Pelosi Says She Sees Little Support For Additional Troops In Afghanistan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that she sees little support for sending more troops to Afghanistan. Pelosi is the highest-ranking Democrat to say a push for more troops will be resisted by Congress. (0:08)
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Pelosi Stunned By Rep. Wilson's Heckling, Says Obama Handled It Well

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she was stunned by Rep. Joe Wilson's (R-S.C.) outburst during Wednesday's address, but thinks President Obama handled the situation admirably. (0:48)
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Pelosi: Public Will See Through Insurance Industry's Misinformation

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) says that the health insurance industry is waging a war of disinformation against the health care reform bill in order to maintain the status quo. The Speaker says that members of Congress will work throughout the August recess to promote their message and "set the record straight." Pelosi says she is confident the American people will see through the "myths" and ultimately support the health care bill. (0:26)
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Pelosi Implies She Would Postpone August Recess To Pass Health Care Reform

During a press conference Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was asked if she would consider postponing the upcoming August recess if consensus on health care reform was not achieved. Pelosi responded “I believe that 70% of the American people think [the postponement] would be a good idea…I want to see a bill.” (0:11)
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Pelosi Says House Will Vote On Health Care Reform Before Summer Recess

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says that delaying on health care will be harmful to the economy, and says that the House will come to a vote on health care legislation before the summer recess. (0:41)
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Boehner: Pelosi's CIA Claims "Way Over The Top"

During a press conference Thursday, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) apparent claim that she was not briefed by the CIA over enhanced interrogation techniques is "way over the top" (0:23)
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Pelosi Urges For Fiscal Discipline

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about the importance of fiscal discipline for the future and how President Obama is also pushing for great fiscal restraint. (0:32)
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Pelosi: I Stand By My Comment

By Courtney Ann Jackson-Talk Radio News Service

Pelosi was asked a question regarding the CIA issue at her weekly press conference Friday. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) tried to pull her away from the podium as the question was being asked. She instead insisted on hearing the question. In response, she said she is standing by her comment and won't have anything more to say about it. (0:40)
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Cheney: Pelosi Knew About Waterboarding

Former Vice President Dick Cheney bluntly states that Congress knew about the use of waterboarding, including Speaker of the House Pelosi. (0:21)
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"Pelosi has more integrity in her pinky finger..."

By Courtney Ann Jackson-Talk Radio News Service

U.S. Representative John Larson (D-Conn.) on Friday addressing a question in regards to Pelosi's Thursday remarks about the CIA. (0:44)
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Boehner: No Truth Commission

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) explains how he believes that the Truth Commission would be counter productive for the nation as America must "look forward and not back." But if this committee does move forward, Boehner wants all the information to be released, specifically what Speaker Pelosi knew. (0:25)
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Boehner: Pelosi Has Way Too Many Stories

Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) states that Speaker Pelosi has had way too many stories about her knowledge of torture which only de-legitimize her position and make her look less trustworthy. (0:12)
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Pelosi: CIA Shifting The Spotlight To Congress

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) explains how the CIA created the laws allowing them to implement waterboarding as an interrogation technique, but it failed to tell Congress what was happening. She believes that the CIA is attempting to shift the spotlight from themselves and onto other groups, like Congress. (0:27)
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Pelosi: We Need A Truth Commission

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) explains how she believes that the government needs to authorize a "Truth Commission" to look into any illicit activities done by the Bush Administration. Until that is done, she calls upon the proper committees to look into these issues. (0:22)
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Pelosi: I Tried To Ban Torture

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) explains how she, as speaker, tried to pass a law banning torture, but it was vetoed by President Bush. Because the Democrats lacked the necessary amount of seats they were unable to override Bush's decision. She knew that the only way torture would have been banned was through the election of a new president, and with President Obama, torture was once again banned. (0:22)
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Pelosi: CIA Briefing Was Innacurate

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) attempted to clear-up any questions regarding how much she knew about the CIA's use of waterboarding and when she knew that they did employ it. She unequivocally stated that she was given an "inaccurate and incomplete" briefing as waterboarding had already occurred at the time of the meeting, though the agent failed to mention this point. Also, she stated that the CIA lied to America at the same time in regards to their statements on weapons of mass destruction. (0:29)
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Afghan President Visits U.S. Capitol

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

The President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai arrives at the U.S. Capitol for a meeting with the bi-partisan leadership of the House of Representatives.
President Karzai said: "The Afghan people with the journey that they began with the United States after the tragedy of September 11, have really seen that this friendship pays off."
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Pelosi: Budget “Reflects the blue print for America that President Obama has put forth.”

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

At her weekly press conference, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) spoke of her delight at the budget approval in the House.
Speaker Pelosi said, “It reduces the deficit. It reduces taxes for 95 per cent of the American people. It is a job creator in every respect. When it comes to a greener America and clean energy, it creates new green jobs. When it comes to the education of our children, creating a global workforce for the 21st century, it creates jobs. When it comes to making to making America healthier through prevention, bio-medical research and technological advancement, it creates jobs.”

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Pelosi sends warm regards to North Dakota, Minnesota and Mississippi storm vicitims

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

At her weekly press conference, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) commented on the sadness of the storms in North Dakota, Minnesota and Mississippi. She said, “We send out warm regards.”
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Pelosi: "Bring some justice back to the American people"

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), discussed the issue of the AIG bonuses at a Press Conference today.
Pelosi told reporters: “We see the outrage of the American people in terms of bonuses paid by AIG and perhaps others who have received TARP funds and on the floor of the House today we will present legislation to address the concerns of the American people. To bring some justice to the situation and to get the taxpayers money back.”
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