Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Pelosi Statement on International Women’s Day
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of International Women’s Day:
Washington Post: Nancy Pelosi donates her speaker’s gavel and suit to the Smithsonian
This wasn’t your average dry-cleaning drop-off: On Wednesday morning, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi handed over a burgundy skirt-suit to the Smithsonian Institution — not for a steam-and-press but to become, along with the gavel she wielded as the first female speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, part of the collection of artifacts documenting women in U.S. history.
American People Aren’t Fooled by the #GOPTaxScam
The American people aren’t fools. They know a scam when they see one.
A new Gallup poll reveals the GOP tax scam remains overwhelmingly unpopular three months after passage with an approval rating of just 39%. Even worse, Morning Consult/POLITICO found a mere 36% approve of the Republican tax bill.
Pelosi Remarks at Ceremony to Donate Historic Artifacts from Her Swearing-In as Speaker to the Smithsonian
Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much. What a beautiful gathering. It is a great privilege to join you in this historic Flag Hall and to stand before the Star Spangled Banner to affirm this vital truth: that women’s history is American’s history.
Pelosi Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, which was signed by President Obama on March 7, 2013:
Under #GOPTaxScam, Corporations Lay Off Workers While Pocketing Massive Windfall
“[The tax bill] will give a much-needed lift to the economy, create jobs, promote competitiveness…” – Speaker Paul Ryan
Trust us, Republicans said. The massive corporate windfall from the GOP tax scam, delivered by mortgaging the future of the American middle class, was really about jobs and wages for workers.
Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration’s California Lawsuit
“The Trump Administration has dragged its attacks on California and all communities with the courage to stand up to its anti-immigrant agenda to a new low.
GOP Fails to Protect Our Democracy as Americans Head to Polls
This week, Americans across Texas and Illinois take to the polls in the first primary of the 2018 election cycle. Yet, U.S. National Security Administration Director Admiral Mike Rogers testified before Congress last week that Russian interference is likely to continue into 2018 and that ‘what we’ve done hasn’t been enough.’
And how has the Republican-led Congress responded? Under Speaker Ryan’s leadership:
Pelosi Statement on Six Months of President Trump’s Cruel DACA Decision
Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement marking six months of President Trump’s cruel DACA policy and of Congressional Republicans’ inaction:
