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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement celebrating the upcoming opening of the new, safe roadway that links the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. This weekend the road will be closed as workers finalize roadway connections and transfer traffic to the new permanent roadway.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press conference today on Leader Pelosi's privileged resolution to remove any state flag containing the Confederate battle flag from the United States Capitol. Below is a transcript of Leader Pelosi's opening and closing statements, as well as a question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
Today – did you know that today is the 147th anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment, which, among other things, granted equal protection for all? Today, the same day, appallingly, Republicans will cast a vote on an amendment in support of the Confederate battle flag.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and honoring the veterans and their families. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor calling for solidarity with the struggle of the Tibetan people in honor of the 80th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Congressman G.K. Butterfield and Congressman Seth Moulton unveiled the America's College Promise Act of 2015:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press event with Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC), House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (D-CA), the Brady Campaign, community leaders and families from Charleston, South Carolina to urge Congress to pass background checks legislation. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a ceremony celebrating New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's signing of an "Enough is Enough" bill to curb sexual assault on college campuses. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks: