On the recordJanuary 30, 2006
It's about keeping America safe, which is our first responsibility and we all take very, very seriously.
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transcripts.cnn.comIt's about keeping America safe, which is our first responsibility and we all take very, very seriously.
Pelosi emphasizes the Democratic Party's commitment to national security.
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