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Jamie Raskin

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Jamie Raskin is an American attorney, law professor, and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Raskin has been an advocate for various progressive policies, including healthcare reform and civil rights. He gained national attention for his role in the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump, where he served as a lead impeachment manager during the Senate trial in early 2020.

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Mar 1, 2021

Liz Cheney from Wyoming said that the President summoned the mob. He assembled the mob, later said he incited the mob.

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Mar 1, 2021

This was as we have argued and as we intend to show the worst presidential crime against the republic in American history.

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Mar 1, 2021

The President was willing to use any means unlawful, lawful, lawless, violent, whatever.

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Feb 25, 2021

All of the constitutional arguments being advanced today by our colleagues have been decisively repudiated and rejected by their hero, Justice Antonin Scalia, in the 1990 decision Employment Division v. Smith, where Justice Scalia, for the…

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Feb 25, 2021

It is a great day for America when we are advancing the civil rights of all Americans, and that is what the Equality Act does. All of the free exercise constitutional arguments being advanced today-- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman…

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Feb 22, 2021

There are really two different philosophies of government that are on view around the world today...

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Feb 15, 2021

I always thought there was a better chance of our getting 100 votes than 67. I thought that when we presented our case, the bottom would fall out from Trump`s side, but apparently there are no depths too low for some of our GOP colleagues…

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Feb 15, 2021

None of us can escape the demands of history and destiny right now. Our reputations and our legacy will be inextricably intertwined with what we do here. And with how you exercise your oath to do impartial justice.

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Feb 15, 2021

it’s not two branches that govern Congress now, meaning there’s -- it’s not House and Senate as you’re saying. He said, but it’s two parties, and one of the parties has surrendered reason and common sense.

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Feb 14, 2021

This was the most bipartisan presidential impeachment in the history of the United States.

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Feb 12, 2021

If Donald Trump wants to come put forward his side of the story, be our guest. Come sit in front of the Senate, be sworn in and tell the truth.

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Feb 12, 2021

If you decline this invitation, we reserve all rights, including the right to establish a trial that your refusal to testify supports a strong adverse inference.

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Feb 12, 2021

This is not a criminal proceeding. This is about preserving the republic, dear Senate. That`s what this is about, setting standards of conduct for the President of the United States so this never happens to us again.

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Feb 12, 2021

This has been my worst experience in Washington. And for that, I guess we`re sorry, but man, you should have been here on January 6th.

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Feb 12, 2021

So, the counsel for the president keep blaming the House for not having the evidence that`s within the sole possession of their client who we invited to come and testify last week.

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Feb 12, 2021

Bring your client up here and have him testify under oath about why he was sending out tweets denouncing the Vice President of the United States while the vice president was being hunted down by a mob that wanted to hang him and was…

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Feb 11, 2021

The more difficult the struggle, the more glorious in the end will be our victory. Good luck in your deliberations.

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Feb 11, 2021

Trump knew exactly what he was doing in inciting the January 6th mob. Exactly. He had just seen how easily his words and actions inspire violence in Michigan. He sent a clear message to his supporters. He encouraged planning and…

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Feb 11, 2021

The reason that the framers gave Congress, the House the power to impeach, the Senate the power to try, convict, remove and disqualify was to protect the republic.

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Feb 11, 2021

This pro-Trump insurrection did not spring into life out of thin air.

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Feb 11, 2021

The counsel for the President keep blaming the House for not having the evidence that's within the sole possession of their client who we invited to come and testify last week.

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Feb 11, 2021

This is dangerous, Senators, and the future of our democracy truly rests in your hands.

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Feb 11, 2021

It has already been decided by the Senate on Tuesday that the Senate has constitutional jurisdiction over this impeachment case brought to you by the United States House of Representatives.

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Feb 11, 2021

If we don`t draw the line here what`s next?

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