Dear Mr. Trump,

I am so sorry that the House will now formally impeach you. This process should have begun months ago, when it became clear that you repeatedly obstructed justice in regard to the Mr. Mueller’s investigation. Had such an inquiry begun then, you might not have jeopardized our national security in your recent dealings with Ukraine.

Congress appropriated $293 million in military aid to Ukraine to help its fight against the Russia-led Putin-directed separatists waging war against it. For purely personal reasons – having nothing to do with our national security – you stopped that aid for months. How many Ukrainians – defending their homeland against Russia aggression – died because of your decision?

While the aid was unjustly withheld, you spoke to Ukrainian president. Zelensky and repeatedly asked for the “favor” that Ukraine investigate your political opponent, Joe Biden. Even a first-grader would understand the quid pro quo.

Your conduct, again and again, is a gross abuse of power. As Speaker Pelosi says, your conduct betrays the American people and your oath of office.

Unless you’re removed from office by impeachment, you’ll absolutely continue in this manner of criminality through the 2020 election – putting your political interests in re-election ahead of the sanctity of our democracy, ahead of our international commitments, ahead of our national security – by inviting foreign nations to work for you in digging up dirt against your opponents.

It’s time for all concerned Americans – Democrats, Republicans, independents, young, old, urban, suburban, rural, white, brown, and black – to demand your removal from office.

Very truly yours,

Bruce J. Berger

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