Representatives with newest public statements are shown first, updated as of Oct. 30, 2019. Click any name to see his or her statement.
For impeachment (228)
“What I saw, and what I read, was a president putting his own personal political vendettas ahead of our national security and I think that is blatant corruption and I think that demands aninquiry.”
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“Tuesday’s actions by the president and the administration left me with no other way to get the information the country deserves than to support an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I took an oath of office to uphold the Constitution, as did every membe of Congress, regardless of party. We have begun an inquiry because, frankly, we had no otherchoice.”
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A spokesperson confirmed to NPR that Rep. Spanberger supports the impeachment inquiry as announced by Speaker Pelosi inSeptember.
A spokesperson confirmed to NPR that Rep. Cuellar supports the impeachment inquiry as announced by Speaker Pelosi inSeptember.
A spokesperson confirmed to NPR that Rep. Johnson supports the impeachment inquiry as announced by Speaker Pelosi inSeptember.
A spokesperson confirmed to NPR that Rep. Gottheimer supports the impeachment inquiry as announced by Speaker Pelosi inSeptember.
A spokesperson confirmed to NPR that Rep. Kim supports the impeachment inquiry as announced by Speaker Pelosi inSeptember.
“The president’s refusal to further cooperate with congressional oversight, without an impeachment inquiry, is regrettable,” McAdams said Friday in his updated comments. “We find ourselves today at the point that an [impeachment] inquiry is necessary to get all of the facts on thetable.”
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“I was reticent to call for impeachment in earlier iterations, but for me what happened in the past week or week and a half was really something different,” Slotkin said. “For me, the key and most important piece of information is that the president of the United States, the commander in chief, reached out to a foreign president and asked for dirt on an American, on a politicalopponent.”
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I intend to fully support this impeachment inquiry and follow the facts,” Rose told constituents at a Staten Island town hallmeeting.
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“An impeachment inquiry is the only way to get all the facts the American people deserve.”
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“I fully think that it’s appropriate that we begin this impeachment inquiry.”
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“I support the inquiry that we’re in … We have to get to the bottom of everything, get everything out and let the American people see everything that’s there.”
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“After reading the whistleblower complaint against Pres. Trump, Rep. Lamb said Thursday he ‘absolutely’ supports House Dems’ investigation of whether Mr. Trump pressured Ukraine to dig up dirt on a political rival ahead of the 2020 presidentialelections.”
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“Our president is not above the law, and House Democrats and I will continue the impeachment inquiry we started almost two weeks ago. The American people deserve to know the truth and we will work in Congress to keep uncovering all the facts.”
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“There’s a difference between an impeachment investigation and articles of impeachment and I am happy, would welcome the opportunity, when and if that grave situation comes up and I would not look forward to that, to take a vote, a personal vote on the floor on articles of impeachment, but first we need to understand what if anything, happened … this is grave, grave information that if true, we really need to get to the bottom of.”
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“The contents of the #WhistleblowerComplaint outline serious breaches of national security by President Trump and his cohorts. It warrants the full investigation that has beenproposed.”
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“#AZ01: Yesterday, I stated my support for the ongoing impeachment inquiry being taken up in the House of Reps. The whistleblower complaint released today demonstrates that we must pursue this official inquiry & promptly complete theinvestigation.”
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“If we care about the future of our country, our constitutional duty requires that we continue to conduct a thorough, formal impeachmentinquiry.”
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“After looking carefully at the transcript of the conversation with Ukraine’s President, the whistleblower complaint, the Inspector General memo, and President Trump’s comments about the issue, unfortunately, I believe that if we do not proceed with the inquiry, it will set a very dangerous precedent.”
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“I feel an impeachment inquiry is indeed justified.”
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“The White House’s own memo of the President’s call w/Ukraine confirms the President asked a foreign gov’t to investigate his political opponent. This is an abuse of executive power. I support the House’s ongoing impeachment inquiry to get the facts for the American people.”
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“After careful deliberation, I’m supporting the House of Representatives taking the first step in an impeachment process, beginning an impeachment inquiry."
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“As I’ve said for months, it is imperative that Congress do its job and conduct oversight and, when appropriate, investigations of the Administration. Speaker Pelosi decided to now call this work an “impeachment inquiry,” and I continue to support her actions on this.”
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“President Trump asked a foreign gov’t to interfere in the 2020 election, betraying his oath to our country and threatening our national security in the process. His own White House admitted that in a memo. We need to proceed with an impeachment inquiry. No one is above thelaw.”
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“My full statement reiterating my support for an impeachment inquiry, which is the only recourse Congress has to respond to President Trump’s egregiousactions.”
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“Trump’s disregard for the Constitution is why I support the #ImpeachmentInquiry. He must be held accountable. We must continue w/ the inquiry and follow it wherever it maygo.”
