Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell

"For nearly 20 years, I have served the public - as a prosecutor and a congressman, and have always protected women."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"The allegations were deeply troubling."

— Gavin Newsom , Politician

"It is best that they be investigated outside of a gubernatorial campaign."

— Nancy Pelosi , Politician

"These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"Very, very troubling."

— Katie Porter , Politician

"Deeply troubling."

— Betty Yee , Politician

"accusing Swalwell of skipping town."

— Antonio Villaraigosa , Politician

"These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. They are absolutely false, they did not happen."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"These allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously."

— Adam Schiff , Politician

"These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. They're absolutely false."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"Following the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we call for a swift investigation into these incidents and for the Congressman to immediately end his campaign."

— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician

"This extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability."

— Nancy Pelosi , Politician

"I cannot in good conscience remain in any role with this campaign, and I am stepping down from it effective immediately."

— Jimmy Gomez , Politician

"I regret having come to his defense on social media."

— Ruben Gallego , Politician

"Eric has an option. I am going to bring this vote next week."

— Anna Paulina Luna , Politician

"These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. They are absolutely false, they did not happen."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"For nearly 20 years, I have served the public - as a prosecutor and a congressman, and have always protected women."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"I do not suggest to you that I am perfect or a saint."

— Eric Swalwell , Politician

"The allegations were deeply troubling."

— Gavin Newsom , Politician

"It is best they are investigated outside of a gubernatorial campaign."

— Nancy Pelosi , Politician