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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan:

"Today at sundown, Muslim communities in America and around the world joyfully welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan. Each year, the emergence of the new moon brings a season of self-reflection, spiritual renewal and gratitude for life's blessings.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the March jobs report, which showed that the U.S. created 431,000 jobs last month:

"The March jobs report shows that Democrats' economic strategy continues to power a strong jobs recovery, with Americans coming off the sidelines and getting back to work. Since President Biden took office, our nation has created 7.9 million new jobs – including nearly half a million manufacturing jobs – and slashed the unemployment rate to near pre-pandemic levels at 3.6 percent with the help of our American Rescue Plan. At the same time American workers' wages are on the rise, especially among lower wage earners.

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.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, and H.R. 3617, the MORE Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi.Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership in bringing this important legislation to the Floor.

Mr. Speaker, in his outstanding State of the Union address earlier this month, President Joe Biden presented Democrats' visionary agenda to Build a Better America: with lower health care costs for American families. And with justice – with justice in all that we do.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of César Chávez Day, which commemorates the civil and labor rights leader's birthday, March 31, 1927:

"Today, Californians and all Americans honor César Chávez, a fearless champion for justice and a tireless civil rights activist. Chávez was an icon of the modern labor movement, leading the United Farm Workers' fight for better pay and protections against exploitation. His courageous vision for a fairer future helped improve the lives of countless working families and continues to invigorate the struggle for progress today.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity today with His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, ahead of a bipartisan leadership meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone. It is a personal, as well as official, honor for me to welcome the Prime Minister back to the Capitol once again. We were here on a previous occasion in 2017 – long overdue visit now, again.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. It's good to be back.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives on the passing of The Honorable Donald Edwin Young, the Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the Gentleman – thank you Congressman Graves, for arranging this special tribute to a devoted patriot, a serious legislator, an endearing colleague and friend, the Dean of the House, Congressman Don Young. Thank you, Mr. Graves, for your leadership in putting this together. I'm pleased to join our distinguished Democratic Leader, Mr. Hoyer, who is still here on the Floor now for this.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan and other Members of Congress for the lying in state of Congressman Donald Edwin Young, the Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, at the U.S. Capitol. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. As Speaker of the House, it is my solemn, official and personal honor to welcome back to the United States Congress the Dean of the House, Congressman Don Young. We extend special welcome, as everyone has, to his family.