Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
Leader Pelosi. Good morning.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the President signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose violations of labor law when applying for contracts:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to House Republicans' supplemental appropriation bill, which fails to adequately or appropriately respond to the humanitarian needs of unaccompanied children along the southern border. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Leadership held a press conference tonight after House Republicans voted to authorize Speaker Boehner's politically-motivated and meritless lawsuit against the President. Below is a transcript of the Leader's opening remarks, as well as a question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House approved the bipartisan, bicameral agreement on legislation to reform and strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs by a vote of 420-5:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today condemning Republicans' priorities of suing the President instead of focusing on legislation to help the people of America. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"I thank Congresswoman Slaughter, our Ranking Member on the Rules Committee, for the time, and also, more importantly, for her great leadership in so many ways. In so many ways, it has been about her advocacy for the priorities of the American people.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on House Republicans' $659 million supplemental appropriation bill, which fails to adequately respond to the humanitarian crisis of unaccompanied children along the southern border:
"The humanitarian emergency along our southern border demands that we act in a way that honors our values as a nation, and respects the dignity of all people. We must treat the vulnerable children fleeing violence in their home countries with compassion.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced additional sanctions targeted against Russian energy, defense and financial sectors:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a hearing on unaccompanied minors crossing the United States' southern border hosted by Congressional Progressive Caucus co-Chairs Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ). Below are the Leader's remarks: