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February 26, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the release of a declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, mandated by the Congress, on the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi:
"The chilling report from the Intelligence Community confirms what the world has long known: that Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered at the direction of top Saudi officials, including Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.
February 26, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic leaders of the House and Senate for a press conference ahead of House passage of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good evening, everyone.
February 25, 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. 5, the Equality Act, which will extend federal anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlelady for yielding and for her leadership on this important issue. Mr.
February 25, 2021
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February 25, 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, and it is a good morning.
We are so excited that today the Equality Act will come to the Floor. We have passed it in the House before – the Equality Act, H.R. 5 – to end discrimination against the LGBTQ community.
February 24, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after House Democrats re-introduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act:
"Last summer, George Floyd spoke his final words – ‘I can't breathe' – and changed the course of history in our nation.
February 22, 2021
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February 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after our nation passed the tragic milestone of having lost half a million American lives to the coronavirus:
"The loss of 500,000 American lives from the coronavirus is an horrific human toll of staggering proportions and incomprehensible sadness.
February 22, 2021
Protecting Asian Americans Across The Country
Over the past year, anti-Asian sentiment has increased in our community, leading to tragic events, including last month's brutal attack on Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old Thai man and resident of San Francisco, who was killed in what appears to be a racially motivated attack.
February 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Chinese government's ongoing trial of democracy leader Martin Lee, along with eight other pro-democracy leaders:
"Martin Lee is an embodiment of courage and principle, who has inspired millions of freedom-loving people worldwide in his peaceful and persistent fight to advance autonomy and democratic freedoms in Hong Kong and throughout China.