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Eric Swalwell: I don't think it's legitimate because the witnesses were already to go. They sent over their testimony. And, you know…

On the recordMarch 26, 2017
I don't think it's legitimate because the witnesses were already to go. They sent over their testimony. And, you know, the American people I think felt they were finally let in last week and they wanted to learn more about what Russia did and what U.S. persons they may have worked with.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell argues that the cancellation of hearings is not justified and that the public is eager for information about the investigation.

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