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Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Holmes just testified to the direct role Giuliani and an entire network of White House officials had in compromising our national security priorities and support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This is damning." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "A domestic political errand. That's how Dr. Fiona Hill described Ambassador Sondland's work, who was a key player in the President's scheme to bribe a foreign government. That's exactly what it was." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Dr. Fiona Hill and David Holmes for their important testimony today, which shed light on the alarming scheme directed by the President to bribe Ukraine to investigate a political rival. House Dems will #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, Fiona Hill, an expert on Russian & Eurasian affairs, will testify & dispel the GOP's false claims that Ukraine -- not Russia -- interfered in our election. The GOP must stop peddling conspiracy theories as a way to blindly defend POTUS & #DefendOurDemocray." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Election of Carolyn Maloney as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "While the House has already passed legislation to condemn the Chinese government crackdown on protests in Hong Kong & authorize sanctions, we will take up the Senate-passed bill today under suspension of the rules. Following passage, I urge @POTUS to enact this bill w/o delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The American people heard directly from Ambassador Sondland that POTUS directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine, there was a quid pro quo, and everyone knew. Then we learned Ukraine knew too -- as early as the 7/25 phone call." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the American people will hear directly from Amb. Sondland, who will speak directly to how POTUS withheld security assistance & a White House meeting to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival. No one, not even the President, is above the law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The testimony from Lt. Col. Vindman and Jennifer Williams -- two firsthand witnesses -- today show the American people a clear effort by the President to press Ukraine to announce investigations to benefit the President's reelection campaign. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with civil society organizations in condemning Republican attacks against the whistleblower. All Members -- regardless of party -- have a responsibility to protect the whistleblower and all whistleblowers who might come forward in the future." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Ambassador Volker--who was appointed by POTUS--admit that he should have understood that POTUS & his allies were requesting Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, something he considers "unacceptable."" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Witnesses continue to confirm this key point: it is not normal or acceptable for a President to ask a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman will testify today about what he heard on Trump's call with Ukraine. He is a decorated war veteran and a patriot. I commend him for coming before @HouseIntel today to tell the American people the truth. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran, that it is inappropriate for the President of the United States demand a foreign government to investigate his political opponent." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The facts are uncontested, and President Trump and his allies can't defend his actions, so they are attempting to smear those who have the courage to come forward and tell the American people the truth about what they saw. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Volker is a witness requested by the GOP & has corroborated key facts from multiple witnesses that POTUS & his allies were asking the Ukrainians to investigate a political rival, something he considers "unacceptable," & there was no basis for the debunked conspiracy theories." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told press that the American people are hearing from witnesses this week about how President Trump abused the power of his office and bribed a foreign government to investigate a political rival." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans' continued attacks against the whistleblower and attempts to out him or her are shameful and ought to alarm every American. Every Member, regardless of party, ought to uphold whistleblower protections, which ensure honest government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Continue to Push for DETER Act in NDAA Negotiations Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Dems worked #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to reauthorize @EximBankUS & support U.S. jobs Heard from witnesses about the President's abuse of power Next week, we will pass a bill to fund the govt after the GOP Senate failed to do its work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Support Job Creation, Ensure American Businesses Can Remain Globally Competitive Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "While the President has a right to appoint and remove ambassadors, he is not entitled to removing a career diplomat who was doing her job and combating corruption because she stood in the way of his effort to bribe a foreign government into investigating a political rival." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseIntel for holding another thorough, methodical hearing focused on the facts and uncovering the truth about the President's abuse of power. I also applaud the service and courage of Ambassador Yovanovitch and thank her for testifying today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Yovanovitch's testimony shed important light on how the President's sustained pressure campaign to bribe Ukraine began: with the President removing a widely-respected, career diplomat with a record of anti-corruption work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Discussed About The Rebranding Of Quid Pro Quo To Bribery Which According To The Constitution Is Impeachable Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Extension of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "When POTUS & his allies attack the whistleblower, they are putting that person's safety at risk & deterring future whistleblowers from coming forward. I urge POTUS & all Members to cease & desist from trying to intimidate this whistleblower & those who might be whistleblowers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Whistleblower Protection Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Yes, read the transcript. It's all right there. From "I would like you to do us a favor though" to "it's very important that you do it," it's clear that the President abused his power to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our election." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The damning evidence of the President's abuse of power continues to mount as a career public servant explains the President and his allies were pressuring Ukraine for his own personal gain. Let's be clear: bribing a foreign government to investigate a political rival is wrong." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the public will hear from a career foreign service officer, George Kent, about how the President used the power of his office to try to bribe a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. RT if you believe the President's actions were wrong." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on President Erdogan's Official White House Visit Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I told reporters evidence continues to mount against President Trump and reveals that he abused the power of his office to bribe a foreign government for his own political gain. The President's actions were wrong." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Thousands of #Dreamers serve their communities in health-care positions. If the #DACA program ends, that would be devastating to our health care system. I urge #SCOTUS to uphold DACA & ensure Dreamers can continue serving in these important roles." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that POTUS is welcoming President Erdogan for an official visit today. He is again turning a blind eye to the actions of foreign leaders who have amassed power and seek to rule as autocrats." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Bill Taylor, a West Point graduate, veteran, & diplomat, was clear when he testified: Trump withheld a White House meeting to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our elections. RT if you agree it is wrong for a President to encourage foreign interference in our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As oral arguments begin in the #DACA case, I urge #SCOTUS to side with #Dreamers, who are contributing to our economy & nation's future, and not the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant agenda. We must #ProtectTheDream." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Oral Arguments for DACA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Booker Urge Administration to Stop Federal Use of Private Prisons Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Jennifer Williams Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with bipartisan support months ago. On this #NationalDayofAction, I am calling on @SenateMajLdr to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization and send it to the President's desk for his signature." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 6, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Republican Efforts to Out the Whistleblower Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "By withdrawing from the #ParisClimateAgreement, POTUS is placing Americans' health, environment, and our nation's economic competitiveness at risk. I urge him to change course." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 4, 2019 Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Ambassador Sondland Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Formal Withdrawal From the Paris Climate Accord Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The pattern of witnesses refusing to honor Congress's subpoenas indicates they don't want to lie for President Trump nor do they want to tell the truth, which will hurt him. Therefore their only alternative is not to testify. They ought to honor their country and tell the truth." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 3, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steny Hoyer Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Holmes just testified to the direct role Giuliani and an entire network of White House officials had in compromising our national security priorities and support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This is damning." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "A domestic political errand. That's how Dr. Fiona Hill described Ambassador Sondland's work, who was a key player in the President's scheme to bribe a foreign government. That's exactly what it was." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Dr. Fiona Hill and David Holmes for their important testimony today, which shed light on the alarming scheme directed by the President to bribe Ukraine to investigate a political rival. House Dems will #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, Fiona Hill, an expert on Russian & Eurasian affairs, will testify & dispel the GOP's false claims that Ukraine -- not Russia -- interfered in our election. The GOP must stop peddling conspiracy theories as a way to blindly defend POTUS & #DefendOurDemocray." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Election of Carolyn Maloney as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "While the House has already passed legislation to condemn the Chinese government crackdown on protests in Hong Kong & authorize sanctions, we will take up the Senate-passed bill today under suspension of the rules. Following passage, I urge @POTUS to enact this bill w/o delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The American people heard directly from Ambassador Sondland that POTUS directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine, there was a quid pro quo, and everyone knew. Then we learned Ukraine knew too -- as early as the 7/25 phone call." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the American people will hear directly from Amb. Sondland, who will speak directly to how POTUS withheld security assistance & a White House meeting to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival. No one, not even the President, is above the law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The testimony from Lt. Col. Vindman and Jennifer Williams -- two firsthand witnesses -- today show the American people a clear effort by the President to press Ukraine to announce investigations to benefit the President's reelection campaign. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with civil society organizations in condemning Republican attacks against the whistleblower. All Members -- regardless of party -- have a responsibility to protect the whistleblower and all whistleblowers who might come forward in the future." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Ambassador Volker--who was appointed by POTUS--admit that he should have understood that POTUS & his allies were requesting Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, something he considers "unacceptable."" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Witnesses continue to confirm this key point: it is not normal or acceptable for a President to ask a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman will testify today about what he heard on Trump's call with Ukraine. He is a decorated war veteran and a patriot. I commend him for coming before @HouseIntel today to tell the American people the truth. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran, that it is inappropriate for the President of the United States demand a foreign government to investigate his political opponent." