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From kuro5hin.org:
Ari Fleischer Laughed Out of White House Press Briefing
Thu Feb 27th, 2003 at 09:12:40 PM EST
Ari Fleischer, White House spokesman, was laughed out of the daily briefing on Feb 25th. Members of the foreign press asked about US vote buying for its resolution before the UN Security Council on Iraq. Ari reacted in a offended manner, eliciting loud laughter from the entire press corps. Ari gets a somewhat miffed look on his face and makes a quick exit to continuing laughter and the press making snide remarks amongst themselves.
Here's the end of the offical transcript:
... But think about the implications of what you're saying. You're saying that the leaders of other nations are buyable. And that is not an acceptable proposition.
(Laughter)
Thank you.
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