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November 27, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with President-Elect Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico. Below is a transcript of the photo opportunity:


November 27, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that, breaking with tradition, the freshman class will directly elect their representative to the Steering and Policy Committee of the House Democratic Caucus. Additionally, Pelosi announced committee assignments for Congressman Curson of Michigan and Congressman Garamendi of California for the remainder of the 112th Congress.


November 26, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro announced that she will leave her post on December 14, 2012. President Obama has nominated Commissioner Elisse Walter to serve as the next SEC Chair:


November 21, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the ceasefire agreement reached to halt the violence in southern Israel and the Gaza Strip:


November 16, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the ongoing violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip:

“With Israel under assault, Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have made it clear: Israel has a right to defend herself as a nation. No Israeli family should be forced to endure constant threats to their lives or the persistent fear of rocket attacks. The targeting of innocent Israelis must end, and all efforts must be made to avoid the further loss of life.


November 16, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi made the following comments at a press stakeout at the White House following a meeting between President Obama, Speaker Boehner, and Leader’s Reid and McConnell on the fiscal cliff:

“It was a very constructive meeting. We had a recognition that every person in America knows that we must reach agreement.


November 16, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with Congressman John Dingell, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Sandy Levin, and Congressman Hansen Clarke to receive the spoils of a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers. Along with bragging rights, Leader Pelosi received the following items in honor of the Giants win:


November 15, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/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:


November 15, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered the following remarks today in advance of the White House meeting tomorrow between President Obama and Congressional Leadership on the fiscal cliff:


November 14, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic women participated in a press conference highlighting the historic number of women elected as part of the House Democratic Caucus and announcing that she is running for reelection as House Democratic Leader. Below is a transcript of the press conference: