I'm Nancy Pelosi, but my grandchildren call me Mimi. For me, politics is an extension of my role as a mother and a grandmother. For the Democratic women of the House, our work is not about the next election, but rather the next generation.

Everybody will have lower rates, better quality, and better access.

The issue of childcare is the missing link in the full contribution of women to our society and to our economy.

Jobs are central to the American dream - and President Obama has focused on jobs from day one.

Democrats believe we must create jobs, not protect the special interests; build the economy from the middle out, not the top down.

I believe that we won't get the fullest contribution from women, they won't be able to reach their fullest aspirations, until we take a completely different look at how we make healthcare more affordable, higher quality, with better access to many more women.

But we have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy.