Eric Swalwell: “Politicians are not doctors. Some may be, but most are not, and our…”

On the recordOctober 31, 2017

Politicians are not doctors. Some may be, but most are not, and our job here is to be politicians, not doctors.

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Swalwell argues that lawmakers should not interfere in medical decisions.

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Eric Swalwell: “Politicians are not doctors. Some may be, but most are not, and our job here is to be politicians, not doctors.”