Quotes by Jackie Speier

Since President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act in 1963, the gap between men and womens 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.

As members of Congress, we take an oath to uphold the Constitution and bear true faith and allegiance to the United States, not the Republican or Democratic party. I have been willing to stand up to my own leadership when its in the national interest.

I dont know what these Republican congressmen drink that make them experts on womens reproductive health.

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