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Nancy Pelosi

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Nancy Patricia Pelosi is an American politician serving as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives since January 2019, and previously from 2007 to 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has represented California's 12th congressional district in the House of Representatives since 1987, making her one of the longest-serving members of Congress. Pelosi is the first woman to hold the office of Speaker, a role in which she has played a significant part in shaping legislative priorities and party strategy.

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  1. the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect2 sources2025theguardian.com
  2. The American people are rightly demanding an end to a perpetual cycle of war, and the Netanyahu government cannot maintain its current course.2 sources2026rollcall.com
  3. For the good of the Israeli people and the Palestinian people, it is clear U.S. policy must change.2 sources2026salon.com
Aug 19, 2026

“It’s heartbreaking,” Pelosi says. “These are people’s children.”

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Aug 19, 2026

“When we talk about HIV/AIDS, this was a matter of life and death,” Pelosi says. “I saw my role as one that could say to people: ‘You’re wrong. This is appropriate.’”

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Aug 19, 2026

“I’m not an incrementalist,” she says. “It’s just not my thing.”

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Aug 19, 2026

“We have to win,” she says. “We have to win big.”

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Aug 19, 2026

“They know that there’s no argument about LGBT,” she says. “So they pick trans.”

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Aug 19, 2026

“They have surrendered Article One,” Pelosi says.

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Aug 19, 2026

“If I’m remembered,” she says, she hopes HIV and AIDS advocacy would be “one of the main reasons.”

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Aug 6, 2026

Despite the political chaos, solutions are still possible.

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Aug 6, 2026

In the United States of America, what we are experiencing is not just a policy failure. It is a moral failure.

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Jul 29, 2026

As one who is committed to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and supportive of a two-state solution, I respect Leader Jeffries’ decisive proposals to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

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Jul 17, 2026

Today, the Massie Amendment presents an unfortunate choice to the House. As one who is committed to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and supportive of a two-state solution, I respect Leader Jeffries’ decisive proposals to achieve a just…

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Jul 17, 2026

This health care crisis is not a question of resources – it is a question of priorities.

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Jul 17, 2026

America’s families need universal access to affordable health care.

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Jul 17, 2026

We choose what to fund as a nation – and most Americans prioritize their health care.

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Jul 17, 2026

The United States must be a force for security and stability. The American people are rightly demanding an end to a perpetual cycle of war, and the Netanyahu government cannot maintain its current course.

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Jul 17, 2026

Therefore, while this amendment is ill-conceived, I vote yes for the message that it sends.

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Jul 16, 2026

“Today, the Massie Amendment presents an unfortunate choice to the House. As one who is committed to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and supportive of a two-state solution, I respect Leader Jeffries’ decisive proposals to achieve a just…

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Jul 16, 2026

“The United States must be a force for security and stability. The American people are rightly demanding an end to a perpetual cycle of war, and the Netanyahu government cannot maintain its current course. Therefore, while this amendment…

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Jul 15, 2026

The Netanyahu government can not maintain its current course.

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Jul 15, 2026

The American people are demanding an end to a perpetual cycle of war.

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Jul 15, 2026

The American people are rightly demanding an end to a perpetual cycle of war, and the Netanyahu government cannot maintain its current course.

rollcall.com
Jul 15, 2026

For the good of the Israeli people and the Palestinian people, it is clear U.S. policy must change.

salon.com
Jul 13, 2026

I said, ‘I won’t pass it in 100 years because I’m not ever taking out trans.’

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Jul 13, 2026

When families learned that a son or daughter was HIV-positive and gay, barriers started to break down.

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