Quotes by Women Politicians

Maybe I was naive, but I thought the whole point of being an MP was to scrutinise legislation and improve it.

Sarah Wollaston

I would like to ask a question. Would this sort of war or savage bombing which has taken place in Vietnam have been tolerated for so long, had the people been European?

The President-elect has outlined a clear vision to transform our country's infrastructure, accelerate economic growth and productivity, and create good paying jobs across the country. I am honored to be nominated by the President-elect to serve my beloved country as Transportation Secretary.

The fall of Saddam Hussein led to chaos in Iraq, which has become the home of jihadism.

One problem is the destruction of the habitat, and the second is this constant catching of elephants for training, for tourism or logging. And this training that we are doing is the most brutal, primitive and stupid in the whole world.

Miracles happen. They have happened to me and they are happening to you. You need only look to the people in your lives in order to see them.

Love is meant for husbands, but my love for Hitler is stronger, I would give my life for it.

Boris Johnson has real contempt for Londoners. He hates that we celebrate each other's heritage; he hates that we try to pass on a healthy environment to our children; he hates that we look after our most vulnerable neighbours; and most of all he hates that we all expect to share in our city's financial success.

I can conceive of nothing worse than a man-governed world -- except a woman-governed world.

Extinction Rebellion are carrying a message we all need to hear. They won't be silenced by a police crackdown, nor should they be in a free democratic society.

The horse on the treadmill may be very discontented, but he is not disposed to tell his troubles, for he cannot stop to talk.

The worst of my life is over,
I hope,
And may the best things, please,
come soon.

Boys' connections—to other people and to their selves—can enable them to think and act of their own volition and to resist overly restrictive norms and expectation when they are faced with pressures to conform.

I am expecting to come second, at least... I am not putting in all these hours and putting up with media trying to come second, I am not... I am trying to win this damn thing.

We are a religious nation because we do not have a state religion, because the government guarantees freedom of religion but has no role in religion, because not only do we tolerate our religious differences, we celebrate them.

Geraldine Ferraro

I think women have demonstrated in leadership positions that they're capable of handling very difficult situations.

RoseMarie Panio

I am sure you will find, as I have, that a great many people are willing to fight over children, but precious few are willing to fight for them. Your job, shorn of the paper and the bureaucracy, is to fight forcefully and joyfully for those kids.

Shirley Hufstedler

The 'Digital India' initiative is one of the key measures to make government transparent, responsive and citizen friendly. The objective is to create a digitally empowered society and infuse technology into government, healthcare and education. From creating infrastructure to services, from manufacture of products to human resource development, from enabling citizens to promoting digital literacy, 'Digital India' aims to impact all aspects of life in India.

You knew what you were doing. You knew that shock and indecency creates a buzz that moves market share and lines your pockets.

Beware of averages. The average person has one breast and one testicle.

We live in a normal apartment, just like every other citizen. We have ensured an apartment for every citizen through corresponding laws.

Elena Ceaușescu

Hey, I can cook." "How do you know? You haven't eaten anything since before the Norman Conquest." "I've never had any complaints." "Given the infants you date, I'm not surprised. You could serve them sawdust and they'd eat it with a smile, dazzled by the swing of your broadsword." "What do you know about the swing of my broadsword?" "More than I care to. Women talk." Which shut him up, as he started wondering who'd said what.

In India, I don't think any woman here is dictated what to wear, how to wear, whom to meet, when to meet.... I am of the opinion, I don't think anybody is dictated here, you are not told.

I'm not pining for nostalgia back in the '50s and '60s, that isn't it. But that sensibility about how we were grounded here is so important. For instance, another American that was born in Waterloo was John Wayne. We were a very patriotic "yay rah rah America" city and nation and I think that's what America's looking for again.

Michele Bachmann

After us the deluge.

Madame de Pompadour