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Eric Swalwell: Well, it will be for a balance of power on many abuses of power we've seen in the past. But we can't miss the…

On the recordJanuary 2, 2019
Well, it will be for a balance of power on many abuses of power we've seen in the past. But we can't miss the opportunity to do what they sent us here, which is to collaborate on infrastructure, passing the Dream Act, having background checks, and reforming prescription drugs.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell discusses the dual responsibilities of Congress to investigate abuses of power while also collaborating on legislative priorities.

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