GOP-Controlled Senate Finds Trump Not Guilty, But Mitt Romney Honors His Oath And Votes To Convict
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2020
- Stephen Colbert has made a lot of jokes about Mitt Romney over the years, but today our host honors the only Republican Senator to stand up and defend the United States Constitution by voting to impeach President Trump. #Monologue #Comedy #Colbert
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Ok but seriously this was amazing. Stephen's best monologue ever.
Senator Romney was pretty good too, don't you think?
The one he did about his mom when she passed was very emotional
His reference to A Man of All Seasons at the end was on point. Stellar comparison.
It was brilliant.
@@michaeljohnangel6359 he sure was fantastic!!! A man guided by morals and ethics. Thank you, #MittRomney ✊
Don't forget to vote! 🇺🇸
harrymeepharry unfortunately it's already bought and sold to trump.....lie,cheat and steal...the gop way
@@auralfury GO VOTE! The can't fudge the results in they are overwhelming.
ANY DEM CANDIDATE.
At this point it's not about who America even ends up with, it's about who America gets rid of.
That's how sickening this all is.
@@auralfury lol sure, go and vote, have a historical turn out, that type of behavior and mid set, got us here
@@auralfury sorry, but you're wrong 🖕
While I disagree with Mitt Romney on many things, that moment when he went silent out of the overwhelming emotion he felt speaking of his oath to God was indeed a drink of water in the desert. His nobility showed through at that moment. His manhood showed through at that moment. His love of country shone at that moment. I cannot thank Stephen enough for the quote from A Man for All Seasons. I would hold the image of holding yourself in your own hands like water when taking an oath. How wonderful, what great teaching.
Yup
@J D Yeah, and I'm glad I don't have a daughter beautiful enough to date... if she... wasn't... my... daughter! And yeah, you REALLY know what YOU'RE talking about... sort of, not!
Gotta give Romney credit. He is not someone I agree with on a lot of things, but he is an honorable man.
he actually opposed Trump during the campaign as well, and when asked about Obama's presidency he spoke objectively and fairly. i probably disagree with him on literally everything but i always respected him as a man. Trump will switch his ideology whenever it fits him the best, after all not that long ago he openly said Hillary Clinton would make a great president. but people like Sanders and Romney stand by their principles no matter the cost, i'm sure the greatest presidents in the history of this country who did the same would be proud of politicians of this class.
Not as honorable as house representative Tulsi Gabbard. She stood up to more people and more pressure to do the right thing.
?? Huh? Mitt Romney believes the little people should pay all the taxes; he made his fortune by chucking people out of their jobs, honest, decent hard-working people.
Feeling weirdly proud of Mitt Romney. This and the healthcare vote by John McCain show that, even if you disagreed with them, the GOP used to nominate candidates with some principles....
And how sad is it that the emphasis is on "USED to".
That's like buying a box of apples and going home to find they're all rotten. You then find a good one in the pile and say "they may be crooks but at least they have SOME decency..."
I really respect Mitt Romney. It was strange that when he ran for President as a Republican that he had to run against his own innovative and successful medical insurance program in Massachusetts.
Imagine if McCain was alive today. McCain and Romney teaming up would been interesting to see during the trials.
Romney is a fence rider he was a 50/50 vote so nothing that wasn't expected. Not brave enough to stand up to trump
I really don't get the, "He probably learned his lesson and won't do it again" sentiment from Senators Collins and Alexander. I've certainly never seen someone in a criminal case acquitted of a felony because the jury felt he probably wouldn't do it again. What kind of legal reasoning is that? He either did it or he didn't. At least Romney had the guts to say he did it.
The worst part is, even if he does do it again and gets caught again, do we think the *next* trial will be any different? The Republicans have learnt they can get away with anything and they now have months to find ways to keep Trump in power. Just waiting for him to declare himself President for Life now...
They just said that. They don't mean it. It's just some stupid excuse to try to justify themselves.
@barb rarick Not true! You're spreading a falsehood. The Defense team pointed out over and over again that there was not a crime committed!! The prosecution never came up with a crime.A crime is when a law is broken. They said he did "it" but never defined or put into words the law/laws broken. The defense team won and President Trump was exonerated.
Rich people live by a different system of law than regular people. That is how America operates.
@@sharongamble9854 A crime is not required for a impeachment, merely an abuse of power and breaking the people's trust is required. Both of which evidence is clear he had done. Also, since you need it black and white, what he did is a crime, it's called black mailing.
