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Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined House Democratic Leaders and the Impeachment Managers for an Engrossment Ceremony photo opportunity for H.Res. 24, impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for incitement of insurrection.

“President-elect Biden has chosen a fierce force for justice and human dignity in nominating Ambassador Samantha Power to serve as USAID Administrator."

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.Res. 21, Calling Upon Vice President Pence to Mobilize the Cabinet to Activate the 25th Amendment to Remove the President from Office.

“Tonight, I have the solemn privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “It is their constitutional and patriotic duty to present the case for the President’s impeachment and removal. They will do so guided by their great love of country, determination to protect our democracy and loyalty to our oath to the Constitution. Our Managers will honor their duty to defend democracy For The People with great solemnity, prayerfulness and urgency.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President-elect Biden nominated Ambassador William Burns to serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

“On Wednesday, the President incited a deadly insurrection against America that targeted the very heart of our Democracy. The President represents an imminent threat to our Constitution, our Country and the American people, and he must be removed from office immediately."

In protecting our Constitution and our Democracy, we will act with urgency, because this President represents an imminent threat to both. As the days go by, the horror of the ongoing assault on our democracy perpetrated by this President is intensified and so is the immediate need for action.