'War criminal' cries get protesters quickly removed from hearing

As soon as Rep. Ike Skelton gaveled a joint Congressional hearing to order this morning, protesters could be heard yelling "war criminal" at Army Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, who were about to testify about conditions in Iraq.

At least one woman could be heard shouting briefly, before Skelton (D-MO) ordered anyone who disrupted the proceedings to be removed from the hearing room.

"Out they go," Skelton said. He paused a few seconds, then asked no one in particular, "Are they gone?"

At least a half-dozen protesters were arrested during the course of Monday's hearing, and their presence visibly iritated Skelton. Raw Story