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Dem. Congressman Worried Island of Guam May Tip Over (NOT an April Fool's Joke)

AliveInHim Wrote: Apr 01, 2010 4:19 PM
needs to be home with his loved ones dealing with his illness. The poor guy does not need to be put through this humiliation, nor does the good Admiral.

Shame on the Democrat Party for being more concerned about their numbers in Congress than about this member's health and well-being.
Unfortunately, this is NOT an April Fools Day prank, just a member of Congress being remarkably clueless.

During a hearing on Capitol Hill on March. 25, Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., voiced his concerns about overpopulating the small island of Guam.  After debating the exact size of Guam for a full minute with a naval admiral, Johnson voiced his concern that adding more U.S. troops might cause the island to "tip over and capsize."

The admiral, seemingly bemused by the ridiculous question, answered, "We don't anticipate that happening..."

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