British Embassy in Washington Opens Book of Condolence for Margaret Thatcher

A female politician, who served as Lieutenant Governor in Massachusetts, shares her admiration for Lady Thatcher. She reflects on how Thatcher served as a role model in a time when there were no women in U.S. politics to look up to. The speaker has carried Thatcher's quotes in her wallet for years, reading them to her children, and expresses gratitude for the profound influence Thatcher has had on her life.

What position did the speaker hold in Massachusetts?

• Mayor

• Senator

• Lieutenant Governor

• Governor

Who did the speaker look up to as a political role model during her childhood?

• Queen Elizabeth

• Angela Merkel

• Lady Thatcher

• Hillary Clinton

Why did the speaker carry a list of quotes in her wallet?

• To share them with her friends

• Because they were from Lady Thatcher

• To remind herself of her goals

• To impress her colleagues

What did the speaker do with Lady Thatcher's quotes?

• Shared them on social media

• Used them in speeches

• Read them to her children

• Published them in a book

What emotion does the speaker express at the end of the transcript?

• Regret

• Gratitude

• Excitement

• Nostalgia