Press Releases
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the death of four-star general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell:
"Today, the nation has lost an historic leader who dedicated his life to defending our nation and our families. General Colin Powell was a patriot: serving our country in uniform, leading at the highest levels of American government and blazing a trail for generations to come. His leadership strengthened America and his life embodied the American Dream.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press event highlighting critical provisions in the Build Back Better Act that tackle the climate crisis, address environmental justice and invest in America's clean energy future on the Living Roof at the California Academy of Sciences. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. It's such a treat to come to the Academy of Sciences, and – in this very special place.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of legislation to extend the public debt limit through at least December 3rd. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, for his ongoing leadership to bring this important legislation to the Floor and to the work of the Rules Committee on the ongoing – to make sure that we have the right discussion on the Floor to meet the needs of the American people.
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. It's a good morning. I came back last night in time to root on the Ravens to have a two‑point conversion to tie up the game, to win in overtime, at the same time as the San Francisco Giants won the second of three games for the – in terms of baseball. More to come on that. It's always a unifying thing, sports, where we all root for the home team. In my case, it's San Francisco – and Baltimore as well.