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Eric Swalwell: “But, generally, innocent people are not seeking immunity. And so, I would want to know what is he afraid of that could…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2017
But, generally, innocent people are not seeking immunity. And so, I would want to know what is he afraid of that could come out and what could he tell us that we don't already know?
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell questions Flynn's request for immunity, suggesting it raises concerns about his innocence.

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