[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H10603-H10604]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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               PROTECT CONSTITUTION WITH VOTE TO IMPEACH

  (Ms. UNDERWOOD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

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  Ms. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, our country's Founders created 
impeachment so that no President could place themselves above the law, 
a crucial constitutional check of power that ensures our country's 
security and values are protected against corruption and foreign 
influence in our elections.
  As I have weighed this solemn decision, I have listened to our 
community, examined important testimony and evidence, and studied the 
drafted articles.
  The President has demonstrated a pattern of corrupt behavior and 
abused his power for his own personal political gain when he pressured 
foreign leaders to conduct investigations against political rivals, 
jeopardizing our country's national security and the integrity of our 
elections.
  The testimony and evidence put forth led me to a clear conclusion: In 
order to uphold my sworn oath, I must vote to protect the Constitution 
and will vote in support of the Articles of Impeachment.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from 
engaging in personalities toward the President.

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