Nancy Pelosi

Pelosi told reporters about an hour before the meeting that the purpose of the session was to "further our discussions."

Gun control laws remain largely unchanged.

"It will save millions of lives and soon end the pandemic once and for all."

"This lawsuit is an act of flailing GOP desperation, which violates the principles enshrined in our American Democracy."

The Democratic-majority House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the one-week stopgap measure to extend current government funding levels until Dec. 18.

"I look forward to achieving this bipartisan agreement so we can provide critical economic relief to American workers, families and businesses."

"What does Leader McConnell have against our heroes?"

This is the magazine's 17th "annual power list."

Lawmakers in the Republican-led Senate and Democratic-run House of Representatives need to enact a government spending measure by Friday.

"It would be – what I call – stupidity on steroids if Congress doesn't act."

Pelosi received criticism for her remarks.

"There is momentum."

"I think we are getting very close."

"Of course, we and others will offer improvements, but the need to act is immediate."

"I will be speaking to the Speaker this afternoon, we’re going to talk about where we are on the appropriations issue."

"This battle-tested team is trusted at home and respected around the world."

"That package should include resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic."

"We are in full-blown economic and health catastrophe."

"He looks forward to working with her and Democratic leadership in the House on a shared agenda to get COVID-19 under control and build our economy back better."

"I don't want to undermine any leverage that I may have."