On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
It makes for good television, and it riles up the base, and it probably raises money, but it is not worthy of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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congress.govGerry Connolly: “It makes for good television, and it riles up the base, and it probably raises money, but it is not worthy of the…”
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Connolly argues that the hearings serve political purposes rather than genuine oversight.
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