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first female speaker of the house known for her toughness even amid clashes and disagreements. pelosi paving the way for the next generation of strong female leaders. their ability to be female to be able to be empathetic and at the same time trying to show you how to throw a punch. when i came to congress there were 23 women, over 400 men and 23 women. come on. you know, get out here, so some of us just made a decision, we have to change this. reporter: and she did. a change that was clear the day she announced her departure from leadership. for me the hours come for a new generation to lead the democratic caucus. reporter: there are nearly five times as many women serving in the house as there were 35 years ago due in part to pelosi s recruitment and encouragement. to learn from the best has been extraordinary. reporter: once selected she ensured women were in key position. how do you ensure she s not the last female speaker? well, i think