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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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May 27, 2019

The Census is about money and power.

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May 27, 2019

The prospect of an undercount could affect the political dynamics of the United States throughout the next decade.

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May 27, 2019

The undercount--for example, in 2010 the black population had the highest net undercount and omission rate of any major race in the United States.

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May 27, 2019

These figures should alarm each and everyone but, more importantly, should focus the efforts of the state of New York, the city of New York, community-based organizations on where the emphasis in a get-out-the-count effort ought to be.

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May 21, 2019

What restrictions do exist, if any, on private companies that are using this technology and from a constitutional point of view what restrictions can there be and--or should there be.

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May 21, 2019

But that's not the issue. Excuse me. I only have a little bit of time. Forgive me for interrupting.

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May 21, 2019

Mr. Halperin, you are also shaking your head yes.

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May 21, 2019

Free press is critical to any democracy. It shines a light on corruption and impunity.

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May 21, 2019

I urge my colleagues to support this bill which reasserts U.S. support for Georgia's sovereignty and clear and forceful opposition to the illegal Russian invasion of Georgian territory and occupation of same.

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May 21, 2019

They cannot have it both ways. We cannot have a NATO country buying Russian equipment.

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May 21, 2019

I have seen firsthand in my trips to the region that our programs have been effective in reducing violence and poverty in Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

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May 21, 2019

Ms. Foxx, when she began her questioning, actually characterized Democrats' motive in today's hearing.

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May 21, 2019

I am a strong supporter of continuing U.S. assistance to the Northern Triangle.

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May 21, 2019

President Erdogan has tightened his grip on power and rolled back democracy in Turkey.

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May 21, 2019

The ubiquity of this technology strikes me. Maybe we have already kind of mostly lost this battle.

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May 21, 2019

I believe the cuts announced by the Department of State in March are short-sighted and counterproductive.

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May 21, 2019

They exploit veterans all the time. I could give you, in my own experience, a gazillion examples.

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May 21, 2019

The issue isn't who put their lives on the line. The issue is the infusion of money that is contributing to the problem.

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May 21, 2019

This bill asserts the United States' continued support for the independence and sovereignty of Georgia.

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May 21, 2019

It supports Georgia's continued democratic development, including free and fair elections, and reaffirms U.S. opposition to Russian aggression in the region.

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May 20, 2019

I don't think Congress, in my own opinion, can, frankly, in any good conscience approve this...

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May 20, 2019

Hopefully Mr. Meadows and I can live up to the expectations--the high expectations--you've set for the whole committee.

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May 20, 2019

Well, if your purpose was to demonstrate to Congress that your technology is not working well, you have succeeded.

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May 20, 2019

I thank the distinguished chairman of the full committee, and I thank him for his gracious words.

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