Gerry Connolly actually said...
I believe in the power of truth and facts. And I believe calling out their fabrications, their alternate reality that is delusional and deliberately designed to persuade people to believe what they say, not what they see and know -- which is called gaslighting -- I think -- you know, the power of words and the truth still remains.
Context
Connolly emphasizes the importance of truth and facts in politics, particularly in response to misinformation.
02/24/2021