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Eric Swalwell: “A strong democracy should not be a partisan issue. Americans must have faith in their democracy and it is up to…”

On the recordJanuary 28, 2019
A strong democracy should not be a partisan issue. Americans must have faith in their democracy and it is up to Democrats and Republicans to restore integrity and legitimacy to our institutions.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Emphasizes the need for bipartisan efforts to maintain democratic integrity.

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