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November 20, 2020
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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 our nation prepares for Thanksgiving, we just thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon us. Our men and women in uniform who keep us safe, we thank them and their families for the sacrifices they make for our democracy, for our freedom.
November 18, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic Leadership held a press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center following the first day of House Democrats' Organizational Caucus Meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Well, thank you so much, Mr. Chairman, for your kind words.
November 17, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration announced that it would withdraw nearly half of America's military presence in Afghanistan and significantly reduce troops in Iraq, reportedly against the recommendation of the military chain of command:
"Our military and allies deserve strong, smart and strategic leadership to protect America's security and that of the region.
November 17, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the President fired Christopher Krebs, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the United States Department of Homeland Security:
"Director Krebs is a deeply respected cybersecurity expert who worked diligently to safeguard our elections, support state and local election officials and dispel dangerous misinformation.
November 16, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the House of Representatives filed an amicus brief in the case of President Donald J. Trump, et al. v.
November 16, 2020
News On A Vaccine
This week the world welcomes good news as Pfizer and BioNTech announce that their vaccine candidate is showing 90 percent effectiveness at preventing COVID-19. We are all praying that this early evidence of extraordinary efficacy and safety holds true so that the vaccine can be approved and distributed soon — but not one day sooner or one day later than it is ready.
November 13, 2020
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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. Good morning, everyone.
Another happy day, Joe Biden, President elect.
This week, our nation paused for the sacred observance of Veterans Day. Every day we honor our veterans, but one day especially set aside.
November 12, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a full transcript:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
As always, it's an honor to welcome back to the House side our former colleague here, but now the Democratic Leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer.
Welcome, Mr. Leader.
Leader Schumer.
November 11, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commemorating Veterans Day:
"Each Veterans Day, Americans devote special time to honor the courage and selfless sacrifice of the men and women who serve our nation in uniform.
November 9, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the President fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper by tweet:
"The abrupt firing of Secretary Esper is disturbing evidence that President Trump is intent on using his final days in office to sow chaos in our American Democracy and around the world.