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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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Nov 13, 2017

it is not appropriate for the President to weigh in on an ongoing investigation

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Oct 11, 2017

I think if you were somehow able to convince our fellow citizens that they are going to get an A-plus product...

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Oct 11, 2017

You come across as an authentic person.

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Oct 11, 2017

It is also important for apportioning the resources and services of our government.

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Oct 11, 2017

What would be even worse than unexpectedly high cost is unexpectedly high cost coupled with less-than-full success.

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Oct 11, 2017

We get the disconnect. We are not trying to change that.

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Oct 11, 2017

I would encourage you to be very judicious and thoughtful about what questions government does ask.

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Oct 11, 2017

The census is constitutionally required. It is what ensures that, just as every vote should be counted, every person should be counted.

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Oct 11, 2017

Cost matters. It matters, period.

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Oct 10, 2017

I want to thank you for having this hearing, Chairman DeSantis, and for your commitment to religious freedom.

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Jul 26, 2017

The unique circumstances of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rulemaking warrant an expedited repeal of the rule. In November 2016, the Committee released a staff report titled ``Politicization of the Waters of the United States…

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