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A Scientist and a Comedian Walk Into a Confirmation Hearing…
Here’s what happens when a scientist goes through the Washington version of social niceties.
As is customary with cabinet nominees, Ernest J. Moniz, President Obama’s choice to be energy secretary, came to his confirmation hearing on Tuesday with his spouse — in this case, Naomi Moniz, whom he introduced as “my wife of 39.83 years.”
This met with general amusement. But about two hours into the hearing, when it was the turn of Senator Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, to ask questions, Mr. Franken asked if that meant the Monizes’ anniversary was June 10.“I remind you, you’re under oath,” said Mr. Franken, a former professional comedian.“June 9,” the nominee replied. “That’s the rounding error.”
As is customary with cabinet nominees, Ernest J. Moniz, President Obama’s choice to be energy secretary, came to his confirmation hearing on Tuesday with his spouse — in this case, Naomi Moniz, whom he introduced as “my wife of 39.83 years.”
This met with general amusement. But about two hours into the hearing, when it was the turn of Senator Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, to ask questions, Mr. Franken asked if that meant the Monizes’ anniversary was June 10.“I remind you, you’re under oath,” said Mr. Franken, a former professional comedian.“June 9,” the nominee replied. “That’s the rounding error.”
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/09/a-scientist-and-a-comedian-walk-into-a-confirmation-hearing/?smid=tw-share
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