Overheard: Even Congressmen Call Their Moms – Roll Call

Overheard: Even Congressmen Call Their Moms

By Emily Cahn

Posted April 22, 2015 at 3:18pm

“Call Mother.”

— Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez, in the Speakers Lobby Wednesday, activating Siri.

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