Trump Impeachment: Kennedy Speaks To His Kids In Debate Speech

WASHINGTON, D.C. — United State House Rep. Joe Kennedy made a speech directed towards his children on Wednesday during debate over the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

The House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday to push forward an impeachment of President Trump on the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

"Dear Ellie and James," Kennedy began. "This is a moment that you will read about in your history books.

"Today, I will vote to impeach the President of the United States and I want you to know why. He broke our laws. He threatened our security. He abused the highest, most sacred office in our land.

"I want you to know that it does not feel good. I can't stop thinking about the cost to our country. Not just the impeachable offenses, but the collateral damage of a president who uses power like a weapon against his own people, erodes our decency, degrades our dignity.

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"I don't yet know how they will tell the story of this era. But I want to tell you the story of this day. Let the record show that, today, justice won; that we did our job; that we kept our word; that we stood our sacred ground. Let the record show that we did not let you down," Kennedy said to his kids.

"I love you. Listen to mom. I'll be home soon," he finished, as the Speaker of the House said his time had expired.