Nancy Pelosi: “The American people have rendered their verdict. The People’s House will carry it out.”

Now, we must honor that victory by lowering costs, defending Social Security and Medicare, protecting our freedoms and holding this Administration accountable.

I congratulate Scott Wiener on his election to the Congress.

On a personal note, serving alongside women in positions of power has been one of the greatest honors of my public service — and one of its greatest joys.

Today, House Democrats made history on many fronts. One milestone fills me with particular joy and pride: the election of more than 100 Democratic women to the House of Representatives.