Leader Schumer Statement On Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s Announcement That She Will Not Seek Reelection

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s announcement that she will not run for reelection:

“Few Speakers in American history have left a mark as deep, as lasting, and as inspiring as Nancy Pelosi.

“As the first woman to wield the Speaker’s gavel, Nancy has been a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She didn’t just break glass ceilings — she shattered them and then built a ladder for countless others to climb. Her wisdom, her grit, and her unwavering commitment to the American people made our country better.

“Nancy never faltered — not when the odds were long, not when the politics were rough, not when history was watching. She showed the world that strength and compassion can coexist, that conviction and diplomacy can go hand in hand, and that leadership has no gender.

“As her partner in leadership and more importantly, as her friend, I worked side by side with Nancy through moments that will define this century — from rescuing the economy to expanding healthcare to defending democracy itself. She led with steady hands and a full heart, always guided by her values and her deep love of country — and always for the children.

“Nancy’s legacy will be felt for generations — in the laws she passed, the people she uplifted, and the countless ceilings she broke wide open.”

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