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Eric Swalwell: There’s a reason the First Amendment — the freedom of speech — comes before all others.

On the recordNovember 25, 2025
There’s a reason the First Amendment — the freedom of speech — comes before all others.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California
Source
nytimes.com
Nov 25, 2025

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Swalwell emphasizes the importance of free speech in the context of his lawsuit.

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