Madam Leader: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Democratic Leader’s Week (#SOTU Edition)

A week in photos: January 28 – February 3, 2018

Tuesday was a busy day at the Capitol and an important one for our nation. Take a look at some behind-the-scenes photos of the events organized by Leader Pelosi and House Democrats before and after President Trump’s State of the Union address.

House Democrats invited DREAMers to #SOTU. Here is Melody, a DREAMer, constituent, and guest of Leader Pelosi. January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

House Democratic Women wore black to highlight the importance of the #TimesUp and the #MeToo movements, which continue calling for decency & respect — recognizing the brave people who’ve said #EnoughIsEnough. January 30, 2017 (Photo by House Official Photographer)

January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

A powerful press event where House Democrats and their brave DREAMer guests expressed their love for America — the country to which they contribute economically and socially, and the only one they call home. January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

“My experiences have been a testament to the incredible promise that our nation holds, one we feel proud to call home…” Virginia delegate Elizabeth Guzman said during her spanish Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union. Watch her response in the video below. January 30, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

“Bullies may land a punch. They might leave a mark. But they have never, not once, in the history of our United States, managed to match the strength and spirit of a people united in defense of their future.” Joe Kennedy III delivering the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union. Watch his response in the video below. January 30, 2017 (Photo by @RepJoeKennedy)

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