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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence and Congresswoman Jackie Speier, House Democrats and care advocates gathered for a press event on the care economy in the Rayburn Room. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. And a good morning it is because we have such a strong manifestation of support for the American people, especially to Build Back Better with women.
[Applause]
I thank the Democratic Women's Caucus, which has been relentless and effective in fighting for progress for women, families and for America. Lois Frankel, Brenda Lawrence, Jackie Speier, Veronica Escobar, here, and Sylvia Garcia. Oh, she's virtual.
Bill text of H.Res. 503, Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, is available here.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in recognition of the service of Diane Dewhirst, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Speaker, and Patti Ross, Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of the Speaker. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to speak out of turn.
Speaker Pro Tempore. Without objection.
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, it is with great official pride and personal pride, but some sadness, that I rise to honor the dedicated service of two departing members of the Speaker's staff: Deputy Chief of Staff Diane Dewhirst and Senior Policy Advisor Patti Ross.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.Res. 503, which empowers Congress to find the truth of the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol and ensure that such an assault on democracy does not happen again. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership in bringing this important resolution – legislation to the Floor. I thank our distinguished Majority Leader for his clarity in presenting the case for this legislation and all of our colleagues who have come to the Floor on the Democratic side in the search of truth, justice, security for our country.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced appointments to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission), including her appointment of Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee to serve as Co-Chair.
"For 45 years, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe has been a beacon of hope and a bastion of human rights and other fundamental freedoms in Europe and around the world," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "From the dark days of the Cold War, this Commission has evolved into an essential force for good: forging strong ties between freedom-loving nations, championing free and fair elections and the rule of law, standing up for territorial integrity and sovereignty and fighting terrorism and human rights violations."