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David Schweikert: “I have got to tell you, from a standpoint of formerly being in the private sector, and have--while I was present, I was…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2024
I have got to tell you, from a standpoint of formerly being in the private sector, and have--while I was present, I was not in the operation at the time of going through the early days of the pandemic.
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David Schweikert
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Schweikert reflects on his private sector experience during the pandemic's early days.

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