Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Congress

Sewell praises Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she steps down as Democratic leader

Congresswoman Terri Sewell said Pelosi is a true public servant whose tenure as speaker will be remembered as one of the most effective.

Congresswoman Terri Sewell with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Twitter
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Congresswoman Terri Sewell on Thursday released the following statement regarding the decision by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to step down from Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives.

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a true public servant whose tenure as Speaker of the House will be remembered as one of the most effective examples of leadership in modern history. For two decades, she has led the Democratic Caucus with dignity and grace, breaking down barriers for women and girls and putting the needs of the American people above all,” Sewell said. 

“I have been honored to partner with Speaker Pelosi to advance the needs of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District including our work to pass HR4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. While she will no longer lead our caucus, I have no doubt that Speaker Pelosi will remain a powerful force for good in our party and our nation. I look forward to continuing to serve alongside her.”

The Alabama Political Reporter is a daily political news site devoted to Alabama politics. We provide accurate, reliable coverage of policy, elections and government.

More from APR

Congress

Madison Green has been promoted to chief of staff, while Marshall Macheledt will assume the roles of deputy chief of staff and legislative director.

Legislature

Alabama law currently requires public schools to conduct the pledge of allegiance.

Elections

The group is mobilizing in a last push to get voters to the polls as the campaign enters its final week.

Congress

On average, Alabama’s incumbent members of Congress raised more money from PACs than individual donors in the third quarter.