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N.H. delegation reacts to impeachment

By Staff | Jan 14, 2021

U.S. Rep Annie Kuster

U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster: “It is the solemn duty of Congress to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution and the American people and to serve as a check on the executive branch. It is in accordance with that duty that today, I supported the House resolution to impeach President Trump. As the House Judiciary Committee’s report articulates, ‘Impeachment is not a punishment of prior wrongs, but protection against future evils. It is true that President Trump’s remaining term is limited — but a president capable of fomenting a violent insurrection against the Capitol is capable of greater dangers still. He must be removed from office as swiftly as the Constitution allows. For months, this president and his allies lied to the American people — claiming that the election was stolen, vilifying elected officials who upheld their oath to defend the Constitution, and stoking violence across our nation. President Trump incited an insurrection against the United States of America in a violent, failed attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election. He sought to undermine the will of the people and interfere with the constitutional process, violating not only our American values but also the law. Every day he remains in office, our democracy, and our citizens are at risk. President Trump’s actions are beyond dereliction of duty — what took place last week was sedition. It’s our duty to remove him from office and ensure that he is disqualified from holding office in the future. That is why today — joined by several Republican colleagues — I voted for impeachment. I urge the Senate to take action, and protect our democracy from further bloodshed or damage caused by this dangerous president.”

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U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas: “One week ago today, a mob armed with guns, zip ties, Molotov cocktails, and the intention of stopping the certification of a democratic election stormed the U.S. Capitol as the world looked on in shock and disbelief,” said Congressman Pappas. “They ransacked a branch of government, intent on disrupting the Democratic process, taking members of Congress hostage, and causing unprecedented chaos and fear. They were inspired and incited to do so by President Trump. When asked what kind of government America had, Benjamin Franklin once answered ‘A republic, if you can keep it.’ Today, Republicans and Democrats alike joined together to do our part to keep our democratic republic by impeaching a President who has so profoundly failed to protect and defend our constitution and our democratic institutions. I did not come to Congress to impeach a President, but today I have no choice. I will not turn a blind eye to what we witnessed one week ago by President Trump, his supporters, and his enablers in Congress, as that would be an abdication of the oath I swore to uphold. This is not about politics. This is about stabilizing our country, ensuring accountability, and showing the world who we really are. America belongs to all of us, and if we are going to get back to the business of the people by delivering additional COVID-19 relief, rebuilding our economy, and bolstering our vaccine distribution efforts, we must act decisively and without regard for politics to hold this dangerous President accountable and defend the pillars of our democracy.”

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U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: “One year ago, I voted for impeachment because I believed President Donald Trump violated his oath of office and was unfit for the immense responsibility that is required of the United States Commander in Chief. I believed it then and I believe it now,” said Senator Shaheen. “For months, the President used his platform and power to spread baseless claims of voter fraud that fanned the flames of dangerous conspiracy theories. His actions culminated with the attempted overthrow of the U.S. government. Donald Trump emboldened his supporters through a relentless campaign of lies and on January 6th encouraged a mob to march on Congress. His actions led to the murder of a Capitol Police officer and death of another. Bombs were planted around the Capitol; guns and Molotov cocktails were seized; and insurrectionists stormed Congress with zip ties prepared to take hostages. President Trump encouraged, and in the aftermath of the attack, reassured these terrorists. Congress must act now to protect the Constitution and our nation from further insurrection and violence. The power to impeach is the most solemn and consequential power granted to Congress by the Constitution after the power to declare war. The House of Representatives has voted in favor of impeachment and now the Senate is required to fulfill its constitutional duty and hold a trial. I urge Leaders McConnell and Schumer to move swiftly.”

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U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan: “The insurrection that occurred last week will be remembered as one of the grimmest days in the history of our democracy – and the President must be held accountable for spurring this violent attack. The Senate needs to move quickly to take up this trial. As we seek to hold President Trump accountable for his actions, we must also forge ahead on our bipartisan efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by strengthening the public health response, fixing vaccine distribution, and helping create jobs. We face enormous challenges as a country right now, but we can get through them if we recommit to our shared American values.”

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