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Eshoo Statement on House Impeachment Vote

Statement

Date: Dec. 7, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Executive Branch

Today, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released a statement following yesterday's vote to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump.

"On December 6th I voted to table Representative Green's impeachment resolution. I did so because the resolution itself did not put forward impeachable offenses. Rather, it enumerated offensive words and actions that violate my sensibilities, but do not constitute "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors' as is stated in the U.S. Constitution.

"I believe there is a strong case to be made for obstruction of justice by the President and I look forward to Special Counsel Mueller completing his criminal investigation which will become the basis for impeachment of the President.

"I encourage my constituents to read the Resolution, as I did."


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