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June 25, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, which has killed at least four people with 159 missing:
"America's heart is broken by the unfathomable and ongoing tragedy in Surfside, Florida.
June 24, 2021
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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.
The dome of this Capitol has always been a beacon of democracy and hope to America and to the world.
June 24, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of Congressional Review Act Resolutions S. J. Res. 13, 14 and 15. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her leadership in bringing this important legislation, more than one pieces of legislation, to the Floor today.
June 23, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the 49th anniversary of Title IX, announcing that the law's champion, the late Congresswoman Patsy Mink, will be honored with a portrait to be hung in the United States Capitol.
June 23, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Michael Turner and bipartisan Members of Congress for the introduction of the Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Congresswoman Speier, for your very strong statement, in terms of this legislation.
June 23, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with White House officials in the Speaker's Office. Below is a full transcript:
Leader Schumer. Hello, everybody.
Speaker Pelosi. Good evening. How are you?
Leader Schumer. If we knew you were waiting, we would have had another hour of meeting.
June 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Pelosi issued this statement after every Senate Republican voted against advancing debate on the For The People Act:
"The For The People Act is the remedy to the anti-democratic tide that is sweeping our nation.
June 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement in recognition of United Nations' World Refugee Day:
"On World Refugee Day, Americans join the world in reflecting on the struggles and suffering of the more than 82 million people forced to flee their homes.
June 21, 2021
Commemorating Juneteenth
This week, Congress took long overdue action to declare Juneteenth a national holiday, which was signed into law by President Biden yesterday. With this step, Congress ensures that one of the most momentous events in our history – which has been celebrated by millions, particularly Black Americans, for 156 years – is officially recognized, enshrined in our history books and takes its place of honor in our nation.
June 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement today in recognition of the 156th celebration of Juneteenth, which marks June 19, 1865 when federal officials arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation:
"Juneteenth is a beautiful celebration of freedom for Black Americans, commemorated by millions around our nation for 156 years.