Wow, Romney's speech was intense. And so was Colbert's. It heals the soul to hear good men speak the truth in this time of turmoil. Now please everyone, vote for a decent candidate next election. We need it !
Good voting is not the best. You realize Trump lost the popular vote? He won because Russia owns the GOP.
America Please do yourself a favor:
1) read books on politics (preferably from the liberal side)
2) educate yourself on both sides on the political areana
3) Get up and vote democrat!
Groovy Bear Bernie2020 is good, now that Yang is not a candidate.
Romney's vote is the perfect example of what values and ethics mean. These two concepts are real only when there is risk to the person who is adhering to them. Without that risk they are nothing more than empty phrases. Most times these two concepts are considered noble but they are really quite scary because to actually adhere to them, you may have to risk quite a bit.
I don't agree with Mitt on much, but now I can say that I truly respect him. I feel like him and Doug Jones really put their country before self.
@Tube Tube I didn't say whom I have voted for... so not sure your point.
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And both will not be re-elected. Utah and Alabama? At least Jones can work for the party after this, Romney’s done.
@@HubertofLiege That's what makes their votes so moving and genuine.
@@HubertofLiege
THAT'S TRULY SAD....TRULY SAD !!
"Hearing Mitt Romney take his oath to God seriously was like finding water in the desert."
OK, who wrote that? Who wrote it!
That was good. The rest of it, too. That was some good writing there. Respect.
Well at least the godless left has Mitt Romney, acquittal makes impeachment petty useless null and void. Poor Nancy having a temper tantrum @ the SOTU speech. Priceless !
Bubbles is a troll. Best to ignore them. Engaging would only encourage them, and waste time you could better spend watching cute animal videos.
Bubbles is a copy/paste troll, yes, please ignore him. He obviously couldn't even be bothered to actually watch the video.
@@TheLegendofphantom lol agreed...
@@OneTraveller lol. Agreed
That was surprisingly deep and heartfelt from Stephen. And while I’ve never been a Romney fan, I must admire that he stood tall while others slithered off into the shadows.
Gomez Addams: I love your use of the word "slithered." It's so fitting for use in refering to many of our politicians and especially djt! Yes, there's a lot of slithering going on!
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
Servile is an excellent word.
It's called nationalism. Nationalism is when you side with your government regardless of its actions. A Patriot will try to correct his/her country when it is wrong.
@Mr Anderson. There is a difference between respecting an office and the holder of that office. Chump doesn't respect the office of president of the united States. Also the American people voted for Hillary Clinton.
Interesting that you say that an individual should respect the president then call that individual a chump ... smacks of hypocrisy to me!🤔
@Mr Anderson Not the vast majority Americans voted for trump but only the beleaguered and misguided gullible zombies did. American didn't vote for trump ! They cheated !
Wow. Quoting "A Man for all Seasons" to sum up the actions of 1 lone voice in the wilderness of the GOP is pretty deep and also quite appropriate. As always, Stephen does not disappoint.
You think tRump ever read "A Man for all Seasons"?? Doudt it
@@DJTonyOKay But he certainly knows Four Seasons Pizza
This was one of the most moving and serious monologues Stephen has ever done. I was surprised at how deeply he went into the truth about 2/3 through the monologue without resort to a punchline every ten seconds.
I have to give Mitt respect for standing up for his conscience.
And Mitt is already being attacked. Don Jr and Republicans want him ousted for doing what he has a right to do?? This is not a dictatorship! At least not yet.
@Jelly Belly How does that work in your tiny little mind? Alienating all the Republicans... to get elected by... who, exactly? Liberals and Left wingers won't vote for him on his policies, and Fascists and racists won't vote for him due to him having a backbone. So who would vote him into office exactly?
Your copy-paste argument is paper thin, and crumples between my fingers.
you are so right my friend but these idiots cant think past anything but what th ey see on tv or read on the internet , romney is a true traitor a failed buisnessman that has no backbone and his failings in business has costed his previous employees there livelihood, he is a true piece of shit , sorry but hot and steamin also
@@WorldOfARandomVegan because he would put being a mormon over anything and do what they tell him.
@@701garage That was also said about JFK & his Catholicism when he ran (that he do what the Pope told him to do), which was completely bogus then, & is bogus now. As far as the destruction of the separation between church & state, we have much more to fear from Mother-fearing Mike (Pence) than we do Mormon Mitt.
The most real moment of television I’ve seen in a long time.
