email after that exchange on the floor. he copied a number of republican and democratic house leaders saying quote, if you have something to say to me stop being a coward and say it to my case, otherwise shut the heck out. democrats say west is way out of line but he is not apologizing for that email. >> when i read that email i tell you it was shocking to the conscience, and i thought it was very unfortunate. >> when a conservative stands up and says enough, then people will want to sit back especially liberals and want to play victim. she is not a victim. she has been attacking alan west for quite some time and i had to let her know enough is enough. >> reporter: wasserman's office says rather than being upset at her west is probably more accept because they are trying to balance the budget on the back of seniors, children and the middle class adding that the truth hurts. the republican black caucus which west i is having a lunched