Press Releases
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Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Congressional Commemoration in honor of the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"Good morning.
"Today, we gather to observe that 150 years ago, our nation took a giant step toward honoring the ideals at the heart of our democracy.
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Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the signing of the Every Student Succeeds Act, the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a Gun Violence Prevention Task Forum on the causes, costs and best practices to reduce gun violence. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"Good morning, everyone.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 211,000 jobs. With businesses adding 197,000 jobs last month, November represents the 69th consecutive month of private sector job growth:
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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.
Yesterday, our nation witnessed yet another act of unfathomable violence. The shooting in San Bernardino tears at the hearts of all Americans. We all pray for the swift recovery of the wounded, we pray for those who lost their lives, and we feel the grief of their families.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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: