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Eric Swalwell: “People who are just trying to do their jobs, work for Uncle Sam and do the right thing to make America better, safer…”

On the recordMay 6, 2024
People who are just trying to do their jobs, work for Uncle Sam and do the right thing to make America better, safer, and stronger don't deserve to be attacked in that way.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell defends federal employees against attacks and threats they face.

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