Eric Swalwell

“The first half of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report, even in redacted form, leaves no room for debate: This president and his campaign eagerly exploited help from Russian agents, despite being aware that Russia was sabotaging our election.”

“For millions of Americans, federally subsidized student loans and Pell Grants are an important resource for us to get ahead so we can achieve the American dream.”

“Holding office often requires swearing an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Running for office should include accepting responsibility for this, too, so that our democratic republic's underpinnings can remain strong for generations to come.”

“My parents worked really hard.”

“Don't confuse evidence with a conclusion.”

“I don't think I voted in 2000.”

“I love country music. Like, I really, really, really love country music.”

“I was raised to believe nobody is above the law - especially not a president.”

“I want us to be a country of free ideas, free markets, and a freedom to dream.”

“I think having a national system that tracks who owns guns is fine. I don't think we need to be printing it on the Internet.”

“Americans feel frustrated, distanced, and disenfranchised from our elected government. We deserve more: a government in which we truly all have a voice.”

“Americans are at our best when we build bridges between us, not walls around us.”

“The best piece of advice I've received is find a mentor, but also mentor others. You have two hands, so reach up, look for as many mentors as you can to get where you want to go, but never forget that you have another hand, and you have to reach down and lift others up, too.”

“For years, America has helped protect against terrorist attacks by telling Americans, 'If you see something, say something.' The same should go for protecting our elections against foreign interference.”

“It is clear that Michael Cohen was not truthful with the House Intelligence Committee, which is all the more reason that we never should have ended our investigation.”

“America needs a president who knows how we live and work, who delivers on promises to those who need help, who won't use fear and hate as a political cudgel, and who works to solve our biggest problems instead of nibbling around the edges - a president who will go big, be bold, and do good, and stirs all Americans to do likewise.”

“For me, there's nothing more important than serving my constituents and winning the House.”

“Americans have bravely risen to overcome great challenges, but we still have a long way to go to ensure that everyone shares in the freedom to dream of and achieve a better life for themselves and their kids.”

“Donald Trump, for years, had been working with the Russians. He brought people on his campaign who had ties to the Russians.”

“If we can put a probe on Mars or put online orders on your doorstep within hours, surely we can harness our unparalleled innovative spirit to prolong and better our lives while creating thousands of new jobs in the life sciences.”