WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) yesterday spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to impeaching President Donald J. Trump just one week before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn into office.

To watch the Floor Speech, click here 

Remarks as prepared:

Madame Speaker,

Today, I should be in my district working for my constituents. 

Instead, I am back here in Washington because the majority could not resist another made-for-TV impeachment.

American workers are losing their jobs and struggling to feed their families.

Small businesses are being forced to lay off workers and close their doors.

Families are tragically losing loved ones to the coronavirus. 

Instead of creating – or even saving – American jobs or negotiating additional COVID relief, we’re debating an impeachment that has been preceded by no inquiry, no meaningful debate, and no due process. 

In one week’s time, Joe Biden will be the President. 

The American people need us to rise above the heat of the moment – to focus on their needs and deliver real solutions for them, their children, and our country. 

Because the majority decided we should debate whether or not to remove a sitting president in just two hours, I’ll be brief. I oppose this article of impeachment. 

I yield back.  

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