Nancy Pelosi Quotes

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.

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.

My statements are just a statement of fact.

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

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.

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

[The Republicans] have come up with nothing. They say repeal and replace. That has alliteration.

The American dream is about freedom.

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.

The Democratic Party has always been a party that is not known for its unanimity.

Hillary Clinton needs no advice from anyone.

I love chocolate. I love chocolate ice cream. I love chocolate candy. The darker the better.

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

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

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

Everything within a half-a-minute or a half-an-inch is gold, silver, bronze or nothing.

No money changed hands, of course.

But I would say, you know, if you're getting married - why are you getting married? Why would you get married? Why would anybody get married?

If somebody's hacking you, you don't want them to know that you know.

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

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.

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.

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

I think there's no question Comey abused power.

Power is not anything that's given away. Power is something you have to compete for.

President Obama and the congressional Democrats have certainly been responsive.

I have always said, in my own rise in the leadership, please don't ever ask anybody to vote for me because I'm a woman.

It isn't as much you a spending problem as a priorities, and that is what the budget is, setting priorities. It's about timing. And it's about timing as to when make cuts, as well.

Nothing brings more money to the Treasury of the United States, than investment in education of the American people.

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.

The word 'campaign' is a war term. So when you go into a campaign you just prepare to go to war. If you think this is an exercise in civic activity... then you are going to be surprised.

Go to find common ground; where you can't, you stand your ground.

I would do almost anything Tina Fey asks me to do.

Be yourself, know your power, have confidence in what you have to contribute.

If women have confidence in themselves, they will have confidence in other women.

Jobs mean freedom for workers to support their families.

My favourite dish is my chocolate mousse. It's like heaven on earth. It's the best chocolate mousse that you could ever imagine. You have to start with the highest-quality chocolate.

I want a trade that is not trickle-down trade, but trade that recognizes we're in a global economy.

Whatever the deal is with other countries, we want a better deal for America's workers.

So when [Donald Trump] makes his address on the 40 days that he has been president, he has nothing to show for it but fear in every way.

I went to all-girls' schools my whole life, so every model of leadership that I saw was a young girl or a woman, and so there was never any hesitation that women could lead. I know what I believe.

I think that people have great anger over what happened in 2008 in terms of the economy.

I do think that campaigns are about electing somebody, but they're also about a discussion of the future of our country.

I'm confident in the American people.

Let's respect the dignity of women to make their own decisions about the size and timing of their families.

Elections are about the future.

I have worn my white and purple, colors of the Suffragettes, in honor of the fact that we have our first woman president, soon to be, Hillary Clinton, elected president of the United States.

In a couple of days, it will be 40 days, 40 hours, 40 years in the desert - 40 is fraught with meaning and symbolism.

Republicans always are gearing whatever they do to benefit the high end.

We will energize America by achieving energy independence