Congressman Gonzalez Gives House Floor Speech on Impeachment

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) took to the House Floor to urge his colleagues to support the impeachment of President Donald Trump. This speech comes during the six hours of debate before the full House of Representatives on H.Res. 755, impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

“I did not come to Congress to impeach a sitting President, but we’ve been given no choice,” said Congressman Gonzalez in his speech. “He has eroded the foundations of our democracy and used the office of the presidency for personal and political gain. Our Founding Fathers feared that one day the power of the presidency would stretch beyond its limits. Thus they enshrined in the Constitution a system of checks and balances. … And that is why I must vote to impeach the President of the United States and fulfill my oath to the Constitution.”

Earlier today, Congressman Gonzalez published an editorial that clearly outlines how President Trump’s misconduct rises to the level of impeachment and his obligation as a member of Congress to uphold his oath to the Constitution.

Congressman Gonzalez Statement Following House Vote on Impeachment

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement following the House of Representatives vote on H.Res. 775 to Impeach President Donald J. Trump.

“Today is a solemn day for our country and the 15th District of Texas,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “I did not come to Congress to impeach a president, but the facts are clear and convincing. I am obligated by my oath of office to defend our constitution and democracy. Today will go down in history but tomorrow is another day. Tomorrow, we will resume our work to lower prescription drug costs, to fight for debt-free education, to ensure care for our seniors, our veterans, and those with special needs. I will continue to keep my promise to those in the 15th District of Texas to do all that I can to improve their quality of life as tomorrow is a new day and our work does not cease.”