Never been a fan of Mitt Romney.
I'm also a staunch atheist.
His speech was incredibly touching and sincere.
I could feel those words and he meant every one of them.
That's what morals and integrity can do when they're upheld.
I am amazed and have gain alot of respect for Mitt today.
Thank you sir.
I'm sorry your fellow Republicans, and the president himself, will drag you through the mud for this.
You dont deserve it.
I think he was full of it. He wants to look like the good guy.
I feel more sorry for Tulsi Gabbard, who was already dragged through the mud. I'm a registered Dem lifelong and I don't support my party any more. The Republicans have more integrity than they do.
You're a staunch sufferer of TDS.
@@randomfullywonderful im a liberal. And I hate trump
I kinda wish, Mitt Romney won in 2012...🖕 Obama, I agree with Stephen Colbert, in the end there...😁
Telling the truth can sometimes be the most courageous thing one can do.
Romney has proven that he has integrity. The rest of the Republicans in the Senate have proven how crooked they are. They blindly follow their fuhrer.
@@lamarravery4094 Romney has proven that nothing will change his hate of Trump. I watched all the impeachment hearings. Trump didn't commit any crimes. At least, according to the evidence, not hearsay or opinions.
@@lamarravery4094 Romney has proven that his hate of Trump overrides the evidence of no wrongdoing on Trump's side. I watched the entire trial. Trump is not guilty.
Lev Shneider who cares if you’ve watched the entire trial? You keep copying and pasting the same thing everywhere. You’re speaking about one specific person, Romney doesn’t control the entire senate. And Trump is definitely, unequivocally guilty.
Yeah. The truth is the left has completely lost the plot.
I love Stephen Colberts comedy, but wow is he moving when he gets serious. That was remarkable, extremely well done.
I agree. I think he summed up the solemnity of the oath and how deeply disgraceful it is to just put your fingers in your ears and refuse to do what you promised, what you *swore* you would. I guess they were assuming and hoping it would be another Democrat who was being impeached.
Yes except for the Jesus part
Between his his words and Romney's speech, I was almost brought to tears.
I love this country, and I hate watching it be defiled by the soulless cowards in the GOP.
The Corporate Establishment Democrats aren't much better than the Republicans either.
It's time for a return to decency, for a return to the principles that this country was founded on * "We The People" *
It's time for a true Political Revolution, the likes of which hasn't been attempted for since FDR. #NotMeUs
@An Sar comparing the GOP and Dems is like comparing Fant4stic with Thor 2. Both are bad and not worth our time, but one is at least actually watchable while the other is just embarrassing to look at
Spot on!
"Trump is going to change."
I legit burst out into laughter. Best joke of the year so far.
Me too because he doesn't need to change
@@someonerandom9939 Aww.. so cute.
@@someonerandom9939 oh, I'm pretty sure he needs changing six times a day. Know why he wears those fat boy pants?
... Depends. XXL size. Super absorbent. Perfect for the laziest POS to ever sit behind the Resolute Desk.
@@sdc363 I agree its cute when people blindly believe propaganda because they don't like someone.
me too
I live in Romney’s district and sent him an email asking his opinion on the trial back in December. He basically told me what he said in his speech. And he followed through with what he promised to me. I couldn’t be prouder to vote for a Republican senator next time around (as much as I hate to say it). At least someone in the bleeding maw of that party can stand up for our constitution and country! God bless ya, Mitt!
Growing up in a very red district, Stephen's old show taught me I didn't have to be ashamed of my progressivism. It's monologues like this that bring me back to that time; an oasis of laughter in a desert of hypocrisy. In my own small way, I try to live my faith, too...and GOOD LORD, I needed that. God Bless Stephen Colbert.
Boogie Woogie Doodle Boy I love this comment! I’ve been a conservative for years, but was born and raised in Hawai’i...arguably the most blue state in America. But in my defense, I’m the kind of conservative that believes in smaller govt interference and tax cuts for the low- and middle-class...that’s what conservatives used to believe. That’s why I’ll be voting for Bernie Sanders this year, ‘cause my Party has let me down...and Bernie’s been preaching the same things he preached when I first heard him speak in 1992, looking out for the little guy/girl.
republicans and democrats are equally bad. if you think trump is the only corrupt politician i’ve got bad news for you, he’s not even a politician. the only non corrupt president was george washington so get used to it. and plus, what trump did wasn’t even that bad. the good outweighs the bad, can’t say that for many other presidents.
wwagner07 Yes, I detest as many republicans and I do democrats...but to say that they’re ALL bad is infantile, to speak in absolutes like that is either jaded or ignorant. And if you seriously think that our President asking TWO foreign powers to interfere in our Presidential elections isn’t that bad...you need to go and read our Constitution again, ‘cause that’s one of the reasons that our forefathers implemented impeachment, and the co-equal powers, to ensure that our President didn’t become a dictator...and each co-equal power is supposed to guard their own power, not succumb to another and relinquish their power to them...which is what Mitch McConnell’s been doing for the last year.