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“I support Speaker Pelosi’s announcement that the U.S. House of Representatives is moving forward with an official impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I have been one who was reluctant to call for an impeachment inquiry until[Tuesday].”
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“Thank you for your calls and messages voicing your concerns. I support moving forward with a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump. The President took an oath to uphold our Constitution, yet has demonstrated a complete disregard for thatoath.”
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“I fully support the House impeachment inquiry.”
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“When I took the oath of office, I swore to uphold the Constitution and now, I must stand up for what I know is right. It is clear that the sitting president of the United States has repeatedly violated the law and damaged ourdemocracy.”
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“This is why, out of respect for our Constitution, concern for our national security, and in the interest of my constituents, I am fully supportive of an official impeachment inquiry. President Trump’s conduct has left us with no choice but to pursue every avenue to fully investigate potential abuses ofpower.”
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“The President’s past obstruction of Congressional investigations combined with the revelations of the last 24 hours have made it clear that we must begin an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“The times have found us. The actions taken to date by the President have seriously violated the Constitution. It is for this reason that the House of Representatives is moving forward with an official impeachmentinquiry.”
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“The President asking for help on his campaign from a foreign government is against the law with or without a quid pro quo. This is a matter of national security and I fully support Speaker Pelosi’s move to an impeachment inquiry.’
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“The President admitted that he encouraged a foreign leader to dig up dirt on his political opponent. …The President has tied Congress’ hands. We have no choice but to start a formal impeachment inquiry andhearings.”
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“This continued insistence on undermining our democracy must be met with the full force and strength possessed by the United States Congress as set forth by our founding fathers in the Constitution, up to and including, Articles ofImpeachment.”
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“We need to get to the bottom of these serious allegations through comprehensive impeachment proceedings and documentproduction.”
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“The American people expect my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and both sides of the Capitol to put partisanship and political expediency aside to do the right thing for the People and for our Constitution. It is time toact.”
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“An impeachment inquiry will allow us to break through the President’s stonewalling and obstruction and get the answers the American peopledeserve.”
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“Today’s action is a measured step to ensure the American people get the truth and the answers they deserve. This is a fact-findingmission.”
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“Congress must act now in the face of our President’s continued dangerous behavior. No one is above the law—not even the occupant of the highest office—and that is why I support moving forward with an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I fully support the Speaker’s announcement of a new impeachmentinquiry.”
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“Congress has a responsibility to uphold the rule of law & to take appropriate steps to open an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“It is time to open an impeachment inquiry. To not move forward would make Congress complicit in the President’sbehavior.”
“The first responsibility of the President of the United States is to keep our country safe, but it has become clear that our president has placed his personal interests above the national security of our nation. I believe articles of impeachment arewarranted.”
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“Inaction would give this persident (and future presidents) assurances that their misneeds are immune from punishment…I believe that it is my Constitutional duty and the duty of the United States Congress to move forward with impeachmentinquiries.”
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“President Trump’s actions, currently undisputed, are an attack on our Democracy, national security and rule of law, and warrant the commencement of formal impeachmentproceedings.”
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“Enough is enough, I join Americans calling for impeachmentproceedings.”
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“Pres Trump admitted to asking a foreign power to help his re-election. He then tried to cover it up by refusing to disclose the whistleblower. These are blatant violations of our laws and betrayal to our country. #ImpeachmentInquiry will beginimmediately!’
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“These actions, which the President has admitted, represent a gross abuse of power and an abuse of the trust we the people have placed in the Office of the President…The House of Representatives should act swiftly to investigate and should be prepared to use the remedy exclusively in its power:impeachment.”
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“The American people deserve the full truth and it has reached the point where there is no other way to get the necessary information and an impeachment inquiry isjustified.”
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“I have supported the committees’ actions and will continue to do so, including an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“This Ukraine development weighs very heavily, and is very concerning to me. I believe it is time now to open an inquiry for impeachment. We have to get thefacts.”
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“The President has abused the office of the presidency and broken our public trust. Because of this, I support the Speaker’s decision to open an impeachment inquiry and do everything in our power to uncover the truth and save our democracy.”
“I think we have no other choice…this behavior, at best, is unethical and corrupt – at worst,treasonous.”
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“It is time to complete our investigation and draft articles ofimpeachment.”
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“I was elected to represent people who love our country, and I swore an oath to uphold, protect, and defend the United States Constitution. That’s why, now, I strongly support the House of Representatives moving forward with impeachmentproceedings.”
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“This President’s reckless and habitual disregard for our laws leaves Congress no choice. Impeachment inquiry hearings must commence immediately. To do otherwise would be a betrayal of our democracy.”
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“Trump has violated his oath of office. He operates for himself, in his personal interest – and not in the interest of the American people. The impeachment inquiry should be put on the fast track and all of the facts madeplain.”
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“It is time for a formal impeachment inquiry against this lawless and unstablePresident.”
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“I fully support Congress moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry. I have grave concerns about the President’s troubling admission that he sought Ukrainian interference in the 2020 election, undermining America’s nationalsecurity.”
“It’s bad enough Trump sought help from a foreign power in the last election.
It’s worse still that he obstructed the investigation into his misconduct.
Now he‘s admitted using his office to coerce another country to interfere in 2020.
I fully support the impeachmentinquiry.”
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“The President’s disturbing pattern of unlawful behavior clearly demonstrates that he believes the laws of the United States do not apply to him. That is why I believe it is in our nation’s best interest that the House moves forward with impeachmentproceedings.”
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““President Trump’s attempt to pressure a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election is a blatant abuse of power…By any measure, this is impeachable conduct on the part of the President. Every House committee of relevant jurisdiction must move aggressively to gather the underlying evidence and press forward with our efforts to hold President Trumpaccountable.”
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“We will never find the truth unless we use the power given to the House of Representatives, and the House alone, to begin an official investigation as dictated by the Constitution. The future of our democracy is at stake,” Lewis said on the House floor. “I believe, I truly believe, the time to begin impeachment proceedings against this president has come. To delay or to do otherwise would betray the foundation of our democracy.”
“I am supporting #impeachmentproceedings”
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“Unless the Intelligence Committee immediately receives both the whistleblower complaint, and the recordings of any calls – and they dispel these charges – I am prepared to pursue an impeachment inquiry of thePresident.”
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“I now believe it is time to elevate this process to a formal inquiry on the President and his potential misconduct, and to follow the facts wherever they may lead – which includes the most serious action the House can take under the Constitution:impeachment.”
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I support formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. This inquiry is about uncovering evidence, seeking the truth, and protecting our national security and the integrity of ourdemocracy.”
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“I have always supported Congress and our House committees in defending our democracy and Constitution. The impeachment inquiry requested today is needed to continue thatwork.”
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“…[t]hey fully justify Congress reviewing potential impeachment.”
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“I have and continue to support the impeachment investigation. President Trump needs to be held accountable and he willbe.”
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“Taken with the Mueller report and the facts discovered by the other ongoing Committee investigations, we have reached a point where Congress must move forward with an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I support an official impeachmentinvestigation.”
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“It’s time for the House of Representatives to begin the impeachment process against President Trump. The President’s invitation to yet another foreign power—this time Ukraine—to undermine U.S. elections requires that Congress begin the process in our Constitution to levy formal charges againsthim.”
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“A formal impeachment inquiry should be undertaken in the House ofRepresentatives.”
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“When I came to Washington, I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and I do not take that responsibility lightly. The allegations against the president are grave, and they are a threat to our democracy and national security. To fulfill our sworn duty, Congress must move forward with an impeachment inquiry. Brazen lies have been a hallmark of this presidency and it is now time for a reckoning.”
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“This is about protecting our national security, standing up for the rule of law, and patriotism. I support the official impeachment inquiry announced by the Speakertoday.”
“The actions of this President lead me to no other conclusion than to support formal impeachmentproceedings.”
“The president has done more than enough to meet the legal standards to justify impeachment. It’s time for Congress to exercise its constitutional authority and impeach the president in order to protect the rule of law and ourdemocracy.”
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“Every Member of Congress swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution. I therefore support Speaker Pelosi’s call for a formal impeachment inquiry. It is the only appropriate course of action given the severity of recent events. Additionally, the Trump Administration must make the entire whistleblower complaint available to Congress immediately so we can consider its contents along with the evidence of other impeachable offenses that the president has committed.”
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“Today, I stand shoulder to shoulder with @SpeakerPelosi and formally announce my support for an impeachment inquiry of the President of the UnitedStates.”
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“I strongly back Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s call today for a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The American people expect truth and transparency from theirgovernment.”
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“If these allegations are found to be true, this is an impeachable offense. It is now our duty in the House of Representatives to use every means necessary within our power, including impeachment hearings, to get to thetruth.”
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“President Trump’s repeated obstruction and flagrant disregard of his oath of office demands the issuance of Articles ofImpeachment.”
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“I urge both the Judiciary Committee and Intelligence Committee to act quickly to independently investigate these matters as part of ongoing efforts to investigate numerous unethical and potentially illegal acts by the President and his Administration…I do not make this request lightly but rather out of a sober obligation to stand up for the rule of law and our nationalsecurity.”
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“He’s placing our national security in jeopardy as well, and so that is a matter of urgent concern as identified by the inspector general, who we’ll also need to hear from publicly. And so we’ll act urgently leading with that particularissue.”
