Ive said over and over again, every day that were involved in this impeachment, its a sad day for america. And yesterday was one when we were given no choice but to send to the senate two articles of impeachment against donald trump, the president of the United States. The president necessitated this by his abuse of power and his obstruction of congress and his actions which undermined our national security, violated his oath of office to protect and defend the constitution, and jeopardized the integrity of our elections. Every day new incriminating information comes forward. Youre well aware of the hearing last night. I think that only speaks very clearly to the need for the senate to enter the documentation into their discussion. Today, and this is the day that Government Accounting Office confirmed that the president s actions at the center of our impeachment articles, withholding congressionally approved military aid from ukraine, was illegal. And these are their words. These are t
Ms. Pelosi violated his oath of office to protect and defend the constitution and jeopardize the integrity of our elections. Every day new and incriminating information comes forward and you are well aware of the hearing and that speaks very clearly the need for the senate to enter the documentation into their discussion. Today and this is the Government Accounting Office confirmed that the president s actions at the center of our impeachment articles withholding congresses shale approved military aid from ukraine was illegal. And these are their words. These are the words of g. A. O. Faithful execution of the law does not permit the president to substitute his own policy priorities for those that congress has enacted into law. The office of management and budget withheld funds for a policy reason that is not permitted under the impoundment act. It is not a delay. White the o. M. B. , the house, the administration broke im saying this, broke the law. Hey say, we conclude that they viol
Government accountability offices new report which concluded that the White House Budget Office violated the law when it froze u. S. Military aid to ukraine. Ms. Pelosi spook good morning, everyone. How are you. As ive said over and over again, every day that were involved in this impeachment is a sad day for america. Yesterday was one when we were given no choice but to send to the senate two articles of impeachment against donald trump, the president of the united states. For his the president necessitated this by his abuse of power and obstruction of congress and his actions which undermined our National Security , violated his oath of office to protect and defend the constitution, and jeopardized the pinteg i have to our elections. Everyday new and incriminating information comes forward and you are well aware of the hearing and that speaks very clearly the need for the senate to enter the documentation into their discussion. Today and this is the Government Accountability Office C
Good morning everyone. How are you . To say over and over again, every day we are involved in impeachment is a sad day for america. And yesterday was one the winner given no choice but to send to the senate to articles of impeachment against donald trump, the president of the united states. For his president s acetate does by his abuse of power and obstruction of congress. And his actions that undermine our national security. He violated his office to protect and defend the constitution and jeopardize the integrity of our elections. Every day, new incriminating evidence comes forward, you are well aware of the hearings last night i think that only speaks very clearly of the need for the senate to enter the documentation into their discussion. Today, and this is the day the Government Accounting Office confirmed that the president s actions at the center of our impeachment articles withholding congressionally approved military aid from ukraine was illegal. And these are their words. The
116th congress, no votes are planned but we spent remarks the two leaders, Mitch Mcconnell and Democrat Chuck schumer. Now live to the floor of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Father of all, in a world where each new day seems to bring the the chaotic and unexpected, we praise you that you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Lord, you are your help in ages past. You are our hope for years to come. Give thus day wisdom to know your words and obey your precepts. May we show our gratitude with obedience because you have demonstrated your might, wisdom, and love throughout the days of our earthly pilgrimage. As our lawmakers follow your lead, may they trust you to carve tunnels of hope through mountains of despair. Give our senators the courage to embrace integrity with a clear conscience. May they not retreat from lifes battles but faithfully keep their hands in