Political Quotes

On the recordMay 7, 2017
The only reason would you lie about a fact in an investigation is to cover up something that had occurred in the past.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell discusses the implications of individuals lying about their ties to Russia.

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