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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a bill enrollment ceremony for H.R. 3525, the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone. This is a pretty exciting day for us because today, the Congress will send to the President's desk this important legislation. And it is really because of the great leadership of Congresswoman Grace Meng – of her legislation making the National Asian Pacific American Museum established in our world here. I don't know where. Maybe people were fighting for the location.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Members of Congress and gun safety advocates to open the Gun Violence Memorial on the National Mall, honoring Americans lost to gun violence and calling for action in the face of this worsening public health crisis. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Dear Democratic Colleague,

This morning, under the leadership of our national heroine on gun violence prevention, Gabby Giffords, Members of Congress and outside advocates gathered on the National Mall. We were there in the midst of 45,000 flowers, in honor of the 45,000 people who died of gun violence in 2020 — a staggering toll 5,000 more than the year before. In their remarks, Members and advocates talked about the need for and prospects of success for gun violence prevention legislation.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement marking 33 years since the Tiananmen Square Massacre:

"Thirty-three years ago, brave Chinese demonstrators inspired the world through one of the greatest acts of political courage in modern times as they stood up for their rights and freedoms in Tiananmen Square. Today, the image of a lone figure – unyielding before a line of tanks – remains seared in the memory of all democracy-loving people. As the world honors the courage of students, workers and ordinary citizens who peacefully defied the Chinese Communist Party's oppressive regime, let us renew our vow to keep alive the flame of freedom that burned in their hearts.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the May jobs report, which showed that the U.S. created 390,000 jobs last month:

"May's jobs report shows that Democrats' economic plan continues to power healthy job gains as our economy transitions from recovery to strong, steady growth. With the help of our Rescue Plan, our nation has created more than eight million new jobs under the Biden Administration and slashed unemployment to nearly its pre-pandemic low.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Bay Area Ukrainian community leaders to discuss Congressional support for Ukraine's defense of Democracy and hear about the issues affecting the Ukrainian community with the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Dear Democratic Colleague,

As we confront a rising tide of gun violence across America, our hearts are filled with grief and outrage. Yet we continue to draw inspiration from the extraordinary courage and resilience of the survivors, who are transforming their anguish into action.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined California Moms Demand Action, United Playaz and community activists to hold a Wear Orange press event in recognition of the countless lives affected by gun violence. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. We do go way back, as Rudy's been on this case for a while. And it's an honor to be with him, United Playaz and, again, join you in acknowledging the unity of the neighborhood, the collaboration. As Hailee's shirt said, ‘It takes a hood to save the hood.' You've been telling us that for a long time, haven't you, Rudy?