WATCH: Speaker Swears to Show Disgust Over Cold Temperature in Parliament
Well, it seems that the Speaker of the House of Assembly was not afraid to express his true feelings.
Sir Gerald Watt’s colorful language may have been unintentional, but it certainly warmed up the chilly parliament room.
I guess we can all relate to the frustration of trying to speak in freezing temperatures. Let’s hope they turn up the heat and avoid more unexpected outbursts.
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