Press Releases

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the 60th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which was issued on May 17, 1954:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after meeting with leaders of the Syrian Opposition, including President Amhad Jarba, earlier today:

"It was a privilege to receive President Jarba of the Syrian Opposition Coalition earlier today during his first official visit to the United States. We had a wide ranging discussion on the situation on the ground in Syria, and the need to end the horrific conflict that has claimed thousands of lives, and displaced millions of Syrians.

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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. Thank you very much. Good morning. Sorry to be behind schedule. We have votes on the floor, so this isn't going to last long.

Some of the subjects that I wanted to talk to you about – usually we have our weekly yesterday, but the vote on the R&D tax credit and some changes necessitated a change of this.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on the kidnapping of hundreds of girls and young women from a rural school in Nigeria. Leader Pelosi condemned the despicable acts of the terrorist group known as Boko Haram and called for the safe return of these innocent girls and young women to their families. Below are the Leader's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the House vote to establish a Select Committee on Benghazi:

"Democrats continue to mourn with the families of those who lost their lives in Benghazi. Their deaths were a national tragedy, and we must always act in a manner that respects their memory and works to prevent future loss of life.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the select committee on Benghazi:

"The attacks in Benghazi were a tragedy and we join the families of those who died in continuing to mourn their loss. As we go forward, we should always act in a manner respectful of their loss and to prevent future loss of life.

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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a moment of silence on the Capitol steps calling for the release and safe return of hundreds of girls and young women who were kidnapped from a rural school in Nigeria. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press event today in the wake of House Republicans' refusal to allow the stories of Americans severely affected by the loss of this vital lifeline to be heard. Leader Pelosi and House Democrats called on Speaker Boehner and the House Republican leadership to end their callous indifference to the nearly 3 million individuals who have lost UI since December 28 and to #RenewUI. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks: