In an interview, former President Jimmy Carter stated that he believes the "You lie" outburst by Rep. Joe Wilson during President Barack Obama's health care speech to Congress, was based on racism. Carter added "There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president."http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/carter-racism-claim-draws-widespread-criticism/
The interview was conducted on September 15, 2009, the same day the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rebuke Wilson for the outburst.http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/16/carter-racism-claim-draws-widespread-criticism/
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Stated that Joe Wilson's "You lie" outburst was based on racism
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Wilson interrupted President Barack Obama's speech on health care to Congress
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Wilson apologized after the speech, but was formally rebuked by the House
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Carter added "There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president"
