Gerry Connolly: “Governor John Kasich wrote an op-ed piece in which he said we haven't used all the soft power with respect to sanctions…”

in direct contradiction to Mr. Fisher's sworn statement, at a press conference on the evening of February 19, 2025, you stated, 'I signed an order creating the Department of Government Efficiency and put a man named Elon Musk in charge.'

This is an important step, and inspectors general must be free to pursue their investigations without interference.

The law has to be abided by.

I support H.R. 872 and urge its adoption. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.