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Eric Swalwell: “We can't let a future more corrupt, more competent president come along, and do this.”

On the recordJune 13, 2021
We can't let a future more corrupt, more competent president come along, and do this.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell emphasizes the importance of accountability to prevent future abuses of power by presidents.

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