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Republican apologizes for heckling president
A Republican lawmaker from South Carolina apologized Wednesday after shouting "You lie" at President Obama as he addressed Congress. In his speech in...
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WASHINGTON — A Republican lawmaker from South Carolina apologized Wednesday after shouting "You lie" at President Obama as he addressed Congress.
In his speech in the House chamber, Obama was telling lawmakers that the Democratic plans for a health-care overhaul do not cover illegal immigrants.
"You lie!" Republican Joe Wilson of South Carolina shouted from his seat, jabbing a finger in the air.
In a statement later, Wilson said he regretted the incident, saying he let his emotions get the better of him. He extended "sincere apologies" to the president for what he called "this lack of civility."
It was "totally disrespectful," Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said on CNN of Wilson.
Wilson's outburst caused Obama to pause briefly, and behind him House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., could be seen glaring in Wilson's direction.
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