From Rep. Jerry Nadler's (D-NY) opening statement today at the hearing where subpoenaed former White House counsel Don McGahn refused to appear:
Rep. Jerry Nadler: "We will not allow the President to prevent the American people from hearing from this witness. We will not allow the President to block congressional subpoenas, putting himself and his allies above the law." https://t.co/iwEhpwoUah pic.twitter.com/Aw7imGg0GX— The Hill (@thehill) May 21, 2019
BONUS: A dispassionate/ hopeful take (h/t Balloon Juice) --
21. She added: “This isn’t about politics at all. It’s about patriotism. It’s about the strength we need to have to see things through.” That’s not slow-walking impeachment. That’s saying we gotta do this right or don’t do it.— John Stoehr's Editorial Board (@johnastoehr) May 21, 2019
24. In general, though, I’d say Pelosi & Dems understand that they must get institutions on their side as much as possible. That means the public, the press, and the courts. That way, impeaching Trump does not look like it’s about politics.— John Stoehr's Editorial Board (@johnastoehr) May 21, 2019
That way, impeachment is patriotism.
