Political Quotes

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.
Said by
Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

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

Share

More from Eric Swalwell

Nov 25, 2025

There’s a reason the First Amendment — the freedom of speech — comes before all others.

nytimes.com
Nov 25, 2025

Pulte's brazen practice of obtaining confidential mortgage records from Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac and then using them as a basis for referring individual homeowners to DOJ for prosecution is unprecedented and unlawful.

cbsnews.com
Nov 21, 2025

California is the fourth largest economy in the world. So shouldn’t we be a state where you can take your first job, have your first kid, and buy your first home in the same decade?

theguardian.com
Nov 29, 2025

There’s a reason the First Amendment — the freedom of speech — comes before all others.

latimes.com

Other voices in this conversation