Here is Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island calling out the GOP and telling some truths. Primarily that, should the health care bill pass, Americans will finally know that Republicans have been lying to them.
Here are some highpoints:
For some reason, one poignant piece is missing, and it may be something that progressives may be ashamed of. I don't know why. I think it is the finest bit of his speech.
Concerning Republicans, particularly the most odious ones:
"They are desperate to break this president. They have ardent supporters who are nearly hysterical at the very election of President Barack Obama. The birthers, the fanatics, the people running around in right-wing militia and Aryan support groups, it is unbearable to them that President Barack Obama should exist. That is one powerful reason. It is not the only one."
To see the whole of Whitehouse's segment, try around 1:16 at the follow video:
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