347 Days
Until the 2020 Election
CONSTITUTION CITES BRIBERY AS IMPEACHABLE
“We all understood that if we refused to work with Mr. Giuliani, we would lose an important opportunity to cement relations between the United States and Ukraine. So we followed the President’s orders.”
“Was there a ‘quid pro quo?’ As I testified previously, with regard to the requested White House call and White House meeting, the answer is yes.”
“Everyone was in the loop. It was no secret.”
Yesterday, Ambassador Gordon Sondland laid out the above in his opening statement, painting a clear picture – President Trump marshaled his administration to bribe the President of Ukraine by withholding critical meetings and US security aid unless Ukraine announced investigations of Trump’s political rivals.
We were able to hear this testimony because of the persistent pressure that progressive resistance groups placed on Congress and the Trump Administration.
No matter with what group you took your actions – including ORD2 Indivisible – THANK YOU for working to save our democracy.
Now we persist relentlessly; keep the pressure up. Congress must bring everyone Sondland mentioned in for testimony. As Lt. Col. Vindman bravely stated this week – “this is America . . And here right matters.” We will continue to demand that Congress . . .
Impeach and Remove Trump!
Hold All Other Co-Conspirators Accountable!
Work for We The People Again!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because . . .
. . . I strongly support the impeachment process and want to make clear that I expect Congress to impeach and remove Trump. I thank the Senator for supporting the impeachment process and ask him to publicly call for everyone Ambassador Sondland mentioned be subpoenaed to testify.
Thank you.”
SENATOR JEFF 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
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
SENATOR RON 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
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because . . .
. . . I strongly support the impeachment process and want to make clear that I expect Congress to impeach and remove Trump. I am outraged that Greg Walden voted against the impeachment process and that he continues to ignore the mounting evidence of Trump’s crimes. Once again, please tell Greg to put country before party, call for Trump’s impeachment and removal from office, and work to hold everyone Ambassador Sondland mentioned accountable by issuing subpoenas to testify. In other words, tell him to honor his oath of office before he retires.
Through his actions and inactions, Greg continues to signal his full support for trumpism, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here and will continue working to flip ORD2 Blue in 2020.
Thank you.”
COMPLICIT GREG WALDENDC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**
Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/
Impeach Now! – Gathering and Demonstration – Medford
TODAY: November 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/impeach-now-gathering-and-demonstration-medford/
ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting – Phoenix
December 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-phoenix-4/
ORD2 Indivisible 2020 Fundraising Campaign
As we approach what will be the most important election of our lifetimes, ORD2 Indivisible wants to be in a secure financial position to help engage as many voters in our district in the election process as possible. To accomplish this goal we are conducting the ORD2 Indivisible 2020 fundraising campaign. Click on the image below to donate.
To make a donation by check, please make the check payable to ORD2 Indivisible and mail to:
ORD2 Indivisible
P.O. Box 1242, Phoenix, OR 97535
ORD2 Indivisible is partnering with Jobs With Justice Southern Oregon and Washington Federal Bank to gather warm adult clothing for the homeless. We are also asking for tarps, throw blankets and sleeping bags.
Please donate generously!
SOURCES:
Ambassador Sondland’s opening statement: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6554291/Opening-Statement-of-Ambassador-Gordon-D.pdf
Highlights of Sondland’s testimony https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/11/20/takeaways-gordon-sondlands-opening-statement/
Lt. Col. Vidman: Right matters https://www.newsweek.com/twitter-praise-vindman-1472787