Political Quotes

“I join my colleagues, and the fact that so many remain here this evening to laud our newly elected whip, Nancy Pelosi, is testimony to the fact that she will be a strong and forceful voice for our party. She is good news for my special passion in Congress, for she understands better than anybody I have met here that the Federal Government can be a better partner to make our communities more livable, to make our families safe, healthy and more economically secure. But the best news, Mr. Speaker, is for the American people and for this Chamber. It seems that at times we have forgotten how to work together to solve problems here in this House. But the gentlewoman from California's special skills not only as the only Westerner in leadership, not only as the first and only woman in either party to reach this exalted level but as somebody who embodies what it means to be a legislator, her insight, intelligence, grace and tenacity will help us do our job better for the American public. We all welcome this gift from California and the Pelosi family, and I hope we are equal to the challenge.”