Nancy Pelosi Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nancy Pelosi.

Nancy Pelosi is an American politician who currently serves as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Born on March 26, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, Pelosi comes from a strong political background. Her father, Thomas D'Alesandro Jr., was the Mayor of Baltimore and her brother also served as Mayor of the city.

Pelosi attended Trinity Washington University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in political science. She then pursued a career in politics and became involved in the Democratic Party. In 1987, she was elected to the House of Representatives, representing California's 5th congressional district. Pelosi has since been reelected numerous times and has held this position for over three decades.

Recognized as one of the most influential and powerful women in American politics, Pelosi has held various leadership roles within the Democratic Party. She became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House in 2007, a position she also held from 2019 onward. Known for her dedication to progressive causes, Pelosi has been a prominent figure in advancing legislation on healthcare reform, climate change, and economic stimulus.

Throughout her career, Pelosi has faced both praise and criticism for her political views and tactics. However, her impact on American politics is undeniable, as she remains a key figure shaping the direction of the Democratic Party and the legislative agenda of the United States.

The American dream is about freedom.

The American dream is about freedom.

Furthermore, we believe that health care reform, again I sai

Furthermore, we believe that health care reform, again I said at the beginning of my remarks, that we sent the three pillars that the President's economic stabilization and job creation initiatives were education and innovation - innovation begins in the classroom - clean energy and climate, addressing the climate issues in an innovative way to keep us number one and competitive in the world with the new technology, and the third, first among equals I may say, is health care, health insurance reform.

I say to my colleagues never confine your best work, your ho

I say to my colleagues never confine your best work, your hopes, your dreams, the aspiration of the American people to what will be signed by George W. Bush because that is too limiting a factor.

Dreams

We're sad about some of the losses of members of great senio

We're sad about some of the losses of members of great seniority and distinction in the Congress, and some very new members, who will no longer be serving with us.

Sad

I have absolutely no regret about my vote against this war.

I have absolutely no regret about my vote against this war. The same questions remain. The cost in human lives, the cost to our budget, probably 100 billion. We could have probably brought down that statue for a lot less.

War

Freedom is secured every day by our men and women in uniform

Freedom is secured every day by our men and women in uniform. We must build a future worthy of their sacrifice.

Freedom

Jobs mean freedom for workers to support their families.

Jobs mean freedom for workers to support their families.

Freedom

What we're discussing privately and publicly, is a budget wh

What we're discussing privately and publicly, is a budget which is a blueprint for the future which creates jobs, which educates our children, which provides healthcare for all Americans, which takes our deficit down, which gives a tax cut for 95% of the American people.

Future

If I cry, it's about the personal loss of a friend or someth

If I cry, it's about the personal loss of a friend or something like that. But when it comes to politics - no, I don't cry.

Politics

Democrats believe in reigniting the American dream by removi

Democrats believe in reigniting the American dream by removing barriers to success and building ladders of opportunity for all, so everyone can succeed.

Success

I think about my parents all the time, especially on Sunday

I think about my parents all the time, especially on Sunday when I'm at Mass. My mother always said, 'We do not pray to win elections. We pray for people's health, we pray that God's will be done, we pray that we do our best. But we do not pray to win elections.'

Health

In our recovery package we put new standards of accountabili

In our recovery package we put new standards of accountability and transparency, which we hope will now apply.

Hope

Think of an economy where people could be an artist or a pho

Think of an economy where people could be an artist or a photographer or a writer without worrying about keeping their day job in order to have health insurance.

Health

For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city

For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class to secure opportunity and equality.

Equality

Let's just do what is right for the American people. And tho

Let's just do what is right for the American people. And those of us who are involved in politics and government know that our responsibility is to the American people, that we have a responsibility to find our common ground, to seek it and to find it.

Government

The president led us into the Iraq war on the basis of unpro

The president led us into the Iraq war on the basis of unproven assertions without evidence he embraced a radical doctrine of pre-emptive war unprecedented in our history and he failed to build a true international coalition.

History

Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapon

Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process.

Technology

The American people voted to restore integrity and honesty i

The American people voted to restore integrity and honesty in Washington, D.C., and the Democrats intend to lead the most honest, most open and most ethical Congress in history.

History