“If I can lighten the mood”: in the middle of the debate on the future of CNews, the familiar speech of the president of the commission surprises
Quick Look
The president of the Cultural Affairs Committee, Alexandre Portier, provoked laughter among the deputies just before the vote on the petition demanding the closure of CNews, by declaring: “I did not tell you guys what to do”, then apologized for this familiarity.
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Why It Matters
The Cultural Affairs Committee was examining a petition calling for the closure of CNews, just before a vote.
“If I can already put a smile on your face and lighten the mood, this is already the gift that I am very happy to offer you.” And for good reason… Alexandre Portier uttered a spontaneous turn of phrase in front of his fellow deputies which made them laugh.
A few minutes before the vote, the president of the Cultural Affairs Committee which was examining the petition demanding the closure of CNews said: “I didn’t tell you guys what to do.” The wording immediately provoked laughter and reactions in the room. With a smile on his lips, the Les Républicains deputy made his mea culpa: “excuse me for this familiarity.”
Open Questions
- What was the result of the vote on the petition against CNews?
- What were the reasons for the petition demanding the closure of CNews?
