ST. LOUIS (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells Webster University graduates that U-S leaders need to use diplomacy instead of warfare to achieve foreign policy goals.

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House speaker, Nancy Pelosi speaks at Webster University.

  Pelosi spoke at Webster's commencement ceremony Saturday at the Edward Jones Dome downtown.

  Webster University is based in suburban St. Louis but has branch campuses around the world, including 44 on U-S military bases.

  Pelosi commended soldier-students for their patriotism and sacrifice. She also said young people are growing weary of the war in Iraq and want to see their leaders make a change.

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Nancy Pelosi was lovely today. Her speach was very well thought out and very effective. She may perhaps have put a little too much emphasis on the war but for the most part, she was amazing.

She gave a great speech, kept it short, gave plenty of opportunities for applause, included quotes from famous authors and political figures, and had a smile on her face the whole time. The audience at the EdwardJones Dome embraced her with several standing ovations throughout the event. It was great being a part of that historic moment, her first commencement address as Speaker.

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