One of the things Pelosi got done as Speaker, that Democrats had been trying to do for more than 70 years,is to pass sweeping health care reform.

VOA: standard.2010.05.11

"If I could get done what I think needs to get done in four years, even if it meant that I was only president for four years, I would rather be a good president taking on the tough issues for four years, than a mediocre president for eight years,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.19