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“I believe at this moment, that the president’s refusal to hand over the whistleblower information is a direct obstruction to the United States Congress,” Meeks told CNN. “Therefore, the only result that we have to get that information, to protect our democracy, to make sure he’s not doing the same thing he did as a candidate … the only course of action is to go into an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“In July, I called for an impeachment inquiry after the President engaged in abuses of power. This week, we found out he may have violated our national security. This conduct would threaten all I swore to protect. If true, it is another, perhaps more grave, impeachableoffense.”
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“When there is an abuse of power of this magnitude, it is our responsibility to stand up for what is right. This is why I am calling to open impeachment proceedings – immediately, fairly, andimpartially.””
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“I think these accusations should be addressed with all of the tools at Congress’ disposal, including articles of impeachment. I did not run for Congress to impeach the President…The President of the United States is threatening our nationalsecurity.”
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“After recent revelations, I support an impeachment inquiry because we must follow the facts and hold the Presidentaccountable.”
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“In recent days, credible information has emerged that President Trump sought to pressure a foreign government — Ukraine — to produce damning information on a political opponent…Congress must investigate and use the full extent of its powers to check these alleged abuses of presidential power. The House must move forward withimpeachment.”
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“This Committee is engaged in an investigation that will allow us to determine whether to recommend articles of impeachment with respect to President Trump. Some call this process an impeachment inquiry. Some call it an impeachment investigation. There is no legal difference between these terms, and I no longer care to argue about thenomenclature.”
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“I take no pleasure in announcing my support for the House to begin an impeachment inquiry into the President of the UnitedStates.”
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“Where this investigation leads, we cannot know at this time. Regardless of the outcome, I support Chairman Nadler’s impeachment investigation conducted in accordance with theConstitution.”
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“Today, I am announcing my support for formally launching impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. I cannot ignore the call to defend our institutions, to safeguard our democratic norms, and to stand up for ourdemocracy.”
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“After months of relentless stonewalling by the Trump administration, I believe it is necessary to elevate the various Congressional investigations of the President to a formal impeachment inquiry as the only way to ensure the American people have a comprehensive understanding of the facts uncovered by Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation and hold the President accountable for hisactions.”
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“The Mueller report reveals several instances of obstruction of justice, certainly enough to move forward with an impeachmentinvestigation.”
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“After careful reflection & interaction with my constituents, I believe we must move forward with an impeachment inquiry in President Trump’s actions. The American people deserve the full truth, and they deserve a President who respects the rule oflaw.”
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“The petition Chairman Nadler filed on July 26 clearly states that the Judiciary Committee is investigating whether to recommend Articles of Impeachment, essentially an impeachment inquiry. I support thisinvestigation.”
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“I support moving forward with an impeachment inquiry, which will continue to uncover the facts for the American people and hold this presidentaccountable.”
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“I fully support the House Judiciary Committee’s formal inquiry into whether to recommend impeachment of President Trump, and I know they will continue to do the hard work to protect our democracy, constitution, and the Americanpeople.”
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“There is growing evidence of impeachable offenses and I believe we have a responsibility to defend our Constitution and our Democracy. We must move forward with an impeachment inquiry. The President is not above thelaw.”
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“I support Nadler. I support the impeachment inquiry,” Khanna said in an interview with MSNBC. Khanna’s communications director confirms to NPR that he now supports an impeachment inquiry.
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“I believe that the House of Representatives must move forward with an impeachment inquiry regarding the conduct of President Donald Trump. This will build upon the investigations of the President’s grave offenses already underway, giving these inquiries focus and the maximum ability to obtain information in the face of the president’s stonewalling andresistance.”
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“We stand at a perilous moment for our country. No individual should be above the law. No individual should act the way this president behaves without consequence. No administration should be allowed to disregard the constitution at their whim. Now more than ever, Congress must assert its constitutional role and that is why I believe we must immediately start an impeachment inquiry into PresidentTrump.”
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“I’ve read the full Mueller Report, the president knew the rules and he broke them—he cannot be above the law. That is why I believe it is time to open an impeachment inquiry into President DonaldTrump.”
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“After careful consideration and conversations with members of my community, I believe it is time for the House to begin proceedings to determine whether the president’s conduct meets the standards ofimpeachment.”
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“I believe it is time for Congress to open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The proceedings must be deliberate and transparent. We have a sacred duty as members of Congress to ensure that nobody is above the law,” Chu said in a statement provided to NPR.
