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Pelosi Supports The Message From 99 Percent Movement Protesters | House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) voiced her support for the protesters behind the 99 Percent Movement today. “The message of the protesters is a message to the establishment everyplace,” she said, according to a tweet from Felicia Sonmez. She called the protest “focused,” adding that “it’s going to be effective.” Her comments echoed those of President Obama and Vice President Biden who both empathized with the protester’s frustrations earlier today.
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In praising the protesters, Pelosi said, “No longer will the recklessness of some on Wall Street cause massive joblessness on Main Street.” “God bless them,” she added. Watch it:
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