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Watch Congressman Trent Franks Answer Question About Balanced Budget Amendment With Rant About Nazis and Abortion *VIDEO*

Fagala-fearing Congressman Trent Franks was asked by Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. on Monday night to answer questions about a constitutional balanced budget amendment."I'll take a shot at that," Franks responded.Franks' "shot" was a little off -- he responded with a rant about abortion and Nazis. Political Correction snagged the...
By James KingAugust 4, 2011
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Fagala-fearing Congressman Trent Franks was asked by Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. on Monday night to answer questions about a constitutional balanced budget amendment.

“I’ll take a shot at that,” Franks responded.

Franks’ “shot” was a little off — he responded with a rant about abortion and Nazis.

Political Correction snagged the feed from C-Span. Check it out below.

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