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On the recordMay 16, 2017
It's welcome news, Anderson. This investigation was disrupted last week when President Trump fired the chief investigator, Director Comey. So, I hope this is a way to get that investigation back on track and that the American people can learn whether anyone in the United States worked with Russia during its interference campaign.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell expresses his approval of the appointment of a special counsel for the Russia investigation, emphasizing the need for clarity on potential collusion.

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