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Pelosi Floor Speech in Support of Lifesaving Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

March 10, 2021

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his great leadership of the Judiciary Committee. Thank you for bringing this important legislation to the Floor, Mr. Nadler. And, again, as an authority on the Constitution, you and I know that we do respect the right of the gentleman to have a gun. We just want to make sure that we are keeping people safe.

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Transcript of Speaker Pelosi’s Remarks at Bill Enrollment Photo Opportunity for the American Rescue Plan Act

March 10, 2021

Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you. This is indeed a special and good afternoon. This is a momentous day in the history of our country because we have passed historic, consequential and transformative legislation.

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Pelosi Floor Speech in Support of the American Rescue Plan Act

March 10, 2021

Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, which implements President Biden’s urgently-needed plan to crush the virus, put vaccines in people’s arms, money in people’s pockets, children safely back in school and workers back in jobs.

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Pelosi Statement on Senate Confirmation of HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge

March 10, 2021

Today is a proud day for the Congress and the Country, as Representative Marcia Fudge assumes the important position of Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Dear Colleague on Final Passage of the Biden American Rescue Plan

March 10, 2021

Today is an historic day. It is a day of fulfillment as the Democratic House passes the Biden American Rescue Plan, joining in President Biden’s promise to the American people: Help Is On The Way.

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Pelosi Statement on the 62nd Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day

March 10, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement in observance of the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day, which commemorates resistance to occupation by Chinese government forces in Tibet and the subsequent exile of His Holiness the Dalai Lama:

"Sixty-two years ago, brave Tibetans rose up against the Chinese invasion to protect their way of life and culture. Today, we continue to stand with the Tibetan people and honor those who sacrificed all for their rights and freedom.

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Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of Final Passage of the American Rescue Plan

March 9, 2021

Good afternoon, everyone.

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Pelosi Floor Speech in Support of PRO Act

March 9, 2021

Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of the H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, legislation to protect workers’ basic right to organize and negotiate for higher pay, better benefits and safer working conditions.

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Transcript of Speaker Pelosi’s Remarks at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference

March 9, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the 2021 Congressional City Conference, hosted by the National League of Cities. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Clarence.

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Pelosi Statement on Re-Introduction of Violence Against Women Act

March 8, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after House Democrats re-introduced the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act:

"Today, our nation takes a great step forward to advance justice, safety and dignity for American women, as the House re-introduces a landmark and transformative Violence Against Women Act. We are particularly proud to do so under the leadership in the White House of President Joe Biden: a staunch champion of this law and of strong action to ensure that every woman can live free from the fear of violence in her life.