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Trey Gowdy

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Trey Gowdy is a former U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 4th congressional district, serving from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Gowdy gained national prominence as the chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi, where he led investigations into the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya. His tenure in Congress was marked by a focus on issues such as government oversight and national security. Prior to his congressional career, Gowdy served as a federal prosecutor and was known for his legal expertise and assertive questioning style during hearings.

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Jun 25, 2013

Before the close of business today, if you can, issue a statement on behalf of the IRS as to why he's still employed.

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Jun 25, 2013

I want to publicly thank you again for your service to our country.

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Jun 12, 2013

The SAFE Act provides a robust interior enforcement strategy that will maintain the integrity of our system for the long term.

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Jun 12, 2013

If Benghazi was not safe enough for the premier law enforcement agency in the world to go, how was it safe enough for us to send diplomats?

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Jun 12, 2013

I am happy to find a synthesis between the respect for the rule of law that defines us as a Republic and the humanity that defines us as a people.

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Jun 12, 2013

The bill ensures these individuals cannot take advantage of our generous immigration laws.

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Jun 12, 2013

If you're good enough to do homicide cases, then I trust you to do immigration cases.

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Jun 12, 2013

We hope all elected officials will support Congressman Trey Gowdy's bill.

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Jun 12, 2013

I'm much more interested in adherence to the rule of law.

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Jun 12, 2013

The SAFE Act shows how to avoid the mistakes of the past with regard to immigration law enforcement.

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Jun 12, 2013

Such provisions are particularly relevant following the Boston bombing.

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Jun 12, 2013

Mr. Gowdy's bill contains such a mechanism.

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