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March 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough, Willie Geist and Kasie Hunt on MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the American Rescue Plan and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Mika Brzezinski. Joining us now, Democratic Speaker of the House, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California. Thank you so much for being on this morning. I know we'll be talking about the COVID relief bill.
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 joined House Democrats for a press event ahead of House passage of the bipartisan 2021 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), landmark legislation to prevent and combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
March 15, 2021
Stopping the Plague of Gun Violence
The epidemic of gun violence exacts a deadly, daily toll on our nation, ending the lives of an average of 100 Americans each day. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis, the gun violence crisis has only grown worse, and we pray for the countless lives that have been lost to this senseless violence in San Francisco and across our country.
March 12, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on Democrats' action on a transformative, jobs-creating infrastructure package:
"Congress must work swiftly to build on the historic Biden American Rescue Plan. Our recovery plan must Build Back Better For The People in every zip code by creating good-paying jobs for the future.
March 12, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in the White House Rose Garden for a press event celebrating passage and enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you so much. Good afternoon. Good afternoon in the Rose Garden.
[Applause]
Thank you, Mr. President, Madam Vice President.
March 11, 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. Hello, everyone. We just had a nice victory on the Floor of the House for H.R. 8. Now, we are moving on to H.R. 1446. So, here we are.
One year ago, today, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus, COVID 19, a pandemic, a pandemic.
March 11, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined House and Senate Democrats for a press conference ahead of House passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Chairman Thompson, for your leadership on this important legislation.
March 10, 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. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his great leadership of the Judiciary Committee. Thank you for bringing this important legislation to the Floor, Mr. Nadler.
March 10, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement in observance of the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day, which commemorates resistance to occupation by Chinese government forces in Tibet and the subsequent exile of His Holiness the Dalai Lama:
"Sixty-two years ago, brave Tibetans rose up against the Chinese invasion to protect their way of life and culture.