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On the recordAugust 27, 2025
Chip Roy is an intelligent guy. Legislatively, he knows his s---, but he’s a total freaking pain in the ass.
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Chip Roy
Republican · Texas

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Roy's qualities as a legislator were discussed by a fellow Freedom Caucus member.

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