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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following the passage of the USA Freedom Act in the Senate by a vote of 67 to 32:
"Congress has a responsibility to protect the security and liberty of the American people. Today, after the dangerous, unnecessary and avoidable lapse in authorization of national security tools, the Republican Senate has finally passed the USA Freedom Act.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee hearing today entitled "Domestic Violence and Guns: An Epidemic for Women and Families." Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement in honor of LGBT History Month, which begins on June 1:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Senate Republicans' failure to pass the USA Freedom Act before tonight's deadline, allowing the expiration of key intelligence gathering authorities:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Joseph "Beau" Biden III, son of Vice President Joe Biden, and the former Delaware Attorney General:
"My husband Paul and I are heartbroken at the news of Beau Biden's passing.
"Beau Biden represented the best of America. Time and again, he showed the quality of his character, the strength of his intellect, and the depth of his dedication to leave a better world for his two children.
Honoring Our Heritage
This week, I was honored to join with the Asian-American Pacific Islander community at the YWCA of San Francisco and Marin in Chinatown to participate in a roundtable discussion on my bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Asia and offer an update on current legislation im
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement after Secretary of State John Kerry rescinded Cuba's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism effective today, May 29:
"Today, by removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list, the State Department has removed the burden of an outdated, outmoded strategy. Normalization of relations between our countries is vital to promoting human rights and prosperity throughout the region.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following a new clean water rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers clarifying waters protected by the Clean Water Act:
"The final Clean Water Rule announced by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers today represents vital protections against the pollution of the water that our children drink, that grows the food we eat, and that sustains our environment.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision to maintain an injunction on the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered the commencement address to the 2015 graduates of San JoséState University today. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
"Good morning, everyone. I know you're out there. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for your introduction, but more importantly, for your great leadership of San José State University. Let's applaud your great President.
[Applause]