Congressman Andrew Garbarino Statement on the House Impeachment Vote

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) released the following statement on the House impeachment vote:

“While I fully condemn the domestic terrorists that stormed the Capitol last Wednesday, and I believe the President bears some responsibility, I ultimately cannot and will not vote to impeach. Last week, I upheld my Constitutional duty to count and certify the results of the presidential election. Which is why today, I am abiding by the Constitution and voting against this rushed impeachment.

Impeachment should not be taken lightly or hastily pushed through Congress. A serious impeachment process requires adequate investigations, congressional hearings, and careful deliberation on behalf of all Members of Congress and their constituents. I am extremely concerned that the impeachment process we have embarked on this week sets a dangerous precedent and will only mean hastier and more political impeachment proceedings for future divided governments. The Constitution provides for a process by which the right of the people themselves to choose their President. It’s called an election. The people have spoken and theirs should be the final word.

I firmly believe that we, as Americans, agree on more than we disagree, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to heal the divisions in our country and deliver real results for Long Islanders.”