Jackie Speier Quotes

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.

~ Jackie Speier

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 it's in the national interest.

~ Jackie Speier

I don't know what these Republican congressmen drink that make them experts on women's reproductive health.

~ Jackie Speier

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

~ Jackie Speier