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On the recordMarch 24, 2010
I believe that words have power. They weigh a ton. And they are received differently by people and depending on their -- shall we say emotional state. And we have to take responsibility for words that are said that we do not reject.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Nancy Pelosi emphasizes the responsibility of politicians regarding their words.

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