I'm very proud that the president and his term 6.6 million new jobs were created, but people still are suffering. They have kitchen table concerns. I hope tonight that in order -- in addition to spreading the word about what good things and why we should be hopeful, you'll hear an empathetic speech about why we're concerned that this has not reached all of America's families.
Pelosi emphasizes the importance of acknowledging job creation while also addressing the ongoing struggles of American families.
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