Pelosi Speaks at the Bush School
Nancy Pelosi, minority leader of the House of Representatives, addressed a capacity crowd on the importance of public service as exemplified by George Bush, 41st President of the United States, and Barbara Bush, both of whom attended the February 20 presentation.
Acting Dean Andrew Card moderated the discussion, noting that this and other presentations demonstrated the School’s commitment to bipartisan and civil discussion of major issues. Pelosi praised both President Bush and Dean Card for their public service, and Card in turn described Pelosi’s service as the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives and the first woman to lead a major political party in Congress as a breakthrough for women.
Leader Pelosi said it was a privilege to spend President’s Day with President George Bush: “His name and his presidency are synonymous with the word ‘civility,’ something that is badly needed,” she added. She discussed several topics of current interest, including the national debate over women’s right to health care.
Also in attendance were Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, former Congressman Chet Edwards, A&M Chancellor John Sharp, and President Bowen Loftin.
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