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November 19, 2015

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. 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.


November 19, 2015

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

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:


November 17, 2015

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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:


November 17, 2015

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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.

Issues:Education

November 17, 2015

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

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.


November 17, 2015

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

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:

Issues:LGBTQ+

November 17, 2015

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

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:


November 13, 2015

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November 13, 2015

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following the attacks in Paris:

"The terror attacks unfolding across Paris tear at the hearts of all Americans. Tonight, we stand in solidarity with the French people as they grapple with the unconscionable violence that has claimed so many lives on this November night.


November 13, 2015

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced it would grant certiorari to the Texas reproductive rights case: