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Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Celebrating Immigrant Rights Day
May 2, 2017
Thank you very much Madam Chair [Michelle Lujan Grisham], I thank you and the Chair of our [House Democratic] Caucus Joe Crowley for your beautiful statements of values about who we are as Americans, and how we respect our Constitution and the rights that are there.
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Pelosi Statement in Celebration of Israeli Independence Day
May 1, 2017
Each Israeli Independence Day, we celebrate the inspiring birth, the miraculous growth and the continuing achievement of the Jewish state. In the face of near-constant threats to its very existence, Israel has forged ahead as a strong democracy, a safe-haven for immigrants, and a global leader in technology and entrepreneurship. Now, with each joyous independence day, the modern state of Israel affirms its status as the greatest political achievement of the 20th century.
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Pelosi Commencement Address at Fisk University
May 1, 2017
Good morning everyone! Thank you, President Sims, for your introduction, a very generous one – and for your strong stewardship of this historic institution. Let us once again acknowledge President Sims and his family’s contribution to Fisk University.
Blog Post
Hey House Republicans, Trump Says Trumpcare Needs Some Work on Pre-Existing Conditions
May 1, 2017
In this up-is-down, down-is-up White House, we aren’t quite sure when to place weight on President Trump’s often contradictory words, but this statement about the latest version of Trumpcare that House Republicans are pushing is right on the nose:
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Dear Colleague: Omnibus Bill Reflects Democrats' Values to Protect Health Care, Environment and Education
May 1, 2017
From the beginning, Democrats have sought to avert another destructive Republican Government Shutdown. Thanks to Ranking Member Nita Lowey, our appropriators, their staff and the House and Senate Leadership staff, the omnibus reflects significant progress defeating dangerous Republican riders and securing key victories for Democratic priorities.
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Pelosi Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month
May 1, 2017
During Jewish American Heritage Month, our nation celebrates the immense contributions that Jewish Americans have made to our nation. We honor and recognize the beauty of the Jewish American communities’ achievement, perseverance and strength in the continuing American story.
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Pelosi Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in commemoration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which is observed in May:

"Each Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we lift up the remarkable achievements, beautiful cultures and rich contributions that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have made to our country.

"The history of AAPI Americans is one of courage and vitality.  Our nation celebrates the inspiring legacy of the generations of Americans of Asian descent, many of whom have overcome injustice and persecution to bravely defend, shape and strengthen our great nation.  I take special pride in the deeply-rooted, lively and growing AAPI community that continues to strengthen my home town of San Francisco.

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Pelosi Statement on Omnibus Bill
May 1, 2017
From the beginning, Democrats have sought to avert another destructive Republican Government Shutdown, and we have made significant progress improving the omnibus bill. We have eliminated more than 160 Republican poison pill riders, ranging from undermining a woman’s right to reproductive health to dismantling Dodd-Frank's vital Wall Street consumer protections. The omnibus does not fund President Trump' immoral and unwise border wall or create a cruel new deportation force.
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Blog Post
President Trump Misleads American People on Pre-Existing Conditions & Trumpcare
April 30, 2017
This morning on CBS's Face the Nation, President Trump told host John Dickerson that the latest version of Trumpcare would protect Americans with pre-existing conditions, despite all of the facts to the contrary.

TRUMP: "Pre-existing conditions are in the bill. And I mandate it. I said, 'has to be.'"

DICKERSON: "In one of the fixes, it was discussed pre-existing was optional for the states..."

TRUMP: "Sure, in one of the fixes, and they're changing it."

DICKERSON: "So, it will be permanent?

TRUMP: "Of course."

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Health Care and Consumer Groups Accross the Country Say 'NO' to Trumpcare 2.0
April 30, 2017
After the Republicans' failed attempt to pass the Trumpcare dumpster fire – a plan which sought to kick 24 million Americans off of their health insurance and increase costs for millions – House Republicans have managed to make their disaster even worse. The revised Trumpcare would eviscerate the essential health benefits and protections for pre-existing conditions for millions of Americans – which will certainly lead to higher costs for less coverage and fewer protections.

Seniors, children, patient advocacy, disability, and other groups have come out against this latest version, as seen below:

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