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Pelosi Statement on Terrorist Attack in London
June 4, 2017
Today, the American people stand in solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom, and share in the shock and outrage of this brutal attack. We send our thoughts and prayers to the fallen, the injured and those still waiting for news of their loved ones.
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Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today
June 2, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today.  Below is a transcript of the press conference.

Leader Pelosi Opening Remarks:

Leader Pelosi.  Good morning, everyone.

Today I'm up here wearing orange to observe that on January 21st, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton, a high school student from the South Side of Chicago, marched in President Obama's second inaugural parade.  One week later, Hadiya was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago.  Soon after, Hadiya's childhood friends commemorated her life by wearing orange.  They chose the color because hunters wear orange in the woods to protect themselves from others.  And so this day, which would have been her birthday, is the day that we wear orange.

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Pelosi Statement on 28th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre
June 2, 2017
Twenty-eight years ago, Chinese students and workers rose up to defy an oppressive regime, denounce state corruption and demand freedom. The bravery of the protestors who were brutally cut down by the military who should have been responsible for protecting them remains a rousing symbol for all who strive for greater liberties, human rights and democracy.
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Pelosi Statement on White House’s Order to Federal Agencies to Withhold Information from Democrats
June 2, 2017
The White House’s attempted gag order is the latest and most egregious attempt by the President to hide the truth from the American people. From firing FBI Director James Comey in an effort to quash the Bureau’s investigation into Trump-Russia ties to refusing to release his taxes returns, President Trump continues to wage an unprecedented campaign of dishonesty and secrecy.
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Pelosi Statement on May Jobs Report
June 2, 2017
May’s jobs report is a sobering wake-up call for President Trump and House Republicans, who continue to push a disastrous agenda that targets hard-working American families and endangers economic growth.
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Pelosi Statement on President Trump’s Withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement
June 1, 2017
Pulling out of the Paris Accord defies the overwhelming support for action from credible scientists, the governments of 194 different countries and many religious groups. Faith leaders from Pope Francis to the evangelical community have urged us to act to preserve the beauty of God’s creation.
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Pelosi Statement on LGBT Pride Month
June 1, 2017
As we mark LGBT Pride Month, we honor the LGBT leaders who have striven to build a more just society for all, and recognize the struggles and sacrifices they have endured in the fight for equality. This month, we celebrate their triumphs and remember that our Founders’ creed – that all are created equal – is not inevitable; that we must work every day to forge a more just, inclusive and perfect union.
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Pelosi Statement on Terrorist Bombing in Afghanistan
May 31, 2017
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following reports of a terrorist attack in the diplomatic quarter of Kabul, which claimed the lives of at least 80 people and injured hundreds more:

"Today, the American people stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan in the face of this heinous attack, carried out during the Holy Month of Ramadan.  We mourn the losses of those killed, and send our thoughts and prayers to their families, the wounded and those still anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.

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Pelosi Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement
May 31, 2017
President Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord is a stunning abdication of American leadership and a grave threat to our planet’s future. In walking away from this agreement, the President is denying scientific truths, removing safeguards that protect our health and our environment, protecting polluters and their dirty energy agenda, and threatening our national and global security.
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Pelosi Statement on Draft Trump Rule Attacking Women's Access to Birth Control
May 30, 2017
President Trump’s sickening plan to roll back women’s access to contraception would deny millions of women access to basic, preventative health care. The draft rule announced today attempts to tear away women’s control over their own private health decisions and put that control in the hands of employers and politicians.
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