Gerry Connolly

As the USPS OIG stated in a report released this past March, while it is a welcome step, the Postal Service still does not have a single written policy requiring the tracking of trucking contractor accidents and fatalities. The OIG's…

I just think it is important that when we use words like disinformation, misinformation, or hectoring of U.S. Government officials who are trying to save lives that we see the other side.

So, after I get the vaccine, I don't need to start holding forks and spoons on my arm to see if they stick?

Did he get vaccinated?

By the way, did that President get COVID?

When the President of the United States, the previous President, suggested that perhaps the ingestion of bleach might cure COVID, was that misinformation or disinformation?

Some of our colleagues chose to blame the FDA exclusively for infant formula shortages.

We would also be remiss not to clarify that ivermectin is not effective against COVID-19.

We took a strong stand that the Federal Government should be able to negotiate with Big Pharma for lower drug prices.

The Inflation Reduction Act is not responsible for drug shortages, and contrary to Republican claims, it has already substantially lowered costs for lifesaving medications.

The Biden-Harris executive order sets America on a path to lead the world in ethical, equitable, and transparent use of AI.

Talk about a warning light and an invitation to a hungry wolf to have at it.

Let's stop the myth that there's a problem with the Biden Administration with respect to energy.

Those kinds of comments are dangerous and unbefitting anybody from my point of view who serves or seeks to serve public office.

America owes you a debt.

There is currently legislation, both on the House and Senate side from both parties, called the Invest in Child Safety Act, which would give law enforcement more tools to put bad actors behind bars.

I invite you to do the same thing I have invited Dr. Waldman to do, which is, where there are gaps, or, for that matter, where there are enforcement issues, please alert us.

There is no history and tradition of allowing this type of content, this type of behavior to be protected by the First Amendment.

I invite you to provide us a list of those gaps because we would be glad to work on filling those legislative gaps.

So much for originalism. Of course, we saw a lot of originalism with respect to the Fourteenth Amendment just recently.

I cannot imagine dealing every day with violence against, abuse against children. It is just horrifying and very hard to listen to or contemplate, and I salute you for doing what you are doing and protecting children.

You could not pay me a million dollars a month to have your job.

I am grateful that we are gathered here today to highlight a sensitive but very deeply troubling subject.

Our hope is that today's discussion will underscore the need for policy solutions that end the production, proliferation, and distribution of malicious deepfakes.

No matter what the attempts may be of some to minimize, diminish, or even fabricate what really happened on January 6th, I assure you there are a number of us who will continue to fight for the truth to make sure the American people know…