DENVER - Governor Polis applauded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on her historic service to the United States upon reports that Speaker Pelosi will not seek another leadership term in Congress.

“Speaker Pelosi is a true American stateswoman with an unparalleled legacy for changing America for the better, and we are grateful for her service. Speaker Pelosi has helped lead America through dark days toward our brightest moments — from championing the Affordable Care Act to help millions of people gain access to quality health care to providing transformative support during economic downturns and the pandemic to her fight to protect our democracy itself — Speaker Pelosi’s ability to stand up for Americans and get the job done when they needed leadership most is unmatched,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. “I was honored to work shoulder to shoulder with Speaker Pelosi for a decade during my time in Congress as we sought to pass the Affordable Care Act to help drive down health care costs and we continue that battle today in Colorado. Speaker Pelosi leaves a historic legacy of leadership, is an inspiration to future generations of leaders in America, was the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel but surely will not be the last and we are all grateful for her service and leadership.”