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November 8, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day, which falls on Monday.

"On Veterans Day, Americans pause to honor the boundless courage and heroic sacrifice of the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. Our veterans are the great guardians of our nation, our values, and our way of life. Far from home, on distant battlefields, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have fought and died in the name of liberty and freedom.


November 7, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted 64-32 to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The House version of this legislation has 196 bipartisan cosponsors.


November 6, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the United Nations Plaza Federal Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the renovation and reopening of the building. Below are the Leader's remarks:


November 4, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted 61-30 to end debate on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and bring the bill to the floor for a vote later this week:


October 30, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today, as House and Senate Farm Bill Conferees meet to begin negotiations toward completing a five-year reauthorization of the Farm Bill:


October 30, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the start of formal budget conference talks to finalize a blueprint for fiscal year 2014:

“After 220 days of delay and 16 days of a government shutdown, Republicans have finally joined Democrats at the negotiating table and begun our work to find responsible budget solutions that create jobs, expand the economy, and strengthen America’s middle class – the backbone of our democracy.


October 30, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Winston Churchill Bust Dedication Ceremony honoring Sir Winston Churchill’s leadership during one of the most crucial times in world history. Below are the Leader’s remarks:


October 30, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

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. Today, happily, finally, the budget conference committee will meet. After 220 days of obstruction and delay and 16 days of a government shutdown – hallelujah – finally House and Senate Democrats and Republicans are going to the table.


October 29, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at Former Speaker Tom Foley’s memorial service honoring his leadership as Ambassador, Speaker, and public servant to the American people. Below are the Leader’s remarks: