Kamlager-Dove Statement on Former Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on former Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales after their resignations:

"It is an honor to serve as a Member of Congress. That responsibility and the power it carries must never be taken lightly or abused.

"The allegations that continue to surface about Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales are gut-wrenching. Their resignations are only the beginning. As well-connected men, it is no question that they will be afforded the proper due process that too many are denied. But there must be accountability, and justice must be served.

"My heart is with the many women and staffers who have carried these burdens for so long and felt unable to come forward until now. Their courage is commendable. I also applaud the reporters and creators who stuck to their guns to ensure these stories were told.

"So many young people are drawn to work on Capitol Hill by a belief in service to their country. They deserve a workplace that is safe from predators. We all do."

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