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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

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

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