Press Releases
December 10, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
December 10, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement on UN Human Rights Day, marking the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948:
"Seventy-two years ago, the nations of the world came together to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, articulating the rights and ‘inherent dignity' of every person.
Issues:Human Rights
December 9, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressional Leadership and other Members of Congress to participate in a virtual Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the Chinese American Veterans of World War II. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Hello. As Speaker of the House, it is a privilege to welcome you all to this celebration of courage and patriotism.
Pelosi Statement on President-elect Biden Nomination of General Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense
December 8, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President-elect Joe Biden nominated former commander of U.S.
December 8, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed S.
December 8, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's remarks today undermining the bipartisan talks between Members of the House and Senators to achieve a COVID relief package:
"Leader McConnell's efforts to undermine good-faith, bipartisan negotiations are appalling.
"What does Leader McConnell have against our heroes?
December 8, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the House passage of the landmark Dream Act, which would offer a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, known as Dreamers, brought to the United States as children:
"Ten years ago, with passage of the Dream Act, our Democratic Majority took a momentous first step to protect our brave young Dreamers and ensure the American Dream was available to all.
December 8, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him and Mr. Thornberry for their leadership in bringing this legislation to the Floor in a strong bipartisan way.
December 7, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris announced appointments for key health care roles:
"President-elect Biden has nominated an outstanding health care team, whose leadership will be critical in the fight to crush the coronavirus and defend every American's right to quality, affordable health care.
Issues:Health Care
December 4, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Eastern District of New York ruled to fully reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative:
"Eight years ago, our nation took a momentous step for equality and opportunity when President Obama launched DACA, empowering young Dreamers to pursue their American Dream and, in doing so, make America more American.