Reporters watching Tuesday's Democratic debate from the press filing room "exploded" in cheers when Bernie Sanders said Americans are "sick and tired" of hearing about Hillary Clinton's emails, according to tweets from journalists at the scene.

.@BernieSanders is also "sick & tired" hearing about @HillaryClinton "damn emails!" http://t.co/SzIjJeibRG http://t.co/e9O00fFkDZ

— CNN (@CNN) October 14, 2015

Yahoo News reporter Hunter Walker tweeted that "audible clapping and laughter" filled the room.

Political comedy talk show host Dave Rubin corroborated that report, saying that the "entire" room "exploded" during the moment.

Tuesday's debate was the first time the Democratic candidates for president have faced off.

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