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November 18, 2022

Nancy Pelosi, First Woman House Speaker, Steps Down from Democratic Leadership After 2 Decades
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not seek a leadership role in
the next Congress, after two decades spent leading House Democrats.
Pelosi spoke from the House floor Thursday after midterm election
results showed Republicans have won a narrow majority in the House of
Representatives.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi: "I will not seek reelection to Democratic
leadership in the next Congress. For me, the hour has come for a new
generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect. And
I'm grateful that so many are ready and willing to shoulder this awesome
responsibility."



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