WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce the launch of Republicans’ sham impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Below is a transcript of her remarks: 

“The MAGA Majority is putting forward an impeachment inquiry even as their own leaders admit there's no evidence of wrongdoing.

“They’ve already reviewed tens of thousands of documents, interviewed dozens of witnesses — and nothing. Why? Because this has never been about the truth. This is about avenging Donald Trump. This is about undermining our democracy and influencing the 2024 election.

“President Ford once said: ‘Truth is the glue that holds government together.’ Mr. Speaker, it’s truth that allows this Chamber to function. Abandoning truth in favor of political gamesmanship creates nothing but chaos. That dysfunction isn’t a byproduct of the Majority’s behavior — it’s the point.

“They don’t want government to function. They’ve sought nothing in service of the American people. Nothing to lower costs. Nothing to create good-paying jobs. To grow the middle class. To make everyday people feel more secure.

“What has the Majority delivered? The kind of extremism that chooses rich tax cheats over working people. That obstructs the ballot box and hikes the cost of health care. That protects guns over kids. That bans abortion and criminalizes doctors. That rewards polluters and corporate greed — and tells everyday Americans: 'You foot the bill.'

“This sham impeachment is below the dignity of the People’s House. It is an affront to the people who sent us here to work for them. What a disgrace.”

To view the full speech, click HERE. 

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