Political Quotes

“As we celebrate and honor our new minority whip, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), I also must really thank her for being such a role model. As a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a friend to many, a great humanitarian and a phenomenal leader, Ms. Pelosi has really demonstrated that women can do it all at the same time. Nancy Pelosi's congressional district is right across the Bay Bridge from my district. Her constituents have recognized her intellect, her passion, and her coalition-building ability by electing her to the House of Representatives eight times. Now, as minority whip, these same attributes and values will be brought to our leadership team to meet the challenges of this new millennium. No one is more qualified to lead than Ms. Pelosi. She understands that education is the soundest investment we can make as a Nation to secure our future. She understands that access to quality health care, affordable housing, job and pension security, and a commitment to fighting the global HIV/AIDS pandemic are essential to our economic and national security. And she knows that job security and economic security are not Democratic or Republican issues, but American issues that deserve bipartisan support. As a true leader on international issues, Ms. Pelosi cares about our foreign policy and fights to ensure that our foreign aid is directed toward the betterment of humankind.”