Sharjah24 – AFP: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hails US President Joe Biden's "historic" address to Congress, praising him for putting a particular focus on women and families. "It was a triumph for women," she tells reporters, "the recognition that we can only build back better with the full participation of women in our economy."
Nancy Pelosi, US House Speaker said, "Last night was historic. It was the first time two women - the Vice President of the United States and Speaker of the House - sat behind the Oresident as he delivered his address to the nation. It sent the message to girls and women that beyond the sky is the limit."
She continued, "What was really important about the night was what the president said in his speech. It was a triumph for women. Women at home, women in the workplace, equal pay for equal work, paid family and medical leave, affordable childcare, universal pre-K, I love that because it's children learning, parents earning - men and women, but largely women as caregivers."
Nancy Pelosi concluded, "This address was the recognition that we can only build back better with the fuller participation of women in our economy."
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