House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner gets emotional around debate of a non-binding resolution on troop escalation . MSNBC reports:
Boehner appeared at a stake out of House GOP leaders that featured an appearance by Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas, who recounted his experience as a POW for seven years in North Vietnam, and how it was 34 years ago today that he was released from prison and had his first full day of freedom. Johnson talked about how his captors would play audio of antiwar protesters back in the United States over the loudspeakers at the prison. He drew a comparison with the message that he believes Congress is sending with this debate.
Boehner, standing by off Johnson’s right shoulder, began to shed tears. A moment later he took the microphone and — referring to Johnson’s remarks while speaking about the “solemn” nature of the debate this week — got misty all over again.
Boehner's actions are a bit confusing, given that he left the "solemn" event to deliver a tirade from the House floor.
Thank you to Think Progress for the photos.
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