Press Releases

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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 afternoon. Thank you for being here later. A lot going on on the floor right now. As you know, we are taking up a bill on the floor, in my view, that does not make us safer, does not honor our values, and does not have my support.

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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the passage of the Republican Syrian Refugee legislation:

"Despite the haste with which this bill was rushed to the floor, and the decision not to whip Members, the vote outcome reflects the values of the religious and humanitarian groups that want to ensure the safety of our country and extend the hand of friendship to those fleeing ISIS and the violence in Syria.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in opposition to the Republican Syrian refugee bill. Below are the Leader's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the Congressional Delegation who traveled to Tibet and China held a press conference today following their historic visit last week. Below is a transcript of the press conference:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named seven House Democratic Members to serve on a conference committee to complete a final ESEA agreement.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the issue of Syrian refugees:

"As Members of Congress, our first responsibility is to protect and defend the American people and our constitution. The attacks in Paris and Beirut give searing urgency to that responsibility. We will continue to strengthen our efforts to destroy ISIS, fight terror, and protect the American people. We are resolute and we are strong.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press conference urging House Republicans to address our broken immigration system following the Fifth Circuit Court's misguided delay of President Obama's Immigration Accountability Executive Actions. Below are the Leader's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press conference announcing the historic Transgender Equality Task Force. Below are the Leader's remarks: