During a Heated Legislative Debate,Representative Peony Makes a Statement of Fact

During a heated legislative debate,Representative Peony makes a statement of fact damaging Senator Rose's good reputation.Peony knows the statement is not true.In this situation,Peony is most likely

A) liable for defamation.
B) not liable for defamation because only Rose's reputation was hurt.
C) not liable for defamation because Peony enjoys a privilege.
D) not liable for defamation because nobody listens to such debates.

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