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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement in observance of the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day, which commemorates resistance to occupation by Chinese government forces in Tibet and the subsequent exile of His Holiness the Dalai Lama:

"Sixty-two years ago, brave Tibetans rose up against the Chinese invasion to protect their way of life and culture. Today, we continue to stand with the Tibetan people and honor those who sacrificed all for their rights and freedom.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the 2021 Congressional City Conference, hosted by the National League of Cities. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Clarence.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after House Democrats re-introduced the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act:

"Today, our nation takes a great step forward to advance justice, safety and dignity for American women, as the House re-introduces a landmark and transformative Violence Against Women Act. We are particularly proud to do so under the leadership in the White House of President Joe Biden: a staunch champion of this law and of strong action to ensure that every woman can live free from the fear of violence in her life.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Acting San Francisco Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip for a telephone town hall as part of House Democrats' Day of Action on the American Rescue Plan, highlighting the momentous step the legislation will take to put vaccines in people's arms, money in workers' pockets, children safely back in school and people back in work. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks: