Raising A Question of the Privileges of the House

Floor Speech

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Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, in this body we are privileged to serve our districts and do right by the American people. We have been entrusted with a tremendous responsibility that shapes the future of our Nation.

First and foremost, we must remember that we are not here to serve our own interests or pursue personal agendas.

Unfortunately, one of the most powerful members of the Democratic Caucus, Adam Schiff, abused his role and violated the trust of the American people. As chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Schiff initiated an unfounded investigation into the leftist lies around Russian collusion.

This investigation was predicated on nothing more than political propaganda. The Durham report clearly shows that the Russia hoax was manufactured by the left to divide our Nation and discredit and derail President Trump's agenda.

He not only wasted countless hours of committee work, but he also wasted nearly $32 million in taxpayer dollars.

Schiff repeatedly used the authority he was afforded in his position as chairman to lie to the American people to support his political agenda. Even after the Durham report discredited the Russia hoax, he continued to knowingly lie and peddle this false narrative.

These actions leave a real and lasting stain on this institution. We cannot allow Representative Schiff to continue to serve in this body with no consequences for the abuse of his power.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this resolution and to send a clear message to the American people that we will hold Members of Congress accountable.

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