Adam Schiff Storms The House Floor And Blasts Republicans For Not Doing Their Jobs

[babylonsister]

https://www.politicususa.com/2018/06/28/adam-schiff-republicans.html

Posted on Thu, Jun 28th, 2018 by Jason Easley
Adam Schiff Storms The House Floor And Blasts Republicans For Not Doing Their Jobs


Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) told House Republicans to wake up and do their jobs of oversight on Trump, because America needs them as democracy is being destroyed.

Video @ link:

Rep. Schiff said:

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this resolution. If this was oversight, I would be in strong support of any effort to seek production, but it is not. This is not oversight. It is collaboration with the Executive masquerading as oversight. Or if this is oversight, it is oversight of the most obsequious kind.

It is oversight in the nature of, “How may we serve you, Dear President?” It is oversight that asks, “What is your will, Dear President?” Oversight that says, “We are not worthy, Dear President.” It is oversight that says, “We shall seek but you shall find, Mr. President, because what we obtain we shall provide to your legal defense team or we shall selectively leak or misrepresent in your service.”

It is oversight in the nature of not desiring an outcome, not desiring the production documents but rather the production of a fight, the production of a pretext to give the Dear President a pretext to fire Rod Rosenstein or Bob Mueller.

I have served on the Intelligence Committee now for almost a decade. And while I cannot disclose the number of FISA applications during the course of those ten years, I can tell you the number of times that my Republican colleagues have sought the underlying investigatory materials behind a specific FISA application. And that number is one. That case is this case. And that case just happens to implicate our Dear President.

It is not that there are no areas that call out for oversight right now. There are too many to count. Why is it that after sanctioning ZTE for violating Iran sanctions and violating North Korea sanctions, the President abruptly changed course out of an ostensible concern for Chinese jobs? Is it because the Chinese invested $500 million in a Trump branded property? That is worthy of oversight. Is the First Family seeking to do business with Gulf or other allies while making U.S. policy, is U.S. policy for sale? That is worthy of oversight.

Is the President seeking to raise postal rates on Amazon to punish The Washington Post and suppress the freedom of press? That is worthy of oversight. But none of this is oversight.

Speaker Boehner recently said that the Republican party was off taking a nap somewhere. If that is so, then despite the best efforts of our capable Ranking Member, Elijah Cummings, the Government Reform Committee that should be doing this oversight is in the midst of the deepest slumber.

Wake up, my colleagues, and do your jobs. Wake up and end this duplicitous attack on the Department of Justice and the FBI and our Special Counsel because this is surely not oversight. It is not what oversight looks like. But it is what an attack on the rule of law looks like. It is what happens when we whittle away our democracy one piece by terrible piece.

When this chapter of our history is written, it will condemn the actions of a President who little understands or respects the institutions of our democracy. But it will reserve some of the harshest criticism for this Congress that enabled him. This Congress that knew its responsibility but failed to live up to it.

Wake up Republican party, wake up my colleagues. The country needs you.

True oversight when the President occupies the same party as the Majority in Congress requires that Majority to put country over party. It is incompatible with the corrupting principle of party over everything else.

Wake up my colleagues, and do your jobs. I yield back.

Voters are saying in poll after poll that they want a Congress that will check Trump. Rep. Adam Schiff laid out the how of why Republicans are failing their country by refusing to hold Trump accountable for anything. It was a powerful speech that laid out the Democratic philosophy of oversight and what Trump can expect of a blue wave sweeps them into power in November.

[BigmanPigman]

1. Go Schiff, Go!

[olegramps]

55. If you don't stand up to the demagogues they will only be more embolden.

It is frustrating to watch the TV interviews when ultra-conservatives are allowed to spread outright lies with out a murmur of challenge by the host. It is especially irritating when the conservatives constantly attempt to drown out the opposition without the host telling them to shut their damn mouths. This is doubly true of the Kelly Ann Conway who is nothing more than an obnoxious bitch. Its as wonder that someone hasn't totally lost their temper and crowned one of these clowns who all have this sickening grin or sneer plastered on their faces. Its really a wonder that more TV tubes haven't seen their last day.

[BigmanPigman]

62. I'm surprised more TVs haven't been trashed

out of sheer anger. I have to run for my remote all the time since tRump got into the W House. I haven't had to do that since Bush.

[Hekate]

2. That was beautiful

[Paladin]

3. Now THAT'S more like it!

THIS is the sort of enraged response we ought to be seeing every single day against trump and his legislative pimps.

Bravo, Rep. Schiff! Encore!

[George II]

5. There is something like that, maybe not as strong (that's the strongest I've seen someone speak....

.....on either side), almost every day.

