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Showing Original Post only (View all)Hillary Clinton: Mueller documented a serious crime against all Americans. Here's how to respond. [View all]
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/hillary-clinton-mueller-documented-a-serious-crime-against-all-americans-heres-how-to-respond/2019/04/24/1e8f7e16-66b7-11e9-82ba-fcfeff232e8f_story.html?utm_term=.5b37bef02fb8The debate about how to respond to Russias sweeping and systemic attack and how to hold President Trump accountable for obstructing the investigation and possibly breaking the law has been reduced to a false choice: immediate impeachment or nothing. History suggests theres a better way to think about the choices ahead.
Obviously, this is personal for me, and some may say that Im not the right messenger. But my perspective is not just that of a former candidate and target of the Russian plot. I am also a former senator and secretary of state who served during much of Vladimir Putins ascent, sat across the table from him and knows firsthand that he seeks to weaken our country.
We have to get this right. The Mueller report isnt just a reckoning about our recent history; its a warning about the future. Unless checked, the Russians will interfere again in 2020, and possibly other adversaries, such as China or North Korea, will as well. This is an urgent threat. Nobody but Americans should be able to decide Americas future. And, unless hes held accountable, the president may show even more disregard for the laws of the land and the obligations of his office. He will likely redouble his efforts to advance Putins agenda, including rolling back sanctions, weakening NATO and undermining the European Union.
Of all the lessons from our history, the one thats most important may be that each of us has a vital role to play as citizens. A crime was committed against all Americans, and all Americans should demand action and accountability. Our founders envisioned the danger we face today and designed a system to meet it. Now its up to us to prove the wisdom of our Constitution, the resilience of our democracy and the strength of our nation.
Obviously, this is personal for me, and some may say that Im not the right messenger. But my perspective is not just that of a former candidate and target of the Russian plot. I am also a former senator and secretary of state who served during much of Vladimir Putins ascent, sat across the table from him and knows firsthand that he seeks to weaken our country.
We have to get this right. The Mueller report isnt just a reckoning about our recent history; its a warning about the future. Unless checked, the Russians will interfere again in 2020, and possibly other adversaries, such as China or North Korea, will as well. This is an urgent threat. Nobody but Americans should be able to decide Americas future. And, unless hes held accountable, the president may show even more disregard for the laws of the land and the obligations of his office. He will likely redouble his efforts to advance Putins agenda, including rolling back sanctions, weakening NATO and undermining the European Union.
Of all the lessons from our history, the one thats most important may be that each of us has a vital role to play as citizens. A crime was committed against all Americans, and all Americans should demand action and accountability. Our founders envisioned the danger we face today and designed a system to meet it. Now its up to us to prove the wisdom of our Constitution, the resilience of our democracy and the strength of our nation.
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Hillary Clinton: Mueller documented a serious crime against all Americans. Here's how to respond. [View all]
japple
Apr 2019
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Well said H. Problem is the discussion is not happening in Congress. Specifically, where are
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
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