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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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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.

pelosi.house.gov
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 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 is…

pelosi.house.gov
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…

pelosi.house.gov
Jul 15, 2026

The Netanyahu government can not maintain its current course.

salon.com
Jul 15, 2026

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

salon.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 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 13, 2026

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

pelosi.house.gov
Jul 13, 2026

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

pelosi.house.gov
Jun 30, 2026

The work of democracy is never finished, and securing its future is our greatest calling.

huffpost.com
Jun 29, 2026

Anything we do in Congress has inside maneuvering, but without the outside mobilization, we’ve never been able to pass it or save it.

washingtonexaminer.com
Jun 29, 2026

The separation of powers is the beauty, exquisite beauty of the Constitution. Of course, that’s in disarray right now.

washingtonexaminer.com
Jun 25, 2026

The support for Taiwan is bipartisan and bicameral — both houses, both parties.

abcnews.com
Jun 19, 2026

And then when you see so many of the other things that the president has fallen short on, it’s hard to understand.

huffpost.com
Jun 19, 2026

No putting down having a fight. If that’s what people enjoy seeing, go to the arena. But don’t do that at the White House.

huffpost.com
Jun 19, 2026

When you look at, say, ‘Oh, we need more security for the entertainment,’ Well, then do something about it, but don’t tear down the East Wing.

huffpost.com
Jun 19, 2026

I think there’s some reason to review his mental state.

huffpost.com
Jun 12, 2026

Respect is what made it almost inevitable that I would have nothing but enthusiasm for what I was doing.

pelosi.house.gov
Jun 12, 2026

What an insult to our brave Intelligence Community who serve us so well to protect the American people.

pelosi.house.gov
Jun 10, 2026

Tolerance is a good word writ large, but in terms of the subject, it’s not about tolerance — it’s about respect.

pelosi.house.gov
Jun 10, 2026

Every major expansion of rights in this country has been a long struggle.

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