Speech #1130112318

I rise to speak in opposition to H. Res. 676. providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other Executive Branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the constitution of the United States. We could be doing some very important legislation to help the American people from Texas to the tip of Maine. like Comprehensive Immigration Reform. the Appropriations Border Supplemental. comprehensive tax reform. the ExportImport Bank Reauthorization. or the Voting Rights Act. yet my Republican colleagues insist on wasting valuable time. The Congressional Black Caucus did a Special Order earlier this week entitled: the GOPs March Towards Impeachment. and that is where we appear to be headed. But first let me make a distinction between impeachment and a lawsuit initiated by the House. qua House of Representatives. via H.