The House erupted in chaos after Republicans voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) over his role in the Russia investigation, and the first impeachment of former president Donald Trump
Schiff called the resolution for his censure “false and defamatory” during a speech on the House floor prior to the vote. “To my Republican colleagues who introduced this resolution, I thank you,” he said. “You flatter me with this falsehood. You who are the authors of the big lie about the last election must condemn the truth-tellers and I stand proudly before you. Your words tell me that I have been effective in the defense of our democracy and I am grateful.
Schiff: To my Republican colleagues who introduced this resolution, I thank you. You flatter me with this falsehood. You who are the authors of the big lie about the last election must condemn the truth tellers and I stand proudly before you.
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