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IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
John P. Sarbanes (Democrat, MD) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , this beautiful Capitol dome is a symbol of freedom and democracy, not just for Americans but for people the world over. The action we take today, this impeachment, is a declaration to the world that when there is an attack on our democracy, whether it comes from without or whether, tragically, in this instance, it comes from within, we will respond to that threat and attack, and we will do what is necessary to strengthen our democracy.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Barbara Lee (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , on January 6, incited his white nationalist supporters to initiate an attempted coup against the heart of our democracy, the United States Capitol. This heinous act of domestic terrorism demands that Congress act to remove this President. prgtoken has been, and remains, a threat to our national security and our democracy, and he is wholly unfit to serve as President. He and his supporters must be held accountable for inciting violence against the Government of the United States. Congress must act immediately to remove this clear and present danger from our country.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Jason Crow (Democrat, CO) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , last week, I stood in that gallery to defend this Chamber against the violent mob called here by . I have dedicated my life to the defense of our Nation, and is a risk to all that I love. prgtoken Some of my colleagues are afraid of the consequences of an impeachment vote, but this Congress prgtoken sends our young men and women to war every day. I am not asking you to storm the beaches of Normandy but only show a fraction of the courage we ask of our troops every day. prgtoken Leadership is hard. It is time to impeach.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Betty McCollum (Democrat, MN) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , last week's violent attack on Congress was an act of domestic terrorism. The U.S. Capitol building was desecrated and vandalized. Members of Congress, their staff members, and those who work in this temple of American democracy were terrorized. The women and men of the Capitol Police who work every day to protect us were beaten. Two officers lost their lives as a result of this tragedy. prgtoken Make no mistake, this was a terrorist plot to disrupt Congress; to prevent Congress from performing its duty under the Constitution to certify the results of the Electoral College that and Kamala D. will be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2021. prgtoken This domestic terrorist attack was an attempted coup against the United States of America by attacking the U.S. Congress and the Vice President of the United States Michael R. . And this coup was inspired, encouraged, and supported by Donald J. --the deranged and dangerous man who currently occupies the White House. prgtoken Today, I will vote to impeach Mr. --for the second time--for high crimes and misdemeanors. If his actions in inciting the insurrection of January 6, 2021 do not warrant impeachment and removal by the Congress, then truly nothing is worthy of impeachment. Congress must protect this nation from Mr. and from future Presidents who may seek to follow in his dangerous footsteps. We must impeach. prgtoken When Mr. leaves the White House and is again a private citizen, I strongly urge the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute Mr. for crimes committed against our democracy and the people of the United States.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Sara Jacobs (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , the response to political violence must always be accountability. Without accountability, more violence will follow. I learned that working at the United Nations and the State Department in conflict settings around the world, and the United States Congress is now a conflict setting. prgtoken A violent mob threatened our lives in this Chamber and almost succeeded, incited by the President, who broadcasted live about the outcome of our election. We must hold this President accountable. It is the only way to protect our democracy.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Marie Newman (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , it is an honor to speak today. So, today, I stand with this body to impeach this President. prgtoken I agree with my ic colleagues. I also agree with my colleagues: Let's unite. prgtoken Let's unite to address this pandemic and start by simply wearing a mask. Let's unite to bring back the economy and start by putting $2,000 checks in people's pockets. And let's unite to hold these domestic terrorists accountable and impeach this President.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Adam B. Schiff (Democrat, CA) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , 1 week ago, the President incited an insurrection against Congress to prevent the peaceful transition of power. It was the most dangerous moment for our democracy in a century. prgtoken Today, we invoke the remedy the Founders provided for just such a lawless President: impeachment. prgtoken More important, today, we begin the long road to restoration. America has been through a civil war, world wars, a Great Depression, pandemics, McCarthyism, and now a ist and white nationalist insurrection. And yet our democracy endures. It endures because, at every juncture, every pivotal moment when evil threatened to overtake good, patriotic Americans stepped forward to say, ``Enough.'' prgtoken This is one of those moments. To preserve this sacred place, this citadel of democracy, for ourselves and for posterity, let us say, ``Enough.'' Enough.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 24, IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Rosa L. DeLauro (Democrat, CT) \u2014 2021-1-13

. On November 3, the American people voted overwhelmingly for and to serve as President and Vice President of the United States. prgtoken The country was about to enter a new era, with great hope for change. Yet, with a decisive mandate and majority, the President used untruthful claims to end the completion of a constitutional process of collecting the electoral votes making President of the United States. prgtoken Not accepting the will of the American people, the President unleashed the most horrific violence that overwhelmed the security forces at this Capitol, which was overrun for the first time since 1812, putting the lives of so many at risk--indeed, a day of infamy. prgtoken This impeachment will be viewed as a transcendent vote, where all will be judged. Vote to impeach the President of the United States, Donald J. .
