Skip to content

American Quote by Nancy Pelosi

“I say to my colleagues never confine your best work, your hopes, your dreams, the aspiration of the American people to what will be signed by George W. Bush because that is too limiting a factor.” quote by Nancy Pelosi
Download Open image
“I say to my colleagues never confine your best work, your hopes, your dreams, the aspiration of the American people to what will be signed by George W. Bush because that is too limiting a factor.”

Nancy Pelosi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional Address, 2005

Limitations imposed by political processes can restrict the aspirations of a nation.

In simple terms: Politics can hold back dreams.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for broader, inclusive policies.

Themes

politics leadership ambition

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational strategic

When to use this quote

  • legislation
  • campaign strategy
  • public advocacy
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

democracy policy constraints

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers limit your goals?
  • How can you work within or around them?
A Different Perspective

Political realities may be hard to change quickly.

3.4 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Nancy Pelosi

Explore all 263 Nancy Pelosi quotes

More American quotes

Browse all 7,251 American quotes