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Transcript of Speaker Pelosi’s Remarks at San Francisco Press Event on Women’s Equality Day

August 26, 2021

Thank you very much, Carmen. I accept your kind words on behalf of the House Democrats, who have the courage to elect a woman Speaker of the House.

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Dear Colleague to All Members on the Terrorist Attack Outside of the Kabul Airport

August 26, 2021

Today, we suffered the loss of life of at least twelve U.S. servicemembers and dozens of civilians from the terrorist attack outside of the Kabul airport. We mourn the loss of every innocent life taken, and we join every American in heartbreak over the deaths of the Americans and all killed.

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Pelosi Statement on Terrorist Attack Outside Kabul Airport

August 26, 2021

“The United States House of Representatives strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack outside Kabul airport. We mourn the loss of every innocent life taken, and we join every American in heartbreak over the deaths of the servicemembers killed."

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Pelosi Statement on Women’s Equality Day

August 26, 2021

“More than a century ago, after generations of marching and fighting, courageous suffragists finally won full and equal citizenship and representation in our democracy with the adoption of the 19th Amendment. On this day, Americans take time to honor these heroes, whose tireless struggle moved our nation closer toward our founding promise of full equality for all. We also remember the many heroic women of color, too often unsung, who carried on the fight for decades more to overcome discrimination and injustice to win fair access to the ballot for every community."

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Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today

August 25, 2021

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. It's a wonderful morning. We had such a good day in the Congress yesterday. I want to salute my Caucus for the commitment to values that they demonstrated in accepting the President's budget, the Build Back Better initiative.

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Transcript of Speaker Pelosi’s Remarks at Press Event Following Meeting With Leaders of the Poor People's Campaign

August 25, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press event today following a conversation with co-chairs of the Poor People's Campaign, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, and other religious leaders on key issues For The People, such as voting rights, the minimum wage and infrastructure at the House Triangle. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Reverend Barber. And thank you to all of the folks that you acknowledged, who were present in person and by Zoom in our conversation earlier today.

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Dear Colleague on Yesterday's Legislative Successes For The People

August 25, 2021

Dear Democratic Colleague,

Thanks to you, yesterday was an historic day in the Congress of United States. Because of the unity, strength and spirit of our Democratic Caucus, we have lifted up the Biden agenda and are delivering on our promises For The People: lower health care costs, bigger paychecks and cleaner government. Yesterday, we moved forward on all three of these priorities by adopting the budget resolution, advancing the bipartisan infrastructure bill and passing H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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Floor Speech on the Rule to Advance Build Back Better Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill & John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

August 24, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of the Rule to Advance S.Con.Res. 14, which sets forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021; and the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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Floor Speech in Support of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021

August 24, 2021

I thank the gentleman for the recognition and I acknowledge his tremendous leadership over time, including right now, on the issue of voting rights in our country.

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Dear Colleague to All Members on Travel to Afghanistan & Region

August 24, 2021

The entire Congress remains extremely concerned about conditions in Afghanistan. On a bipartisan basis, Members have expressed universal support for the swift and safe evacuation of U.S. citizens and Afghans at risk and have worked tirelessly to help ensure individuals at risk are evacuated.