Political Quotes

“I rise to pay tribute to a Member of the House, whom I consider not only a gifted leader but a dear friend. History is being made as Nancy Pelosi is officially sworn in as the new Democratic Whip. But history will ultimately cite not only the election of the highest-ranking women in the U.S. House of Representatives, it will sit in judgment of the effectiveness of her tenure as Whip. The work has only just begun. And I have every confidence that history will judge this election not only as a landmark event in American history, but a turning point for the Democratic Party and democratic principles. The reason for my optimism is pretty simple. Nancy is a born leader. A lot can be said of her skills, her knack for organizing, her perseverance, and her personal commitment to excellence. But of all the positive things that can be said on her skills and talent, one word always comes to mind when you think of Nancy Pelosi: leadership. Nancy is a leader when she speaks out for the underprivileged and the disenfranchised. Nancy is a leader in the way she brings people and causes together in a collective and collaborative process. Nancy's leadership drives her to focus on goals and results. Integrity, honesty, and hard work are the pillars of her success. And I know that she will work tirelessly to forward democratic causes.”