Swalwell: My district is 40% foreign-born and the eighth wealthiest in US
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Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-14) discusses the demographic composition and economic status of his congressional district during a conversation on immigration policy.
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“40% of my constituents were born outside of the United States. We are the eighth wealthiest district in the country.”
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