Political Quotes

“Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, who was appointed by Republican President George W. Bush, wrote an op-ed for the conservative Wall Street Journal opposed to the baseless impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas. Former Secretary Chertoff wrote that House Republicans have, quote ``failed to put forth evidence that meets the bar'' for an impeachable offense. I include in the Record the Chertoff op-ed. [From the Wall Street Journal, Jan. 28, 2024] Don't Impeach Alejandro Mayorkas (By Michael Chertoff) Political and policy disagreements aren't impeachable offenses. The Constitution gives Congress the power to impeach federal officials for treason, bribery and ``other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.'' That's a high bar. In the history of our republic, only one cabinet secretary has been impeached (for receiving corrupt kickback payments). The House Homeland Security Committee is moving toward a Jan. 30 vote on articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with a possible vote by the full House on Feb. 5. As homeland security secretary under President George W. Bush--and as a former federal judge, U.S. attorney and assistant attorney general--I can say with confidence that, for all the investigating that the House Committee on Homeland Security has done, they have failed to put forth evidence that meets the bar. This is why Republicans aren't seeking to hold Mr.…”