READ: Pelosi statement naming impeachment managers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named nine members of her caucus to be impeachment managers to argue the Democrats’ case in the Senate once the article of impeachment is sent to the chamber. The House is expected to vote on impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
Pelosi’s announcement is available below:
Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named Impeachment Managers.
“Tonight, I have the solemn privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “It is their constitutional and patriotic duty to present the case for the President’s impeachment and removal. They will do so guided by their great love of country, determination to protect our democracy and loyalty to our oath to the Constitution. Our Managers will honor their duty to defend democracy For The People with great solemnity, prayerfulness and urgency.”
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