Obama's Shout Out!
U.S. President Barack Obama was interrupted during a televised speech yesterday, after stating his health care initiatives would not cover illegal immigrants. Republican congressional representative, Joe Wilson, shouted at Obama, "You lie."
Okay, then (raised brows). Dude just couldn't hold it anymore and heckled Obama like it was a stand up comedy show. Wilson has since apologized. However, Democrats are calling for Wilson to be censured in what is being labeled very disrespectful conduct.
Side Bar: some people are not taking Obama's Presidency well. Some people are cracking up, not able to hold it in.
Rep. Wilson shouts to Obama during speech: 'You lie'
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.
Rep. Joe Wilson shouted "You lie" after President Obama denied health reform 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."
Wilson also called the White House to apologize and spoke with Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who accepted the apology on the president's behalf, according to a senior administration official.
"We can disagree without being disagreeable," Emanuel said to Wilson, according to the official. "That was the point of the president's speech."
The outburst came when Obama denied that proposed health care legislation would provide free health coverage for illegal immigrants. Immediately, Wilson shouted, "You lie!"
The outburst caused Obama to stop and look toward the heckler. "That's not true," the president responded...
