Jackie Speier Quotes

Jackie Speier — American Politician born on May 14, 1950,

Karen Lorraine Jacqueline "Jackie" Speier is the U.S. Representative for California's 14th congressional district, serving in Congress since 2008. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district, numbered as the 12th District from 2008 to 2013, includes the northern two-thirds of San Mateo County and the southwest quarter of San Francisco. She represents much of the territory that had been represented by her political mentor, Leo Ryan... (wikipedia)

My life experiences have helped me to be less fearful. In politics, that has allowed me to take on issues sooner rather than later.

Planned Parenthood has a right to operate. Planned Parenthood has a right to provide family planning services. Planned parenthood has a right to perform abortions.

Since President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act in 1963, the gap between men and women's earnings has narrowed by less than a half-cent per year. At this rate, American women will have to wait until 2062 to bring home the same salary as their male counterparts.

Every day is Earth Day, and I vote we start investing in a secure climate future right now.

When a government for the people becomes a government in spite of the people, then who are we really serving?