John Moolenaar: “The impeachment inquiry underway in the House has been shrouded in secret meetings and out of view from the American…”

“The impeachment inquiry underway in the House has been shrouded in secret meetings and out of view from the American people. My constituents have told me that they oppose this investigation and they believe the House should be taking up legislation that needs to be done to help hardworking Michigan residents. First and foremost, the House should pass the United States-Mexico- Canada Trade Agreement without delay. This agreement will benefit hardworking Michigan residents, especially in industries vital to our State, including manufacturing and agriculture. They will have new markets for their products, and the profits they make will come back to our communities in mid and northern Michigan. I have also been a strong advocate for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and for funding the construction of a new lock at the Soo Locks. Yet these priorities are now funded under a temporary stopgap, and after weeks of delays caused by Senate Democrats who want to renegotiate, we now face the prospect of an impeachment trial that will bog down activity in the Senate even further in the future. ____________________”