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On the recordJanuary 29, 2024
Such remarks from the Chair of the Constitution Subcommittee no less, are highly irresponsible, dangerous to our democracy, and sadly, typical of the extreme MAGA Republicans this Congress.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Condemnation of the Chair's comments on ignoring Supreme Court orders.

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