Sitting U. S. Representative fears Guam may ‘capsize’
Georgia's 4th District congressman wonders if island will 'tip over'
If you have not seen this, you really need to take two minutes of your life and listen closely. On March 25, 2010, Representative Hank Johnson, a sitting United States congressman from Georgia’s 4th district, states in a committee hearing that Guam might “tip over and, uh, capsize” if 8,000 United States Marines and their families are added to the current population.
This is not a late April Fools.
Wonder why Washington is in the shape it’s in? Exhibit #1,000,000 is right here.
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The best part is seeing the Admiral being questioned look likes he’s barely able to hold back laughter. Your elected officials, ladies and gentlemen!
Matt-
I can only imagine how he would like to have responded. Someone noted he used “the understatement of the year.”
That’s the kind of position I would have enjoyed being in. I would have fed Johnson some more line and let him run with it.
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WSB’s news correspondent, Jamie Dupree, located in Washington, says Rep. Johnson’s statements are a reflection of the medicines he’s on for the treatment of Hodgkin’s Disease. I’m just saying…………
Mrs Becki-
As you know, my wife had extended treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease. She never thought islands float.
Jamie’s tale might be easier to swallow if Johnson’s office had not already given different reasons.
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