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Gerry Connolly: I can only say. I guess it takes one to know one. A convicted felon convicted of 34 felony counts, ought to be able to…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2025
I can only say. I guess it takes one to know one. A convicted felon convicted of 34 felony counts, ought to be able to recognize a criminal enterprise when he sees one. AID is not one.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly defends the integrity of USAID against claims made by Trump, implying that Trump is projecting his own criminality.

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