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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke at her portrait unveiling ceremony in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you all. It is amazing to think that John Boehner and I had the same artist to paint our pictures. Right, John?

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the release of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth's final report, ‘Bridging the Divide,' and documentary-style film, ‘Grit & Grace':

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the release of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis' final report, ‘Solving the Climate Crisis 2022':

"Today's report by the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis reflects the extraordinary progress forged under our House Democratic Majority – enormous strides made possible by the Select Committee's trailblazing leadership, invaluable insights and relentless work. At the same time, the Select Committee's findings make clear that more must be done to build the cleaner, greener, more sustainable future that our children deserve.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement marking ten years since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut:

"Ten years ago today, Newtown and our entire nation were shaken by an unfathomable act of evil: twenty precious schoolchildren and six devoted educators slaughtered at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Words cannot capture the agony and outrage of this monstrous rampage, which robbed innocent children of their futures and left their loved ones forever shattered. Tragically, these wounds were again reopened earlier this year by the elementary school massacre in Uvalde – a brutal reminder that, a decade later, a gun violence crisis continues to steal our precious children.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Members of Congress and activists at the White House for the bill signing of the Respect for Marriage Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. He took my speech.

[Laughter]

He just wanted to see if I could wing it. And I could.

Leader Schumer. No, no, it was probably better than mine.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives paying tribute to Ella Terry and Patricia Smith ahead of their retirement. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Mr. Speaker, it is with great joy and great pride that I rise to celebrate two long-time members of our Congressional community, indeed our family, as they prepare for retirement: Ella Terry and Patricia Smith, better known as Miss Pat.

[Applause]

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the seventh anniversary of the historic Paris Climate Agreement:

"Seven years ago, the global community gathered in Paris, united by a shared commitment to saving our planet. The Paris Climate Agreement charted a roadmap toward unprecedented climate action, setting ambitious targets in our fight against an existential crisis. Last month, I had the privilege of leading a Congressional delegation to COP27 in Egypt, where the United States and our partners proudly reaffirmed our pledge to forge a healthier, safer and more sustainable future.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement marking the 74th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948:

"Seventy-four years ago, devastated by the horrors of World War II and the unfathomable atrocities of the Holocaust, humanity joined together to affirm, in one voice, ‘the inherent dignity' of all people. As the world celebrates the anniversary of this foundational declaration, let us renew our resolve to defend the right of every person, everywhere, to life, liberty and security.