“While the Special Counsel’s office did not indict the President, Mueller’s testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees made clear that there was no exoneration of the Trump administration, evidence of obstruction of justice leaves the President vulnerable to indictment after he leaves office, and Russia continues its efforts to steal our elections from the American people. The House Judiciary Committee should move forward with an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“The American people want, and deserve, the truth. Mr. Mueller’s testimony provided ample evidence that the President committed obstruction of justice, and I believe the House must pursue a formal impeachmentinquiry.”
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“President Trump’s actions have repeatedly proven antithetical to these values—through his efforts to undermine our democratic institutions, his flagrant disregard of lawful congressional oversight, and his normalizing of authoritarian tactics. I cannot sit idly by while the pillars of our democracy are chipped away. After much deliberation, I believe the time has come for the House of Representatives to assert our constitutional responsibility and begin an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I believe it is my duty to seek out truth for the sake of my constituents and our nation, and thereby call for an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“While I am not ready to support articles of impeachment, I am ready to use the full force of Congress to carry out subpoenas that have stalled in the courts. That means the opening of an impeachment inquiry. I have not come to this conclusion lightly or without carefulconsideration.”
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“After much deliberation, I have reached the conclusion that the House of Representatives should open an impeachment inquiry against President Trump. The Mueller Report, in tandem with Director Mueller’s recent testimony before Congress, indicates that President Trump committed illegal acts in an effort to cover up his campaign’s repeated contacts with Russia during the 2016election.”
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“I’m calling for an impeachment inquiry because of the mounting evidence that Donald Trump has repeatedly broken the law to protect his owninterests.”
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“I have come to believe that stepping these congressional investigations up to the level of an impeachment inquiry will be required to get timely access to the information we need for our national security and nationalconscience.”
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“The Mueller testimony is one further step in the process. The next step, in my opinion, is the undertaking of an impeachment inquiry, a formal process of inquiry following up on the Mueller testimony and other issues that have been brought to our attention. And then we will see where we go with an impeachment, a formal resolution. An impeachment inquiry is comparable to grand jury proceedings,” a spokesperson tellsNPR.
“I support initiation of an impeachment inquiry by the House Judiciary Committee and will support measures to accomplish this when Congress returns to Washington,D.C.”
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“The rule of law needs to mean something. The integrity of our democracy needs to mean something. With that clear focus, I support the House of Representatives beginning an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“It gives me no pleasure to announce that I am calling for the House of Representatives to begin an impeachment inquiry into the President of the UnitedStates.”
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“After weeks of careful consideration and after countless conversations with my constituents, I believe it is imperative that Congress continues its oversight work by opening an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“Given the Special Counsel’s testimony, and the evidence outlined in his report, I support the House of Representatives opening a formal inquiry. Under Article 1 of the Constitution, the House of Representatives has the sole power to evaluate whether or not the President’s conduct warrants bringing articles ofimpeachment.”
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“I now support an impeachment inquiry in order to get the truth for myconstituents.”
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“I believe we need to open an impeachment inquiry that will provide us a more formal way to fully uncover thefacts.”
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“I believe that the time has come for the Judiciary Committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry and collect the evidence necessary to build a strong case against PresidentTrump.”
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“It is clear that without the Office of Legal Counsel’s policy against indicting a sitting President, Donald Trump would very likely be charged with a crime. For these reasons, the House should move forward with impeachmentproceedings.”
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“I believe it is time to begin an impeachment inquiry against President
@realDonaldTrump. No President, including this one, is above thelaw.”
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“Today within the halls of Congress, I witnessed my colleagues exercise our congressional oversight responsibility, by questioning the premier witness in our democracy’s most serious trial-and the verdict is in……we must immediately bring forth an INQUIRY FORIMPEACHMENT!”
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“This is a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, and I believe President Trump presents an existential threat to our democracy. I am, therefore, calling for the immediate opening of an impeachment inquiry of President DonaldTrump.”
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“The evidence is irrefutable that the president continues to willfully impede ongoing Congressional investigations and spew hatefulness for political gain—his Twitter tirade attacking four of my female colleagues is but the latest example. As the Mueller Report makes crystal clear, this president believes he is above the law and it is the responsibility of Congress to hold him accountable for his words and actions. That is why I support opening an impeachment inquiry,” a spokesman from Beatty’s office told NPR.
“It is time to impeach Donald Trump. I do not come to this decision lightly. The president’s statements degrading the dream of citizenship led me to thisdecision.”
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“An impeachment inquiry is a critical stage in that process, and we need to determine the truth,” Matsui said in a statement to The WashingtonPost.
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Carson told the Washington Post he now favors an impeachmentinquiry.
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Rep. Roybal-Allard’s office told NPR that she in favor of beginning an impeachmentinquiry.
“I have concluded that President Donald Trump should beimpeached.”
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“I have come to the conclusion that the House of Representatives must open an impeachment inquiry on President DonaldTrump.”
