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Eric Swalwell: We prefer, Lawrence, for the president to step aside. We know he won't do that. If that's not going to happen, we prefer…

On the recordJanuary 8, 2021
We prefer, Lawrence, for the president to step aside. We know he won't do that. If that's not going to happen, we prefer for the vice president to step up and show some courage and invoke the 25th amendment. We know he probably won't do that.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell discusses the options available regarding President Trump's conduct and the potential for impeachment.

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