Eric Swalwell: “the rule of law and the independence of the Department of Justice…”

On the recordMay 23, 2018

the rule of law and the independence of the Department of Justice Trumps -- any person's interest in a case

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Swalwell emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law over personal interests in the context of the investigation.

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