U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, introduces her delegates to Chinese President Hu Jintao during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Wednesday, May 27, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 33 months ago

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, introduces her delegates to Chinese President Hu Jintao during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Wednesday, May 27, 2009.

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