Press Releases
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced that the United States and Cuba have reached an agreement to reopen embassies in each other's capitals after more than 50 years:
"The agreement announced today by President Obama to reestablish embassies in Washington and Havana represents historic progress toward restored relations with Cuba.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement regarding the expiration of the Export-Import Bank's charter at midnight tonight:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the itinerary for Pope Francis' upcoming visit to the United States was formally announced:
"It is my privilege to join the millions of Americans, Catholic and non-Catholic, who are overjoyed to be welcoming His Holiness Pope Francis to the United States.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Department of Labor announced a new rule extending overtime pay protections to nearly five million American workers across the country:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Michigan v. EPA:
"Today's Supreme Court decision puts polluters before people, creating new obstacles for the Environmental Protection Agency's mission to protect our health and environment.
"The EPA has long taken bold and reasonable steps to limit toxins in our air and water, but this disappointing ruling will delay important protections under the bipartisan Clean Air Act.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission:
"Today, the Court rightly affirmed the Constitutionality of independent redistricting commissions established by a vote of the people.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the President's appointment of new members to the Presidio Trust, creating the first majority-women Board of Trustees of the private-public partnership that oversees the Presidio of San Francisco:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations Charter Commemoration Ceremony. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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San Francisco – Today, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality:
"Today, the Supreme Court unequivocally affirmed that equal justice under the law means marriage equality for LGBT Americans. This decision is about creating a future where loving, committed families are able to live with dignity. This is about freedom. This is about love. This is transformative, not only for LGBT families, but for America.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor in support of America's workers. Below are the Leader's remarks: