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On the recordMay 14, 2024
So to me when I hear some of my colleagues again, not all of them, but some of them on this committee thump their chest and say they back the blue. But then they're going to call January 6 convict a hostage. That's not backing the blue, that's backing the coup.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell criticizes colleagues for inconsistent support of law enforcement regarding January 6 convictions.

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