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Russell Vought: “I am familiar with the press that you are citing. The…”

Featuring: Russell Vought, Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget | National

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I just gave you two examples. Familiar. It's a yes or no. Don't dance. You're not a tap dancer. Are you familiar with the stories? It's really that simple. I am familiar with the press that you are citing. The reports that you are also referring to are familiar. I take my tie back. You're clearly not going to answer questions today. I thought you came to answer questions. You're not. (02:01–02:08)

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Asserts familiarity with press and reports regarding deaths due to USAID cuts.

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