Eric Swalwell actually said...
A Congressional subpoena is a powerful and coercive tool. It should be only used when attempts to reach an accommodation with a witness have reached an impasse or when necessary to obtain certain sensitive information, such as financial information, or through a so-called friendly subpoena to protect a witness.
Context
Swalwell discusses the proper use of congressional subpoenas based on a standard set by Jim Jordan.
03/08/2023