111th Congress
Pelosi on House Passage of Lilly Ledbetter, and Paycheck Fairness Act: ‘These Are Our Priorities’
Friday, January 9, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington. D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of two bills to end pay discrimination, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Paycheck Fairness Act. Both passed this afternoon with strong Democratic votes. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
Pelosi: ‘Our Nation Needs Action and We Need Action Now’
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. —Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this afternoon during the opening session of the 111th Congress immediately following her election as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Below are her remarks:
"Thank you, Leader Boehner.
Pelosi Remarks Prior to Meeting with President-elect Obama
Monday, January 5, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered brief remarks prior to her meeting with President-elect Barack Obama in her office in the Capitol. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
"Thank you very much, Mr. President-elect. It is a great honor and personal privilege to welcome you to the Speaker’s office.
Pelosi Remarks Following Bipartisan Leadership Meeting With Obama, Biden
Monday, January 5, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Democratic House and Senate leaders held a press conference today following their bipartisan meeting with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden.
Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks: