Sen. Durbin Issues Remarks on Senate Majority Leader McConnell Impeachment Trial Resolution
January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following remarks at a press conference with Senate Democratic leadership in response to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, impeachment trial resolution proposal:
"From the very first day of this impeachment trial, we learned that for Senator McConnell political loyalty to this President is more important than respect for the Constitution, the integrity of the Senate, and common decency.
"From the very first day of this impeachment trial, we learned that for Senator McConnell political loyalty to this President is more important than respect for the Constitution, the integrity of the Senate, and common decency.