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Eric Swalwell: “The rule of law and the independence of the Department of Justice Trumps -- any person's interest in a case”

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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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

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

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