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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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Jun 18, 2019

Poverty in America, economic realities of struggling families, that being the title, I thank you so much for making this opportunity possible for us to hear.

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Jun 18, 2019

We must address it in a way that is respectful of the dignity and worth of every person.

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Jun 18, 2019

I am guided by the words of our founder, 'E pluribus unum,' from many, one.

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Jun 11, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for giving us this opportunity to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, which is our oath of office. Let me salute the chairs of the committees of jurisdiction who…

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Jun 6, 2019

I don't talk about the president when we're in any other country. That's my principle.

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Jun 5, 2019

She has accused him of being part of a cover-up. She has said the president is unfit to serve. She said she has more respect for the office of the presidency than he does.

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Jun 5, 2019

She wants to get rid of Donald Trump, right? And so, I think that was the point of it, and it was in a private conversation, but she is determined that she doesn't think the best course forward is to pursue impeachment at this point, and…

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Jun 4, 2019

I thank Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren for yielding and for her extraordinary leadership. Congresswoman Lofgren has been an immigration lawyer. She has taught immigration law, and she has served now as chair of the Subcommittee on Immigration…

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Jun 4, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his lifelong commitment to promoting human rights throughout the world. I thank him, also, for his leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor today. Madam Speaker, I also…

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Jun 3, 2019

Today we remember the brutal massacre that the Chinese government committed against its own people 30 years ago.

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Jun 3, 2019

To Those Who Died for Democracy in China

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Jun 3, 2019

PNTR should only be granted after, not before, the Chinese government implemented its trade commitments.

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Jun 3, 2019

The tanks and troops crushed their protest but could not extinguish the flame of freedom burning in their hearts.

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Jun 3, 2019

We must connect China's trade status with its human rights record.

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Jun 3, 2019

It's a beautiful sight to behold and I commend the courage of the people there for speaking out.

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Jun 3, 2019

To those who died for democracy in China.

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Jun 3, 2019

I led the first U.S. Congressional Delegation to Tibet since 2008.

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Jun 3, 2019

I met the Dalai Lama, beginning a decades-long friendship.

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Jun 3, 2019

I call for the release of political prisoners.

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Jun 3, 2019

We remember the courage of the students, workers, and citizens who peacefully defied an oppressive regime to demand the liberties and human rights that they deserved.

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May 28, 2019

We won't be swayed by a few people who think one way or another, who are running for President, as much as I respect all of them. And they have the freedom to be for impeachment. We had the responsibility to get a result for the American…

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May 22, 2019

But the president, again, stormed out. I think first pound the table, walk out the door. What? Next time, have the TV cameras in there while I have my say. That didn't work for him either. And now this time, another temper tantrum. Again…

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