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Nancy Pelosi: “We think that that is what's going to hold us in good stead…”

Featuring: Nancy Pelosi, Democratic | Speaker Emerita, U.S. House California, District 11

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Gavin Newsom and Nancy Pelosi Hold Rally for California Prop 50

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But to have their own constituents call them. So we call the constituents to call the member. Nothing more eloquent to a member of Congress, the voice of his or her own constituent. And We think that that is what's going to hold us in good stead to open up government because these people will just not be able to withstand the truth, justice, fairness for their constituents. Speaking of members of Congress, I'm very honored now to present the chair of the Democrats, California Democrats, in the comments. Zoe Lofgren has been a virtuoso unifying this party for so long and such an important way. (19:50–20:04)

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Asserts belief that constituent pressure will help open up the government.

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