Eric Swalwell
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Eric Swalwell is a U.S. Representative known for his ability to bridge divides and foster cooperation among differing political factions. This interview highlights his commitment to consensus-building and his belief in the importance of engaging with all constituents, regardless of their political affiliation.
“And immediately got involved in student governments and created a position on the College Park City Council for a student and served as the first student there. But I was in a hurry to get to law school and get back home.”
“I think in the house, there's not a lot of courage in the Senate. They seem to be in deep, deep denial. It was really disappointing last week to see a statesman like Orin Hatch basically just say, what do I care that Donald Trump wasn't directing these payoffs that violated campaign finance law?”
“They all are candid with me I think the country needs somebody who will go big, be bold, and do good. And my generation leading this group Future Forum, I've seen a generation that is insightful, that is inventive and optimistic, but they see a Washington as we sit here a couple days away from a shutdown that's so incremental, governs cri…”
“He's not above the law. And it's hard to, you have the political question of whether the Senate would remove him. But what we do with his conduct will inform and guide future presidents and their White House counsel.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 296 - Rep. Eric Swalwell
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