(SAN FRANCISCO, November 13, 2019) — Today, candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination Tom Steyer released a statement on the start of public impeachment hearings held by the House Intelligence Committee:
"Today, we are closer to impeaching this lawless president than ever before. The start of public impeachment hearings is a significant step forward in restoring transparency in our government and delivering accountability. Finally, the American public will see Donald Trump's endless corruption. I am confident that the hearings beginning today will show people the facts and force Republicans to listen to their constituents and recognize that no one is above the law – not even the President.
"When our elected officials and institutions work to protect our democracy, the American people win. That is why over two years ago I went against conventional wisdom and founded Need to Impeach, a grassroots movement of over 8.3 million people dedicated to holding Trump accountable. Today is a testament to the notion that when we stand together in search of truth, we win and can move our country forward."
Tom Steyer, Statement by Tom Steyer on Public Impeachment Hearings Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/366139