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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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Apr 25, 2012

I think the state has a compelling interest in banning animal sacrifice, whether it is compelling or just important is irrelevant for purposes of this discussion.

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Apr 25, 2012

Do you agree with me that government cannot force certain religious beliefs on its citizens?

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Apr 25, 2012

I think government has a compelling interest in avoiding gender discrimination but this Administration took to the Supreme Court a case, Hosanna-Tabor, where a religious group wanted to decide who its teachers were, even if it meant gender…

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Apr 17, 2012

I think it is a very legitimate fair question to ask ICE why they did not detain an illegal immigrant who was arrested multiple times.

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Apr 17, 2012

I wanted to ask ICE what priority they give to breaking up fraudulent identity document rings.

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Apr 17, 2012

It is a shame, Mr. Chairman, that ICE was not willing to answer your legitimate questions.

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Apr 15, 2012

The need for a hearing like this epitomizes our fellow citizens' frustration with government.

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Apr 15, 2012

Working for the government is a sacred trust which you have blown.

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Apr 15, 2012

The notion that you have to spend $800,000 to exchange ideas is laughable and perhaps criminal.

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Apr 15, 2012

I want indictments, Mr. Inspector General.

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Apr 15, 2012

The rest of America cannot comprehend a $44 breakfast.

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Apr 15, 2012

You are so quick to make everyone else follow the rules, and you can't follow your own rules.

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