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Beto O'Rourke: “This Congress, which is led by Republicans, has been…”

Featuring: Beto O'Rourke, Democratic | Former Candidate, Governor of Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 37:39

And if we need a referee to decide the outcome, that is for the courts. But to your point, This Congress, which is led by Republicans, has been absolutely servile, has done nothing, has not lifted a finger when the President has destroyed congressionally chartered agencies like USAID. which has dismantled departments also created and funded by the United States Congress. And in its most solemn and impressive important responsibility, going to war. (37:39–37:53)

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Asserts that the Republican-led Congress has not acted against the President's actions affecting USAID.

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