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December 3, 2015

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement after House Republicans voted against a Motion to Recommit measure offered by Democrats that stated that the climate crisis is real:

"Confronting the climate crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing America. By willfully ignoring the reality of the climate crisis, House Republicans are endangering the air we breathe and the future our children will inherit.


December 2, 2015

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at House Democrats' Steering & Policy Committee hearing on access and affordability of prescription drugs. Below are the Leader's remarks:

Issues:Health Care

December 2, 2015

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Members of Republicans' Select Committee to Attack Women's Health held a press availability today following the shooting at a Planned Parenthood Health Center in Colorado Springs last Friday. Below is a transcript of the press availability:

Issues:Health Care

December 2, 2015

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the shooting in San Bernardino, California:

"Today, yet another American community is reeling from the horror of gun violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of San Bernardino. As the families of the victims grieve and the survivors focus on healing, the entire American family mourns.


December 1, 2015

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in observance of World AIDS Day. Below are the Leader's remarks:

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for the recognition.


December 1, 2015

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement in commemoration of World AIDS Day on December 1:


November 28, 2015

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the shooting at a Planned Parenthood Health Center in Colorado Springs on Friday:


November 23, 2015

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the terrorist attack at a hotel in Bamako, Mali:

"Today, the American people mourn the loss of one of our own, killed in the brutal attack in Mali. We embrace the people of Mali as we unite in grieving lost loved ones, healing the wounded, and helping the survivors of this horrendous attack.


November 21, 2015

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital dedication. Below are the Leader's remarks:

"Thank you, Belva, for your kind words, for your great leadership. This is a very happy day, a great day of celebration for our city. It's impossible to imagine any such occasion without the involvement and wonderful contribution of Belva Davis to make it a very special occasion indeed.


November 20, 2015

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement in honor of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which occurs on November 20:

"On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and remember all who were murdered simply because they were courageous enough to embrace their identity. We don't know all of their names – but we refuse to let inaccurate reporting render these brave transgender people invisible.

Issues:LGBTQ+