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Gerry Connolly

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Gerry Edward Connolly is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 11th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Connolly has focused on various issues including government accountability, environmental protection, and healthcare reform. He has served on several committees, including the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, where he has been involved in investigations and legislation related to federal oversight and transparency.

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Jan 26, 2015

Is that purpose purely political and partisan?

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Jan 26, 2015

We must weigh this very carefully and we do have to ask the question what if we are wrong?

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Jan 26, 2015

I agree with Mr. Gowdy. As Members of Congress, we are constantly bumping heads against one administration or another.

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Jan 26, 2015

Each one of us represents over 700,000 people, and all of us have value.

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Jan 26, 2015

Republicans had already investigated the Maxwell claim and only found evidence against it.

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Jan 26, 2015

What we have asked for is to be true partners in this investigation.

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Jan 26, 2015

All of those facts add up to this being a partisan and political investigation.

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Jan 26, 2015

We are not going to get every single question answered.

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Jan 26, 2015

It has always been my suspicion that the purpose of this is to focus on that bad incident as much as possible for partisan and political reasons.

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Jan 26, 2015

the majority has systematically robbed Democratic members of meaningful participation in this investigation.

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Jan 26, 2015

the chairman has refused to convene an organizational meeting or establish rules to address our concerns.

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Jan 26, 2015

Benghazi was an awful incident in our Nation's history.

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Jan 26, 2015

When Congress queers the deal in foreign policy it is a big deal.

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Jan 22, 2015

Goundhog Day isn't for a couple more weeks, but you wouldn't know that from looking at the Republican majority's agenda these past few weeks. They've brought up one partisan bill after another that already proved unsuccessful in previous…

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Jan 13, 2015

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…

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Jan 13, 2015

As someone who comes from local government, I was encouraged last week to hear the Speaker call for us to find common ground. I know firsthand the music that can be made when elected officials allow their commitments to improving the…

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Jan 13, 2015

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add, at the end of the bill, the following: SEC. 10. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RULES AND GUIDANCE. (a) In…

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Jan 13, 2015

I thank my friend from Michigan. Mr. Chairman, my amendment is an important step to protecting public health and safety. It will ensure the lifesaving benefits of protecting air quality, water quality, and food safety so that they are not…

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Jan 12, 2015

When--you know, if you have a cyber Pearl Harbor, is that an act of war?

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Jan 12, 2015

Cybersecurity is a really big issue in my district. We do a lot of work on it, so I would be delighted to help in any way.

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Jan 12, 2015

the fact is that the Chinese have been stealing military secrets from us, including weapons designs

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Jan 12, 2015

when they think about their strategic interests, unconditionally defending North Korean behavior

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Jan 12, 2015

the 10th or 11th largest economy in the world had its banking system shut down by a cyber attack

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Jan 12, 2015

I think one of the tasks our Government faces and the international community faces is looking afresh at the legal codification of this subject.

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