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On the recordSeptember 8, 2009
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.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Joe Wilson apologizes for his outburst during President Obama's health-care speech, acknowledging his comments were inappropriate.

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