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June 16, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.

Leader Pelosi. Good afternoon. I'm sorry. We had, what, 28 votes? Pretty exciting, right? Thank you all for being here.


June 16, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor in support of the ‘No Fly, No Buy’ legislation. Below are the Leader’s remarks:


June 16, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on House Republicans’ unveiling of the separation of powers portion of the so-called “A Better Way” agenda:

“The latest plank of House Republicans’ Wrong Way agenda is nothing more than a hollow effort to shift attention away from Republicans’ spectacular and corrosive obstruction.

Issues:Human Rights

June 15, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the fourth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration initiative, which was announced by President Obama on June 15, 2012:


June 15, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans voted again to block action on H.R. 1076, the bipartisan “No Fly, No Buy” legislation authored by Republican Congressman Peter King:

“The American people want action to keep them safe. But today, Republicans voted again to block the ‘No Fly, No Buy’ bill – allowing suspected terrorists to continue buying deadly firearms right here in America.


June 14, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks yesterday evening on the House floor welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Congress of the United States. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Issues:LGBTQ+

June 14, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement ahead of House Republicans’ unveiling of the regulatory reform portion of the so-called “A Better Way” agenda:

"The latest plank of House Republicans’ Wrong Way agenda is nothing more than a wish list for polluters, unscrupulous financial advisors, and Wall Street. It will do nothing to create jobs in our country.


June 14, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement today after His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s bipartisan meeting with Members of Congress and a bicameral luncheon at the U.S. Capitol:

“Today, we were privileged to once again welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the United States Capitol. His Holiness honors us with his presence and the powerful message of peace, compassion, and freedom he shares with each visit.

Issues:Human Rights

June 14, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the White House Summit on the United State of Women. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Issues:LGBTQ+

June 13, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando:

"Our nation has woken to the agonizing news of the brutal attack in Orlando last night. We are horrified and heartbroken to see such hate leveled at so many people hoping just to spend a night out dancing.

Issues:LGBTQ+