Press Releases
April 3, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 126,000 jobs, and unemployment remained at 5.5 percent. This marks the 61st consecutive month of private sector job growth:
"Today's job report shows that we must build on our momentum and strengthen job growth, and we must continue to expand opportunities for working people and middle-class families.
April 3, 2015
Tokyo – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and her bipartisan delegation met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today. Below is a transcript of Leader Pelosi's opening remarks made during a photo opportunity at the top of the meeting with Prime Minister Abe:
"Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for extending this courtesy to us so that we can come pay our respects to the great country of Japan, to your leadership, and to say how much we're looking forward to welcoming you to Washington to address a Joint [Meeting] of Congress.
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April 2, 2015
Seoul, Republic of Korea – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement upon the conclusion of her bipartisan delegation's visit to the Republic of Korea:
"A highlight of our visit to Korea was a moving ceremony, presided over by Speaker Chung Ui-hwa of the National Assembly, honoring Chairman Charles Rangel, who is veteran of the Korean War and a longtime advocate for the Republic of Korea. The tribute continued at an interparliamentary luncheon, which provided an excellent opportunity for dialogue with senior Korean lawmakers.
Issues:Human Rights
April 2, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after a preliminary nuclear understanding with Iran was announced by the United States and members of the P5 +1 nations:
"I commend President Obama and Secretary Kerry for their smart, tough leadership in reaching the preliminary nuclear framework announced today.
"We have no illusions about the record and conduct of the Iranian regime.
March 31, 2015
Hanoi, Vietnam – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and her bipartisan delegation concluded a two-day visit to Vietnam that focused on security cooperation, human rights and trade, given the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement currently under negotiation. The Congressional delegation met with American and Vietnamese business leaders, labor experts and activists, and human rights activists and representatives from Vietnamese civil society.
Issues:Human Rights
March 31, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in memory of the late civil rights and labor rights legend Cesar Chávez who was born on March 31, 1927:
"Today marks the 88th birthday of the late farm labor movement leader, Cesar Chávez, whose extraordinary leadership and commitment to justice continue to inspire civil rights movements in our country and around the world.
March 31, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement today following an announcement by the White House that the United States will submit a proposal to the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference to cut greenhouse gas emissions up to 28 percent:
"The climate crisis is real and its impacts are already being felt in America and around the world. No nation can afford to deny the urgency of our circumstances, and our efforts to combat it must be immediate and innovative.
"This bold pledge to reduce U.S.
Issues:Energy and Environment
March 30, 2015
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following the conclusion of a two-day visit to Cambodia:
"Today, our delegation was received by Prime Minister Hun Sen. For more than two hours, we engaged in a dialogue about issues related to the suppression of freedom of expression and association, corruption, and unfair labor practices and land rights. The Prime Minister gave us his view of Cambodia-U.S. relations in past decades.
March 30, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on Indiana's discriminatory law that allows businesses to discriminate against LGBT Americans:
"E pluribus unum, out of many one, is more than America's motto; it is America's promise. Together, we can meet the challenges our nation faces. Together, we can ensure that all of our children have the opportunities needed to excel.
Issues:LGBTQ+