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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of Harvey Milk Day, which is celebrated every year in California in honor of the birthday of slain civil rights leader and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk:

"Harvey Milk Day is an opportunity to celebrate the strength, passion and vision of an extraordinary leader whose legacy continues to inspire people throughout California and around the world. As we mark what would have been Harvey's 92nd birthday, we remember the joyful fight he waged to overcome hate and build a brighter future. Faced with vicious, systemic homophobia, he rallied his neighbors behind the ideals of equality and fairness that San Franciscans cherish so dearly today.

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. I just came from the Senate side, where I testified – or introduced – Jaime Lizárraga to be Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This is bittersweet for me, because he's been such a trusted intellectual asset – resource to the Congress for a long time.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with His Excellency Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland, and Her Excellency Magdalena Andersson, Prime Minister of Sweden, ahead of a trilateral bipartisan leadership meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus and other House Democrats on the House East Front Steps of the United States Capitol for a press event on the racist mass shooting in Buffalo. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Mr. Higgins' statement was one of beauty and unity and kindness and compassion. When we had the moment of silence on the Floor the other day, he, he stood up and said, ‘We have a moment of silence now. But tomorrow, our voices will speak out.'

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement reaffirming her support for the Northern Ireland Protocol governing trade in Northern Ireland after Brexit:

"The Good Friday Accords are the bedrock of peace in Northern Ireland and a beacon of hope for the entire world. Ensuring there remains no physical border between the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland is absolutely necessary for upholding this landmark agreement, which has transformed Northern Ireland.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate passed the $40.1 billion supplemental funding bill to support Ukraine:

"Today is a victory for Democracy in the world as the Senate follows the House's lead to pass the more than $40 billion supplemental funding bill for Ukraine. This funding will make an immediate and substantial difference in Ukraine's fight to defend its people, its sovereignty, its nation and Democracy against Putin's accelerating brutality.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Nomination Hearing in support of Jaime Lizárraga, who currently serves as Senior Advisor in the Office of the Speaker, to serve as a Commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 7791, the Access to Baby Formula Act and H.R. 7790, the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks: