Pelosi Nancy Quotes & Sayings

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

Having five children in six years is the best training in the world for Speaker of the House. — Nancy Pelosi

President Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and their team have failed the American people, and that is why their majority will soon be out the door. — Mitt Romney

To have diversity of opinion in the debate strengthens the outcome and you get a better result. — Nancy Pelosi

I would never think of crying about any loss of an office, because that's always a possibility, and if you're professional, then you deal with it professionally. — Nancy Pelosi

I heard the term "mamisma" when describing Speaker of the House [Nancy] Pelosi, how she was speaking from that place which is kind of like a strong mother. Like when your mom says like, "put that down!" you know that is coming from a place of both love and strength. And at this critical stage in human history we need both action and caring. — Elizabeth Lesser

By making college more affordable for all and more accessible for minority students, the first new higher education authorizing legislation in a decade will help strengthen our nation and America's middle class, and spur a new age of innovation and ingenuity in our country. — Nancy Pelosi

I really want women to know their power, to value their experience. To understand that nothing has been more wholesome in the political process than the increased involvement of women. — Nancy Pelosi

I admired the way McCain worked on campaign finance reform. I admired the way Nancy Pelosi stiffened the Democrats' spine during the health care debate. I admire the way Barack Obama has raised a dog in the White House without ever putting it on the roof of the car for a vacation drive. — Gail Collins

Saddam Hussein certainly has chemical and biological weapons. There's no question about that. — Nancy Pelosi

Stephen Colbert used to be my friend. I even signed the poor baby's cast when he hurt his hand. — Nancy Pelosi

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. — Nancy Pelosi

Unemployment benefits are creating jobs faster than practically any other program — Nancy Pelosi

As I view the Republicans in Congress, I don't see them as a real reflection of many Republicans in our country. — Nancy Pelosi

After almost 50 years in which federal spending averaged about 20 percent of GDP, Joe Sestak and Nancy Pelosi took federal spending to 25 percent. You know, that's a 25 percent increase in the size of the government overnight. That's what we - that's what we've got to rein in. — Pat Toomey

I am grateful for the support of those who want to see more women in Congress to better represent our country and provide leadership and solutions to DC. Ron Barber has been asleep at the switch on issues that are extremely important to Southern Arizona, such as fighting for the A-10 and Davis-Monthan. That is why Nancy Pelosi is stepping in to try to save his job in November. Sometimes the best man for the job is a woman that is why I fully intend on replacing Congressman Barber on Election Day. — Martha McSally

One of the things I give Nancy Pelosi a lot of credit for is that she's able to get things passed and hold her members together because she shows us that she's doing everything possible to get our views into these bills. — Peter Welch

When the Republicans controlled the House from 1994 -2006, Democrats like Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, Henry Waxman Charlie Rangel, John Conyers and Rahm Emanuel weren't saying we need to move right to win. They stuck to their philosophy. And they fought against Reagan and they fought against the Bushes. And eventually they did win. — Ed Rollins

When I was growing up in the 50s it wasn't quite the same. Fathers were more protective and now they see all of the possibilities for their daughters. — Nancy Pelosi

My brother is the former mayor of Baltimore. — Nancy Pelosi

Members of the Senate are considering a tax on cosmetic surgery. When they brought it up, you should have seen the look that Nancy Pelosi's face tried to make. — Conan O'Brien

Since joining the U.S. House of Representatives in November of 2006, I have strongly supported Speaker Nancy Pelosi. I have the utmost respect for her, and I believe the Democrats were able to accomplish a great deal under her leadership. — Albio Sires

They're anti-government ideologues who dominate the Republican Party. — Nancy Pelosi

Republicans rejected calls for amnesty and we've fought efforts to provide illegal aliens with taxpayer funded benefits. The American people are far closer to our Republican approach to border security than they are to Nancy Pelosi's approach. — Marsha Blackburn

The death of Osama bin Laden marks the most significant development in our fight against al-Qa'ida. I salute President Obama ... in achieving this major accomplishment ... The death of Osama bin Laden is historic. — Nancy Pelosi

I mean, look, Nancy Pelosi said in the very beginning this is going to be the most open, honest and ethical Congress in history. And what we're seeing is she's breaking that promise every day. — Eric Cantor

If you make - not have - $1 million a year, should you not participate in the sense of community of our country? I'm willing to put that on the table. — Nancy Pelosi

