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  Wisconsin US Rep. Sensenbrenner apologizes to Michelle Obama for ‘big butt’ comment
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AuthorThe Associated Press
MediaNewspaper - Washington Post
News DateFriday, December 23, 2011 05:40:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionMILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner has apologized to first lady Michelle Obama for reportedly saying she has a “big butt.”

Sensenbrenner’s press secretary says the Republican sent the first lady a personal note and released a statement Thursday saying he regrets his “inappropriate comment.”

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Church member Ann Marsh-Meigs told the newspaper that she heard Sensenbrenner’s remarks. She said the 16-term congressman was speaking about the first lady’s efforts to combat childhood obesity, and added, “And look at her big butt.”
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