Truth Vs. Satire

When I saw this yesterday on National Journal's Hotline yesterday, I assumed it was satire.

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he believes Judge Sam Alito when he says he doesn't remember certain parts of his murder boards.

Alito smiled appreciately.

Continued Graham: "And if any of us come before a court and say we can't remember Abramoff, you'll believe us."

"Abramoff who?" queried another Senator.

"Wasn't he the guy in the Bible?" asked a third.

But then I heard the soundbite on the radio this morning. And sure enough, there it is in the transcript:

And I hope you'll understand if any us come before a court and we can't remember Abramoff, you will tend to believe us.

(LAUGHTER)

(CROSSTALK)

I guess you can make stuff like this up, but it's not as funny as the real thing.