Ron Paul: Sorry, No 'Cross Words' With Perry

Says he doesn't even recall the exchange
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Suggested by SC23
Posted Sep 9, 2011 11:42 AM CDT

Images of Rick Perry seemingly getting in Ron Paul's face during a TV break in this week's debate have triggered all kinds of fun speculation about what was going on, and now we've got explanations form both camps, notes Ben Smith of Politico. Prepare to be disappointed.

  • Paul: "I don't even recall the moment when that was occurring and I don't remember what he said, and we didn't have any cross words."
  • Perry spokesman (to the National Review yesterday): “They were talking about border security and it was a very cordial conversation."
(See the International Business Times for the most-discussed image.)

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