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On the recordNovember 7, 2017
We're updating the foreign surveillance act and our ability to surveil individuals overseas. And I thought this was a great opportunity to take lessons learned from what Russia did and also from the government response as Russia was interfering. And so I thought that in light of the delay that occurred as Russia was interfering last time and when Congress was notified, we should make sure that if any country is interfering in our elections that Congress is notified immediately. Every Republican voted against that. It's disheartening, Anderson, because I think that is one of the best ways we can strengthen our shield to show Russia that we're on to them and we're going to do better next time.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell criticizes Republican opposition to his amendment aimed at improving congressional notification regarding election interference.

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