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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump:
“One of the primary roles of the President of the United States is to lead by example, especially when it comes to promoting democracy around the world. Ukraine is a strategic ally and the country’s geographic proximity to Russia makes Ukraine an important partner in the international effort to contain Russian aggression. Ukraine’s democratic story is recent but historic, and it is essential to our national security interests in Eastern Europe.
“President Trump’s attempt to extort Ukraine, by withholding funds intended to protect that country’s national security, in an effort to thwart his political opposition in this country is an abuse of the power of the Presidency. The President of the United States is responsible for promoting democracy around the world, not undermining it. For that reason, I will join my colleagues in voting for his impeachment.”
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