That was GOP Rep. Steve Buyer speaking to acting Speaker of the House Laura Richardson (CA-37) on the floor of the House on Tuesday. Well, actually, his quote ends with the word “power,” but we’re pretty sure he was thinking the rest of it.
Buyer wanted to be recognized to speak about a piece of legislation the Democrats were attempting to sneak through the House without debate and without any committee oversight.
When she wouldn’t give him five minutes to speak, he asked for one minute.
Richardson, never known as a genius, was obviously unused to wielding the gavel and didn’t know what to do. Didn’t have a clue. You can see her repeatedly looking to her right (camera left) to get instructions from House Democrat minions.
The longer it went on, the more aggravated Buyer got. Eventually, enraged at her high-handed tactics, he erupted, saying, “This is why the American people have thrown you out of power.”
Then, while Richardson got more and more confused, Buyer, who knew he was unlikely to get any more camera time to voice his complaints, decided to show his frustration by pacing back and forth in front of the podium where he would continue to be seen.
Our favorite moment? Watch for his exasperated response when Richardson calls an unexpected recess rather than allow him to speak.
