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Gerry Connolly: “I cannot imagine dealing every day with violence against, abuse against children. It is just horrifying and very hard to…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2024
I cannot imagine dealing every day with violence against, abuse against children. It is just horrifying and very hard to listen to or contemplate, and I salute you for doing what you are doing and protecting children.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly expresses horror at child abuse and commends efforts to protect children.

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