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Newt Gingrich: I think the Democrats should get a new speaker and the reason is the speaker is third in line to be president. She has a…

On the recordMay 19, 2009
I think the Democrats should get a new speaker and the reason is the speaker is third in line to be president. She has a unique responsibility for national security. If you were a CIA agent today and you were told, 'Go brief Nancy Pelosi,' how could you have any sense of confidence?
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Newt Gingrich
Republican · Georgia

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Gingrich criticizes Nancy Pelosi's leadership and calls for her replacement due to concerns about national security.

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