Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) — who shouted “You lie!” at President Obama during a September address to a joint session of Congress — was chosen by Republicans to join House Minority Leader John Boehner in presenting German Chancellor Angela Merkel to a joint session of Congress before her historic address today.
In a statement, Wilson said:
I’m honored to be chosen by Republican Leader Boehner and other Congressional leaders to escort German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the Joint Session of Congress. This honor is particularly special to me because I admire Chancellor Merkel’s capable and strong leadership for the German people and the world community.
Chancellor Merkel grew up under the communism of East Germany and now she assumes the post of chancellor of the unified Germany. I’m confident she will continue to inspire and lead towards greater prosperity with conservative principles.
I also appreciate the investment Germany has made in South Carolina with BMW’s economic contribution.
