembrance of lives lost to gun violence. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
April 14, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Biden announced that all U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021:
"The Biden Administration's announced timeline for the safe, strategic and orderly departure of American troops from Afghanistan is an important and welcomed development.
April 13, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter today to President Joseph R. Biden inviting him to address a Joint Session of Congress.
April 13, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after meeting with key committee chairs of jurisdiction on President Biden's American Jobs Plan:
"In March, committee chairs were called upon to find bipartisan support for the American Jobs Plan. In today's meeting, our chairs reported on their efforts to reach across the aisle and to begin holding hearings and markups for proposals for the package."
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April 13, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Mazie Hirono, Congresswoman Grace Meng and Congressman Andy Kim for a press conference on the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, legislation to address the rise of hate crimes and violence targeted at the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi.
April 12, 2021
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Italy:
"Today, America celebrates 160 years of diplomatic relations with Italy, one of our oldest friends, most cherished partners and valued allies.
April 12, 2021
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Washington, D.C.
April 12, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of the Holy Month of Ramadan:
"During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslim families around the world celebrate their faith by engaging in the sacred process of self-reflection and spiritual renewal.
April 9, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on President Biden's FY22 discretionary budget request:
"President Biden's strong budget request honors this truth: our federal budget should be a statement of our national values and must reflect America's priorities.
April 8, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today via video conference call. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon or good morning, wherever you are in the country.
We've just come through a time, a holy period in our country – Passover, Easter, Ramadan. It should be a time of joy. Instead, we've had some terrible sadness.