Happy Hour Vid: Anthony Weiner's 'Gentleman Will Sit' Moment

Ray Gustini 194 Views Jul 30, 2010

New York Democrat Anthony Weiner delivered a blistering speech yesterday when the House killed a $7.4 billion aid bill for 9/11 first responders. But how did Weiner's "The gentleman will sit!" compare to say, the climactic scene from "There Will Be Blood"? (Favorably, says one Twitter user.) Watch below and judge for yourself.


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