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Eric Swalwell: It is the difference between one side that believes in governing and one side that believes in ruling.

On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
It is the difference between one side that believes in governing and one side that believes in ruling.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell contrasts the governing philosophy of Democrats with the ruling approach of Republicans.

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