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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following the announcement that ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin had been arrested and charged with 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter in the recent murder of George Floyd:

"Our hearts ache for the family of George Floyd and the entire Minneapolis community. On Monday, our nation witnessed a man being murdered on TV. It is outrageous that it took a week and national outcry to finally begin the process of seeking justice for George Floyd. We must remain vigilant and ensure a complete and credible investigation to guarantee that all those responsible are fully brought to justice.

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr., of New Jersey delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week's address, the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee discussed the Trump Administration's continued coronavirus testing failures and the strong testing strategy in The Heroes Act. Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here.

Below is a full transcript of the address:

"Hello, I'm Congressman Frank Pallone from New Jersey.

"This week, our nation mourns the loss of 100,000 Americans to the coronavirus. It's a staggering number and grim milestone. Families all around our nation continue to grieve lost ones, oftentimes from a distance.