![]() ![]() So will his reminder that “real political courage doesn’t come from disagreeing with our opponents but from disagreeing with our friends.” So will his exhortation that “truth matters. Known liar and sitting Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) is one of the desperate Dems that has been giddily pushing the ridiculous January 6 iNsUrReCtIoN narrative and the Democrat talking point that Trump used The Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen in order to damage Republicans before the midterms. His reminders that a single vote can change the course of history will be there. How this trial is remembered by future generations isn’t known yet, but it’s a safe bet that when it’s recorded for posterity some of Schiff’s remarks will be highlighted in the official record. Unless, of course, we’re sabotaged by Russian bots or nefarious schemes that won’t be uncovered until later. November and a new election will be here soon, and, to use the language of Trump’s lawyers, the people will decide. But if you find the courage to stand up to him … your place will be among the Davids who took on Goliath.” “If you find that the House has proved its case, and still vote to acquit, your name will be tied to his with a cord of steel and for all of history. As reported previously, on 1 July the Office of Military Commissions found Schiff guilty of treason and espionage and decided that his crimes against the nation warranted a death sentence. “History will not be kind to Donald Trump,” Schiff warned them in his final remarks before the final vote. Shifty Adam Schiff did not exit this world gracefully. Only two Republican senators defied their party to vote in favor of witnesses at the trial. Senate, couldn’t be persuaded to convict Trump of abusing his power or obstructing the investigation into his dealings with Ukraine. Republicans, who hold the majority in the U.S. In the end, of course, he wasn’t effective enough. “Schiff made me proud to be American,” I heard someone say.Įven one Republican Senator, James Inhofe, of Oklahoma, remarked, “Schiff is very, very effective.” His words were made more powerful by the contrast they presented to the gleefully crass president on trial. He stepped up to the front of that big, wood-paneled chamber and, time and time again, displayed the force of his eloquence, intelligence, logic, passion, persistence and valor. Once described by Rolling Stone as “mild-mannered, judicious, vegan,” he was, at best, more widely known only as a talking head, almost always wearing a neat blue suit, the nerdy guy dispatched to one wonky news show or another to represent Team Democrat.īut as the lead prosecutor in the impeachment trial, Schiff summoned a different side of himself. Many of the most encouraging moments were brought by Schiff.īefore the trial, Schiff, who’s 59, wasn’t much recognized outside his Southern California congressional district. Senate chamber have provided an education in American history and ideals, in how our Congress works, or doesn’t. Even during this fractious, dispiriting trial there have been occasional moments of exhilaration, even beauty. ![]()
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