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Eric Swalwell: I learned a lot from Sally Yates today as she testified, particularly just how hard she tried to tell the White House…

On the recordMay 7, 2017
I learned a lot from Sally Yates today as she testified, particularly just how hard she tried to tell the White House about Michael Flynn, perhaps being compromised, and just how little that they cared.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell reflects on Yates' testimony and the White House's lack of concern regarding Flynn.

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