The Hill: Billy Long sold the national debt in 20 seconds

Seventh District Congressman Billy Long's auctioneering exhibition on the House floor Wednesday was the subject of an article on The Hill website.

The article notes that Long still owns his auction company:

Long still owns Billy Long Auctions LLC, which auctions a variety of items. Long’s fellow freshman Duncan specialized in real estate auctions.


But no matter, because when Long began “auctioning” the national debt, it was all a blur.

“Do I see 7, 7, 7 trillion? Eight! Eight trillion, 8 trillion. Wamana wamana 9!” he warbled at warp speed.

This went on all the way up to 14 trillion, and when there were no “takers” for the “15,” Long pronounced “Fifteen? Fifteen? No? Sold! At 14 trillion.”