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Eric Swalwell: “Once you start going after like individual members who are critical of the president, you better be damn sure you have…”

On the recordDecember 10, 2024
Once you start going after like individual members who are critical of the president, you better be damn sure you have the goods.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell emphasizes the seriousness of targeting critical Congress members.

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