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Eric Swalwell: The best way for our economy to move forward is if we do not become Russia.

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
The best way for our economy to move forward is if we do not become Russia.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell warns against adopting Russian-like governance, which he believes would undermine American values.

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