Joe Baca: “Tomorrow my colleagues, my fellow Californian, my friend, Nancy Pelosi will be sworn in to her new post as the…”

“Tomorrow my colleagues, my fellow Californian, my friend, Nancy Pelosi will be sworn in to her new post as the democratic whip, and it's going to be a big day for America. Nancy is the highest-ranking woman in the United States Congress . . . ever! As a Hispanic member of Congress, I can not be prouder of this moment. When the barriers of achievement and opportunity fall for one, they fall for all of us. Nancy has her work cut out for her. She has dedicated herself to tackling the tough issues facing our economy. There are going to be some rough battles, but Nancy's unique blend of grace and determination will serve her well in the Whip post. It's hard not to admire Nancy Pelosi. She is a gracious, engaging woman who has raised five children, Chaired the California Democratic Party, served eight terms in Congress, doggedly advocated increased funding for healthcare and breast cancer research, and fought for human rights at home and abroad.”