Chuck Grassley said "the word 'drain the swamp' doesn't necessarily mean fire people or get rid of organizations. It means change the culture in this town." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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

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