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On the recordSeptember 23, 2019
The actions of the Trump presidency revealed the dishonorable fact of the president's betrayal of his oath of office, betrayal of our national security and betrayal of the integrity of our elections. Therefore, today, I'm announcing the House of Representatives moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry. I'm directing our six committees to proceed with their investigations under that umbrella of impeachment inquiry. The president must be held accountable. No one is above the law.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Nancy Pelosi announces the initiation of an official impeachment inquiry against President Trump, citing his actions as a betrayal of his oath of office and national security.

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