Congresswoman Torres Statement on Nancy Pelosi's Announcement of Retirement

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres released the following statement after Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives:

"Nancy Pelosi's leadership transformed the course of our nation's history. As the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, she broke barriers, advanced progress, and proved that principled, courageous leadership can move mountains.

"For nearly four decades, Speaker Pelosi has been a steadfast voice for working families guiding landmark legislation like the Affordable Care Act, protecting democracy in the face of grave threats, and ensuring that women everywhere know their power.

"I will always be grateful that Speaker Pelosi entrusted me with the responsibility of serving on both the Rules Committee and the Appropriations Committee, and to look out for California's interests there. And I will never forget her participation in a congressional delegation trip to Guatemala to better understand the connections between our two nations- a trip that was deeply personal to me.

It has been an honor to serve alongside her and to learn from her example of grace, strength, and conviction. I thank her for her extraordinary service to our country and wish her and Paul all the best in this next chapter."

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