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August 23, 2017

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


August 21, 2017

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August 18, 2017

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the introduction of the first resolution censuring President Trump for his defense of white supremacists following the violence in Charlottesville:

"The President's repulsive defense of white supremacists demands that Congress act to defend our American values.


August 17, 2017

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement calling on Speaker Ryan to join Democrats in supporting legislation to remove Confederate statues from the Capitol:

"The halls of Congress are the very heart of our democracy. The statues in the Capitol should embody our highest ideals as Americans, expressing who we are and who we aspire to be as a nation.


August 17, 2017

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the deadly terror attack in Barcelona, Spain:

"All Americans are horrified and saddened by the news of the vicious terror attack in Barcelona. We share in the sorrow at the scenes of suffering in this beautiful city. We are praying for the recovery of the wounded, for the loved ones of those slain, and for the swift apprehension of those responsible.


August 15, 2017

Contact: Drew Hammill/Ashley Etienne, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative and Day of Action on Immigration:

"Today, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the landmark, life-changing DACA initiative at a moment of crisis for our young DREAMers and for the fundamental American values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.


August 15, 2017

Contact: Drew Hammill/Ashley Etienne, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office released an assessment of the consequences if President Trump follows through with his threat to cut off the cost sharing reduction payments required under the Affordable Care Act. Leader Pelosi had requested that the CBO conduct this analysis.

Issues:Health Care