"Loose lips sink ships; and sealed lips sink a democracy"

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, called out Republicans' silence on President Trump. Rep. Doggett said on the House Floor:

"There's an old adage: "Loose lips sink ships.' But it is also true that when it comes to abuse of presidential power, sealed lips sink a democracy. We've gone through a period where it appears some of our Republican colleagues are in a witness protection program.

"At long last, what will awaken these Republicans from their partisan stupor? Our Republican colleagues need to decide whether they want to be accessories to Trump's obstruction of justice as he continues to endanger our national security.

"Trump reportedly told Comey: "I hope you can let this go.' My fellow Americans, Comey could not let it go and now he's gone. We cannot let this go. This is not business as usual.

"I say it is time to truly put America first. Reject Putin, reject partisanship, help restore confidence in our Democracy by supporting an independent special counsel and an independent, nonpartisan, nonpolitical inquiry that I have been calling for since last November into this Russian interference. Too much is at stake to remain silent. We must join together to address this challenge to our future."

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