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March 29, 2019

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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Trump Administration's request for the authority to deport unaccompanied migrant children more quickly and also to hold families seeking asylum in detention until their cases are decided:

"The House is deeply concerned about this request, which seeks to fully revive the Administration's horrific and immoral family incarceration and family separation plans.


March 28, 2019

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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. We had votes until now. Are you all gathered here for Ed O'Keefe's birthday?

[Laughter]

Speaker Pelosi. Is that what this is about? Let's just dwell on that for a while. Happy birthday. Happy birthday. Yes, Ed?

Q: So I get the first question.


March 27, 2019

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker.


March 26, 2019

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives to mark the 40th anniversary of the Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network [C-SPAN]. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Madam Speaker, our Founders envisioned a People's House –

Speaker Pro Tempore. The House will be in order.


March 26, 2019

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Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats for a press event to unveil the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much. Thank you very much for your kind wishes.

Issues:Health Care

March 25, 2019

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San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking the 9th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010:

"Nine years ago, the signing of the Affordable Care Act established a pillar of health security and economic security that stands alongside Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. This transformational law has expanded coverage, lowered costs, and secured life-saving protections for every American, no matter where they get health coverage.

Issues:Health Care

March 21, 2019

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March 15, 2019

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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on President Trump's veto of the resolution terminating his unlawful emergency declaration, which was overwhelmingly passed on a bipartisan basis by the House and Senate:

"The House and Senate resoundingly rejected the President's lawless power grab, yet the President has chosen to continue to defy the Constitution, the Congress and the will of the American people.


March 13, 2019

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Issues:Human Rights