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Jim McGovern: “I don't believe I've heard anybody ever call a witness a…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

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SHOCK MOMENT: Austin Scott Accuses Jayapal Of Telling A 'Damn Lie'—Then Hearing Grinds To Halt

Published | Video Starts at 04:39

And believe me, there are lots of people that come before this committee that, you know, I need to be restrained in my response because they're so over the top. But I don't believe I've heard anybody ever call a witness a liar in this committee before. Well, I appreciate Mr. Scott taking back his words. If we were on the floor, Ms. Jayapal, that would be sufficient. I have been in the chair when people's words have been taken down, and I understand what. (04:39–04:47)

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Asserts that no one has called a witness a liar in the committee before.

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