And the economy was collapsing. But on this, all the economists agree this is what we need. They'll give some cooperation on this. What is he thinking? Wilson apologized later that year for heckling Obama after facing calls from then-Sen.
Some of Wilson's constituents also booed him using the same phrase during a town hall in This is his 16th year in the U. Not everyone at the town hall was angry with Wilson. Bob Sullivan drove 60 miles from Columbia to Aiken County to attend the event. Sections U. It was an inappropriate remark, and I am glad an apology has been made.
Mark Sanford's extramarital affair. Joe Wilson is a poor example of a statesman and an American. He owes an apology to the president and the American people. The Democrat hoping to unseat Wilson in next year's midterm elections also quickly seized on the Republican's outburst.
Wilson's behavior tonight exemplifies everything that is wrong in Washington," Democrat Rob Miller said in a statement provided to CNN. After the speech, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, tweeted that it was the "biggest" disappointment of the evening. Wilson, who has served five terms, represents the state's 2nd congressional district, which includes the state capital, Columbia, and stretches to Beaufort and Hilton Head Island.
All About U. House of Representatives. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. US Markets Loading H M S In the news. John L. Joe Wilson during a joint session of Congress in Wilson, refuting Obama's claim that health care reforms would not cover illegal immigrants, shouted, "You lie," to the newly-elected president during his speech.
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