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Pelosi Remarks at Women’s Information Network Congressional Council Reception

“So my pitch is: we want more women, we need political finance reform. Because so many women say, ‘oh I can’t raise the money; they’re going to use all that money against me.’ I know that story. But you shouldn’t have to worry about that. You should be able to run because of the contribution that you make, because of the ideas that you have, the vision you have for our country, the knowledge you have in judgment in how we should go forth, the plan you have to do that, the friends that you can attract because of your passion, your passion for our country and a better future for everyone. And, quite frankly, the responsibility that we have to other women to continue to lift women up. And we all have our role to play."

February 01, 2012

Pelosi Floor Speech in Memory of Former Congressman Ed Jenkins

“Eddie Jenkins was a proud son of Georgia. If you heard him say, you would agree, a self-described “country lawyer” from Jasper; a public servant dedicated to his constituents, to advancing the interests, hopes, and aspirations of his neighbors down there in Georgia, and to securing future prosperity for all, and opportunity for all Americans."

January 24, 2012

Pelosi Floor Speech on Democratic Substitute to GOP Bill that Risks Middle Class Tax Cuts

“This isn’t about one percentage and another percentage; it’s about all Americans working together. President Obama put those words into legislative action with his proposal for a payroll tax cut for middle-income families as well as unemployment insurance for those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own."

December 13, 2011

Pelosi Floor Speech on GOP Bill that Risks Middle Class Tax Cuts

“It is clear that the Republicans, in using the pipeline, are trying to change the subject. The subject at hand is, we have a proposal from the President of the United States, which has within it proposals that have had bipartisan support over a period of time on how to have a payroll tax cut that benefits many middle-income families in our country."

December 13, 2011

Pelosi Floor Speech Calling for Extension of Payroll Tax Cut and Unemployment Benefits Before Heading Home for Holidays

“Democrats have been clear: we must not go home for the holidays without extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance benefits. We shouldn’t be leaving hardworking Americans high and dry over this holiday season..."

December 07, 2011

Pelosi Floor Speech on World AIDS Day

"Today across the globe people are marking World AIDS Day. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, this pandemic, and to rededicate ourselves to ending the disease once and for all."

December 01, 2011

Pelosi Floor Speech in Support of Workers’ Rights

“At a time when Americans are demanding jobs and job growth, economic growth for our country, today’s legislation is the wrong priority. We need to be solving the problem and challenge of creating jobs and not adding to the problem, as this bill would do."

November 30, 2011

Pelosi Floor Speech Against GOP So-Called Balanced Budget Amendment

“This amendment promotes further brinkmanship and uncertainty, enshrining extreme ideology into the Constitution, at a time when Americans have been very clear that they expect us to set differences aside and to get to work."

November 17, 2011

Pelosi Remarks Ahead of Veterans Roundtable Today

“…The last time we met, two of the issues that were very prominently presented as priorities were the issue of jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs, and jobs and then the issue of ownership and equity and small businesses. And our men and women in the military know how to lead. They want to lead in creating small businesses, having ownership, creating jobs for others."

November 02, 2011

Pelosi Remarks at National Italian American Foundation Event

“As believers in the American dream, we are delighted that the President is here, because he is the Custodian-in-Chief of the American dream. Removing obstacles of participation, building ladders of success for everyone in our country who wants to work hard. That’s who we are as Italian-Americans."

October 29, 2011

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