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Chuck Grassley: “The word 'drain the swamp' doesn't necessarily mean fire people or get rid of organizations. It means change the culture…”

On the recordJune 6, 2017
The word 'drain the swamp' doesn't necessarily mean fire people or get rid of organizations. It means change the culture in this town.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Grassley emphasizes the need for cultural change in Washington, not just personnel changes.

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