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Adam Schiff

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Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and is known for his work on national security and intelligence issues. He served as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, where he was involved in high-profile investigations and oversight of intelligence agencies.

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Dec 10, 2019

The facts here are not in dispute. Donald Trump abused his power by putting his pure personal gain over our country.

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Dec 10, 2019

Their behavior has been a reminder that too often in politics there is more of an emphasis of keeping your job rather than doing the right thing.

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Dec 10, 2019

The world is waiting to see if we will hold ourselves to the democratic principles we insist that others uphold.

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Dec 10, 2019

This is not a coup, and it is irresponsible to label a constitutional process a coup. It is the responsibility of this committee to follow the Constitution.

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Dec 10, 2019

He withheld congressionally approved military aid for Ukraine until Ukraine agreed to do him a personal favor.

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Dec 10, 2019

The truth is staring us in our face.

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Dec 10, 2019

Corruption is corrosive. It eats away like acid.

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Dec 10, 2019

This is not a rush to judgment. It is a rush to justice.

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Dec 10, 2019

I take it seriously. I take it very, very seriously.

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Dec 10, 2019

What message does it send around the world when they see the President and his supporters attack and attempt to reveal the identity of the patriot who took the risk that exposed Trump's abuse of his Presidency, his abuse of power?

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Dec 10, 2019

If you truly believe President Trump's behavior was acceptable, then by all means give him the green light to undermine our democracy again.

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Dec 10, 2019

We are here because President Trump tried to sabotage that Democratic process. He didn't want to let the voters decide.

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Dec 10, 2019

I hope to be remembered for honoring that oath.

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Dec 10, 2019

The threat is urgent. If we do not act now, what happens next will be our responsibility as well as his.

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Dec 10, 2019

If we do not respond to President Trump's abuses of power, the abuses will continue.

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Dec 10, 2019

If the President can first abuse his power, and then stonewall all congressional requests for information, Congress cannot fulfill its duty.

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Dec 10, 2019

If our elections are corrupt, everything is corrupt.

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Dec 10, 2019

The first Article of Impeachment charges President Trump with abuse of power.

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Dec 10, 2019

Having reviewed the evidence, we come to our second question: Is the President's proven conduct impeachable? The answer is simple, absolutely.

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Dec 10, 2019

President Trump did everything in his power to obstruct the investigation.

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Dec 10, 2019

The evidence proves that these requests were not related to any real interest in rooting out corruption.

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Dec 10, 2019

These were not legitimate requests. Neither were supported by the evidence.

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Dec 10, 2019

President Trump should have focused on America's national security and on the interest of the American people on that call.

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Dec 10, 2019

Taken together, the two articles charge President Trump with placing his private political interest above our national security.

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Dec 10, 2019

President Trump's stonewall was complete, absolute, and without precedent in American history.

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