He was willing to compromise our security and his office for personal, political gain.” He sent his agents to make clear that this what he wanted. He used the powers of his office to try to make it happen. “He directly and explicitly invited foreign interference in our elections. “President Trump did not merely seek to benefit from foreign interference in our elections. But we have each taken an oath to protect the Constitution, and the facts before us are clear. I do not wish this moment on the country. “Ladies and gentlemen, the storm in which we find ourselves today was set in motion by President Trump. t may justly be suspected that his object is to throw things into confusion that he may ride the storm and direct the whirlwind.’ known to have scoffed in private at the principles of liberty-when such a man is seen to mount the hobby horse of popularity-to join the cry of danger to liberty-to take every opportunity of embarrassing the General Government & bringing it under suspicion. ‘When a man unprincipled in private life, desperate in his fortune, bold in his temper, possessed of considerable talents. “ Hamilton had a response for that as well.
“What kind of president would do that? How will we know if the president has betrayed his country in this manner for petty, personal gain? “In short, the Founders warned us that we should expect our foreign adversaries to target our elections and that we will find ourselves in grave danger if the president willingly opens the door to their influence. Read House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler’s opening statementĮxcerpt from POLITICO STAFF, 10:19 AM EST
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