A member of the United States Senate, known for his hot temper and acid tongue, exploded one day in mid-session and began to shout, "Half of this Senate is made up of cowards and corrupt politicians!"©OFFICEJOKES.NET

All the other Senators demanded that the angry member withdraw his statement, or be removed from the remainder of the session.©OFFICEJOKES.NET

After a long pause, the angry member acquiesced. "OK," he said, "I withdraw what I said. Half of this Senate is NOT made up of cowards and corrupt politicians!"