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On the recordJanuary 7, 2020
Without commenting on content, my reaction to this briefing was, it was sophomoric and utterly unconvincing. And I believe more than ever, that Congress needs to act to protect the constitutional provisions about war and peace.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Congressman Connolly critiques the briefing on the Iran strike.

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