SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON SPEAKER EMERITA NANCY PELOSI RETIREMENT

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will retire after serving her current term:

“Speaker Emerita Pelosi is a once in a generation leader and her legacy will last long after her retirement. 

“Her achievements and legacy are unmatched. As the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, she used the gavel to advance landmark legislation that will make American lives better for generations to come. She delivered the Affordable Care Act, making affordable and accessible health care a reality for millions. She led the rescue of our economy from the depths of the Great Recession. And she led the defense of our democracy after Donald Trump incited an insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. She cleared the path for a new generation of Democratic leaders to serve.

“On a personal note, one of the greatest honors of my time in Congress has been experiencing — and learning from — Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s leadership up close. She helped me win my first elections and helped teach me how to most effectively serve as a member of Congress. She would often say our job title and job description are one and the same: ‘Representative.’

“I am deeply grateful for her service, her example, and her friendship to this institution and our democracy. America is better, fairer, and more just because Nancy Pelosi served.

“Thank you, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.” 

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