Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 10, 2019
The House had no choice but to impeach, because, under our Constitution, the President's job is to take care that the laws are faithfully executed.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the constitutional duty to impeach a President who violates the law.

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