Turn Words into
Action: We’re Talking to YOU, Peter
Roskam!
Call 202-225-4561 or
630-232-0006
Trump’s
embrace of Putin in Helsinki, and his rejection of U.S. intelligence concerning
Russian interference in our elections, stunned even the most jaded of us. Former CIA Director John Brennan may have put
it best:
‘Donald Trump’s press conference performance in
Helsinki rises to & exceeds the threshold of “high crimes &
misdemeanors.” It was nothing short of treasonous. Not only were Trump’s
comments imbecilic, he is wholly in the pocket of Putin. Republican Patriots:
Where are you???’
Even our
own Peter Roskam, who has been loath to call Trump out on even the most vile of
his past actions, and who has voted with Trump 94% of the time, took to Twitter
to express displeasure:
‘Russia’s
interference w/ our democratic process is appalling & undeniable. POTUS has
a responsibility to confront Putin for attacking our democracy & use all
tools avail. to prevent future acts of aggression that could undermine free
& fair elections. … We must maintain a united front with our partners
around the world to confront Russian aggression. Today’s press conference was
an affront to American democracy and the Intelligence Community and a victory
for Russian propaganda.’
Nice
(surprisingly) job, Peter. But not
nearly enough! Condemnations of Trump on
Twitter are the equivalent of “thoughts and prayers” for school shooting
victims – good to hear, but meaningless in terms of actual, needed change. You and your elected compatriots are the ones
who are in a position, NOW, to take meaningful action. Show some spine for a change; here are just a
few thoughts about resolutions YOU can introduce and support:
·
Impeachment
·
Censure
·
Support
for and protection of the Mueller investigation
·
Condemnation
of Russian interference
·
Support
for the intelligence community’s conclusions regarding Russian interference
·
Stronger
sanctions against Russia that will be harder for Trump to refuse to enforce
·
A
real investigation of cooperation between Russia and Trump and/or his
campaign – including subpoenas for his tax records
·
Subpoena
the interpreters from the private Helsinki meeting
·
We’re
sure you can think of more if you put your mind to it – or ask a Democrat!
Readers: Call, call and call again! Let him know what we think and what he needs
to do.
202-225-4561 or 630-232-0006.
