House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. , left, greets Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. , right, following their meeting with President Barack Obama and Congressional leadership to discuss Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. , left, greets Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. , right, following their meeting with President Barack Obama and Congressional leadership to discuss Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.

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  11. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: U.S Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) walk away from reporters after talking outside the White House following a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama along with other members of Congress October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama met with Congressional leadership and the chairs and ranking members of the relevant committees to discuss planning for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
  12. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) speak about their meeting between Congressional leadership and President Barack Obama on Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House in Washington, October 6, 2009.
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