@@SeanShimamoto every president does bad things, its the good that you have to take into account. and also all he did was say to Ukraine that joe biden was up to shady stuff. was he? yes. other then that all this quid pro quo is blown out of proportion. trump is arguably one of the best presidents when you take into account how much he was able to do in just one term. this impeachment was the democrats last shot to win in the next election, its the impeachment thats corrupt, not trump. but, trump is also corrupt. see how that works? politics is a corrupt business but as long as americans are benefiting (which they are rn) then im ok with it. america is doing pretty fantastic other then the divide between dems and rebubs, but then again what else is new.
wwagner07 OMG, you need to read our Constitution again...or maybe for the first time. There is soooo much wrong with your comment that it would take me 20 minutes to post them all out. I’ve been a proud Republican since the Reagan Administration, but I have been totally and utterly disgusted by my party these last 3 years. Just as ONE example of his corrupt and disgusting nature is his proposed budget...he’a slashing social security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, and increasing the pentagon’s budget. I don’t know about you but I have old relatives who rely on those services after pouring tons of money into them over the course of 4-5 decades...and now when they’re supposed to be reaping the benefits of those programs, they’re not! Then there’s the 1.3 TRILLION DOLLAR tax cuts he gave to HIMSELF and his ULTRA RICH FRIENDS...their taxes went from 35% to 21%!!! That’s less than what we pay! Conservatism is supposed to be about tax cuts for the middle-class. And before you go on about that bull$hit trickle down crap...even the GOP admitted that it doesn’t work! So you can go on believing that he’s a great president, but unless you’re White (which you obviously are), a male, and straight...Trump is NOT gonna be working on your best interest. Trump is a sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, islamaphobic, LIAR who’s cheated on ALL 3 OF HIS WIVES (the most recent WHEN SHE WAS PREGNANT!) and I find him to be the most repulsive, and CORRUPT, man who’s ever worked in the Oval Office.
Say what you will about Mitt Romney, but that took some serious balls. Respect.
Also god bless Stephen Colbert.
So these days and age you need big balls to apply justice... sad.
It didn't take balls for a man who live by God and the truth.
@@NeilNewsNetwork yeah sure
Nah, he’s just bitter & jealous of Trump, he was never going to back Trump.
Moony Romney seemed to fawn over Trump when he was first elected, then fell silent until recently. Too bad he didn't speak up earlier or protest or make public statements like George Conway. In the end he was able to let his religion guide him and clear his conscience. Still with the Republican Party though. Vote ALL Republicans out!!!
Never in my life did I think for a minute that I would feel this respect for Mitt Romney. He's no saint and has done some pretty crappy things but this show of bravery was a wonderful shock. Here's to his honesty, a breath of fresh air 💜
It takes great courage to stand tall when those around you are bowing and scraping. Bravo, Senator Mitt Romney. You're a grown man amidst a bunch of overgrown boys!
Listening to Colbert tonight has made me realize that he has been the only thing that has kept me sane during Trump's reign. Thank you SC, you are the greatest at what you do,
Anthony Leone woah I just realized SC from SC
What do you mean, "reign"? Trump has never caused you any harm. He is doing an excellent job, in spite of the criminal activity and anarchy of Liberals.
@@davidlafleche1142 lol
Me too.
You and me both Anthony I've been watching Stephen Colbert since 2018 to years and I love his show makes everything better after tonight we all got to come together and we got a fight for democracy in the November we got to go to The ballot box like never before.
When Mitt took that long pause, he must be thinking that he just kiss his remaining political career good bye. But history will remember him as the lone boy that stood up to the school bully.
Or you're looking at the next leader of the new Republican party. He and we will find out in November.
The school bully, who for the moment is the son of the school's biggest sponsor and thus the star quarterback (but not because of his athletic skills).
Seriously, I think it's more likely that he choked up thinking about how this party that he and his father had belonged to has lost its way, and maybe he was grateful for his faith that made it possible for him to make such a decision.
