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On the recordFebruary 11, 2021
Uncertain what would happen next, I sent a text message to my wife: 'I love you and the babies. Please hug them for me.'
Said by
Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

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Eric Swalwell shares his fear during the Capitol riot.

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