Pelosi Says Becoming Speaker Helped Break a 'Marble Ceiling' in Our Country

The speaker shares her experience of becoming the first female Speaker of the House in 60 years, emphasizing the importance of proving capability over gender. She recounts her first meeting at the White House as a leader, highlighting the historical significance of her role and the symbolic presence of past female leaders. The narrative underscores the breaking of barriers and the ongoing quest for greater representation.

What was the speaker's main argument for why people should vote for her?

• Because she was the first speaker in 60 years

• Because she had the most experience

• Because she could do the best job

• Because she was a woman

What made the speaker's first meeting with President Bush unique?

• It was a very large meeting

• It was the first time a woman attended such a meeting

• It was a casual meeting

• It was held in a different location

How did the speaker describe her feeling during the meeting with President Bush?

• Confident and relaxed

• Distracted and overwhelmed

• Indifferent and bored

• Excited and eager

Which historical figures did the speaker feel were symbolically present with her?

• Marie Curie and Florence Nightingale

• Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt

• Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks

• Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton

What was the speaker's first thought after the symbolic presence of historical figures?

• We want more representation

• We should stop here

• We need to go back

• We have achieved enough