Pelosi Statement on Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the result of New York's 12th Congressional District primary election:

"During her three decades in the House, Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney has been a deeply respected leader in our Caucus and a champion for integrity. House Democrats are grateful for Chairwoman Maloney's tenacious leadership. Her longtime public service will be profoundly missed in the Congress and by her constituents and the country.

"At the helm of the powerful Committee on Oversight and Reform, Chairwoman Maloney has worked to honor our Founder's vision of checks and balances: leading the Congress's charge against corruption, corporate greed and abuses of power. Under her leadership, the Committee has taken on special interests — from the gun lobby to Big Pharma to the financial sector and more — to fight for the people's interest. As former Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, she understood and elevated the priorities of the American people – strengthening the Congress's work to deliver progress for all Americans. Chairwoman Maloney has been a prolific and effective legislator. Americans will continue to benefit from laws she authored to protect credit card users. New York families salute her fight to secure full health benefits for the heroic first responders on September 11th.

"Congratulations to Chairman Jerry Nadler on prevailing in the election. For three decades in the House, Chairman Nadler has been a commanding force for freedom and justice: whether protecting our children from gun violence, fighting for civil rights for all or defending our Democracy. His leadership has been essential to advancing many of our key priorities For The People, whether welcoming immigrants to our country, protecting a woman's right to choose or passing voting rights legislation. Our Caucus, the Congress and the Country will greatly benefit from his continued leadership."