Nancy Pelosi speaks to DNC delegates

2008 Democratic National Convention: Day 1
DENVER - AUGUST 25: Senator Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds the gavel during day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.
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Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Speaker of the House, addressed delegates on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Pelosi called on Democrats to unify behind Barack Obama and focus on their fight against John McCain.

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