Politicians are trying to attract people to issues. — Nancy Pelosi

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

It is as the former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi once observed: Pass it to find out what is in it. That is how Washington does business. Let — Ted Cruz

Nancy Pelosi said that when it comes to cleaning up government, the Democrats have drained the swamp. The only problem with that is what's left after you drain the swamp: snakes everywhere. — Jay Leno

When taxpayers are subsidizing low wages, people should be aware of that. We're subsidizing an economy. We're not subsidizing people. They are doing a hard day's work. When we're not rewarding work actively, there's something wrong with the system. — Nancy Pelosi

I don't care how popular I am. I'm not putting myself out there to run for higher office. — Nancy Pelosi

It is clear that the American people are weary of war. However, Assad gassing his own people is an issue of our national security, regional stability and global security. — Nancy Pelosi

Anybody who's ever dealt with me knows not to mess with me. — Nancy Pelosi

Harry Reid is not funny; he's creepy. Nancy Pelosi is creepy. Charles Schumer is sneaky and creepy. — Lewis Black

A successful marriage is a decision. You decide it's going to work. You can't always be there, but you have to be there enough. And you have to make sure you are where you're needed most. — Nancy Pelosi

On GOP Tax Cuts: They'll take food out of the mouths of children to give tax cuts to the wealthiest. — Nancy Pelosi

I am running because I love my country and Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama are ruining it. It is time to take our country back and I am asking you to join me in this fight. — Scott Ashjian

Social Security has never failed to pay promised benefits, and Democrats will fight to make sure that Republicans do not turn a guaranteed benefit into a guaranteed gamble. — Nancy Pelosi

I come back to the science that is in it to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and climate change. It's about science, science, science and science, innovation, as we rebuild America, create jobs, invest in our people and turn this economy around. — Nancy Pelosi

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

America must be a light to the world, not just a missile. — Nancy Pelosi

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. — Nancy Pelosi

No money changed hands, of course. — Nancy Pelosi

And, cuts in education, scientific research and the rest are harmful, and they are what are affected by the sequestration. — Nancy Pelosi

Being the first woman speaker and breaking the marble ceiling is pretty important. Now it's time to move on. — Nancy Pelosi

After 100 years of trying, finally we passed health care for all Americans as a right for all - not just a privilege for a few. It honored the vows of our Founders: Of life, a healthier life; liberty; the freedom to pursue our own happinesses ... We knew that ... this bill was ironclad constitutionally. — Nancy Pelosi

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

Even if Osama bin Laden is caught tomorrow, it is five years too late. To capture him now I don't think makes us any safer. — Nancy Pelosi

President Obama and Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi represent what mainstream America is rejecting about Washington, D.C. And that is this out of touch with the people. — Sharron Angle

But we have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy. — Nancy Pelosi

[Martin Luther King, Jr.] would want us to celebrate him, his birth and his legacy by acting upon his agenda, by realizing the dream, by making the minimum wage a living wage, by having not just family and medical leave, but paid sick leave for our workers, [and] by having quality, affordable child care so that our families, the power of women can be unleashed in our economy and in our society. — Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi says the angry opposition to health care reform is like the angry opposition to gay rights that led to Harvey Milk being shot. — P. J. O'Rourke

At the end of the day, I have one job requirement right now that's been given to me by the Republican Party and, I think, the American people, and that's to fire Nancy Pelosi. — Michael Steele

While we may argue about the size of government, the Republican Party has not been a party that says, 'I want to destroy government.' — Nancy Pelosi

Each generation is responsible to make the future of the next. — Nancy Pelosi

I have said it before and I will say it again: Impeachment is off the table. — Nancy Pelosi

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

America needs ObamaCare like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask. — Jay Leno

Three year sof unconditional MFN have not lead to any subtantial improvement in human rights, trade and nuclear proliferation practice of the Chinese government. In addition to the trade barriers, China has marred our trade relationship wit prison labor or export and other unfair trade practices. — Nancy Pelosi

The impact of climate change is a tremendous risk to the security and well-being of our countries. — Nancy Pelosi

We haven't really gotten the credit for what we have done. — Nancy Pelosi

The situation in Iraq and the reckless economic policies in the United States speak to one issue for me, and that is the competence of our leader, — Nancy Pelosi

Everybody will have lower rates, better quality, and better access. — Nancy Pelosi

