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111 is the number of times Anthony Fauci repeated the phrase "On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution" at a Senate hearing chaired by Sen.
No question from any lawmaker on either side of the aisle received a substantive answer. Paul announced a committee contempt vote for next week before the session ended.
Fifth Amendment wall Before the hearing, Paul's staff was confident Fauci would not invoke the Fifth Amendment.
A source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that committee members were told to come prepared with questions.
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