Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Co-Chair of the DPCC, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congressman Matt Cartwright and Congressman Darren Soto to hold a press conference call ahead of House Democrats' National Day of Action on Saturday, February 18. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks, followed by the question and answer session.
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Republicans' latest outline to Make America Sick Again:
"Make no mistake: Republicans' health agenda will Make America Sick Again. Beneath Republicans' cynical platitudes is a radical effort to dump massive health costs onto middle class families while handing a multi-million dollar tax break to the 400 wealthiest families in America.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the rising anxiety of Health Insurers in light of Republicans' efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act's insurance marketplaces:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement after President Trump nominated Alexander Acosta to serve as Labor Secretary following Andy Puzder's withdrawal from consideration:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
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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.