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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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Mar 19, 2017

I have never accused [President Obama] of committing a crime. And would never do so unless I was a prosecutor and had a formal charging document.

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Mar 19, 2017

It's all important, which is why I asked Chair Nunes to give me additional time at the end.

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Mar 19, 2017

The leaking of classified information or the leaking of information that was acquired through another crime is a criminal matter.

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Mar 15, 2017

When I hear the term 'children,' there is no children's court in South Carolina. There's a juvenile court, and it is for those under the age of 16.

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Mar 15, 2017

If there is an 8-year-old that is on the Sex Offender Registry for life, that 8-year-old needs a new lawyer, not a new law.

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Mar 15, 2017

I'm glad that the Adam Walsh Child Safety Act passed.

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Mar 15, 2017

I thank Congressman Sensenbrenner for his introduction of the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act, legislation that is necessary to maintain the good accomplished by this act and improve the system to be more efficient and more just.

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Mar 15, 2017

these are among the very toughest cases of all to prosecute.

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Mar 15, 2017

Having someone particularly trained in prepping witnesses for trial is an indispensable aspect to your success as a prosecutor.

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Mar 15, 2017

Public safety is the preeminent function of government, and even among the preeminence of this function, protecting those who cannot fully protect themselves is most important.

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Mar 15, 2017

I want you to give me a list of the providers that are giving you a hard time.

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Mar 15, 2017

We're not talking about roads and bridges and taxes; we're talking about children.

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