Nancy Pelosi is one of the highest ranking politicians and the house speaker of United States House of Representatives since 2019, she served between 2007 and 2011.
Nancy Pelosi is also the second highest ranking female elected politician after Vice President Kamala Harris and she is second in line of succession after the vice president. As a leader, Nancy Pelosi has represented California in the United States House of Representatives since 1987.
Nancy Pelosi is the dean of California’s congressional delegation. Nancy Pelosi is known as shrewd politician and for her fund-raising talent.
Her father was a Congressman from Maryland when she was born on 26 March, 1940. She learned about politics from both her parents who were respected politicians in their own right.
Nancy Pelosi’s mother was active in politics, from whom she learned the skill of networking extensively. Nancy Pelosi’s friendship with fifth district congressman Philip Burton in San Francisco, led her to get into active politics especially after his passing away.
Burton’s wife Sala chose Nancy Pelosi as her successor after she was taken ill with cancer. Read on for quotes on gun control, quotes on healthcare and funny Nancy Pelosi quotes.
A fire brand of a lady and highest ranking politician, who doesn’t mince her words, you can read some of the best Nancy Pelosi quotes here along with Kamala Harris quotes and Maxine waters quotes.
Interesting Nancy Pelosi Politician Quotes
Nancy Pelosi is in the favor of more background checks for potential gun owners and the banning of assault weapons. Pelosi is in strong favor of having strict rules for current gun owners too.
Here are some of Nancy Pelosi quotes on gun control, along with some Nancy Pelosi quotes on healthcare from the first highest ranking United States House of Representatives as the speaker. Which of these Nancy Pelosi quotes is your favorite?
1. “I had five children in six years. The day I brought my fifth baby home, that week, my daughter turned 6.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
2. “My biggest fight has been between those who wanted to do something incremental and those who wanted to do something comprehensive. We won that fight, and once we kick through this door, there'll be more legislation to follow.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
3. “Bipartisanship is nice, but it cannot be a substitute for action, not having it cannot prevent us from going forward.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
4. “We have so much room for improvement. Every aspect of our lives must be subjected to an inventory...of how we are taking responsibility.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
5. “America will be far safer if we reduce the chances of a terrorist attack in one of our cities than if we diminish the civil liberties of our own people.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
6. “Every month that we do not have an economic recovery package 500 million Americans lose their jobs.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
7. “Women are leaders everywhere you look - from the CEO who runs a Fortune 500 company to the housewife who raises her children and heads her household. Our country was built by strong women and we will continue to break down walls and defy stereotypes.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
8. “There's plenty of opportunity for everyone, so there's no reason to worry about somebody else's success, either saying you couldn't do this so she's better than you, or she's doing it so you can't. No, she's doing it so you can.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
9. “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.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
10. “The only time I'm the only woman in the room is when I go to the leadership meeting.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
11. “Am I going to have to use my ‘Mother of Five Voice’ to be heard?”
- Nancy Pelosi.
12. “With Americans worried about losing their jobs, their savings, their homes and their chance at the American Dream, the New Direction Congress will work in a bipartisan way to lift our economy and help America's middle class.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
13. “Our republic endures because of the wisdom of our Constitution, enshrined in three co-equal branches of government, serving as checks and balances on each other.
The actions taken to date by the President have seriously violated the Constitution — especially when the President says, Article II says, I can do whatever I want.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
14. “China would prefer Joe Biden, whether they do, that's their conclusion, that they would prefer Joe Biden. Russia is actively, 24/7 interfering in our election.
They did so in 2016, and they are doing so now. And they [the intelligence community] say that to a certain extent, but they need to tell the American People more. The American People, I believe, think they should decide who the President of the United States is, not Vladimir Putin making that decision for us.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
15. “I don't care how popular I am. I'm not putting myself out there to run for higher office.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
16. “Even as we grieve, we must take quick action to stem the crisis and help those in desperate need.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
17. “This proliferation cannot and must not be ignored. It is a direct threat to peace in the Middle East, ...This carefully crafted legislation will strengthen the president's hand in dealing with proliferators.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
18. “Democrats have proposed a budget which protects the middle class, reduces the deficit, and reflects our American values. The budget decision is clear.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
19. “These are shameful words. I am appalled to have to say them on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Secretary Bennett's comments reflect a narrow-minded spirit that has no place within American discourse. These words do not give credence to the tremendously difficult past that African-Americans have endured. These words do not reflect the values of hope and opportunity for the future.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
20. “The American people deserve to know the truth about how their government prepared for and responded to this crisis.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
Best Nancy Pelosi Quotes From The Community Leader
Nancy Pelosi is the first former house speaker and made history as the woman to return to the post of house speaker after Sam Rayburn in 1955. Nancy Pelosi quotes on a myriad of topics have been quoted several times in the house of representatives of the United States.
Read on for some of the most motivating Nancy Pelosi quotes in history of the community from this house speaker.
21. “There will not be a bill without state and local, let's just move forward. There will be a bill, and it will be expensive.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
22. “With over $2 trillion in emergency relief, we need to ensure those dollars are spent carefully and effectively.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
23. “I have deep emotions about the American people. If I were to cry for anything, I would cry for them and the policies that they're about to face.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
24. “Raising the minimum wage is the right thing to do, but it's a popular thing to do as well.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
25. “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.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
26. “It's great. It's fabulous. It was my goal in life and now I've achieved it. I'm a grandmother.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
27. “I will be the first female speaker of the House of Representatives, but I am certain that I will not be the last.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
28. “Maybe it takes a woman to clean house.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
29. “America must be a light to the world, not just a missile.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
30. “On this solemn remembrance, Democrats join the American people to renew our commitment to our unfinished work to ensure that no family or community is forced to endure the pain of gun violence.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
31. “We must act boldly to support state and local entities to address coronavirus-related outlays and lost revenue.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
32. “I have complete respect for the whole #MeToo movement, there is also due process and the fact that Joe Biden is Joe Biden.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
Fascinating Nancy Pelosi Quotes From The Leader
The 6 January, 2021, attack on the Congress, brought forward Nancy Pelosi’s resolve and grit as the House Representatives speaker oversaw the passage of house resolution to call Vice President Mike Pence, to invoke the 25th amendment.
Nancy Pelosi quotes as a community leader are related to the history of the United States and reflect how deft she is as a politician.
Here are some light heart funny Nancy Pelosi quotes as well as Nancy Pelosi healthcare quotes for you to enjoy.
33. “I pride myself in being called a liberal.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
34. “Science is an answer to our prayers.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
35. “We will not rest until all Americans, in schools, in the workplace, in places of worship and throughout our communities are safe, once and for all.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
36.“Organize, don't agonize.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
37. “I read that my lifelong dream is to serve as speaker with Hillary Clinton as president. So what?”
- Nancy Pelosi.
38. “The name ‘Republican’ in some ways has been hijacked by obstructionists.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
39. “The American dream is about freedom.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
40. “The impact of climate change is a tremendous risk to the security and well-being of our countries.”
- Nancy Pelosi.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Nancy Pelosi quotes,then why not take a look at Beto O’Rourke quotes, or democracy quotes.
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