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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, which begins tomorrow:
"During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate a community that has strengthened our society, enriched our culture, and played a central role in our nation's history of progress and in our ongoing drive for a more perfect union.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which falls in May:
"Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable contributions, rich cultures and extraordinary achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Americans from Asia and the Pacific have overcome hardship, prejudice, and outright persecution to become an enduring part of the American story.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement, after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of a measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour:
"Today, Republicans voted to deny millions of hard working Americans the long overdue pay raise they deserve. With this latest act of obstruction, Republicans have once again spotlighted their utter disregard for working people in our nation.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the recent tornadoes in the South and Midwest that have left at least 28 people dead and dozens more injured. The states impacted include Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Kansas:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day:
"Holocaust Remembrance Day is a time to honor the millions murdered for their identities and their faith, to draw strength from the defiant spirit and unyielding perseverance of those who survived, and to recommit ourselves to learning the lessons of the past and standing firm against bigotry, prejudice, and causeless hatred in our time.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Canonization of Pope John XIII and Pope John Paul II:
"Catholics the world over are rejoicing at the approaching canonization of two great leaders of the church – men of courage and compassion who left an indelible mark on our faith and our world.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Federal Communications Commission's new draft proposed rule on protecting the open Internet:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: