Press Releases
May 28, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the President's budget:
"A federal budget should be a statement of our national values. President Biden's budget is an unequivocal declaration of the value that Democrats place on America's workers and middle class families, who are the foundation of our nation's strength and the key to Build Back Better.
"The Biden budget makes historic investments in the American workforce and economy.
May 27, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined leaders of the San Francisco Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community for a press event to highlight the enactment of S. 937, the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much to Cally Wong, director of the San Francisco API Council, for your advocacy on behalf of the AAPI community. I salute the leaders who are with us today.
May 26, 2021
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San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the mass shooting in San Jose, which killed at least eight people:
"All Americans join the San Jose community in sadness and shock over today's horrific mass shooting. As a Californian, I am personally devastated.
May 25, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Marking one year since the murder of George Floyd, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Karen Bass and Members of Congress held a photo opportunity with the Floyd family ahead of a meeting to discuss progress on passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
May 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C.
May 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of Harvey Milk Day, which is celebrated every year in California in honor of the birthday of slain civil rights leader and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk:
"On Harvey Milk Day, Americans in San Francisco, across California and around the nation celebrate a courageous, visionary and trailblazing leader, who dared to dream of a world where all could live with pride.
May 20, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 3237, the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, Madam Chair of the Appropriations Committee. I thank you for bringing this important legislation to the Floor.
May 20, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning. Ah, you have masks.
Well, this has been an important week for justice and security in our country.
May 20, 2021
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Pelosi issued the following statement on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas:
"The announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is welcome news, and we thank the Biden Administration for its extensive engagement and diplomacy.
"America remains committed to supporting the security of Israel, our friend and ally. We believe it is critical for the security of Israel for Israelis and Palestinians to both be able to live in peace.
May 20, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity today with His Excellency Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea, before a bipartisan leadership meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon.
As House Speaker, it is my great honor to welcome the President back again to the Capitol, Mr. President.