Melvin Watt: “This is not about minority rights. This is about democracy and the rights of every Member of this House.”

It is intolerable to me to think that a mere accusation of impropriety would somehow deny him the presumption of innocence.

A presumption of innocence is foundational to our society, as is due process.

No one is above the law.

I believe that we must listen to the claims of women who come forth with allegations of harassment, abuse, or misconduct.