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Lucy McBath (Democrat, GA) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , I rise with a heavy heart for what our Nation has endured. prgtoken All those who have incited an attack on these Halls of freedom must never forget that, in every generation, Americans of all colors and creeds have laid down their lives in the struggles against tyranny, the fight against fascism, and the defense against those who would betray the values upon which this Nation was founded. prgtoken It is our duty to shoulder that defense of our democracy here today. The President's actions have laid bare his contempt for our Constitution, and he must be removed.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat, IL) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , my parents brought me as an infant to America because they knew it is the land of democracy. It is the beacon of hope for all the world. We called it the American Dream. prgtoken When told rioters to go to the Capitol and, quote, unquote, ``fight like hell,'' he incited an attack on the Capitol and the ideals comprising the American Dream. prgtoken I am voting for impeachment because I know we are still the country my parents believed in, and I will fight like hell for it.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Seth Moulton (Democrat, MA) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , there are more troops right now in Washington, D.C than in Afghanistan. They are here to defend us against the Commander in Chief, the President of the United States, and his mob. prgtoken I would ask my colleagues to look at the faces of those young Americans defending democracy, defending us, and find an ounce of their courage to do the right thing, as several s have, and take a tough vote for the future of democracy, for the future of our country.
TRIBUTE TO DANIEL SCHWARZ
Jerrold Nadler (Democrat, NY) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam . I rise to thank Daniel Schwarz for nearly six years of service in my personal office and on the Judiciary Committee. Throughout his time on my staff, he has provided key advice across a range of issues, and he has crafted effective strategies for communicating my office's vision and accomplishments to my constituents and to the American people. prgtoken Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, it is perhaps no surprise that Danny has a keen understanding and appreciation of government and politics. After graduating from Indiana University, he earned a master's degree in politics and communication in the media from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He then worked in a variety of communications roles in both domestic and international politics. prgtoken Danny began working in my personal office as Communications Director in April 2015. He added the role of Director of Strategic Communications for the Judiciary Committee in January 2018, skillfully handling two high-profile and high-pressure positions at once. He also ensured that the need to keep my constituents informed never got lost among a sea of national press requests. prgtoken In addition to his responsibilities as Communications Director, he has been a key advisor on issues relating to the Jewish community and Israel in my personal office. When President negotiated a controversial and highly technical agreement preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Danny's strategic thinking and advice was essential to evaluating the agreement and navigating the complicated political challenges that the deal presented. prgtoken Once I decided to support the deal, Danny helped craft a lengthy statement describing my decision and why I believed it was in the public interest, which he helped present to the public in a way that was nothing short of masterful. This statement was vital to building confidence with my constituents and with the broader public that I had arrived at this difficult decision with great thought and care. Danny's knowledge and keen analysis on issues relating to Israel has also made him an invaluable asset to staff from other offices who rely on his expertise in advising their Members. prgtoken Danny's work has always been integral to the office, but we needed his effort more than ever when President came to office and it became necessary to hold him and his Administration accountable. As I became involved in more and more high-profile events--from rushing to the airport on the day the Muslim Ban was enacted, to introducing a Resolution of Inquiry about the President's connection to Russia, to calling out the racism and anti-Semitism coming out of Charlottesville with a powerful censure resolution. Danny was there every step of the way to ensure that my work was visible and understandable to the public. prgtoken He also helped guide the communications strategy during the impeachment proceeding of 201
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
