[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 206 (Thursday, December 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IMPEACHING DONALD JOHN TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR HIGH 
                        CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS

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                               speech of

                              HON. TJ COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 18, 2019

  Mr. COX of California. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the 
resolution.
  The Central Valley sent me to Washington to tackle our toughest 
issues, like skyrocketing drug prices, polluted water in rural 
communities, and the struggling farm economy. That's why we just passed 
a bill to bring down prescription drug prices, I introduced two key 
bills to address our Valley water needs, and I got the president to 
sign my Family Farmer Relief Act.
  They also sent me to Washington to defend the Constitution, because 
that's what protects all of our rights and freedoms.
  Here are the facts: Our president abused his power and used your 
taxpayer money to advance his own personal interest, and when Congress 
fulfilled its duty to investigate, the president acted as if he were 
above the law, obstructing the investigation by withholding witnesses 
and subpoenaed documents.
  Both of those actions violate our sacred Constitution, which only 
identifies one remedy for Congress to hold the president accountable. 
In obeying that solemn duty to my constituents and the Constitution, it 
is my responsibility to cast votes in favor of both articles of 
impeachment, for abuse of power and for obstruction of Congress.

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