Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the release of excerpts from an Intelligence community report confirming that Russia launched a campaign to influence the results of the recent U.S. election. Pelosi, the longest serving Member of the House Intelligence Committee, is a former Ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.
"The report released today should be required reading for anyone who cares about our democracy and our national security.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the release of a new Commonwealth Fund and Milken Institute School of Public Health report, detailing the state-by state economic and employment consequences of Republicans' plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, Congresswoman Diana DeGette and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood, and Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL, to discuss threats facing women under a Trump Administration and Republican Congress, especially a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and defunding of Planned Parenthood. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans voted against a Democratic previous question that would have required any legislation considered by the House to equal the protections and accomplishments of the Affordable Care Act:
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Washington, D.C – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor in opposition to the Republican Rules Package. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I join our colleague, Mr. Lewis, in praising her leadership as Ranking Member, formerly Chair of the Rules Committee.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the adoption of House Republicans' rules package for the 115th Congress:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today in the House Chamber following the election of Congressman Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin as Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 115th Congress. Below are the Leader's remarks as delivered:
"It is my honor to join Speaker Ryan in welcoming all of you to the 115th Congress. To new Members and your families, in this special moment, I offer a special greeting and special congratulations.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after dozens were killed in an apparent terror attack at a nightclub in Istanbul:
"The New Year's terror attack in Istanbul last night saddens all of us. The cruelty of this attack is surely magnified by targeting a day dedicated to the hope of a new year. Americans stand in solidarity with the victims and all those families mourning loved ones today.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders held a conference call today to discuss the Affordable Care Act's success in bringing down costs, increasing access, improving quality and expanding consumer protections to millions of Americans. 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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San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks on Middle East peace today in Washington:
"Middle East peace can only be achieved by real negotiations directly between Israel and the Palestinians, not through efforts dictated by the United Nations, which I have opposed.
"Today's remarks by Secretary Kerry were a reaffirmation of America's commitment to a secure, Jewish and democratic Israel, and a state for the Palestinians.