David N. Cicilline (Democrat, RI) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , for more than 220 years since George Washington yielded the Presidency to John Adams, the peaceful transfer of power has been a hallmark of our democracy. prgtoken In this country, the will of the American people reigns supreme over the ambitions of any individual. Every single President has honored and upheld these principles until now. prgtoken lost his bid for reelection last November. It was a free and fair election. In fact, President 's own election security director called it ``the most secure election in U.S. history.'' But for 2 months now, has refused to accept the will of the American people. Over and over again, he has told his supporters he didn't really lose; the election was stolen from him and from them. And as they grew angrier and angrier over this perceived injustice, he told them there was still a way to keep him in power. prgtoken As Congress prepared to meet for the sacred ritual of certifying the results of the President's election, the President made his move. He directed his supporters to travel to Washington for a rally to ``stop the steal.'' prgtoken They did. prgtoken Then, once assembled, he had one final request: March on the U.S. Capitol. Do what it takes to help me hold on to power. ``We will never give up. We will never concede,'' he told them. ``If you don't fight like hell,'' he warned, ``you are not going to have a country anymore.'' prgtoken The people on the Ellipse that day heard his message loud and clear. They answered his call for insurrection. prgtoken As the third-ranking in this Chamber put it, he ``summoned the mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack.'' prgtoken Armed with guns, pipe bombs, bats, shields, zip ties, and more, they set their sights on the U.S. Capitol. They stormed the citadel of our democracy. Hundreds of domestic terrorists did what wanted them to do. They seized the Capitol and tried to end our country's 234- year experiment in democracy, as the family and White House aides watched gleefully on television. prgtoken They searched the Halls of this building for the Vice President, who they came to hang for treason. They overran the Office of the , who they came to assassinate. They sought, above all else, to seize control of our government in the name of . prgtoken Let that sink in: The terrorists who stormed this building planned to hang the Vice President, kill the , and topple our government. prgtoken They took down the American flag and replaced it with a flag. prgtoken Madam , I ask my colleagues on the other side of the aisle who are not planning to vote for this article: Is this the kind of country you want to live in? What are you going to tell your children and grandchildren when they ask what you did in this moment? Did you stand for the Republic or for this President? prgtoken Heed the words of Abraham Lincoln, the first President,
HONORING MEREDITH ANDING, JR.
Bennie G. Thompson (Democrat, MS) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , I rise today to honor Mr. Meredith Anding, Jr a native of Myles, Mississippi. Mr. Anding and eight other undergraduate students at Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS prgtoken were on a mission to desegregate the library system in Jackson, Mississippi. As part of their effort they courageously staged a sit-in on March 27, 1961 at the Jackson Public Library in Jackson, MS. This sit-in was initiated after the students recognized the lack of books at the George Washington Branch Library (colored). Prior to their ``read- in'' the students had been trained by the president of the Jackson Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The nine students were all members of the Jackson Council of the NAACP. As a result of their historic impact in integrating the public library system in Mississippi, they will be forever known as ``The Tougaloo Nine''. prgtoken The nine students were arrested and after being released from jail Mr. Anding joined the Air Force, due to losing his private loan to continue his studies at Tougaloo College. Mr. Anding would serve four years in the Air Force and later return to Tougaloo in 1969 to finish his degree. Mr. Anding moved to Buffalo, New York, to attend the University of Buffalo and earned his master's degree in Mathematics. He met his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Maurice Anding. He taught at the State University of New York and Niagara University until his retirement in 2007. prgtoken Mr. Anding and his wife eventually moved back to Mississippi to be close to family. Anding was involved in the Tougaloo community and he also attended the 50th anniversary of the protest in 2017. prgtoken Madam , I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the late Mr. Meredith Anding Jr.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
James E. Clyburn (Democrat, SC) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , I thank the gentleman for yielding. prgtoken Madam , I rise in support of the Article of Impeachment. prgtoken Last Wednesday, we gathered to follow the Constitution's simple instruction: To count the electoral votes that have been tallied by the States and submitted to us. prgtoken This President refused to accept those results. Instead, he sought to overturn them by inciting a violent insurrection. But we were not deterred from doing our constitutional duty. Today, we must do our constitutional duty once again. prgtoken While the President failed in his attempt to upend our democracy, last Wednesday's events declared that if we do not hold him accountable and remove him from power, a future attempt could very well be successful. prgtoken The survival of our democracy depends on defeated candidates accepting their defeats, as has been the case in every President's election since 1864. prgtoken Our January 6 joint session is a vital part of the transfer of power, not the contest for power. Vice President Gore understood this, accepting and certifying the 2000 election result in which he was defeated. Vice President understood this, accepting and certifying this President's victory in the 2016 election. prgtoken This President's refusal to participate in the peaceful transfer of power and his role in the incitement of last week's violence posed an existential threat to our constitution of democracy. prgtoken This threat must be extinguished immediately. This President must be impeached and convicted, and he must be prevented from ever attempting to seize power again.
IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS
Steny H. Hoyer (Democrat, MD) \u2014 2021-1-13

. Madam , I thank the chairman for yielding. prgtoken This is a troubled time, a sad time. It is a time where all of us have stood almost to a person and lamented the violence and the assault on this Capitol and the assault on democracy itself. prgtoken It was right to do that. But this impeachment ought to be put in the perspective of what the chair of the Conference said it was. She said the President of the United States summoned the mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of that attack. There has never been, she said, a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution. prgtoken That is why we are here today. That is why we are here today just a week before that President, at the request of the American people, will leave office. prgtoken The issue is, what do we, the 433 of us, I believe, who are here, do on behalf of the American people to respond to what Representative described that happened on the 6th of January: a mob assembled by, summoned by, and then spoken to, to light the flame of the attack. prgtoken To ``stop the steal,'' as we sat here, exercising our constitutional duty. And to his great credit, the Vice President of the United States followed the Constitution of the United States of America, notwithstanding the fact that he was opportuned by the President not to do so. That mob sent by the President to ``stop the steal'' did so for a few hours, not the ``steal'' but the constitutional duty that we had. prgtoken So, we ask ourselves, what do we do? What is our responsibility? What should we say in light of only the Civil War as an analogy? prgtoken That doesn't mean there haven't been demonstrations in Washington before and demonstrations throughout this country before. But it is the first and only physical presence, other than the 9/11 attack, on this Nation, which came from abroad and had a plane aimed at our Capitol dome. prgtoken This attack was not from abroad. It was, as Liz said, summoned, assembled, and inflamed by the President of the United States of America. In Liz 's words, there has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution. prgtoken I pride myself as a Member of this Congress who for 40 years has worked in a bipartisan fashion with many of your leaders and do to this day. But are we to remain silent in the face of Liz saying this was the greatest betrayal of the duty of the President of the United States in history? Are we to stand silent? Will we stand silent? Will we not stand up and say this is not acceptable? prgtoken Madam , for 4 years, has made no efforts to hide his ambitions or his lacking of principles--not our principles, but the principles that Abraham Lincoln was just quoted as having said. Your President, our President, has never displayed those in the 4 years he has been Pre
IN RESPONSE TO INSURRECTION AT OUR NATION'S CAPITOL
Haley M. Stevens (Democrat, MI) \u2014 2021-1-15

. Madam , I rise today in response to the violent insurrection we bore witness to at the helm of our Republic on January 6, 2021. prgtoken We will never forget the destruction, desecration, and loss of human life that now haunts these revered halls. prgtoken I am heartbroken that some of those occupying the highest offices of our land have engaged in seditious speech and conduct that has threatened the safety and honor of our most vital democratic institutions. I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to join me in demanding accountability for all prgtoken those who stood against the American way on that dreadful day, and those who failed in their duty to protect and preserve this sacred democracy. prgtoken May this body return to our critical work unafraid of the challenges that lie before us, grounded in the principles of truth, respect, and justice that our role requires. I love our country, and I vow to safeguard our Republic so long as I have the privilege of holding this office. prgtoken I wish to thank the brave Capitol Police officers and other law enforcement on the scene who put themselves in harm's way to protect Members of Congress, congressional staff, and members of the Capitol Hill press corps. I also want to extend my profound condolences to the families of those that we lost amid the chaos. We will not be deterred in our mission to deliver for the American people.