'If Truth Doesn't Matter, We're Lost': Watch Rep. Adam Schiff's 9-Minute Closing Argument on Why Senate Must Remove Trump

I am not a fan of Adam Schiff and am well aware of his record as a corporate democrat. I’m also very conscious of how our government has a long history of interfering with the governments and democratically elected leaders of other nations who fail to serve the interests of the ultra-rich who’ve embedded themselves into the American government. I therefore feel some real discomfort with the hypocrisy of things like finger pointing at Russia without also being accountable for our own history and present day policies and actions which are so often compromised and frequently criminal. 

That said, Mr. Schiff presented an incredibly well articulated and masterful case yesterday that needs to be recognized and applauded. Given that Mr. Trump is the most dangerous president that our nation has ever known, and given the number of his enablers who’ve truly sold their souls, I’m deeply grateful for the closing arguments of Mr. Schiff which demonstrated such a strong and greatly needed voice of truth. — Molly

"You know you can't trust this president to do what's right for this country. You can trust he will do what's right for Donald Trump. He'll do it now. He's done it before."

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Common Dreams staff

In nine-minute closing remarks capping off the third day of President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial Thursday night, Rep. Adam Schiff argued the evidence for Trump's guilt is overwhelming and said his removal from office is a necessary step toward protecting the U.S. Constitution and the national interest.

Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and one of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) handpicked impeachment managers, contended it is undeniable that Trump has "done what he's charged with"—abused the power of the presidency and obstructed Congress.

The only remaining question, said Schiff, is: "Does he really need to be removed?" The Democrat from California argued unequivocally that the answer is yes.

"If right doesn't matter, it doesn't matter how good the Constitution is," Schiff said. "It doesn't matter how brilliant the framers were. Doesn't matter how good or bad our advocacy in this trial is. Doesn't matter how well written the oath of impartiality is. If right doesn't matter, we’re lost. If the truth doesn't matter, we're lost."

"You know you can't trust this president to do what's right for this country," Schiff continued. "You can trust he will do what’s right for Donald Trump. He'll do it now. He's done it before. He'll do it for the next several months. He'll do it in the election if he's allowed to. This is why if you find him guilty, you must find that he should be removed."

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