Russell Vought: “I do not believe that the administration [is responsible for…”

“I believe these studies that people are banting about. Question is, do you believe people have died because of the cuts to usaid? It's simple. Yes or no. I do not believe that the administration [is responsible for deaths due to USAID cuts]. You don't believe anyone's died. Let me finish the question. No, no. It's a yes or no. It is. It's really simple. Do you think people died or not?” (00:36–00:39)

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