“The subjects of its jurisdiction are those offenses which proceed from the misconduct of public men, or, in other words, from the abuse or violation of some public trust.”— Justin Amash (@justinamash) January 17, 2020
—Federalist No. 65 (Alexander Hamilton)
“The limitation of the period of his service, was not a sufficient security. He might lose his capacity after his appointment. He might pervert his administration into a scheme of peculation or oppression. He might betray his trust to foreign powers.— Justin Amash (@justinamash) January 17, 2020
“Mr. RANDOLPH. The propriety of impeachments was a favorite principle with him. Guilt wherever found ought to be punished.— Justin Amash (@justinamash) January 17, 2020
“Should no regular punishment be provided, it will be irregularly inflicted by tumults & insurrections.”— Justin Amash (@justinamash) January 17, 2020
—Notes of Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787, Reported by James Madison, Friday, July 20, 1787
