'You Lie!' yells Rep. Wilson to Obama during live telecast (VIDEO)

The story from Tuesday night might not be the actual topic of health-care reform, but rather that of an outburst by a representative from South Carolina.

President Obama was addressing the nation in a live telecast regarding health-care when he was interrupted by an outburst. As Obama was attempting to explain how illegal immigrants would be receive care under the proposed bill, Rep. Joe WilsonJoe Wilson interjected.

"You lie!" said Wilson, a 2nd district representative from South Carolina.

The remark caused an immediate look of horror on the face of Nancy PelosiNancy Pelosi.

The President seemed caught off-guard by the remark before shooting back, "That's not true."

The scene, reminiscent of a children's playground, was one that many Republicans chose to distance themselves from almost immediately after the address ended and Wilson high-tailed it out of the chamber.

Sen. John McCainJohn McCain told CNN that Wilson's behavior was "totally disrespectful," and demanded an apology.

"I've been here for 35 years. I've been here for seven presidents. I've never heard anything like that," said Democratic Senator Patrick LeahyPatrick Leahy.

Rep. Earl PomeroyRep. Earl Pomeroy rebuked Wilson's remarks even further. "We do not invite the president of the United States into the House of Representatives and hurl insults," said the New York representative.

In a statement released after the address, Wilson said:

"I let my emotions get the best of me. While I disagree with the president's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the president for this lack of civility."

The senator tried to reach President Obama by phone to personally apologize. Unfortunately for Wilson, he ended up only speaking to Rahm EmanuelRahm Emanuel. It's probably safe to assume that after speaking to Rahm, the Chief of Staff, Wilson probably wished he would have gotten Obama on the phone instead. Emanuel is notorious for his harsh and combative style of leadership.

Wilson, a former member of the United States Army Reserve, assumed office in 2001. Prior to being elected as a state representative, he served in the South Carolina state Senate for 17 years. In his 2008 re-election, Wilson narrowly defeated his rival with 54% of the vote, the closest race his congressional district has seen in 20 years.