What is the meaning of some people's statement that no one is infallible except the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

The questioner : Some people say that no one is infallible except the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

The Shaykh : Perhaps their intention with this is regarding rulings, meaning being free from error in ruling.

The questioner : No, they mean regarding speech, if they intend speech in general, meaning any action of mixing or

The Shaykh : I say this is understood to mean that no one is infallible from error in ruling, meaning between saying this is forbidden and this is lawful, no one is infallible except the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).

The questioner : But if it is intended regarding

The Shaykh : action, then you have known what is correct. Yes.