Gohmert Responds after He’s Named Most Quotable Congressman

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tyler Congressman Louie Gohmert responds after The Capitol Hill newspaper “Roll Call” named him America’s most quotable congressman. Gohmert told KETK, “I can just call them like I see them, and let the chips fall where they may. I do wish when some folks would quote me they would use accurate quotes, but that’s not always the case, but I guess it comes from speaking out so much.” Gohmert says he can say what he wants because he has no plans to run for president, unlike some of his fellow lawmakers.

“Roll Call” also puts Texans Ted Poe and Steve Stockman in the top 10, Stockman at number 8, Poe at number 10. Among the Gohmert quotes cited: “We’re faced with a big threat. What’s our response? Are we gonna get tough and not let ‘em get away with it? No, we turn tail and run.” From Stockman: “Stop having them intimidate you. Stand up for our Constitution. Fight for the Constitution! Don’t back down!” And Poe is quoted as saying, “The IRS wants to be exempted from Obamacare, and so do Americans. And that’s just the way it is.”