Dec 10, 2019
The first article charges that the President used the powers of his public office to demand that a foreign government attack his political rivals.
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 proof is there. This is the most abusive act we can imagine, trying to influence our elections with foreign interference.
Dec 10, 2019
The unanimous opinion of all of our agencies in the U.S. Government was this was against our national security and our national interests.
Dec 10, 2019
No one is here because we want to do this. We are here because we have no choice.
Dec 10, 2019
If we do not respond to President Trump's abuses of power, the abuses will continue.
Dec 10, 2019
all four of the constitutional scholars who testified, including the Republicans' own witness, have confirmed that abuse of power is an impeachable offense.
Dec 10, 2019
President Trump abused his power, he abused the power entrusted to him by we, the people, and he placed our safety, millions of dollars of taxpayer money on the table.
Dec 10, 2019
There is nothing more sacred than protecting the right to free and fair elections in this country.
Dec 10, 2019
So I will support the Articles of Impeachment before us, because it is what the Constitution requires of us and it is what my conscience demands.
Dec 10, 2019
Our foreign policy and national security should be based on America's interests, not the President's personal and political interests.
Dec 10, 2019
This President must be impeached and he must be removed, not because he has been offensive or because of policy disagreements, impeachment is necessary because this President does not believe the law applies to him because he poses a clear…
Dec 10, 2019
He invited a foreign adversary into our 2016 election and he has not stopped since.
Dec 10, 2019
Unless Zelensky went to the mic and announced these investigations, there would be a stalemate over the aid.
Dec 10, 2019
If they can show that type of courage and risk everything, why can't my Republican colleagues?
Dec 10, 2019
They all confirmed that Donald Trump pressured a foreign government to target an American citizen for political gain.
Dec 10, 2019
We are here because the President pressured a foreign government to target an American citizen for political gain.
Dec 10, 2019
President Trump should have focused on America's national security and on the interest of the American people on that call.
Dec 10, 2019
To my Republican colleagues, fighting when it is comfortable is easy. Running and hiding is easy. But it doesn't leave a legacy.
Dec 10, 2019
President Trump has abused his power and is a continued threat to our democracy and national security.
Dec 10, 2019
The President could not dictate to the House impeachment inquiry what he was refusing to give.
Dec 10, 2019
We have witnessed the President of the United States betraying his oath of office, inviting foreign countries to interfere in our election.
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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