Press Releases
Press Release
September 15, 2014
“Today, Senate Republicans voted for the second time this year against giving women workers the tools they need to ensure that they receive equal pay for equal work."
Press Release
September 15, 2014
"Thomas H. Boggs, Jr. was one of our nation's leading legal minds – and a passionate advocate for American workers and middle-class families. From his early days as an elevator operator in the halls of Congress to his time as partner at Squire Patton Boggs, he never wavered in his faith in the possibility of our nation."
Press Release
September 12, 2014
“Each Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize our Latino community’s contributions to our country and our history – and honor the many ways in which Latinos and Latinas in all walks of life have made America more American."
Press Release
September 11, 2014
As we all know, sadly, this morning we observed the anniversary of 9/11. Yesterday, proudly, Congress presented the Congressional Gold Medal honoring families, honoring the first responders, honoring those on the airplane.
Press Release
Pelosi Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
September 11, 2014
“Our Founders pledged their lives, their liberty and their sacred honor to build a democracy: a government of the many, not a government of the money."
Press Release
September 10, 2014
“Tonight, the American people heard the President present a concrete and forceful strategy to degrade and destroy ISIS."
Press Release
September 10, 2014
“Today’s bill signing by Governor Brown marks a critical step forward for the women and working families of California."
Press Release
September 10, 2014
“Every woman – regardless of the color of her skin or where she was born – deserves to feel safe at home, at work, and while walking down the street. For 20 years, the Violence Against Women Act has served as the foundation of our efforts to end sexual and domestic violence in the United States."
Press Release
September 10, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the lives and legacies of the Fallen Heroes of September 11. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"When we visit the memories of September 11, we tread on sacred ground. Thirteen years ago, the world watched a clear Tuesday morning as we suffered loss we could not imagine – and witnessed heroism we will never forget.
"Today, we come together once more in reverence to those sacred memories; to help consecrate those sacred places where so many lives were lost, and so many were saved.
Press Release
September 9, 2014
“Today, at a meeting with the bipartisan Congressional leadership, the President outlined a strategy to counter the threat of ISIS in coordination with our NATO allies and leaders of nations in the region."