Bennie Thompson actually said...

It has to be crystal clear, that it is not patriotism, it is not standing up for America to stand up for one man who knows full well that he...

With every effort to excuse or justify the conduct of the former President, we chip away at the foundation of our Republic.

America is an exception, and America continues only because we bind ourselves to our Founders' principles, to our Constitution.

Inexcusable conduct is excused. Without accountability, it all becomes normal, and it will recur.