[George II]

4. That was a powerful address.

[warmfeet]

6. We may have just this one chance.

I hope we use it wisely.

Get out the vote. This may be our last chance.

You think things suck now, it can get a whole lot worse.

Get out the vote!

[pangaia]

7. OH BOY !!!!!!!!!!!! GO ADAM !! Tell those fuckers where to get off !!!!

[spanone]

8. Thank you Representative Schiff

[debsy]

9. Every Democratic senator and congressional representative should do the exact same thing.

We are in serious trouble and they need to take serious action, as do we this Saturday morning. We need to take over the streets EVERYWHERE!

[bdamomma]

21. The American people

will shake them to their core.

Elaine Chao saying leave my husband alone ha, no can do. She is charge of Transportation she isn't doing too much to improve transportation is she???


Thank you Representative Schiff

[monmouth4]

10. I absolutely love that man.n/t

[Raven123]

11. Clear, concise and eloquent

Hammer hard. The GOP couldn't care less if FISA was obtained on any citizen unless they are associated with Trump

[demtenjeep]

12. BUT ARE THEY LISTENING?

#8645

[Cha]

13. Thank you, Adam Schiff!

[GoCubsGo]

14. I wish he was my Congressman.

Instead of that fucking sack of shit, Joe "You Lie!" Wilson.

[dameatball]

54. A lot of people forget that incident. When Repubs just shrugged it off it told me a lot about

where this country was heading. Unforgiveable.

[AllaN01Bear]

15. had to google adam schiff was . and i like

i would love to do same , but i wouldnt make it past the doors.

[drray23]

28. I guess you don't have a tv

If you need to Google Schiff. He is constantly on the news hammering the GOP for their incompetence in general and matters of intelligence oversight in particular.

He is the guy who thwarted the recent attempt by Nunes to have DOJ brief only Republicans on the documents behind the FISA application that was used to start the investigation on trump's campaign.

[AllaN01Bear]

30. i quit comcast because of their constantly spiraling upwards prices . after a complete

rehab of my apartment complex and not hooking the box back up, i dropped them. i also gave up newspapers and radio. makeing me too upset.

[pangaia]

16. I just called his office in Burbank.

A woman answered after the 2nd ring...no phone tree, no recording, no robot.. just a human being....

I told her that he is a national treasure and to please thank him.....

Here is contact info if you are so inclined.

Office of Congressman Adam Schiff
245 E. Olive Avenue, Suite 200
Burbank, CA 91502
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
schiff.house.gov

[sprinkleeninow]

38. I did just that, Burbank, several times already.

One time I got overcome with emotion like what's come over me right this minute having read his words.

I try to be a practicing Christian of the Eastern Orthodox Faith. I offered his name, Adam, to be read by our deacon at each service. I told his staff that and they had gladness. I don't care if he's Jewish or what his beliefs are. He is in the image of the Most High and a testimony to all that is good, proper and decent.

I love him.

Please forgive me if I have offended anyone.

[pangaia]

40. I was almost in tears also when talking to the woman.

[sprinkleeninow]

45. For you:

[True Blue American]

47. Sending an Email.

Schiff is a treasure. So is Waymire, Ted Lieu. Anyone see Ted on the House floor. He played a tape of children crying while Republicans tried to shut him down. They kept saying Lieu was out of order while he stated no rule against

https://www.nbcnews.com/video/rep-lieu-plays-audio-on-house-floor-of-crying-immigrant-children-1261920835523

[pangaia]

56. Yes, Saw it,

[Uncle Joe]

17. Well said Adam!

Thanks for the thread babylonsister.

[kacekwl]

18. Great.

Sadly I believe none of these republican traitors will display any remorse and do the right thing.

[Mr. Ected]

19. You can tell if the media wants to protect Trump over everything else

By how much airtime they afford Rep. Schiff's rousing condemnation.

[byronius]

20. Well, that brought tears to my eyes.

Adam Schiff, I salute you.

[AZ8theist]

22. That was AWESOME!!

He has my support in 2020 to TAKE OUR FUCKING COUNTRY BACK!!!

[Golden Raisin]

23. Schiff and Lieu providing the dynamic leadership and opposition lacking

from Schumer/Pelosi.

[True Blue American]

51. Really good point!

I have been saying for 2 years now, we need fresh, new Leaders instead of old fogies hanging on to power,long past their Prime. A Leader needs to resign when they lose the House or Senate.

They lost,time to move on. How many ears has Pelosi been Minority Leader? I am tired of hearing that she is a great money raiser.

[Catch2.2]

58. Exactly!

The Dem leadership is lacking! Time for new leadership. Schiff and Lieu are the only Democrats speaking up. Where are Schumer & Pelosi? They are MIA.

