Statement on Constitutional Process and the Duty of Serious Governance

REPUBLICAN LEADERS

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

December 18, 2019

Statement on Constitutional Process and the Duty of Serious Governance

On December 18, 2019, the United States House of Representatives approved articles of impeachment against the President of the United States, initiating a constitutional process outlined in Article I of the Constitution. This action marked a rare and significant moment in American governance, engaging both chambers of Congress in a solemn institutional responsibility.

Constitutional processes of this gravity demand seriousness, restraint, and fidelity to the rule of law. They are designed not as political instruments, but as safeguards within a system of separated powers and checks and balances. Leadership during such moments is measured by respect for institutional roles, adherence to due process, and a commitment to preserving public confidence in constitutional governance.

Republican Leaders affirms its commitment to principled leadership grounded in constitutional order, institutional responsibility, and disciplined governance. The duty of leadership in moments of constitutional consequence is to uphold the integrity of the process, ensure fairness, and conduct deliberations with seriousness befitting the authority entrusted to public office.

As the constitutional process continues, Republican Leaders emphasizes the importance of leadership that prioritizes stability, respects the separation of powers, and safeguards the long-term credibility of democratic institutions. The endurance of the Republic depends on leaders who approach moments of institutional strain with discipline, responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional principles.

Republican Leaders is a civic leadership organization dedicated to advancing principled Republican leadership through education, dialogue, and institutional stewardship.