Nancy Pelosi actually said...

"This is an ethical issue. This isn't a political issue. I respect where the president is coming from on this. I wish he would respect where we are coming from, which is a reflection of where the Ameri..."

"It's a good idea to establish the facts, to hopefully build some confidence between us."

"The speaker says she's just following recommendations of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group, which calls for constructive engagement with Syria to build an international consensus for stability in Iraq."

"We think it's a good idea. We have no illusions, but we have great hope."