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Mr. Speaker? No, Mrs. Speaker

I think it’s kind of exciting to realize that we are part of history in the making. After all, come January 2007, when Congress reconvenes, Nancy Pelosi, will be the first woman to lead a major political party in either house of Congress, and also the first Italian American, and California to serve as speaker. I think that’s pretty neat. Ms. Pelosi will also be second in line to the president behind the vice president! She will be the most powerful woman ever to sit in Congress. Sounds rather neat to say, Ms. Speaker versus Mr. Speaker. Also, next year there will be 16 women in the senate with her. http://select.nytimes.com/2006/11/09/opinion/09herbert.html
CNN.Com published an article, “Beijing casts wary eye at Pelosi” I thought, “Way to Go, Nancy!” She has publicly stood up for the human mistreatment and labor abuses happening in China and was against trade relations in the 90’s. She was also against Beijing hosting the 2008 Olympics because of these wrong doings. China doesn’t like public statements against them, so I credit her for speaking up. Foreign Ministry officials in China have also been questioning American officials about her becoming speaker. I think this is also good. John Kamm, a human rights lobbyist in WA and Beijing said, “She sets the agenda. It’s her agenda.” He also said, “China’s starting to pay attention to her.” The article also mentioned that one indicator of how Pelosi will treat China, is if she decides to appoint another Californian who is critical of China, to lead the House International Relations Committee.
So in the months ahead I think it will be interesting to see what develops and how other countries around the world view her. I think change can be good and change can open doors to provide solutions in our country and in the world. Will she have any impact on the war in Iraq? It may take lots of cooperation from all parties to make this happen. What are your thoughts on Nancy Pelosi?
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posted by Anonymous @ 11/14/2006 04:26:00 PM