He made threats and suggestions about harming a member of Congress. That is an insult, not only an endangerment of that member of Congress, but an insult to the institution of the House of Representatives. We cannot have members joking about murdering each other, as well as threatening the president of the United States.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi explains the need for the House to take action against Congressman Paul Gosar for his threatening behavior.
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