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The facts are uncontested, and President Trump and his allies can't defend his actions, so they are attempting to smear those who have the courage to come forward and tell the American people the truth about what they saw. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Volker is a witness requested by the GOP & has corroborated key facts from multiple witnesses that POTUS & his allies were asking the Ukrainians to investigate a political rival, something he considers "unacceptable," & there was no basis for the debunked conspiracy theories." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told press that the American people are hearing from witnesses this week about how President Trump abused the power of his office and bribed a foreign government to investigate a political rival." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans' continued attacks against the whistleblower and attempts to out him or her are shameful and ought to alarm every American. Every Member, regardless of party, ought to uphold whistleblower protections, which ensure honest government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Continue to Push for DETER Act in NDAA Negotiations Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Dems worked #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to reauthorize @EximBankUS & support U.S. jobs Heard from witnesses about the President's abuse of power Next week, we will pass a bill to fund the govt after the GOP Senate failed to do its work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Support Job Creation, Ensure American Businesses Can Remain Globally Competitive Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "While the President has a right to appoint and remove ambassadors, he is not entitled to removing a career diplomat who was doing her job and combating corruption because she stood in the way of his effort to bribe a foreign government into investigating a political rival." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseIntel for holding another thorough, methodical hearing focused on the facts and uncovering the truth about the President's abuse of power. I also applaud the service and courage of Ambassador Yovanovitch and thank her for testifying today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Yovanovitch's testimony shed important light on how the President's sustained pressure campaign to bribe Ukraine began: with the President removing a widely-respected, career diplomat with a record of anti-corruption work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Discussed About The Rebranding Of Quid Pro Quo To Bribery Which According To The Constitution Is Impeachable Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Extension of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "When POTUS & his allies attack the whistleblower, they are putting that person's safety at risk & deterring future whistleblowers from coming forward. I urge POTUS & all Members to cease & desist from trying to intimidate this whistleblower & those who might be whistleblowers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Whistleblower Protection Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Yes, read the transcript. It's all right there. From "I would like you to do us a favor though" to "it's very important that you do it," it's clear that the President abused his power to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our election." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The damning evidence of the President's abuse of power continues to mount as a career public servant explains the President and his allies were pressuring Ukraine for his own personal gain. Let's be clear: bribing a foreign government to investigate a political rival is wrong." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the public will hear from a career foreign service officer, George Kent, about how the President used the power of his office to try to bribe a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. RT if you believe the President's actions were wrong." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on President Erdogan's Official White House Visit Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I told reporters evidence continues to mount against President Trump and reveals that he abused the power of his office to bribe a foreign government for his own political gain. The President's actions were wrong." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Thousands of #Dreamers serve their communities in health-care positions. If the #DACA program ends, that would be devastating to our health care system. I urge #SCOTUS to uphold DACA & ensure Dreamers can continue serving in these important roles." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that POTUS is welcoming President Erdogan for an official visit today. He is again turning a blind eye to the actions of foreign leaders who have amassed power and seek to rule as autocrats." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Bill Taylor, a West Point graduate, veteran, & diplomat, was clear when he testified: Trump withheld a White House meeting to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our elections. RT if you agree it is wrong for a President to encourage foreign interference in our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As oral arguments begin in the #DACA case, I urge #SCOTUS to side with #Dreamers, who are contributing to our economy & nation's future, and not the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant agenda. We must #ProtectTheDream." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Oral Arguments for DACA Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Booker Urge Administration to Stop Federal Use of Private Prisons Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Jennifer Williams Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with bipartisan support months ago. On this #NationalDayofAction, I am calling on @SenateMajLdr to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization and send it to the President's desk for his signature." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 6, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Republican Efforts to Out the Whistleblower Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "By withdrawing from the #ParisClimateAgreement, POTUS is placing Americans' health, environment, and our nation's economic competitiveness at risk. I urge him to change course." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 4, 2019 Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Ambassador Sondland Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Formal Withdrawal From the Paris Climate Accord Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The pattern of witnesses refusing to honor Congress's subpoenas indicates they don't want to lie for President Trump nor do they want to tell the truth, which will hurt him. Therefore their only alternative is not to testify. They ought to honor their country and tell the truth." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 3, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steny Hoyer Rep.Steny Hoyer
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