CONGRESS MUST ACT TO STOP TRUMP
#TrumpRussia
#ComeyHearing
#ImpeachmentHearingsNow
Yesterday former FBI Director James Comey testified that President Trump directed him to “let go” of the investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. When Comey didn’t, Trump fired him. This is obstruction of justice. http://nyti.ms/2sZvqcW
How Trump and associates stand regarding Russia:
— Flynn misled officials about Russian contacts and had to resign
— Session perjured himself over Russian meetings AND recused himself from the Russia investigation
— Kushner lied about meeting with Russians AND discussed a secret back-channel with Russia
— Trump’s lawyer was subpoenaed over Russia
— Trump campaign members are providing Congress with information regarding Russia
— Trump gave classified information to Russia
http://nyti.ms/2sGuISa
Comey testified that:
— Russia hacked our election
— Trump lies
— Trump is likely being investigated for obstruction of justice
— Trump put pressure on him to stop investigating Flynn
— Trump fired him over Russia
http://lat.ms/2s8c5JT, http://bit.ly/2sjSk1Q
Trump’s actions are obstruction of justice. There is no legal recourse – only a political one.
Congress must act!
Oregon senators have strong statements (http://bit.ly/2s14vQy, http://bit.ly/2rb97Qc) but we need ACTION. We need an independent commission. We need articles of impeachment.
We need answers! NOW!
**ACTION 1: CALL CONGRESSMAN WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon. I am deeply concerned about President Trump and his actions to obstruct justice. It is time for an independent commission and to start the impeachment process. I am outraged that Congressman Walden has not signed on to support HR 356*, which will establish an independent commission to investigate Russian interference in our election. I urgently request that the Congressman co-sponsor this bill and do all he can to bring it to the floor for a vote. I also ask the Congressman support starting the impeachment process and introducing an impeachment resolution.“
**ACTION 2: CALL SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR MERKLEY
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon. I am deeply concerned about President Trump and his actions to obstruct justice. It is time for an independent commission and to start the impeachment process. I want to thank Senator Merkley for his support on S. 27** which will establish an independent commission to investigate Russian interference in our election. I ask that Senator Merkley do all he can to bring this bill to the floor for a vote. I also ask the Senator to support starting the impeachment process.”
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WYDEN
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon. I am deeply concerned about President Trump and his actions to obstruct justice. It is time for an independent commission and to start the impeachment process. I understand that the Senator has not signed on to S 27**, which will establish an independent commission to investigate Russian interference in our election. I ask Senator Wyden to co-sponsor this bill and do all he can to bring this bill to the floor for a vote. I also ask the Senator to support starting the impeachment process.”
**ACTION 3: CALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN RED STATES AND DISTRICTS**
Tell them to pressure their Republican House Members to sign the discharge petition for HR 356*, and their Republican Senators to pass S 27**. Also ask them to pressure their Congressional delegation to voice support to start the impeachment process.
SENATOR MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
SENATOR WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
CONGRESSMAN WALDEN
DC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646,
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
