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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the passing of former Speaker of the House, Jim Wright:
"Today, we mourn the loss of one of America's most distinguished and dedicated public servants: Speaker Jim Wright. From the service that earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross in World War II to the leadership that defined his 34 years in the House, Jim Wright exemplified commitment to the future of America's families.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of Cinco de Mayo today:
"Each Cinco de Mayo, we remember the valor and the victory of the poorly-armed Mexican militia that faced down the Imperial French army at the Battle of Puebla 153 years ago. Ever since, May 5th has served as an opportunity to honor the proud history of our Mexican neighbors, and to celebrate the generations of contributions that Mexican Americans and all Hispanic Americans have made to the United States.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press conference previewing the introduction of the Raise the Wage Act by Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Bobby Scott. Below are the Leader's 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, good morning.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement today as House Republicans on the Judiciary Committee's Immigration Subcommittee held a hearing on the possibility of eliminating the birthright American citizenship guaranteed under the 14th Amendment:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans filed a budget conference report:
"Republicans' conferees have spent weeks in secret negotiations with a bad Republican budget from the House and a bad Republican budget from the Senate. It's no wonder the product is such a bad deal for America's hard-working families because it makes it harder to buy a home, to pay for college, and to save for a secure and enjoyable retirement.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on recent events in Baltimore:
"All of us who love justice and love Baltimore are deeply saddened by the death of Freddie Gray and the deep wounds that have been laid bare in the Baltimore community.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the oral arguments before the Supreme Court in marriage equality cases from Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, and Kentucky:
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Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the powerful earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and loved ones of all those killed in the terrible earthquake in Nepal.