Political Quotes

“Madam President, America's favorite people are pioneers. We are a nation that celebrates those who first touched the moon, discovered the technologies that changed the world, and fought for what is right before everyone else. We believe in the brave and admire those who believe in their own dreams--those who pursue them fearlessly, who leave a trail for the rest of us to follow and a legacy to emulate. This week, America honors a woman we will always remember for breaking one of the highest glass ceilings in history. For two centuries, in election after election, Americans went into voting booths and saw lots of Williams and Johns and Jameses on the ballot. Then, in 1984, they saw the name Geraldine. As the first woman on a major Presidential ticket, Geraldine Ferraro continued America's proud pioneer tradition. It wasn't the first time she led the way. Congresswoman Ferraro worked her way through law school at a time when few women did so. When the people of Queens, NY, elected her to the House of Representatives she was 1 of only 16 women Members. There was only one at the time serving in the Senate. Today there are 76 women serving in the House--one of whom was the first woman Speaker of the House--and 17 in the Senate. I served in the House of Representatives with Congresswoman Ferraro and am deeply saddened by her death. She was an inspiration to my daughter and nine granddaughters, and to all of us who believe in our Nation's eternal pursuit of equality.…”