Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press conference calling for substantive action to protect and restore voting rights. Below are the Leader’s opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
“Good afternoon. As you all know, I am sure, August 6th marks the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act – the signing of the bill that is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in our nation’s history.
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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, everyone.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the tragic shootings at the Naval Operational Support Center and at an Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Chattanooga:
"Today's shooting in Chattanooga is a devastating tragedy for the families, servicemembers, law enforcement officials, and civilians at these two facilities.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following the announcement of new legislation to update the tax code to reflect the recent Supreme Court marriage equality ruling:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the President announced in an address in Oklahoma the ConnectHome initiative, a new public-private partnership to expand high-speed broadband to more low-income families across the country:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced that the negotiators of the P5+1 nations have reached a nuclear agreement with Iran:
"The historic nuclear agreement announced today is the product of years of tough, bold and clear-eyed leadership from President Obama. I commend the President for his strength throughout the historic negotiations that have led to this point. I join him in commending Secretary Kerry and Secretary Moniz for their leadership.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today after a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the plan to establish a working group to allow open service by transgender individuals in the military:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement celebrating the upcoming opening of the new, safe roadway that links the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. This weekend the road will be closed as workers finalize roadway connections and transfer traffic to the new permanent roadway.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press conference today on Leader Pelosi's privileged resolution to remove any state flag containing the Confederate battle flag from the United States Capitol. Below is a transcript of Leader Pelosi's opening and closing statements, as well as a question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks