All seven of Washington's Democratic U.S. House members and Sen. Patty Murray have now released statements supporting an impeachment inquiry for President Donald Trump.
Announcements on Sunday joined earlier support for an inquiry from Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Rick Larsen.
Read a thread from KIRO 7's Essex Porter:
"Nothing less than the rule of law is at stake."
— Essex J. Porter (@EssexKIRO7) July 28, 2019
JUST IN: South Puget Sound Congressional Representative @RepDennyHeck announces support for formal Impeachment Inquiry. pic.twitter.com/TADuZRV8zx
See a list of statements released Sunday from the representatives below.
Sen. Patty Murray:
"I agree with my fellow members of the Washington delegation that, as we have learned more about the gravity of the potential threats to our democracy identified in Special Counsel Mueller's report, it has become clear the House should begin proceedings to determine whether the President's actions necessitate impeachment."
Rep. Derek Kilmer:
The incidents of obstruction of justice cited in the Mueller report are too serious to be dismissed based on politics, party biases, or the fear of a predicted outcome. I support the House of Representatives beginning an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Full statement: pic.twitter.com/BOUpf4bbNs
— Rep. Derek Kilmer (@RepDerekKilmer) July 28, 2019
Rep. Kim Schrier:
The people of #WA08 elected me to protect their health care & our environment. Those will always remain my focus while I have the privilege of serving them in Congress. They also elected me uphold the Constitution. So, I am formally calling for an impeachment inquiry. pic.twitter.com/JqDlwJDcLO
— Rep. Kim Schrier (@RepKimSchrier) July 28, 2019
Rep. Denny Heck:
After considerable reflection and prayerful consideration, I have decided to support a formal impeachment inquiry. My statement: https://t.co/qaL12lZ3V6
— Denny Heck (@RepDennyHeck) July 28, 2019
Rep. Suzan DelBene:
My full statement on why I believe it is time for the House to begin an impeachment inquiry against the President. https://t.co/WHXdmoSpBz
— Rep. Suzan DelBene (@RepDelBene) July 28, 2019
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