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'You Lie!' Congressman Picked By GOP To Present German Chancellor To Congress
Ben Frumin | November 3, 2009, 11:46AM
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)
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Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) -- who shouted "You lie!" at President Obama during a September address to a joint session of Congress -- was chosen by Republicans to join House Minority Leader John Boehner in presenting German Chancellor Angela Merkel to a joint session of Congress before her historic address today.
In a statement, Wilson said:
I'm honored to be chosen by Republican Leader Boehner and other Congressional leaders to escort German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the Joint Session of Congress. This honor is particularly special to me because I admire Chancellor Merkel's capable and strong leadership for the German people and the world community.Chancellor Merkel grew up under the communism of East Germany and now she assumes the post of chancellor of the unified Germany. I'm confident she will continue to inspire and lead towards greater prosperity with conservative principles.
I also appreciate the investment Germany has made in South Carolina with BMW's economic contribution.
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_jonny_5_
November 3, 2009 12:05 PM
That sure is a nice way to insult an Ally...
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_jonny_5_
November 3, 2009 12:21 PM in reply to _jonny_5_
...And a nice way to kiss up to the Far-right by basically endorsing Wilson's (and by extention the Tea-Bagger's) behavior.
The right seems to be doubling down on extremism. Can that really play well in 2010?
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CT Voter
November 3, 2009 12:34 PM
I also appreciate the investment Germany has made in South Carolina with BMW's economic contribution.
Why does Joe Wilson hate American car makers?
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EddyKilowatt
November 3, 2009 12:34 PM
To be fair, the BMW plant in Spartanburg IS kind of a big deal, and it's not surprising that a local politico would be chosen for this ego-fluffing role... boorish outbursts in the past or not.
I don't like seeing the guy's face more than anyone else, but we don't entirely have to read this as an F.U. gesture by the GOP.
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Observerinvancouver
November 3, 2009 12:43 PM
The Goopers show less and less class by the hour. An insult to the President and the Chancellor. Great twofer. Yuuuck!
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