"Secretary Albrights family arrived in Ellis Island as refugees in 1948, and she rose to become a barrier-breaking leader on the world stage. She was a force in advancing Americas security, and her warnings about the rise of autocracy remain a guide for us today."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Nancy Pelosi:
"Secretary Albright truly blessed our nation with her pioneering and patriotic service. Read my full statement on the passing of Secretary Madeleine Albright:speaker.gov/newsroom/32322"Read on Twitter
"Today, we lost a towering champion for peace, diplomacy and democracy: Secretary Madeleine Albright.As the first woman to serve as our top diplomat, she paved the way for generations of women serving at the highest levels of government and representing our nation abroad."Read on Twitter
"The Affordable Care Act stands alongside Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security as a pillar of health and financial security especially for the 130 million Americans living with pre-existing conditions, who now enjoy life-saving protections."Read on Twitter
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