“Democrats believe in reigniting the American dream by removing barrier...” — Nancy Pelosi Quote

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

“I call Washington 'the city of the perishable.'”

“I do believe that during the Bush-Cheney administration, that Vice President Cheney set a tone and an attitude for the CIA.”

“For a long time, Americans have bought into the meritocracy, the American dream ideal. But when we watched banksters completely destroy our economy and get bailed out while ordinary homeowners were intentionally left to have their homes seized and lives destroyed, it kind of made people think.”

“Part of the American dream is to own your own property - something no one can take from you.”

“It was the combination of hard work and a hand up that allowed me to become one of the first women to fly in combat missions and achieve my American Dream.”