PrintJanuary 11, 2007
Pelosi: God Bless the Child that's not at Home
The history-making first Madame of the House marketed her recent three day victory-dance as a celebration of children. As a teaser, the Wednesday morning Catholic Mass at Trinity University was prominently dedicated to the children of Darfur and Hurricane Katrina. Hours later, at a trendy afternoon tea with like-minded ladies, Pelosi reiterated her campaign promise that the 110th Congress would be "all about children." Finally, receiving the gavel the next day in the "spirit of partnership, not partisanship," she closed her acceptance speech with the words:"May God bless our work, and may God bless America... for these children, our children, and for all of America's children, the House will come to order."Wow! Quite a sale, indeed -- a genuine goose-bump raising, Katie Couric wide-eyed-smile moment. In a House chamber teeming with members' kids and grandkids, the onetime "stay at home" mom proclaimed her belief...(Read Full Article)
