Zoe Lofgren: “we are all here today to honor our colleague and friend Nancy Pelosi. As a fellow Californian and a friend, it is hard…”

“we are all here today to honor our colleague and friend Nancy Pelosi. As a fellow Californian and a friend, it is hard for me to hide my delight at Nancy's election as Democratic Whip. For nearly fifteen years, Nancy has done a wonderful job representing the city of San Francisco in Congress. From education, health care, housing, and the economy, she has worked to improve the quality of life for Californians--and all Americans. On October 10, 2001, the Democratic Caucus made history. We made history by electing Nancy to the highest position ever held by a woman in Congress. Electing a woman to a leadership position was long overdue. And while the Democratic Party continues to be the party of progress, our work is not yet complete. Nancy, with your election as House Democratic Whip, we made history, we've made progress, and now we will work together to improve American government and to better the lives of the American people. Thank you Nancy for your leadership and your friendship. Congratulations!”