House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in The new Congress, a pivotal reorganization way for a new generation of Leaders after the Democrats lost control of House for Republicans in Midterm elections.
Pelosi, 82 years old announced in Lively speech on the home floor she will, it will step aside yet leading Democrats for Almost 20 years and in The aftermath of brutal attack on her husbandpaul, last Month in San Francisco home.
California Democrat, who rose to become the nation first A woman said to hold the speaker’s gavel she would remain in Congress as a representative from San Francisco, a position he held for 35 years old, when new Congress convenes in January.
“Now we must move Boldly into the future, Pelosi said.
I will not seek re-election of Democratic leadership in The next Congress,” Pelosi remarked. “For me, the hour has come for a new Jill L lead The Democratic Assembly, which I deeply respect.”
Pelosi received a standing ovation after her remarks and the lawmakers and guests one by one He went up To offer her hugs, many take selfies of Moment in history.
In a statement, President Joe Biden called Pelosi “the most important speaker.” of the home of representative in our history. “
Americans owe Nancy Pelosi a “deep debt.” debt of Biden said.
said Pelosi’s response to last year’s attack on The US Capitol building by a mob of former Supporters of President Donald Trump have proven that she is a “fierce advocate.” of democracy.”
It’s an unusual choice for a party leader to stay on After withdrawing from congressional leadership however one befitting of pelosi, who Convention has long been defied in stalking power in Washington.
Pelosi sums up her career, from a vision of the Capitol first time as a young girl with to her fathera former Congressman and Mayor, to serve as spokesperson alongside the Presidents of the United States and to do the “ people’s work. “
“Every day I am in power of majestic miracle of She said, “American democracy.”
Democrats cheered Pelosi upon her arrival in The room is noon. On short notice, lawmakers filled the House of Representatives, at least on Democrat sideSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joined. Turn on the speaker gallery with Pelosi’s staff and guest. Some Republicans, including some recent-elected Individuals, also attended it.
Schumer exchanged a long hug kiss on cheek with The speaker shortly after finishing her speech.
Earlier, Pelosi noted in Statement after the Associated Press (AP) called control of the room that, in The next Democrats in Congress and the House of Representatives will have a strong influence over slim Republican majority.”
The first A woman to become a speaker, the only person in contracts to be twice elected to me roleShe led the Democrats through later moments, including passing of Affordable Care Act with President Barack Obama and his trial of trump.
Pelosi recounted the work with Three US presidents – Republican George W. Bush and Democrats Obama and Biden – but they did not mention Trump, who has been isolated twice by the House of Representatives under her leadership. But it did hint at January 6, 2021 attack on Capitol building by Trump supporters.
American democracy is great, but fragile. many of us Here we witnessed our fragility firsthand, tragically in This room. And so democracy must be defended forever from the powers that be wish She said.
by declaring it decisionPelosi can launch a domino effect in House Democratic leadership ahead of internal party elections next month with the Democrats reorganizing as a minority party for The new Congress.
Lead Pelosi team f with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland and Democratic whip James Cleburn of South Carolina has gone a long way as a trio. Hoyer and Claiborne also industry decisions about their future.
It’s all now in In the 1980s, the three Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives faced Insomnia colleagues Careful for who are they step aside f allow a new generation to take over.
Democratic Representative Hakeem Jefferies of New York, Catherine Clark of Massachusetts and the House of Aguilar of California similarly moved as a trio, all working towards becoming next generation of leaders.
Jefferies can make it history if entered race to become the nation first Black speaker of the home.
The current The No. 2 House Democrat, Hoyer endorsed Jeffries for the partyleadership post He said also He will not seek a leadership position in The next Congress.
One common idea on It was on Capitol Hill that Pelosi and the others could emerge as honorary leaders as they are pass cudgel l new Democrats.
Claiborne highestBlack American Order in Congress, he said he had no interest in Being a speaker or a leader of minority at this point in life, but he expects to survive in Congress next year.
“I do wish to me remain At the leadership table,” Claiborne said a week after the midterms. “As far as what capacity it’s going to be, I’ll leave that up for our Democratic Caucus.
Hoyer has not spoken publicly of for him plans.
Or not elected in 1987, Pelosi was a central figure in American politicslong derided by Republicans as a San Francisco liberal while standing still rising As a skilled legislator and fundraising force. her democratic country colleagues I may appreciate intermittently however also he fears her powerful Brand of Leadership.
Pelosi first Become the speaker in 2007, saying she broke the “marble ceiling” after the Democrats swept power in 2006 midterm elections in Backlash on then-President George W. Bush and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
when it is balanced in 2018 to return as a speaker, in Trump era, she vowed “on show The power of hammer.”
Pelosi has repeatedly resisted leadership challenges over years suggested in 2018 will serve four more years as a captain. But she did not discuss it plans more newly.
Typically unemotional, Pelosi allowed show Rare moment of feelings on eve of midterm elections as conducted back Tears discusses gross abuse on to her husband of Almost 60 years old.
Paul Pelosi suffered a fractured skull after being attacked by an intruder home in the middle of The night of the search for the Democratic leader. Intruder Question – Where’s Nancy? – the chant echoed of Pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, while fishing for Pelosi tried to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election victory over trump.
David Debab is being held without bail on try to murder and other fees in What the authorities said was political attack. Police said DePape broke in And he woke up up Paul Pelosi, and the two struggled over hammer before DePape hits 82-year-Old on The head.
Debab, 42, pleaded not guilty to the federal charges of Attempting to kidnap a federal official attack on federalism official’s family member.
Paul Pelosi has been hospitalized for A week but he is expected to recover, though his wife said it would be a long journey.
At the time, House Speaker Pelosi did not discuss her political topic plans But it will only reveal that attack on to her husband will affect her decision.
Historians note that other related political figures also had careers as lay members of Congress, including John Quincy Adams, W former president, who He went on to serve for Almost 18 years old in Congress.
