VIDEO: Auchincloss: “With This Vote, We Strike A Blow For Moral Leadership”
Washington, D.C. - Today, ahead of the historic vote in the House, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) made his first floor speech calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Congressman Auchincloss is an original co-sponsor of the article of impeachment being offered today.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fAUhGZhsZg
Remarks As Delivered:
“Madam Chair, a mob desecrated our Capitol, killed a police officer and attempted to overthrow our government on the orders of the President of the United States. Immediate impeachment is our duty under a Constitution that compels us to defend against enemies foreign and domestic.
“As a Marine officer, I defended our democracy from foreign enemies. As a Member of Congress, I am solemnly resolved to defend it from domestic ones. With this vote, we strike a blow for moral leadership.
“I yield back.”
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