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“It’s time to open an impeachment inquiry against PresidentTrump.”
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“The President has shown a disregard not only for Congress’s oversight powers, but disregard for the rulings of the Supreme Court. I promised to fight for my constituents and that’s why I’m calling for an #ImpeachmentInquiryNow. Keep speaking up, keep standing up, keep showingup.”
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“I believe it is time for the House to begin impeachment proceedings against thePresident.”
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“[Supporting impeachment is] not difficult atall.”
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“And now we are assigned another solemn task by the Constitution and by current events. We need to begin impeachmenthearings.”
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“I remain in favor of the impeachment process. The future of our country is at stake. No one is above thelaw.”
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“He has shown time and time again that he can’t be trusted, he’s lied, he’s kept Congress from performing our duties, and I believe it is my obligation to proceed with an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“It is time for the House of Representatives to begin an impeachment inquiry into President DonaldTrump.”
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“Congressman Smith believes we must move forward with an impeachment inquiry,” Smith’s chief of staff told NPR. “President Trump has continued his efforts to obstruct justice and undermine Congress as a co-equal branch of government, and proceeding with an impeachment inquiry—the first step in a lengthy and difficult process—is the best way to demand accountability from thisadministration.”
“Congress has the authority to subpoena any information necessary to carry out its oversight responsibilities. But the Administration refuses to comply with subpoenas and continues to prevent witnesses from testifying. I believe that it’s time to initiate an #Impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I am cosponsoring H.Res. 13 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. #RuleOfLaw #impeachment #Constitution@MoDemParty”
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“I am in favor of initiating an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“As the first Member of Congress to call for a Special Counsel, I’ve been carefully reviewing the Mueller report and listening to my constituents. I have now come to the conclusion that the House has a constitutional responsibility to begin an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“After carefully studying the Mueller report and watching how this President instructs current and former officials to ignore Congressional subpoenas and to act unlawfully, Congress has no choice but to open an impeachment inquiry into PresidentTrump.”
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“Obstruction of justice is an impeachable offense. The multiple instances of obstruction laid out in the Mueller report necessitate that the House launch an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I believe that the House of Representatives should begin an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“In his report, Special Counsel Robert Mueller laid out evidence that describes several incidents in which the President obstructed justice by either trying to change the scope of the investigation or by attempting to end it altogether,” Lawrence said in a press release sent to NPR. “That coupled with his recent admission during a network interview that he sees nothing wrong with accepting assistance from a foreign entity, leaves me no choice but to now request that this body proceed with the process of conducting an impeachment inquiry.”
“After weeks of study, deliberation, and conversations with Orange County families, I’ve decide to support an impeachment investigation of thePresident.”
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“I have been very reluctant to use the tool of impeachment, and have always viewed it as a tool of last resort. But I’ve come to the conclusion that the President’s actions have brought us to a moment where Congress must open an impeachment inquiry to defend the rule oflaw.”
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“After carefully reviewing evidence laid out in the Mueller Report, after attending numerous hearings, after listening to the concerns of my constituents, and after doing as much soul-searching as I’ve ever done in my life - it is my inescapable conclusion that the House of Representatives must open an impeachment inquiry against the President of the United States.”
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“I have concluded that the House has a duty to open an impeachment inquiry into the conduct of President Donald J.Trump.”
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“Congress has no choice: we must begin an impeachment inquiry against @realDonaldTrump. He has invited the Russians to again sabotage our elections. And he has obstructed (& obstructs) justice. Time to be held accountable. Our democracy is worthsaving.”
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“Congressman Gomez was one of the first of members in the last legislative session to vote for debate on articles of impeachment,” a spokesman said in a statement to NPR. "[I]f another vote is held for it, the congressman will absolutely support it again….Nothing will deter Congressman Gomez from pursuing the truth and following through with these investigations. If they reveal wrongdoing occurred, he intends to use those findings to garner support for President Trump’s removal fromoffice.”
“My office has been getting a lot of calls about impeachment. I support @HouseDemocrats’ efforts to continue investigations (up to AND including impeachment) while we continue working to enact our bold #ForThePeopleagenda.”
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Rep. Napolitano has co-sponsored the impeachment resolution put
forward by Rep.Tlaib
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“It is my judgment that Congress
needs to accept the baton being handed to us
by now former Special Counsel Mueller and
open an impeachment inquiry to more fully
assess the Constitutional implications of
seemingly criminal actions by the President
and his campaign, and to determine whether
formal impeachment charges need to befiled.”
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“Robert Mueller made clear that he did not
exonerate the President and it is up to
Congress to hold the President accountable
through oversight and impeachment. Given the
Special Counsel’s report, his statement last
week and the President’s ongoing efforts to
block any oversight and investigation by Congress,
I support an impeachment inquiry. No one is
above the law and Congress has a constitutional
duty toact.”
