With those words are founders courageously began our declaration of independence from for amongive monarch other grievances, the kings refusal to follow rightfully passed laws. In the course of todays events, it becomes necessary for us to address among other grievances, the president s failure to faithfully execute the law. When crafting the constitution, the founders feared the return of a monarchy in america. Having just fought a war of independence, they specifically feared the prospects of a king by foreigncorrupted influence. During the constitutional convention, james madison, the architect of the constitution, ned a president might be which might prove fatal to the republic. Another founder feared a president may be bribed by a greater interest to betray his trust. He emphasized that this magistrate is not a king. The people are the king. They created a constitutional remedy to protect against a dangerous or corrupt leader. Impeachment. Unless the constitution contains an impeachment provision, one founder warned, it a president might, quote, bear no effort or means whatsoever to get himself reelected. Similarly, george mason insisted a president who procured his appointment in his first instance through improper and corrupt acts might repeat his guilt and return to power. During the debate over impeachment at the constitutional convention, george mason asked, should any man be above justice who can commit the most extensive injustice . In his great wisdom, he knew injustice committed by the president erodes the rule of law. The very idea that a fair justice, which is the bedrock of. Ur democracy if we allow a president to be above the law, we do so surely at the peril of our republic. In america, no one is above the law. , throughpast few weeks the Intelligence Committee working with the Foreign Affairs and oversight committees, the American People have heard the testimony of truly patriotic, career Public Servants distinguished diplomats and decorated war heros, some of the president s own appointees. The facts are uncontested. The president abused his power for his own personal political benefit at the extents the National Security by withholding military aid and an Office Meeting in exchange for investigation into his political rival. Yesterday, the judiciary committee, the american purred people heard testimony from scholars who eliminated without a doubt illuminated without a doubt that the president s actions are a violation of the public trust. His actions have violated the constitution, especially when he said and acted upon the belief, article two says i can do whatever i want. No, his wrongdoing strikes at the very heart of our constitution. The separation of powers, three each as aranches, check and balance on the other, a republic if we can keep it, said benjamin franklin. Our democracy is at stake. The president leaves us no choice but to act because he is trying to corrupt once again the elections for his own benefit. The president has engaged in abuse of power undermining our National Security and jeopardizing the integrity of our elections. His actions are in defiance of the visions of our founders and the oath of office he takes to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States. Sadly, but with confidence and humility, with allegiance to our founders and a heart full of love for america, today i am asking our chairman to proceed with articles of impeachment. I commend our Committee Chairs and our members for their somber theoach to actions which president had not made necessary which i wish the president had not made necessary. Signing the declaration of independence meant our founders invoked reliance on divine providence. Democrats are prayerful and will ofceed in a manner worthy our oath of office to support and defend the constitution of the United States from all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us, god. Thank you. At her weekly briefing, Speaker Pelosi talked about moving forward with articles of impeachment and the legislative agenda. At the close, she responded to a question about whether she hates president trump