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3. Joe Wilson was pretty despicable
Wed Dec 11, 2019, 03:36 PM
Dec 2019
Rep. Wilson shouts, 'You lie' to Obama during speech

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A Republican House member shouted, "You lie" during President Obama's health care speech to Congress on Wednesday, and members of both parties condemned the heckling.

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said "what we saw tonight was really bad manners."
Rep. Joe Wilson shouted "you lie" after President Obama denied the health care plan would cover illegal immigrants.

After the speech, South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson issued a statement apologizing for his outburst.

"This evening, I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the president's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill," the statement said. "While I disagree with the president's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the president for this lack of civility."

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