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April 17, 2018

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616


April 17, 2018
Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush:

"Tonight is a sad night for America. Our nation mourns the passing of a fierce patriot and a bold advocate for family literacy, a generous volunteer and devoted wife, mother and grandmother: First Lady Barbara Bush.


April 16, 2018

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement calling for Congress to debate an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) in Syria and an all-Member intelligence briefing on the Administration's Syria strategy:


April 13, 2018

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in opposition to H.R. 4790, which would weaken the Volcker Rule that stops banks from gambling with taxpayer money by banning speculative trading and certain risky investments in hedge funds and private equity funds:


April 13, 2018

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616


April 12, 2018

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April 12, 2018

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Leader's remarks:

Leader Pelosi Opening Remarks.

Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. Welcome back. As I said, over the break, our country observed the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Today in the Capitol, we will have an observance under the leadership of the Speaker, which I am honored to participate in.


April 12, 2018

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Members of Congress for a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Below are the Leader's remarks:

Leader Pelosi. Good afternoon everyone. I thanked the organizers of today for not putting me behind John Lewis, I didn't realize that I would be following Reverend Martin Luther King with one of the greatest speeches of all time.


April 12, 2018

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616