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Lofgren Reflects on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's Historic Career

 

SAN JOSE, CA – Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) issued the following statement after Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) announced that she will not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

 

“I've had the honor to serve in the House alongside Nancy Pelosi for 30 years. I watched in awe as she shattered the marble ceiling to become the first woman to hold the Speaker's gavel, and I was witness to her many remarkable legislative achievements. From delivering healthcare to millions of Americans through the Affordable Care Act to lowering energy costs through the Inflation Reduction Act, Speaker Emerita Pelosi has a record of accomplishments that is simply unrivaled."


"There's one quote from her that she would always tell us in our Democratic Caucus meetings: 'Our diversity is our strength, but our unity is our power'. She kept this caucus united with some incredibly thin margins during some very uncertain times, and she did so with grace and humility. When Nancy Pelosi set out to get something done, it got done."


"I want to congratulate her on her retirement and her 40 years of service to the people of San Francisco and the state we both love. I'll miss being her colleague, but I will always cherish being her friend."

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