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On the recordDecember 18, 2019
I stand before you as a Representative of New Mexico, a place where we believe in dignity and respect for all. In Congress, I have been fighting for them. We have been working to make healthcare more affordable, education accessible, and move our country forward for the people. But today, this President has forced us into a serious debate. We are talking about a President who used the power of the Presidency for his own political gain, risking our national security, and putting the integrity of the next election at risk. It is a sad day when a President shows complete disrespect for Congress as a coequal branch of government and for the American people who elected us. We collected the evidence, and the facts are indisputable. We all took an oath to protect and defend our Constitution. We have the solemn responsibility to hold this President accountable because it is our job. I urge my colleagues to live up to our responsibility and show our fellow Americans that no one, not even the President, is above the law.
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Deb Haaland
Democratic · New Mexico

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