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“[Impeachment inquiry is] long pasttime.”
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“I do believe we need to move forward with the
impeachmentprocess.”
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“Impeachment is not off the table. However, before we move forward the American people deserve all the facts. That is why I support an impeachment inquiry. Congress has a sacred responsibility to obtain the information necessary to determine the nextsteps.”
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“The President’s unacceptable obstruction and his abuses of power have left Congress only one option to fulfill our Constitutional responsibilities: We must open an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“It is time for the House of Representatives to
move to the next stages of holding the
President accountable, including the
extraordinary step of opening an
impeachment inquiry.”
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“I am prepared to vote for an impeachment
inquiry and based on the evidence before me
now, I am prepared to vote for the
impeachment and removal of this president.”
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“Congress must hold him accountable. I believe the time has come to consider an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“… I believe it is in the public interest that
Congress continue its own investigations in
the face of unprecedented obstruction and
move toward an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“We’re beyond talking about this in terms of
political implications. We have to do
what’sright.”
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“Congressman Rush believes that President
Trump should beimpeached.”
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“President Trump is not exonerated, and his
administration is deliberately misleading the
American people about the findings of the
SpecialCounsel.”
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“It’s clear now that Congress must hold hearings on the findings of the Special Counsel, including the witnesses who gave testimony to investigators. It’s time to officially start ImpeachmentHearings.”
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“In addition to continuing our other investigations into rampant corruption throughout this government, Congress must proceed with an Article I inquiry of whether Donald Trump committed obstruction of justice. If, from our own inquiry, we find he did obstruct justice or committed other high crimes, then we will have no other avenue but impeachment of thisPresident.”
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“It is very clear that President Trump is
engaging in a cover-up, obstructing of justice,
and betraying his oath ofoffice.”
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“I support impeachment. The president has
egregiously obstructed justice. The special
counsel did not give any indication that the
president is innocent. Therefore, it is time for
Congress to perform its oversight duties.”
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“I believe it is time and imperative that the
United States House of Representatives
begin an impeachment inquiry whether the
House of Representatives should impeach
Donald John Trump, President of the
United States ofAmerica.”
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“After careful consideration and deliberation,
I’ve come to the conclusion that the
House of Representatives must execute its
constitutionally mandated responsibility and
begin a formalinquiry.”
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Rep. Lee has co-sponsored the impeachment resolution
put foward by Rep.Tlaib
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“The House of Representatives must
begin an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“The time has come for the House of
Representatives to open an
impeachment inquiry into the
conduct of PresidentTrump”
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“Stonewalling Congress on witnesses and the
unredacted Mueller report only enhances the
President’s appearance of guilt, and as a
result, he has pushed Congress to a point
where we must start an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“We are now at the point where we must
begin an impeachment inquiry. I don’t say that
lightly. We’ve taken every step we can
w/subpoenas and witnesses. Trump obstructs
everything. A president who thinks he’s king,
accountable to nobody & ,above the law is
absolutelyunacceptable.”
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“I’ve come to think that it is warranted
at this point.”
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“Congress has patiently tried to work within
traditional means to get to the bottom of this
extraordinary situation. But, we have reached
an inflection point.”
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“The findings detailed in the Special Counsel’s
report, and the Administration’s pattern of
wholesale obstruction of Congress since the
report’s release, make clear that it is time to
open an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I personally feel like we cannot tolerate this
level of obstruction, that if we do, then we
have lowered the bar to the point where any
criminal can be president of the United
States and that should be unacceptable
to all ofus.”
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“President Trump and his Administration have
obstructed justice over and over again, leaving
us no choice: we must open an impeachment
inquiry into the President of the UnitedStates.”
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“It’s time for Congress to open an
impeachment inquiry. There is political
risk in doing so, but there’s a greater
risk to our country in doing nothing.
This is a fight for ourdemocracy.”
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“Congress has a moral obligation to put our
politics aside and take action. We need to
start impeachment proceedings.”
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“I have crafted is a resolution of investigation.
We want to draw our members together to
be able to make a singular vote on the floor
of the House that would direct the agency
which is the Judiciary Committee that has
done impeachment before for Nixon, the
previous impeachment of Mr. Clinton – and
when I say impeachment, the hearings of
Mr. Clinton are directed by the House ofRepresentatives.”
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“People ask if you can get anything done if
you go ahead with impeachment, but at some
point, the question is, can you get anything
done if you DON’T move on impeachment?”
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“FACT: The Special Counsel did not say anything about collusion. And he did not exonerate the President for corruption.#ImpeachmentInquiryNow”
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“Let me just be very clear. Democrats are not saying impeachment. What I’m saying, what some others are saying, is an impeachment inquiry. Which is we have to start these investigations to see if we should do impeachment. Those are very differentissues.”
