When the Washington Post Fact Checker examined this claim, they gave it four Pinocchios. They called it a whopper.
Elijah Cummings
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Elijah E. Cummings was a prominent American politician and civil rights advocate who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Cummings was known for his commitment to social justice and his efforts to address issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. Throughout his tenure, he was a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and worked to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities.
The problem is that Republicans just keep asking the same question over and over again and pretend they don't know the answer.
When there have been attacks on the ARB, it's as if, I mean, that is like attacking him.
It bothers me when I hear people even imply that you didn't care about your people.
I think it's a sad day for all of us because we made a commitment to the families. The families came in with tears in their eyes literally. And said, 'Please do not make this a political football,' that's exactly what's happened. It has…
So, again, why do we need this new panel? Based on Planned Parenthood's exemplary record of cooperation, the tens of thousands of pages of documents the organization has produced in response to congressional requests, and the lack of any…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. As the ranking member of the Select Committee on Benghazi and the House Oversight Committee, I rise in strong opposition to this proposal by House Republicans to establish yet another new select panel…
We will join you in a subpoena to get every single tape, period--no ands, no ifs, or buts--period.
Let's look at the facts. David Daleiden and his group engaged in a 3-year campaign of deceit against Planned Parenthood.
I want to thank you. Because I know of so many women who, if it were not for Planned Parenthood, would be in a terrible way.