Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Ranking Democrats held a press conference today on the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and to call for the FBI to accelerate their investigation into Russian influence on the Trump administration. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn:
"The truth and consequences of the Russia connection: the American people deserve to know the full extent of Russia's financial, personal and political grip on President Trump and what that means for our national security.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appearing to target non-violent undocumented individuals breaking apart families:
"The news of ICE raids targeting hard-working immigrant families is deeply upsetting. Tearing apart families and dragging parents out of their homes does not make America great.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement calling for National Security Advisor Michael Flynn to be fired:
"Michael Flynn's conduct was alarming enough before his secret communications with the Russians were exposed. Now, we have a National Security Advisor who cannot be trusted not to put Putin before America.
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Baltimore – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley and Vice Chairwoman Linda Sánchez for a press conference today at the Democratic Issues Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Below are the Leader's remarks followed by the question and answer session.
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Baltimore – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously refused to lift the nationwide halt on President Trump's executive order banning refugees and citizens from seven Muslim countries:
"The 9th Circuit's unanimous ruling is a victory for our Constitution and our fight against terrorism. National security experts have urgently warned us that the President's ban is not just immoral and unconstitutional, but downright dangerous.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters and other Members of the Committee at a press conference to highlight President Trump's anti-worker agenda to put #WallStreetFirst and sell out Main Street. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks followed by the question and answer session.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after a federal district court judge ordered a nationwide halt to President Trump's executive order banning refugees and citizens from seven Muslim countries: