Political Quotes

“What we are discussing today is the established fact that the President, again, violated the Constitution. It is a matter of fact that the President is, again, an ongoing threat to our national security. And the testimony of decorated war heroes, distinguished diplomats, and patriotic, career public servants--some the President's own appointees--over the past weeks have told us this. The President used the power of his public office to obtain an improper personal, political benefit at the expense of America's national security. When the President weakens a democratic ally that is advancing American security interests by fighting an American adversary, the President weakens America. This abuse of power also jeopardizes the integrity of our elections. All Americans agree that American voters should choose our President, not some foreign government. The Founders understood that it is profoundly corrosive for our democracy for a President to invite interference in our elections. As George Washington, our Nation's patriarch, under whose gaze we stand today, warned: ``History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government''-- George Washington. Sadly, the American people have witnessed further wrongs of the President, which necessitate the second Article of Impeachment: obstruction of Congress.…”