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Eric Swalwell: The Constitution, and the American people for that matter, have entrusted this body to make the laws necessary to…

On the recordDecember 7, 2022
The Constitution, and the American people for that matter, have entrusted this body to make the laws necessary to preserve the national well-being.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell emphasizes Congress's duty to legislate for national well-being amidst Supreme Court ethics issues.

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