Overheard on the Hill – Roll Call

Overheard on the Hill

By David Harrison

Posted March 18, 2012 at 11:54pm

“Hey, wanna go shoot an elephant? The circus is in town.”

— Capitol Police officer to his colleague while holding a big gun.

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