Madam Leader: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Democratic Leader’s Past Week

A week in photos: October 23–26, 2017

This week House and Senate Democrats and Republicans honored the Filipino WWII veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal for their selfless service and sacrifice. DREAMers from across the nation stopped by the office to share their powerful stories and aspirations for their future in the only place they call home.

Leader Pelosi greets constituent and Filipino WWII veteran Aquilino Delen, accompanied by his daughter Sonia. Mr. Delen was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for his courageous military service fighting under the American flag. October 25, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

During a visit to Trinity University, Leader Pelosi’s alma matter, DREAMer Sadhana Singh shared her story before introducing the Leader at the DREAMers Symposium. October 24, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Leader Pelosi and the chancellors of the University of California and the State University of New York (SUNY) listening to a DREAMer’s story during the bicameral press conference on the Dream Act. October 25, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Leader Pelosi during Rep. Velázquez’s Puerto Rico Conference with a nurse from Nurses United — whose hard labor and dedication has saved lives and delivered hope in Puerto Rico. October 26, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

On Wednesday, DREAMers from the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) shared their concerns and stories of fellow DREAMers from cities along the southern border. Left photo, a BNHR member and DREAMer describing to Leader Pelosi his dream of one day running for office. October 25, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

House Democrats on the House steps of the Capitol posing for a photo with one clear message: #BringBackOurGirls. October 25, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

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