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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the passing of Richard Blum, a philanthropist and husband of Senator Dianne Feinstein:

"Paul and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of our dear friend, a devoted philanthropist and a proud San Franciscan, Richard Blum. All of us fortunate enough to know Richard and his beloved wife, Senator Dianne Feinstein, know that they share a beautiful love and partnership that was truly a joy to behold.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Representative Barbara Lee, Representative Doris Matsui and Bay Area education, research and private sector leaders to highlight the House's passage of the America COMPETES Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Dr. Witherell. As you were speaking, of course, I was moved by all that you had to say and also impressed by the humility that some of us bring to this conversation. So much that we saw today is about the future. So much of it depends on the intellectual resources that are available here and the opportunity that is here, and we'll talk about that in the bill.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that she has named Shana Mansbach as her new Deputy Communications Director and Joy Lee as her National Press Secretary.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to serve as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court:

"In nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, President Biden has chosen a widely respected jurist who will bring to the Court one of the sharpest legal minds in a generation, an unyielding commitment to justice and a strong voice for American values. This is a moment of great pride and patriotism for our nation, as Judge Jackson makes history as the first Black woman selected to serve on the highest court in the land.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined postal union leaders for a press event celebrating the House's passage of the Postal Service Reform Act and highlighting the bill's critical provisions supporting the U.S. Postal Service. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone.

We're here for a particular purpose. A cause – excuse me – a cause of, really, great excitement for our country. A bipartisan legislation that has passed the Congress – in the House. And will be, as Leader Schumer has advised me, be taken up in the Senate next week. And that is our legislation for our Postal Service.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on Russia's invasion of Ukraine:

"Russia's launch of a premeditated war against the sovereign nation of Ukraine is an attack on democracy and a grave violation of international law, global peace and security. Putin's unprovoked actions will cause devastating loss of life and a diminishing of Russia in the world order.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in Room H-137 at the Capitol. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Congressional delegation concluded its visit to the United Kingdom:

"Our Congressional delegation came to the United Kingdom to reaffirm our nations' enduring special relationship and further deepen the bonds between our parliaments. In all our discussions, our delegation expressed how the special relationship remains crucial in the fight against anti-democratic forces around the globe.