Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Senate Republicans' failure to pass the USA Freedom Act before tonight's deadline, allowing the expiration of key intelligence gathering authorities:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Joseph "Beau" Biden III, son of Vice President Joe Biden, and the former Delaware Attorney General:

"My husband Paul and I are heartbroken at the news of Beau Biden's passing.

"Beau Biden represented the best of America. Time and again, he showed the quality of his character, the strength of his intellect, and the depth of his dedication to leave a better world for his two children.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement after Secretary of State John Kerry rescinded Cuba's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism effective today, May 29:

"Today, by removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list, the State Department has removed the burden of an outdated, outmoded strategy. Normalization of relations between our countries is vital to promoting human rights and prosperity throughout the region.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following a new clean water rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers clarifying waters protected by the Clean Water Act:

"The final Clean Water Rule announced by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers today represents vital protections against the pollution of the water that our children drink, that grows the food we eat, and that sustains our environment.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision to maintain an injunction on the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered the commencement address to the 2015 graduates of San JoséState University today. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:

"Good morning, everyone. I know you're out there. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for your introduction, but more importantly, for your great leadership of San José State University. Let's applaud your great President.

[Applause]

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25:

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today commemorating Harvey Milk Day observed on May 22 in the state of California, in honor of slain San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk: