Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 27, 2019
The President gets to set whatever line he wants, we don't have to respect it.
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly asserts that Congress is not bound by the President's defined boundaries regarding testimony.

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