Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline White House for an interview to discuss the ongoing efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, including the recently passed interim emergency funding package transformed by Congressional Democrats to provide critical support for small businesses, hospitals, health care workers and all Americans. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Nicolle Wallace. Less than 24-hours after the House told its Members to prepare to return to Washington next week, it's reversing that decision, not wanting to risk the safety of lawmakers and their staffs as the number of cases in the D.C. continues to rise. The Senate, however, is still planning to come back next week.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the 72nd anniversary of Israel's Independence Day, Yom Ha'atzmaut:
"With the founding of the State of Israel 72 years ago, the world witnessed one of the greatest political achievements of the 20th Century. Today, we celebrate Israel's birth and the great success it has achieved in the face of extraordinary challenges. For over 70 years, the people of Israel have harnessed their ingenuity, faith, courage and imagination to make deserts bloom and cities thrive, building a dynamic economy and culture that have strengthened and enriched our world.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Michel Martin on NPR's Weekend All Things Considered for an interview to discuss the ongoing efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, including the recently passed interim emergency funding package transformed by Congressional Democrats to provide critical support for small businesses, hospitals, health care workers and a national testing strategy. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Michel Martin. In the past few weeks, with the support of both parties, Congress has passed four coronavirus bills to meet the economic and health care demands of this pandemic. The most recent one, signed by President Trump on Friday, allocated billions of dollars for small businesses, hospitals and widespread testing.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss the ongoing efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, including the recently passed interim emergency funding package transformed by Congressional Democrats to provide critical support for small businesses, hospitals, and a national testing strategy. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Andrea Mitchell. And joining me now is the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
Madam Speaker, I want to ask you about what's next, if there's another package to come with all of the needs. Thank you very much for being with us.