John,

This is a solemn day for our democracy. Whitney and I have been watching the proceedings on the House floor all day, following the debate and discussion about the articles of impeachment. 

Abigail’s commitment to supporting and defending the Constitution is one of the many reasons we work for her. I am proud to work for someone who believes so strongly in her convictions and operates with integrity – especially during difficult times. 

Her opponents have been on the attack the past several weeks and after today, it’s only going to get worse. We need everyone in our corner to help us fund our re-election. Can you stand with us today?

Thank you for your support. I wanted to make sure that you saw Abigail’s whole statement, so I put it below.

Thank you,

-Bettina

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STATEMENT

As a former federal agent and CIA officer, I have spent my professional career in search of facts and evidence – the facts and evidence necessary to uphold the rule of law and protect our national security. Today, I am driven by facts and evidence to protect the integrity of our democracy.

This week, the House of Representatives will vote on two articles of impeachment. In advance of casting my vote, I have read the articles and studied the evidence—including the majority and minority reports, deposition transcripts, and public testimony.

The facts are not in dispute; witnesses, including those called by both parties, affirm these facts. The President has abused his power by soliciting foreign interference in the 2020 election and leveraging U.S. security assistance dollars paid for by taxpayers and appropriated by both parties in Congress to compel a close ally—at war and dependent on our aid—to malign his political rival. When these actions became known, the President endeavored to hide the truth, and he obstructed Congress’ constitutional duty to investigate by withholding documents, evidence, and fact witnesses.

The President’s actions violate his oath of office, endanger our national security, and betray the public trust. Because of the oath I swore to support and defend the Constitution, I will be voting in favor of both articles of impeachment. This vote is about more than one man’s abuse of power; it is about the power of the presidency and whether we, as citizens, can expect that our elected officials, and most powerfully, our President, will fulfill their obligation to uphold the Constitution. The framers foresaw the risks to our republic that could come with a President willing to put self interest before national interest, and they gave Congress the sole power of impeachment as a remedy.

It is with a heavy heart, a solemn devotion to our Constitution, and a deep belief in our country that I believe we must pursue this remedy. The world, and our children, are watching as the foundation of the world’s longest-standing democracy is tested. Through this trying time, nothing is more important than fulfilling our obligation to defend the Constitution and protect our republic.

-Abigail

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