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- ABC News
- Donald Trump
- January 13, 2021
Key moments from the House impeachment debates
President Donald Trump was impeached for incitement of insurrection.
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\"But, what did he actually say? His exact words were, quote, 'I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard,' unquote. That's impeachable? That's called freedom of speech.\"
\"If we impeached every politician who gave a fiery speech to a crowd of partisans, this Capitol would be deserted. That's what the president did, that is all he did. He specifically told the crowd to protest peacefully and patriotically.\"
Rep. McClintock: “If we impeached every politician who gave a fiery speech to a crowd of partisans, this Capitol would be deserted.
— ABC News (@ABC) January 13, 2021
That’s what the president did. That’s all he did. He specifically told the crowd to protest peacefully.” https://t.co/JklTeio72W pic.twitter.com/8kHDs8LQ7k
\"We said if we didn't remove him he would do it again. Simply put, we told you so. Richmond out.\"
\"Simply put: we told you so. Richmond out.\"
— ABC News (@ABC) January 13, 2021
In what he called his last floor speech as a representative before joining the Biden administration, Rep. Cedric Richmond says Democrats had tried to warn Republicans about Pres. Trump. https://t.co/vdtbbFfqdP pic.twitter.com/z4xrPok5Jj
\"I did not come to Congress to impeach Donald Trump, but the constitutional crime inspired by his hatred and the big lie that he told cannot be ignored.\"
\"Donald Trump is a living, breathing impeachable offense. It is what it is.\"
\"Let's impeach the president for high crime against the republic. ... He's a clear and present danger to the people.\"
\"Every one of us in this room right now could have died,\" Rep. Raskin says, warning of future threats.
— ABC News (@ABC) January 13, 2021
\"It's a bit much to be hearing that these people would not be trying to destroy our government and kill us if we just weren't so mean to them.\" https://t.co/vdtbbFfqdP pic.twitter.com/GrExsWCuzX
\"America has been attacked before, but not like this. ...This president has inspired future plots. America is still under attack, and that's why Donald Trump must be impeached. I've read many of my GOP colleagues know that the president is wrong but are afraid for their lives if they cross the president. I'm sorry that you're living in fear, but now is a time to summon your courage to guide you. We have all seen the images of the courageous officers who have risked their lives so that you could flee this floor and see your families.\"
.@RepSwalwell: \"America has been attacked before, but not like this...This president has inspired future plots. America is still under attack and that's why Donald Trump must be impeached.\" https://t.co/d08otzkRdW pic.twitter.com/dTcpoFx7UP
— ABC News Live (@ABCNewsLive) January 13, 2021
\"What do you think they would have done if they had gotten in? What do you think they would have done to you? And who do you think sent them here? The most dangerous man to ever occupy the Oval Office. If inciting a deadly insurrection is not enough to get a president impeached, then what is?\"
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\"The president bears responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding.\"
NEW: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy suggests censuring Pres. Trump.
— ABC News (@ABC) January 13, 2021
\"The president bears responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Congress...He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding.\" https://t.co/vdtbbFfqdP pic.twitter.com/2q2R857CeK
\"Others, including myself, are responsible for not speaking out sooner, before the president misinformed and inflamed a violent mob who tore down the American flag and brutally beat Capitol police officers. Madam Speaker, we must all do better. These articles of impeachment are flawed, but I will not use process as an excuse. There is no excuse for President Trump's actions.\"
\"The president took an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Last week, there was a domestic threat at the door of the Capitol, and he did nothing to stop it. That is why with a heavy heart and clear resolve, I will vote yes on these articles of impeachment. \"
JUST IN: GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse applauded by some as he says he'll vote to impeach Pres. Trump.
— ABC News (@ABC) January 13, 2021
\"These articles of impeachment are flawed. But I will not use process as an excuse. There's no excuse for Pres. Trump's actions.\" https://t.co/vdtbbFfqdP pic.twitter.com/SWwdMvVsHg
\"My vote for impeaching the sitting president is not a fear-based decision. I am not choosing a side -- I am choosing truth. It's the only way to defeat fear.\"
JUST IN: GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler says she will vote to impeach Pres. Trump.
— ABC News (@ABC) January 13, 2021
\"I am not choosing a side—I am choosing truth. It's the only way to defeat fear.\" https://t.co/vdtbbFfqdP pic.twitter.com/3CtreqOscB
\"I've seen the dark evil of political violence firsthand, and it needs to stop. But all of us need to be unequivocal in calling it out every single time we see it. Not just when it comes from the other side of the aisle. I oppose this rushed impeachment brought forward without a single hearing.\"
\"And by the way, the Senate will not even take this up until President Trump is out of office. So, let's keep that in mind. It will only serve to further divide a nation that is calling out for healing.\"
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