Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press availability with Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra, Congressman Jim McGovern, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Congresswoman Alma Adams, calling for strong bipartisan action to address poverty. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today issued the following statement after Speaker Ryan announced an upcoming vote on a resolution authorizing the filing of a legal brief on behalf of the House before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the 26 states trying to block President Obama’s executive actions on immigration:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement in honor of Women’s History Month, which begins on March 1:
“Each Women’s History Month, we celebrate the courageous women who marched, organized, and advanced the promise of equality. Throughout American history, women have advocated for justice, broken barriers, defended our country, and defeated discrimination to create a better, more prosperous future for all.
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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 delivered remarks today at the Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the Selma Foot Soldiers of the 1965 voting rights marches in Selma, Alabama. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“It’s always wonderful to be introduced after the music when everyone is in such a good mood.
[Laughter]
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the President’s plan for closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility, announced by the White House today:
“Today, the President has presented Congress with a strong, detailed plan to responsibly close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia:
"Our family was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Justice Scalia, who made history as the first Italian American named to the Supreme Court. Through this community, I saw his pride in his heritage and, more importantly, his dedication to his beautiful family.
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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.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee hearing today entitled “The Flint Water Crisis: Lessons for Protecting America's Children.” Below are the Leader’s opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to stay implementation of the Clean Power Plan rule pending the review of suits before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals:
“The Supreme Court’s deeply misguided decision to stay the implementation of the Clean Power Plan will enable those states that deny climate science to slow progress in reducing the carbon pollution that threatens the health of all Americans.