Representative Joe Wilson: Class All the Way

Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina, being the classy guy that he is, decided to shout "You're a liar!" to the President of the United States in the middle of his speech to a joint session of Congress. Classy, right?



At the time of this writing, it seems that his website is down, but you might be able to send him a message later...

Is Obama a liar? HotAir cites a Congressional Research Service report that suggests that it's possible. But The Washington Post says the claim that illegal immigrants will receive health care under this plan is blatantly false:

Despite many claims to the contrary by opponents of the universal health care proposals, fact-checkers have repeatedly established that the bills' universal coverage provisions would not extend to illegal immigrants. In Section 246 on page 143, the House's bill states that "undocumented aliens" will not be eligible for credits to help them buy health insurance -- and these credits are the provision that lies at the heart of expanding coverage to the uninsured. And Medicaid already is limited to those who can prove legal residency. For that matter, even the universal health care program in Massachusetts -- one of the most liberal states in the country -- does not cover illegal immigrants.

**UPDATE** Representative Wilson apologizes:

“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. While I disagree with the President’s statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility.”