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Obama becomes first US President to be called 'a liar' in Congress | | US President Barack Obama became the first president to be called 'a liar' in front of a joint session of
Congress by a Republican senator. South Carolina senator Joe Wilson pointing angrily
at the President, blurted at the top of his voice: "You lie!" when Obama was addressing
the Congress on health care. But about half way through his 40-minute address,
Obama certainly became the first president in to be called a liar, The Telegraph
reports. The president was dispelling a list of myths and "bogus claims" spread
by opponents of his plan, when he denied the assertion that his proposed reforms
would not provide health insurance to illegal immigrants. Wilson 's outburst prompted
cries of "Shame!" from the Democratic benches, while the president looked startled
and Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House. First Lady Michelle Obama, watching
from the public gallery, shook her head in dismay. Even the Republican colleague
of Wilson left patted his arm to calm him down. Later, Wilson apologized for heckling
and calling President Barack Obama 'a liar'. "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. 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," Politico quoted Wilson , as saying. |
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