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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 22, 2021

I thank Mr. Calvert for calling this Special Order in honor of our former colleague, Jerry Lewis. As fellow Californians, we were his friends and know what a loss it is to us that he is now looking down on us. Maybe that is what is needed…

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Jul 22, 2021

Speaker Pelosi is making it clear the committee to investigate January 6 will move forward even without Kevin McCarthy`s Republican additions.

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Jul 22, 2021

When statements are ridiculous and fall into the realm of 'you must be kidding,' there`s no way that they`re going to be on the committee.

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Jul 22, 2021

It was not all love, hugs, and kisses. This is deadly serious. This is about our constitution. It's about our country. It's an assault on the Capitol that is being mischaracterized for some reason at the expense of finding the truth for…

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Jul 22, 2021

These people are going to act up, cause a problem, and people said to me, put them on and then when they act up, you can take them off. I said, why should we waste time on something as predictable? It is my responsibility as Speaker of the…

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Jul 21, 2021

It is my responsibility as speaker of the House to make sure we get to the truth on this. And we will not let their antics stand in the way.

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Jul 21, 2021

Some of you were here that day as well, so you can attest to the fact that it was not all love, hugs and kisses. This is deadly serious. This is about our Constitution. It's about our country. It's about an assault on the Capitol that is…

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Jul 21, 2021

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him for his extraordinary leadership as chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and I thank him for bringing this important legislation to the floor. I thank Mr. Tonko for his leadership as…

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Jul 21, 2021

With respect for the integrity of the investigation with an insistence on the truth and with concern about statements made and actions taken by these members, I must reject the recommendations of the representatives. The unprecedented…

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Jul 20, 2021

I am very proud to be able to announce the members of that committee this morning. So glad that it will be bipartisan from the start.

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Jul 20, 2021

I`m considering his proposals. I`d like look to make it clear about how people voted on the president affirming the election of Joe Biden is not a criterion for service. That doesn`t matter.

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Jul 20, 2021

I`m considering his proposals. I`d like to be clear about how people voted on the president, affirming the election of Joe Biden is not a criterion for service, that doesn`t matter.

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Jul 15, 2021

To discuss available precautions for preventing an unstable president from initiating military hostilities or accessing the launch codes and ordering a nuclear strike.

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Jul 15, 2021

It is imperative that we establish the truth of that day and ensure that an attack of that kind cannot happen.

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Jul 13, 2021

'This guy is crazy,' Pelosi said of Trump. 'He's dangerous. He's a maniac. We have deep concerns.'

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Jun 30, 2021

What I said last week, and I reiterate now, is that in the House of Representatives that particular version, as it is, is something that we would take up once we see what the budget parameters are of the budget bill that the Senate will…

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Jun 30, 2021

We will be judged by future generations as to how we value our democracy.

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Jun 30, 2021

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: my deputy chief of staff, Diane Dewhirst; and my senior policy advisor, Patti…

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Jun 30, 2021

In November, the American people elected leaders committed to not only recovering from the pandemic and economic crisis, but to Building Back Better. Americans know that now is the time to act boldly with a once-in-a- century investment to…

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Jun 30, 2021

It’s about protecting our country from the negative forces that provoked that attack on the Capitol.

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Jun 30, 2021

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his bringing this important 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…

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Jun 29, 2021

I have the power to veto Kevin McCarthy's picks.

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Jun 29, 2021

I thank Madam Chair for her leadership on this very important issue. The point that she makes is interesting because, actually, in terms of the 14th Amendment, when Black Americans were given the right to vote, it was the Republicans who…

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Jun 28, 2021

I will make sure there is a thorough investigation into that attack anyway.

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