Truth hurts doesn’t it?
He did not deny it. Apparently saying this out loud offends the sensibilities of the Democrats. They are not bothered by the fact that Swallwell did indeed do this. Instead they were offended that anyone would say anything publicly about it.
Taiwan has bigger problems now so the Parliment had better be careful.
I believe he consistently refers to an “FBI investigation” clearing him of all wrong doing.
More precisely, that anyone would try to use it against them for political advantage. Only they are allowed to do such things.