Well, if Democratic members in the House elect Nancy Pelosi as their leader, it's almost as if they just didn't get the message from the voters this election. I mean, the voters outright rejected the agenda that she's been about. And here they're going to put her back in charge. — Eric Cantor

I always say the beauty is in the mix. — Nancy Pelosi

For three decades, Senator Arlen Specter served the people of Pennsylvania with independence, toughness, determination and an unflinching devotion to the best interests of his constituents and our country. From the committee room to the Senate chamber, Senator Specter offered a voice of reason and passion in every debate - always willing to reach across the aisle and work across party lines to get the job done, regardless of political gamesmanship or gain. — Nancy Pelosi

I have newspapers coming to me and saying, 'Can we get in on the TARP?'. — Nancy Pelosi

Hamas is a humanitarian organization. — Nancy Pelosi

A West Virginia 10 is a California 4. Or at least that's what legend tells us: The Legend of Dr. Feelgood. Plastic surgery has a permanent home here, which is why Nancy Pelosi loves our Botoxed beaches. Beverly Hills looks like a moving Madame Tussauds. — Ben Shapiro

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

Older people are not going to evaporate from the face of the Earth for two years. They're going to have medical need and they're going to have to be attended to. And the earlier intervention for it, the less the cost will be and the better the quality of life. — Nancy Pelosi

We will energize America by achieving energy independence — Nancy Pelosi

The proposed Bush regulations put politics above the health care needs of Americans. — Nancy Pelosi

We are not going back to the failed policies of the past. We are fighting for the middle class! — Nancy Pelosi

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.' — Nancy Pelosi

Jobs mean freedom for workers to support their families. — Nancy Pelosi

Yes, [I am accusing the CIA of] misleading the Congress of the United States, misleading the Congress of the United States. I am. — Nancy Pelosi

Our view of the law is that it - if somebody is here without sufficient documentation, that is not reason for deportation. — Nancy Pelosi

Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance — Nancy Pelosi

I don't know any member of Congress who ever said, 'I'm satisfied with the communication that we have from the White House.' — Nancy Pelosi

I never dread going back to Congress. — Nancy Pelosi

We in Congress stand by Israel. In Congress, we speak with one voice on the subject of Israel. — Nancy Pelosi

Tom Foley was a statesman, and it was a privilege to serve under him when he was the Speaker of the House. He loved our country. He was a gentleman. I had the privilege of seeing him a couple days before he passed away. — Nancy Pelosi

I'm Nancy Pelosi, but my grandchildren call me Mimi. For me, politics is an extension of my role as a mother and a grandmother. For the Democratic women of the House, our work is not about the next election, but rather the next generation. — Nancy Pelosi

I love having the support of my caucus. We have a good working relationship. — Nancy Pelosi

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

In this House, we may belong to different parties, but we serve one country. — Nancy Pelosi

I supported my friend Congressman Shuler over former Speaker Nancy Pelosi during our party's leadership elections in November citing a need for new leadership. — Joe Donnelly

I'm a Republican, but I find Nancy Pelosi very attractive. — Christopher Buckley

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

I went to Catholic school throughout my whole academic life. In fact, my children - my husband and I and our children in my own family now have over 100 years of Catholic education among us. — Nancy Pelosi

I will not be making appointments to a committee that is not bipartisan. — Nancy Pelosi

As we move forward to debate our economic and fiscal challenges in the weeks and months ahead, one thing is clear: Our economic agenda, choices and decisions, will be viewed through the perspective and the eyes of our nation's women and their needs and those of their families. — Nancy Pelosi

I want to remind the viewers that people like Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama endorsed the Occupy Wall Street movement which is actually full of anarchists. — Katie Pavlich

Republicans support opening the floodgates to special interest money and suppressing the right to vote. It's just plain wrong. — Nancy Pelosi

That is why, as one who values the U.S. - Israel relationship, and loves Israel, I was near tears throughout the Prime Minister's speech - saddened by the insult to the intelligence of the United States as part of the P5 +1 nations, and saddened by the condescension toward our knowledge of the threat posed by Iran and our broader commitment to preventing nuclear proliferation. — Nancy Pelosi

My statements are just a statement of fact. — Nancy Pelosi

Raising the minimum wage is the right thing to do, but it's a popular thing to do as well. — Nancy Pelosi