During the president's address to Congress regarding health care, Rep. Wilson (R-SC) responded to the President by shouting "Lie! You Lie". This was in response to the President's reassurances that his proposed health care reform bill would not include coverage for illegal aliens.
VP Biden said the outburst was embarrassing. The New York Post said that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have condemned the action. House Democrats are considering censuring Wilson.
Under pressure from GOP leaders, Wilson contacted the White House Thursday morning to offer somewhat of an apology. He refused to make a public apology.
Good for him. A lie is a lie.
**Edit** I have thought about this more - slept on it. I also went and researched the rules for the House of Representatives. The Rules do call for decorum at all times. Wilson's outburst stretched that rule. He should apologize for his outburst, but make it clear that he is apologizing the the method and the timing and not the message itself. **Edit**
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