After 20 years, Nancy Pelosi leaves the presiding position in Congress

Pelosi, the first woman to hold that powerful position in the American administration, announced that he would not seek a leadership position in the new mandate after the Democrats lost control of the Republican House of Representatives in the medium-term elections.

Pelosi was first chosen in 1987 when he became one of the leading figures in American politics, broadcast Reporter.net.

In a speech to the House of Representatives, Pelosi announced that she would withdraw after 20 years leading the Democrats and following the brutal attack on her husband, Paul, last month at their home in San Francisco, according to the Associated Press.

Pelosi, a Democrat from California, announced that she will remain in Congress as a representative of San Francisco. She has been in that position for 35 years.

I will not seek re-election in the democrat leadership. For me, it's time for a new generation to lead the Democrat club, which I deeply respect. Now we must courageously walk in the future”, said Pelosi, accompanied by applause by those present.

Peloss' decision clears the way for the election of the Democratic Chamber leadership next month, when they will be re-organised as minority party for the new Congress.