Political Quotes

Eric Swalwell

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Dec 5, 2017

I hope that they recognize the seriousness of this, because this June 9th meeting is a cornerstone piece of our investigation and what the president knew, what Donald Trump as a candidate knew at the time is critically important for us.

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Dec 5, 2017

If he's talking to his father and they're trying to get their stories straight, that's not recognized as a privilege.

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Dec 5, 2017

To hide behind a made-up privilege sets us back in what we need to tell the American people.

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Dec 5, 2017

We believe we're on solid legal standing here that if he is there under subpoena, he would have to be -- he would be ordered to answer the question.

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Dec 5, 2017

Actually, Donald Trump Jr. can actually just waive the privilege if he was forthcoming and wanted to clear the air.

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Dec 5, 2017

This falls in line with others who have casually exerted privileges. Jeff sessions cites a long-standing Department of Justice privilege, which is not found in the law, that he couldn't tell us what he says to Donald Trump and Roger Stone…

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Dec 5, 2017

Certainly relevant because of prior reports as well with her role in the firing of James Comey.

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Dec 5, 2017

It's usually when you're seeking to protect somebody, that's when you don't answer a direct question.

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Nov 13, 2017

I cannot overemphasize the danger this perspective poses to our Republic.

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Nov 13, 2017

Once and for all, can we answer the question?

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