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March 20, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year:
"With the arrival of spring, Iranian Americans in California and across the country join their friends and neighbors as well as millions around the world to celebrate Nowruz and welcome in the new year.
March 19, 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, everyone.
As we deliver the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, we're hard at work to lower health care costs and expand access to care, which we have seen a great need for during the spread of this pandemic.
March 19, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced it had administered 100 million vaccines to the American people in just 58 days:
"Today is a day of great hope and progress for our nation as the Biden-Harris Administration makes good on its promise to get 100 million vaccines into people's arms in the first 100 days – reaching their goal 42 days early.
Issues:Health Care
March 18, 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. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. And I thank the gentleman for yielding. Once again, I salute him for his leadership – the third bill in two days that he's brought to the Floor. Thank you. Yesterday for the ERA and Violence Against Women Act.
March 18, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted a Virtual Women's History Month event honoring America's Educators with special guest First Lady Jill Biden. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Hello. As Speaker of the House, it is a joy to join our First Lady, Dr.
March 18, 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. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the recognition. I thank the gentleman for yielding. And once again, I salute him for the excellent work of his committee, bringing this important legislation, H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to the Floor.
Issues:Energy and Environment
March 18, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and House Democrats for a press event ahead of House passage of H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, two vital and popular bills to modernize and reform our immigration system and secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who are key to our economy and our nation.
March 17, 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.J. Res. 17, a Joint Resolution to remove an arbitrary time limit previously set by Congress for the states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
March 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the shootings in Georgia that killed eight people:
"All Americans are praying for the victims of the brutal shootings in Georgia, and we grieve with their families and loved ones.
"These shootings are a vicious and vile act that compound the fear and pain that Asian-Americans face each day.
March 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland, for the virtual Annual Friends of Ireland Celebration. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Hello.