Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have said similar things on the eves of their taking office.
I’d love to see a “reporter” ask the next Democrat to take the reins of a big office, “Do you promise to run the most ethical, open, etc., etc.?” And if they answer, “Of course!” the crowd should just roar in hysterical laughter for a good five minutes.
If I were a republican and in charge of campaigning I'd make sure that Pelosi statement were part of every Congressional campaign. If republicans were intelligent they'd hang the democrats lies around their necks and never let the public forget what fascists and liars they are.