This is the second Utah opinion echo I've blogged - Congress must persue legal process

Congress has officially begun an impeachment inquiry. Potential articles of impeachment will include evidence about how Donald Trump abused his power to seek a quid pro quo from Ukraine President Zelensky, for the purpose of witholding military aid in exchange for "trumped up" (excuse the nasty pun) political muck on Joe Biden, who he sees as being his primary political rival.

While there may be some political motivations, it is now reality, and there’s no reason that any Member of Congress should neglect their legal duty to carry out the process correctly.

It’s unfortunate, but the Ukraine phone call raises enough questions that we really do need to get to the heart of the matter. Was it a quid pro quo? It seems to be open to interpretation at the moment. But we, as Americans, should be concerned about potentially dangerous actions made by Donald Trump. He represents the United States of America on the global stage and his behavior must support our national sense of pride and our collective integrity. And that is why we need to uncover the truth.

I have supported the Republican Party since I was 26, and I believe the investigation should continue. If there is no wrongdoing, then both parties (especially the Republican Party) should be relieved. But if something is proven, the President should be removed from office. Abuse of power should not be tolerated. I hope that as the investigation inevitably moves to the Senate, our Senator Mitt Romney will stand by the values that make our party great, including and especially a respect for the Constitution.

From Wes Worthington, in Utah