Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 75th anniversary of the signing of the original GI Bill by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 22, 1944:

"Seventy-five years ago, while our brave troops landed on the beaches of Normandy and waged war against tyranny and oppression around the world, with the stroke of his pen, President Roosevelt signed the GI Bill into law, unleashing the economic power of nearly 23 million heroes and their families for generations to come. The GI Bill is a sacred promise that our nation made to honor the service and sacrifice of our military. In the process, it transformed our economy and our country, laying the foundation for the world's greatest middle class and providing a ladder of opportunity for those who protect our freedom.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered joined Members of the House and Senate for a gun violence prevention day of action press event. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Senator Murphy, for your courageous leadership on this issue. You have been a wonderful, wonderful, not only spokesperson, but hero to all of us who care so much about the toll that gun violence takes in our country every day. An honor for us to be with so many members of the Senate and the House of Representatives. You will be hearing from some of them shortly.

Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke with press about the President's decision to approve and then cancel a military strike on Iran. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Q: Madam Speaker –

Speaker Pelosi. Hello, hello.

Q: Do you believe your message in the Situation Room yesterday about de-escalation may have played a role in the President's decision-making to pull back last night?

Speaker Pelosi. Well, I think the message was bipartisan, in terms of de-escalating, based on a couple of things. First of all, we have no illusions about Iran. It's a very dangerous country and there are divisions within the country about hardliners versus others.

Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats and Republicans for a bill enrollment ceremony for H.R. 3151 the Taxpayer First Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. I'm very happy this morning to come together in a bipartisan way – a shining example of working together, having hearings, making decisions on behalf of the American people.

I salute John Lewis for this important legislation: the Taxpayers First Act. I thank you, Mr. Lewis, for your co-sponsorship of and leadership on it.

And, Mr. Kelly, yours – for your co-sponsoring it – the two of you, as Chair and Subcommittee – Subcommittee of jurisdiction.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the President's decision to approve and then cancel a military strike on Iran:

"We are in an extremely dangerous and sensitive situation with Iran. We must calibrate a response that de-escalates and advances American interests, and we must be clear as to what those interests are.

"During our meeting with the President at the White House, Congressional Leaders stressed the necessity that we work with our allies and not strengthen the hand of Iran's hardliners.

"Democratic Leaders emphasized that hostilities must not be initiated without the approval of Congress.

"We have no illusions about the dangerous conduct of the Iranian regime. This is a dangerous, high-tension situation that requires a strong, smart and strategic approach."

Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke to press following a White House briefing on Iran with House and Senate leaders on the targeting of an unmanned U.S. drone by Iran. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Q: Did you get sufficient information at the briefing?

Speaker Pelosi. Sufficient for what?

[Laughter]

Sufficient for what?

Q: Well, what you need to know?

Speaker Pelosi.We just had a very intense briefing for our Caucus so that Members had current knowledge on the situation that we are in.

As you know, there was an Iranian attack on an American asset – that is in doubt as to who motivated it, in terms of whether it was officially sanctioned or was it a rogue attack. Whatever it is, it was Iranian.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following a White House briefing on Iran with House and Senate leaders on the targeting of an unmanned U.S. drone by Iran:

"In light of the targeting of an unmanned U.S. drone by Iran, it is essential that we remain fully engaged with our allies, recognize that we are not dealing with a responsible adversary and do everything in our power to de-escalate.

"This is a dangerous, high-tension situation that requires a strong, smart and strategic, not reckless, approach."

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.

Well, congratulations, congratulations. Do you believe you call yourself the ‘Bad News Babes'?

[Laughter]

A strong win over a championship Congressional women's softball – at the game last night.

I'm very proud of our team, though, from Congress: Democratic women, Republican women, Senators and House Members in unity playing the press. I wasn't asking for any credentials of some of those, shall we say, younger players. But it was a great game. You did well.