It's not surprising that Cohen didn't really know much about Russia and collusion, because Trump style like a criminal enterprise is to compartmentalize.
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.
I think the President's statement today really undercut the entire Republican strategy yesterday, which was to try to discredit this witness.
The President gets to set whatever line he wants, we don't have to respect it.
I hope we will tread carefully about hearing or compelling testimony from members of the family. I think the optics of that are very dangerous.
I think it was Sam Rayburn who once said, looking at politics, he said the Republicans are the opposition, but the U.S. Senate is the enemy.
I do think it is very important for there to be some comprehensive immigration legislation.
What is wrong with limiting the number of refugees? And what are the consequences of doing that, from your point of view having served, of course, as Secretary of State?
This time, led by the Chancellor of Germany herself, Angela Merkel, I saw a sort of anger and defiance and resistance.
So you had a conversation with the President of the United States about your impending testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.
So don't be fooled by what my friends on the other side of the aisle are trying to do today.
The idea that a witness would come to us who's flawed--and you certainly are flawed--means they can never tell the truth.
I welcome your input, if not your support, on trying to get that bill to the floor.
This occurred, this meeting occurred just before your testimony before the Select Committee on Intelligence here in the House.
I think you can recognize the behavior you're being subjected to on the other side of the aisle.
I was really struck by sort of the evolution in reactions among our allies in Europe to the evolution of diplomatic and foreign policy here in the United States.
I cosponsored legislation proposed by Congresswoman Mucarsel-Powell which will authorize the President to direct $150 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela.
I have joined Congressman Soto in calling for the U.S. to grant temporary protected status to Venezuelans fleeing this crisis.
I have joined many of my colleagues in recognizing the interim President Juan Guaido and calling for swift elections that are free, fair, and transparent.
Kim's diplomatic gambit has led South Korean President Moon to embrace him as a partner in the shared dream for peace.
This is not just about treating individuals in our custody in a humane manner, it is also a matter of law.





