It was a speech that would make or break the White House’s health care reform program; an address designed to clarify issues after equally passionate opposing sides threatened to shoot down whatever issues were brought forth in the past weeks. The health care speech of Barack Obama to Congress was met with standing ovations and applause from lawmakers. But one reaction stood out and it has set the web abuzz. “You Lie!”, shouted Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina (watch video above). The Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina was reacting after the president said health care reform wouldn’t cover illegal immigrants. That threw the president off track for a few moments but recovered and continued with his address.

Wilson later apologized for his actions: “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.”

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