Originally published at: SCHIFF: Democrats ‘Take No Joy in Having to Proceed With Impeachment’ | Sean Hannity
Rep. Adam Schiff doubled-down on House Democrats’ Thursday vote to formalize their impeachment inquiry against President Trump; saying his party “will not shrink” from their responsibilities.
“We take no joy in having to move down this road and proceed with the impeachment inquiry, but neither do we shrink from it,” said Schiff.
“The Founding Fathers understood that a leader might take hold of the Oval Office…who would place his personal and political interests above the interests of the country. They understood that might happen and they provided a mechanism to deal with it…called impeachment,” he added.
Rep. Adam Schiff: "We take no joy in having to move down this road and proceed with the impeachment inquiry, but neither do we shrink from it." pic.twitter.com/7xaammorLe
— The Hill (@thehill) October 31, 2019
Schiff: "The Founding Fathers understood that a leader might take hold of the Oval Office…who would place his personal & political interests above the interests of the country. They understood that might happen and they provided a mechanism to deal with it…called impeachment" pic.twitter.com/9MvVJhhPWp
— POLITICO (@politico) October 31, 2019
Democratic members of the House of Representatives approved new legislation Thursday that formalizes their impeachment inquiry against President Trump; passing the resolution along party lines.
The final vote was 232-196. Two Democrats voted against the investigation.
“A yes vote on this resolution today gives a stamp of approval to a process that has been damaged beyond all repair and a blatant and obvious coup to unseat a sitting president of the United States,” Rep. Ross Spano, R-Fla., said.
“I do not take any pleasure in the need for this resolution,” Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., said. “We are here because the facts compel us to be here.”
“The Greatest Witch Hunt In American History!” posted Trump shortly after the vote.
The Greatest Witch Hunt In American History!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2019
“With today’s vote, Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats have done nothing more than enshrine unacceptable violations of due process into House rules,” said White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
