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PELOSI ON WATERBOARDING: CIA MISLED ME

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The Speaker says she learned in 2003 lawmakers had been told the tactic was being used -- after the CIA misled her earlier about the technique.

Says in a 2002 briefing the only mention of waterboarding was that it was not being employed.

TRANSCRIPT: Read her full remarks here. Click above to watch.

Plus: Boehner holds own presser, says he doubts the CIA lied to Congress. "I think the problem is, the Speaker has had way too many stories.''

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