[yonder]

24. President Adam Schiff

One day, perhaps. If we survive this.

[oasis]

25. All of that gets into the record, although I'd add just two words.

[Beantighe]

26. Damn...

That almost made me cry...

[DoctorJoJo]

27. I'd Recommend Our Ticket Be Schiff/Swalwell, Except ..

.. they are both from the same state!

[MagickMuffin]

42. Didn't stop Bush/Chaney

They always set the precedent of how they govern. Change the rules and no one will object.

[True Blue American]

53. Cheney pretended he was from Wyoming.

[gademocrat7]

29. Bravo, Congressman Schiff!

[defacto7]

31. Hear hear!

[smirkymonkey]

32. Thank you Rep. Schiff!

I am so impressed with this man. This is the kind of person that should be leading our nation. How did things go so horribly wrong? It all just feels like a bad dream.

[Honeycombe8]

33. Excellent speech. A remarkable man. How does he put up w/all the pressure? I don't know.

I hope there are rewards in the future for him, for how hard he has fought. He has been one of the loudest and most constant Democratic voice through the Trump Presidency & investigation.

[guss]

34. feet to the fire

Little B-tch McConnell and Lyin Ryan need to held accountable.
For ignoring their Constitutional promises over party Propaganda.
They need to start the fire and make em sweat.

[zentrum]

35. Schiff 2020!

I'd work my ass off for him.

[RandomAccess]

36. Fabulous

Just fabulous.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

37. Standing firm for what's right - and saying it loud and clear.

Republican finally being called out for incessant attack dog tactics.....

Thank you, Rep. Schiff......

[blue-wave]

39. I applaud him for effort

But it won't do any good. The republicons are lost souls.

[raging moderate]

41. Could this be our guy?

Could Adam Schiff maybe be the guy who should run for President in 2020? "I can see clearly now" theme song, "2020 vision" slogan?

[Heartstrings]

43. Thank you, Mr. Schiff...

Now which of your constituents will also pick up the torch?

[Leghorn21]

44. I fuqqin adore this man. He has been scrapping with these scumsuckers for ages and ages - how

exhausted he must be after all these days of “stoopid” piled upon “shocking” on top of “grotesque”!!!

———-Thank you, Rep. Schiff———-



RESPECT

[oasis]

46. Schiff has a depth of knowledge and is eager to put it to good use.

ImWithHim.

[BlueJac]

48. K&R

[Martin Eden]

49. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Achilleaze]

50. k and r

[heaven05]

52. "Powerful speech"

true. But.....'the blue wave' is the only thing to offer hope. I hope his words translate to voting action.

Apathy of the voter is an enemy to democracy.

[Catch2.2]

57. Where are the other Dems???

I see Adam Schiff doing his job, being vocal, trying to stand up to Trump and the republicans but I don't see any other Dems. Where is the leadership??? Schumer? Pelosi? Anyone? Where are the Dems??!!

[True Blue American]

60. Well, Obama finally spoke up.

Telling Donors to quit moping and get moving.

Schumer spoke out a little. Pelosi is MIA!

[FiveGoodMen]

63. Well, we HAD Franken

He would have done his job.

[ailsagirl]

59. FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!

[niyad]

61. "Shut up and do your motherf****** job" Sandy and Richard Riccardi

(this was for kim davis ,but works here as well)

Kim Davis, Rowan County Clerk Just doesn’t feel the need to work She feels a higher cause is beckoning And yet she swore she would uphold The duties of her office old But now she’ll face the music as we sing Shut up and do your mothereff’in’ job The state don’t pay you eighty thou to sit there like a slob I’m sure they’d hire you in a heartbeat at the Hobby Lob`Be shuttin’ up and do your eff’in’ job If marriage licensing for you is a Heaven or Hell thing for you Then get another job, You’ll find it freein’ As for now I’m sure you’re cute in your pretty new jumpsuit Contempt is the new orange, you’ll soon be seein’ Shut up and do your mothereff’in’ job The state don’t pay you eighty thou to sit there like a blob I’m sure they’d hire you in a heartbeat at the Hobby Lob`Be shuttin’ up and do your eff’in’ job Your twins were born five months after your split from your first husband But actually were fathered by your third We don’t have a clue what happened to #2 But your fourth one is a keeper, so I’ve heard Mrs. Davis, or shall we now call you Miss Demeanor You bear the standard for nuptial tradition You think you’re quite a martyr but you’re just a loudmouth-farter Your conduct frankly borders on sedition Shut up and do your mothereff’in’ job The court don’t pay you eighty thou to sit there like a blob I’m sure they’d hire you in a heartbeat at the Hobby Lob`Be shutting up and do your eff’in’ job