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Pelosi Statement on the Death of Betty Friedan
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the death of feminist and author Betty Friedan:
"Betty Friedan was the soul of the feminist movement. A tenacious agitator for reform, both within the halls of power and outside, and a broad coalition builder, Betty Friedan has played a central and unique role in many of the advancements toward gender equality in the last 40 years.
"It is rare that a book so exposes quiet truths and changes the national debate as did Betty's Friedan's The Feminine Mystique. It opened the nation’s eyes to the unmistakable reality that women were not satisfied with society's categorization of them as extensions of their husbands, that we are people with something unique to contribute in our own right.
"For this book, and all of the struggling that came after, Betty Friedan was a catalyst. Because of her, American women now, more than ever, have the right to choose a professional career, to choose motherhood, or to choose some combination of the both.
"On many of the issues to which Betty Friedan devoted her life's work, such as ensuring pay equity, child care for working women, and protecting reproductive choice, there is much work yet to be done. In remembering the extraordinary life of Betty Friedan, let us recommit to carrying that torch for the generations to come.
"It is with great sadness and respect that I extend deepest condolences to Betty Friedan's family and to the legion of her friends and supporters around the world. I hope it is a comfort to them that the entire nation mourns their loss and are praying for them at this sad time."
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
