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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate reached bipartisan agreement on the PACT Act, which the House passed March 2nd. After the Senate passes the toxic exposures bill, the House will take it up.

"The Senate's bipartisan agreement on the House-passed Honoring our PACT Act is an important victory for America's veterans, their families and caregivers, and indeed for all of America. The PACT Act takes historic and life-saving action to honor our solemn obligation: that just as the military pledges to leave no soldier behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they come home. As soon as the Senate passes this legislation, the House will move to take it up and send it to President Biden's desk for his signature.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Democrats held a press conference on legislative proposals to address the baby formula shortage. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, ahead of a bipartisan leadership meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi.Good morning, everyone. It is an honor, indeed, to welcome the Prime Minister of Greece to the Capitol.

Greece, as you know, has been the source of democratic principles since ancient times. They were a source of inspiration to us and the founding of our country. And then we were a source of inspiration to the Greeks, when they established their democracy 200 and – two years ago?

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:

"International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an opportunity to join together in condemning the vile hate that still threatens the safety, well-being and fulfillment of our LGBTQ friends, neighbors and loved ones. Today, and every day, we recommit to rooting out discrimination from our schools, our workplaces and the very fabric of our society. That fight remains as urgent as ever, as right-wing forces target trans students, Republican leaders threaten to unwind marriage equality and a radical Supreme Court takes aim at Americans' most fundamental rights.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of Scotland ahead of a bipartisan leadership meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. It is a personal as well as official pleasure and honor to welcome the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to the Capitol. Last time we met was in Glasgow, where – thank you for the hospitality and organization of Scotland in forming COP26. It was honor to be there with you.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the 25th anniversary of the New Democrat Coalition:

"For 25 years, the New Democrat Coalition has been a wellspring of innovative solutions and a force for opportunity, prosperity and progress. Guided by Chair Suzan DelBene's effective leadership, it remains a respected voice within our House Democratic Caucus: bringing lawmakers together around a mission to grow and empower America's middle class.

New York City – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Dana Bash on CNN's State of the Union for an interview discussing the latest on gun violence, Roe v. Wade and the baby formula shortage. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Dana Bash. Here with me now is the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.

Madam Speaker, thank you so much for joining me.

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York:

"Americans across the country are praying for the Buffalo community in the wake of yesterday's horrific, hate-fueled and racist mass shooting. Our hearts are with the victims, their families and the people of Buffalo — and we thank the first responders for their heroism.