Pelosi Statement on Congressman Tom Malinowski

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the election result in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District:

"Congressman Tom Malinowski reflects the best of America: fleeing to the United States from communist Poland at just six years old and patriotically devoting his life to public service.

"Before he came to Congress, Congressman Malinowski earned a reputation as a powerful voice for Democracy and human rights around the world: from President Clinton's National Security Council to Human Rights Watch to the Obama Administration as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. He has brought deep expertise and unwavering commitment to the House, strengthening our national security and defense of human dignity on the Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees. On the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, he has been a tireless voice to meet the transit needs of North Jersey communities.

"Congressman Malinowski's valuable perspective and leadership will be missed by our Caucus and the Congress. On behalf of House Democrats, we wish him, his wife Henrietta and his daughter Emily all the best for their next chapter."