“What we’re facing isn’t a political issue, it’s a moral one. In 2016, Trump openly welcomed foreign adversaries to meddle in our democracy for his own political gain. Now, by his own admission, he appears to be using the same playbook to undermine our democratic institutions and remain in power.

“The president took an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. Instead, his words and actions have served to undermine it, along with the very ideals of our nation. We as lawmakers have a responsibility to do the right thing — and today, I support Speaker Pelosi’s leadership and applaud her announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry. It’s our one remaining path to ensuring justice is served.”

Cory first called for impeachment proceedings to begin in May, after Special Counsel Robert Mueller spoke publicly about the findings from his investigation.