Quotes by Senator Mitch McConnell on Impeachment
#MitchMcConnell 2/12/98: "The investigation is legitimate and ascertaining the truth…is absolutely critical." » #McConnell 9/24/19: "Democrats have simply shifted to new arguments for their predetermined conclusion." Click To Tweet
Quotes by Senator Mitch McConnell on Impeachment
THEN
1998 - 1999

- Feb 12, 1998
- 1998-99
CNN, 1998 or early 1999
After nearly two years of coverups, firings and abuses of power, we've seen the redacted report. Even with an incomplete report, it's obvious that Trump used every resource he had to evade the rule of law. That's a big deal. Don't take it from us, take it from @senatemajldr. pic.twitter.com/QmxjSp82bF — DNC War Room (@DNCWarRoom) April 18, 2019
After nearly two years of coverups...
“President Clinton’s decisions have led the United States Senate to its own critical crossroads. And, now we must choose our path. We can do the right thing. Or we can lower our standards and allow Bill Clinton to cling to public office–regardless of the consequences to our nation, to our system of justice, and to our future generations…
“I think that the United States Senate has a clear choice. Do we want to retain President Clinton in office, or do we want to retain our honor, our principle, and our moral authority? For me, and for many members in my impeachment-fatigued party, I choose honor.”
- Feb 12, 1999
CNN, Feb 12, 1999
Sen. McConnell's closed-door impeachment statement
#MitchMcConnell 2/12/99: "Do we want to retain President Clinton in office, or do we want to retain our honor?" » #McConnell 9/25/19: "❲It is❳ laughable to think this is anywhere close to an impeachable offense." Click To Tweet
NOW
2019

Sept 24, 2019 -
Mitch McConnell Senate Office, Sept 24, 2019
Leader McConnell Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s Impeachment Inquiry Announcement
Sept 24, 2019 -
Politico, Sept 24, 2019
‘Ice in his veins’: McConnell steers GOP through Trump's Ukraine scandal
#MitchMcConnell 2/12/99: "Do we want to retain President Clinton in office, or do we want to retain our honor?" » #McConnell 9/25/19: "❲It is❳ laughable to think this is anywhere close to an impeachable offense." Click To Tweet