Bart Stupak Wants 'Baby Killer' Shouter To Apologize On House Floor (VIDEO)

In an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, Rep. Bart Stupak called on Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas), the lawmaker who yelled "baby killer" while Stupak was addressing the House on Sunday night, to apologize to the entire chamber -- from the floor.

"Randy did call and apologize and he said it wasn't directed towards me personally," Stupak said. "Well if that's the case then it must have been directed toward the rest of the members of the House, and I would hope that Randy would just clear it up and...say 'look I didn't mean to offend anyone and if i did I apologize.' That's what he should do and that's what I would expect him to do."

On Monday, Rep. Neugebauer took responsibility for the outburst, suggesting that his shout -- "it's a baby killer" -- was a reference to the entire bill, not to Stupak in particular.

On Tuesday, however, Neugebauer appeared to use his "baby killer" comment to draw additional campaign funds from pro-life constituents. The Texas lawmaker has placed a response to Sunday's comments on his website, directly above a large "Donate Now" button.

In the video, Rep. Neugebauer attacked Sunday's health care vote as one that signaled the "government takeover of health care," as well as one that used "the lives of unborn children...as a bargaining chip to somehow get the needed votes to pass this legislation."

"I will continue to speak with the same passion that I spoke last night," Neugebauer said. "Maybe in a little bit different form, but still with the same intensity."

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Comments

[scottsfield22]

06:26 PM on 04/14/2010

Now even people totally against the killing of babies can feel regret on top of anger when they pay ridiculous taxes knowing that their tax dollars are now helping support the very thing they are against.

[copperbrown]

09:14 AM on 03/26/2010

rep. have repeated this lie so many times (government take over)

that now ....they all .....actually believe it themselves

[escribacat]

12:47 AM on 03/26/2010

I'm going to have nightmares after watching that video. Was that supposed to be an apology for his behavior? Could he have found a more shifty-eyed wife to stand there next to him looking about as guilty as anyone I've ever seen?

[MDCambridge]

08:49 AM on 03/25/2010

Fines are useless: this has become a lucrative campaign strategy. Note the statement: "I will continue to speak out...."

It is no longer a single incident and there will surely be more. This is another line in the sand for the Democrats: they have the high ground on decorum, will they take it?

With Neugebauer's refusal to apologize when it is clearly a violation of the house rules, he mocks congress.

[CSM Retired Ranger]

06:15 PM on 03/24/2010

Stupid ech SOLD his vote for $750K for 3 lously Airports

Just another Lying Progressive

[dezzertguy]

04:33 PM on 03/24/2010

The comment was directed at the bill. Stupak withdrew his opposition to the allowing public funds to be used for abortions. Therefore it is a baby killer bill in the senator's view. Stupak is no longer pro life but the comment was directed at him. Stupak chose a sweetheart deal.

[ColoradoCool]

03:14 PM on 03/24/2010

And Bart, we want you to apologize for obstructing the health care bill for personal grandiosity and tell us who subsidized your rent at C Street. Think you could do that?

[rosiebond007]

02:58 PM on 03/24/2010

He spoke publicly and should apologize in the same manner and the same place.

[Andreams]

05:44 PM on 03/24/2010

Totally agree.

[BlueDog1]

01:22 PM on 03/24/2010

Hmmmm American hero is;

one who tells the Majority party NO,

one who tells the House Leader NO,

one who tells his Majority Whip NO,

one that tells his President NO,

one who tells the public NO,

Or the one miserable shadow who stands in back of 450 people and shouts obscene remarks at the real American.

The real American who held his line until he got his position answered in writing by the President of United States.

I didn't support the real Americans position on stopping HC, but I would really want this type person in my platoon during a firefight rather than the "Texas Randy shadow" guy.

[sailor422]

12:10 PM on 03/24/2010

I guess we are going to see more of this type of behavior from GOP congressmen. When the old campain coffers get low, just find a highly viewed event like the State of the Union address of a major vote in the House and make an ass of yourself to the delight of your asinine base. The more media coverage it gets, the bigger payday you have. These people have nor moral compass.

[SeenItBefore]

09:46 AM on 03/24/2010

Don't hold your breath, Bart.

The Texas Rep is basking in his new found notoriety on FOX.

[heartsick]

07:55 AM on 03/24/2010

Not only should he be required to apologize to the full body, he should have to pay a fine. Athletes are fined for inappropriate behavior on the field or court; surely U.S. Congresspersons should be held to a higher standard and fined for inappropriate behavior on the House Floor.

[Azrael1701]

06:57 AM on 03/24/2010

Not enough! For those that break the rules, Republican or Democrat, we need tough sanctions and penalties. Maybe suspension, censoring or a fine.

The GOP has been flaunting the rules of the House and Senate for too long!

[Imzadi]

06:56 AM on 03/24/2010

Neugebauer AND Stupak should both aplogize to this country.

[rougebaisers]

04:09 AM on 03/24/2010

Bart stupak. Messing with womens rights again? Multiplication tables hand written and legible 10 times and have them on me desk first thing in the morning.

[damebee]

05:17 AM on 03/24/2010

He still hasn't answered who helped pay for his housing for seven years. I belive all the members who lived at "C" street are under the microscope of who subsidized their housing. Really $600 a month, full maid service, a room and board steps from Capital Hill, nice work if you can get it. And why was he the only Democrat living there? Seven years, with Colburn, and his ilk! Uhmmm, as Jon Stewart would say