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“Contrary to Barr’s portrayal, Mueller’s report reveals that President Trump engaged in specific actions and a pattern of behavior that meet the threshold forimpeachment.”
(Source)
“We have to remove @realDonaldTrump from
the White House as soon as possible.
#Impeach45 @Deanofcomedy@SXMProgress”
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“The Constitution requires us to get the
information. And if it takes impeachment for
us to get the information, then so be it.”
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“The House should use all the tools at
its disposal to find the truth, because
the facts are not going to change.”
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Rep. Vela has co-sponsored the impeachment resolution
put foward by Rep.Tlaib
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“Impeachment is a political proceeding and
regardless of the votes from the GOP,
everyone should be concerned about
preventing and obstructing the rule oflaw.”
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“The president’s actions are clearly beneath
the high personal, ethical and legal
standards our founders envisioned in the
executive branch, and, as such, constitute a
prima facie case to trigger an impeachmentinvestigation.”
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“We should be having this debate. And, frankly, we should have been having it last year. It may not be time to vote on impeachment - we don’t have all the facts yet, we don’t even have the full Mueller report - but we absolutely should be having thisdebate.”
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“I do think this president has committed
impeachable acts… The reality is he broke the
law he should beimpeached.”
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“We must begin impeachment proceedings
and investigate if the president committed
impeachableoffenses.”
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“While I understand we need to see the full
report and all supporting documents,
I believe we have enough evidencenow.”
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“In times of great consequence, let’s be clear.
#TimeToImpeach#MuellerReport”
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“I think it potentially does rise to that standard, but again, I want to interviewMueller.”
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“I cannot see a reason for us to abdicate from
our constitutionally mandated responsibility
to investigate… I’ll be signing onto
@RashidaTlaib’s impeachment resolution.”
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“Congress must do its job, which includes
overriding the DOJ policy that protects the
president under any circumstance, and
beginning an impeachmentinquiry.”
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“I think we are essentially in the beginning of an impeachment process… I don’t think right now there’s any way that we could 218 votes on the floor of the House for an impeachment resolution, but I think that’s not a matter of whether it’s a matter ofwhen.”
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“I will be introducing a resolution to have the Judiciary Committee move on investigating grounds for impeachment. Our democracy must be protected. @by_the_ppl @CREDOMobile#accountabilityNow”
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“I think it’s important to call out the
impeachable offenses that are taking place
and to convey to President Trump and the
American people that no one is above
the law.”
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“I strongly support starting an impeachmentinquiry”
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“I believe there is evidence that he attempted
to obstruct an investigation into Russia’s
interference with the U.S.
presidential election.”
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“Donald Trump is a threat to our national security and to our justice, and once and for all, we are taking a stand to formally call for his impeachment in the name of our constituents, in support of our Constitution, and for the protection of ourDemocracy.”
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“In the nearly 300 days since he was sworn
in, it has become evident that President
Trump is a clear and present danger to our
democracy. It is high time that Congress
take a serious look at the President’sactions.”
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“I am introducing Articles of Impeachment to
begin a long process to protect our country
from abuse of power, obstruction of justice,
and impulsive, ignorantincompetence.”
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“Today, I told @cheddar that my greatest
desire was to lead @realDonaldTrump
right intoimpeachment.”
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Put forward a resolution to congress calling
for the impeachment of Trump over highmisdomeanors.
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No/not yet (7)
“I disagreed with the Speaker’s decision to open an impeachment inquiry because we hadn’t yet exhausted all avenues, I still disagree with that decision, and I plan to stay the course and continue to withhold final judgement until the investigationconcludes.”
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“I fully support investigating this thoroughly. These are extremely serious allegations. But as a former special prosecutor back home in Wisconsin I know it is important for us to collect all the facts, all the evidence, before we decide what remedy is appropriate under thecircumstances.”
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“At the end of the day, as I said, I’m waiting for all the facts to come out. I’m waiting for all the cards to be laid on thetable.”
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“Everybody says, ‘Be on the right side of history’ — I think the right side of history is not toimpeach.”
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“If and when articles of impeachment are presented to the full House, I will vote based upon the evidence that I have reviewed through this investigation. That’s the best that I can give you at thispoint.”
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“I think they need to do a thorough investigation. I think it needs to be thoughtful, and it needs to be transparent. And, on the other side of that, we’ll see what they come out with, and I’ll make decisions at thatpoint.”
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“If anyone thinks a partisan impeachment process would constrain President Trump, they are fooling themselves. Without significant bipartisan support, impeachment proceedings will be a lengthy and divisive action with noresolution.”
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