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Robert Garcia: “The Ethics Committee is there to do this work.”

Featuring: Robert Garcia, Democratic | U.S. House California, 42nd Congressional District

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'Zero room for anyone who abuses their power': California Democrat reacts to Swalwell resignation

Published | Video Starts at 03:27

Look, I am a sophomore member of Congress, and I've been clear from day one that anyone that is. That is abusing anyone, those folks should be held accountable, should not be in Congress. The Ethics Committee is there to do this work. And staff members on the Hill should feel empowered at this moment. Any staff member who feels that they have been wronged, they should feel empowered to report that, to … (03:27–03:31)

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Asserts that the Ethics Committee is responsible for handling allegations of abuse in Congress.

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