From Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA11)’s office:
ICYMI: Connolly Discusses Race for Top Democrat on Oversight Committee
Fairfax, VA – Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) appeared on CNN News Central this morning to discuss the race for Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
KATE BOLDUAN: Just yesterday, you threw your hat in the ring to be considered to be the next top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, a critical committee and one where we know some of the most contentious hearings occur, the most political investigations happen, and where we get a lot of headlines out of. Why do you want to lead Democrats on this committee now?
REP. CONNOLLY: I’ve devoted all 16 years of my time in Congress to this committee. I’ve made it my primary commitment. No one has been more productive on the committee than I. I’ve chaired the largest subcommittee by far, which was also the most productive subcommittee in the 117th Congress. I was Vice Ranking Member to the great Elijah Cummings and I know the work of the committee. I’ve had my fingers in every part of our legislative agenda. I was named the most effective lawmaker in the United States Congress by the Vanderbilt University and University of Virginia Center for Effective Lawmaking. So, I’ve got a track record. I know how to get things done. I know how to work with the media. I know how to work with the Republicans and to fight with the Republicans when that’s necessary. No one has been a more effective bulldog against Donald Trump and the Trump years than I was, and I am relishing the opportunity to be the loyal opposition in this next Congress.
Full video of the interview is available here.
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