Press Releases
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. Is this it for “Bring Your Son or Daughter to Work Day?”
Q: I brought my intern.
Leader Pelosi. Welcome.
Q: I don't have any children, but I often say I have 435.
Leader Pelosi. Oh, I thought yours were all Miami of Ohio, when you bring all of them in.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today in support of a resolution awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley, the four girls who were killed 50 years ago in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 15, 1963. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 98th anniversary of the Armenian genocide:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of Common Cause President and former Congressman Bob Edgar:
“Today, our country lost one of its most ardent, passionate, and effective voices of a more open and honest democracy. Whether in the Capitol or at Common Cause, Congressman Bob Edgar dedicated his life to ensuring our government lived up to the values it was formed to protect.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to last night's successful capture of the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing:
"Today, our country owes our deepest sense of gratitude to the courageous and dedicated law enforcement teams who brought a swift end to this terrible act of terror. Thanks to their tireless efforts the victims, their families, and the people of Boston can begin to recover from this tragedy.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was bestowed the Distinguished Public Service Award today by U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus at a ceremony in the Capitol. This honor is the highest civilian award given by the Department of the Navy.
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:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today in opposition to the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act’s (CISPA) lack of a crucial balance between security and liberty. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill (Pelosi), 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra, and House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley today sent a letter to Speaker of the House John Boehner calling on the Speaker to appoint House conferees without further delay and follow regular order to reach an agreement on a budget focused on jobs, economic growth, balanced deficit reduction, and a strong, thriving middle class.