Thread by @RepCarbajal

Our nation has seen and heard things from this president that have no place in our democracy.

I believe it is time to open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

Read my full statement: carbajal.house.gov/news/documents…

We have seen Donald Trump and his allies invite meddling into our elections. We have watched our nation's moral fabric rip apart. We have learned that the president evaded truth, encouraged his staff to lie repeatedly to investigators and engaged in obstruction on 10 occasions.

If anyone else did these things, they would face legal consequences. I’ve read the #MuellerReport, heard Mueller's testimony, seen the continued efforts of administration officials to dodge subpoenas.

The president knew the rules and he broke them—he cannot be above the law.

I believe in bipartisanship, and my time in public service has been built on the ideal that we can get more done together than we ever could alone. I've worked with my colleagues across the aisle to improve our infrastructure, healthcare, environment and more—this won't change.

The question of impeachment goes beyond party. It is about standing up for our democracy.

We cannot ignore this president’s actions. I was elected to support and defend our Constitution against all threats, foreign and domestic. That is what I will continue to do.