Speaker Role Quotes

We need the speaker to be an institutionalist for the Congress, not to be a defender of the deep state.

I didn't need to be speaker because I needed a fancy title or a big office. I wanted to be speaker so I could lead an effort to deal with the serious issues that are facing our country.

I intend to be a strong Speaker. I hope to make some imaginative changes around here.

I read that my lifelong dream is to serve as speaker with Hillary Clinton as president. So what?

Being speaker has afforded me a unique opportunity to serve parliament, for which I am immensely grateful.

I'm not going to lie to you: being Speaker of the State Assembly is the best job I've ever had in my entire career. But you know, I got into politics 'cause I wanted to make a difference, and I was always raised that one person could make a difference.

If you asked me if I'd rather be Speaker or a very senior minister, I'd say Speaker.

as I became Speaker in 1986, I made a point of setting up a public information office to respond to requests and provide information about Parliament and how it functions.