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Tue Nov 13, 2018, 05:52 PM Nov 2018

Rep. Pelosi 'deeply inspired by young activists & advocates' demonstrating for climate change action [View all]

Nancy Pelosi @NancyPelosi5h5 hours ago
Deeply inspired by the young activists & advocates leading the way on confronting climate change. The climate crisis threatens the futures of communities nationwide, and I strongly support reinstating the select committee to address the crisis.


Nancy Pelosi @NancyPelosi 5h5 hours ago
We welcome the presence of these activists, and we strongly urge the Capitol Police to allow them to continue to organize and participate in our democracy.




Pelosi Statement on House Democrats’ Commitment to Addressing the Climate Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on House Democrats’ plan to take action to address the climate crisis:

“We are inspired by the energy and activism of the many young activists and advocates leading the way on the climate crisis, which threatens the health, economic security and futures of all our communities.

“I have recommended to my House Democratic colleagues that we reinstate the select committee to address the climate crisis. House Democrats ran on and won on our bold campaign for a $1 trillion investment in our infrastructure that will make our communities more resilient to the climate crisis, while creating 16 million new good-paying jobs across the country.

“We welcome the presence of these activists, and we strongly urge the Capitol Police to allow them to continue to organize and participate in our democracy.”

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I love this eleny Nov 2018 #1
me too K&R Jeffersons Ghost Nov 2018 #17
That's my Speaker and that's my AOC. Fuck all their detractors. Autumn Nov 2018 #2
These detractors were incited by the press presenting either misleading headlines, or outright false still_one Nov 2018 #3
It wasn't just the press. You can add the darling twitter Jackass Whisper to that too. Autumn Nov 2018 #5
In some respects I am glad I don't have a twitter or facebook account, but at other times for one's still_one Nov 2018 #8
FB and Twitter, in the political sphere, are 98% cesspools Celerity Nov 2018 #12
It sounds that way still_one Nov 2018 #13
+1 Celerity Nov 2018 #10
A silly tweet that didn't match the video that no one watched and the place goes crazy. Autumn Nov 2018 #11
Happens all too often I'm afraid. Especially if you have an already predetermined bias against Nanjeanne Nov 2018 #15
That it does. I think it's just to stifle any meaningful discussion. Autumn Nov 2018 #16
So, can you explain to us why that demonstration demanding that the committee be reinstated.... George II Nov 2018 #28
The only person I have seen post about that is you, sorry I can't help you with your question. Autumn Nov 2018 #29
Obviously neither of them know or care - the organizer "protested" anyway and Ann Landers is dead. George II Nov 2018 #30
I'm sure some one is answering for Ann so it's worth a shot. Or Google might help you Autumn Nov 2018 #32
they're attacking these folks, supposedly in support of the Speaker bigtree Nov 2018 #4
Both are pure class. Nancy knows AOC has her back. To be lucky enough to Autumn Nov 2018 #7
Thank You HootieMcBoob Nov 2018 #6
The problem is, they didn't listen to what AOC said. They jumped in, ignorant because she got Autumn Nov 2018 #9
what AOC said bigtree Nov 2018 #22
Do you know who those "activists" are? George II Nov 2018 #41
Grace, wisdom and the true working of our Democratic establishment Leaders. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #14
Thank you, Nancy Pelosi bigtree Nov 2018 #20
That statement alone is proof that Pelosi knows what she's doing! George II Nov 2018 #18
Yep. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #25
kick bigtree Nov 2018 #19
K&R ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #21
What has been lost in all of this is that Pelosi already announced on November 8, five days ago.... George II Nov 2018 #23
you're far afield from how the Speaker viewed the demonstration bigtree Nov 2018 #24
No I'm not. Remember, she's wooing their support to be Speaker George II Nov 2018 #34
the young folks want their issue to gain the priority of the Speaker of the House bigtree Nov 2018 #35
How am I "at odds" with the Democratic Speaker? What I'm pointing out is that the Speaker.... George II Nov 2018 #36
she doesn't agree with you that this was an improper action bigtree Nov 2018 #37
Yes, she's a shrewd, experienced, polished Leader and politician..... George II Nov 2018 #38
as I said bigtree Nov 2018 #39
I never took that course, but are you implying that I'm "ratfucking"? George II Nov 2018 #40
no bigtree Nov 2018 #42
Well played, Speaker. THAT is why she cannot be challenged in her position. Bfd Nov 2018 #26
Nancy Pelosi is truly a class-act. This is what age and experience bring to the table! NurseJackie Nov 2018 #31
no one is actually running against Rep. Pelosi for the speakership bigtree Nov 2018 #33
Great! David__77 Nov 2018 #27
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