Nancy Pelosi actually said...

They have to have confidence that Congress is here to work in the people's interests, not the special interests. They have to know -- and I honestly believe -- that you cannot advance the people's agenda unless you drain the swamp that is Washington, D.C.

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Pelosi emphasizes the need for Congress to prioritize the interests of the American people over special interests.

09/05/2010

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