Raja Krishnamoorthi Remembers Late Rep. Gerry Connolly: He Could Always ‘Shed Light In A Serious Moment’

During a House Oversight Committee hearing before the recess, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) discussed the passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA).

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00:00Seeing none, our chair recognizes Mr. Krishnamoorthy from Illinois. Thank you

00:08Mr. Chair and thank you for your very kind words about our dear friend. When I

00:13first entered Congress, I told him when I introduced myself in Illinois, I said

00:22hi my name is Raja Krishnamoorthy and someone said to me Roger Christian

00:26Murphy and I told him that and from that moment we became fast friends because he

00:35was very proud of his Irish ancestry and he was one of the funniest members of

00:42Congress. Always had a quip, always had a joke, always could shed light in a serious

00:48moment. He's a great man. Thank you.

00:55Thank you. Any other members seek recognition? Yes, Mr. Sudebron.