I doubt he was giving much thought to his career in the sense you suggested.
I like to think he was saying a silent prayer for the souls of all the other Republican Senators and the GOP. RIP.
I imagine Romney's conscience has been weighing on him for some time now. I think it was a relief for him to finally unload that burden.
I'm not even religious, but I found that speech by Romney and Colbert's follow up quite moving.
Same. Religion aside, the idea of an oath being a thing of immense weight and importance, the image of holding oneself in their own hands like water… They’re things I’ve carried with me ever since I first saw this. Sometimes I come back here just to remind myself and reaffirm my own convictions.
Thanks Colbert for that great speech at the end.! How true, how true! :)
When a Man takes an Oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands like water. And if he opens his fingers then, he needn't hope to find himself again.
Very nicely put.
Exactly if you let it fall through your fingers it deserves to
Sir Thomas More...
Godfrey Jemand watch the clip if you don’t understand that the first part is a quote
@@wordwarrior2350 Thank you for pointing it out. And what is not to get? It is impossible for you to get the same amount of water back in your cupped hands when you open your fingers even slightly. And this is supposed to be metaphorical. The moment you break an oath, which Stephen explained the meaning of, is the moment you cease to be the same person you were when you spoke the oath. It is a betrayal of self. I just liked the quote and I liked the metaphor.
I'm from Utah and I'm very proud of my senator today.
Im from Democratic Massachusetts and Im proud of our ex Governor.
You should be proud. Romney has morals and at the risk of being vulgar, has some brass b*lls to go against the president. Respect ✊🏼
@ What..
@😂 😂😂
@@nickpadgen2490 I assume that NPClone refers to Utah as being a teatotal (Mormon) State.
*NEVER thought I would say this, but "Thank You Mitt Romney".*
*I'm a questioner when it comes to religion and my biggest pet peeve about those who profess to fear and believe in a God, But when it comes to proving that faith, and walk the right path, they IMMEDIATELY abandon any guidance that their own religion expects of them.*
*But IMO, Mitt Romney, even though I disagree on NUMEROUS issues that surround him, ("Corporations are people my friend"), HAS proven his character when it came to his beliefs, and for that I respect you sir.*
@silverbird58 You seem to heavily overestimate the value of belief systems. Studies have shown generally, better development of empathy for children raised as atheist compared to those raised as christian. The vast majority of things supposedly 'taught' by religion to be critical to moral life come about intuitively. (Those values and moral systems which serve as the bases of law).
The only value religion has (other than the self fulfilling prophecies implied by itself) is the emotional benefit many don't require or even experience.
“Why can’t he be president? Thanks Obama”
That was one of the best most thought out jokes I have heard him say
Yes because i believe even Michelle Obama could help us & fix this but won't
"monstrous child" captures it perfectly.
With way to much power
It’s moments like this where the lost of Senator McCain is truly felt.
Men of Honor is a dying breed in this class of senators.
It’s up to We , the People, to truly clean this swamp.
Yes it is. Dems need to PHYSICALLY DEMAND justice now. Passive aggressive paper ripping and voting are NOT going to work on this guy. You know what he'll do during the vote. REMOVE HIM NOW, not just legally.
BBlack6868 LiveTrading McCain will be turning in his grave over the actions of his party...but proud of Romney’s actions
The people are too docile and lazy to protest, continuing to lay on the couch, staring at the tv.
Absolutely. Well said.
@@FreedInPieces, I understand your frustration and sentiment. However, if the Democrats lose respect for the rule of law -- like the Republicans have done -- then our nation is lost. Buck up. Vote and encourage two or more friends to vote. . . . If Trump does in fact cheat in the 2020 election and he becomes the autocrat, the monarch, he so desperately wants to be, then it is time to consider Thomas Jefferson's views on revolution.
I never write public comments but I cried at the Mitt Romney section of the monologue. Was very sincere and sad but had a glimmer of hope.
Turn off fake news and regain your sanity, fool. Ukraine hoax is yet another Dem failure.
“You should worship God not golden cows”....I’m dead! 😂 and I don’t feel bad at all because Donald trump has insulted women worst.
Stephen Colbert has the rare gift to be able to tell when he needs to make a joke and when he needs to make a point. When he speaks from his heart, he speaks with conviction and honesty. He's not afraid to stand up for what he truly believes and he does it to make the public truly aware of what is going on. What an outstanding and exceptional man. Bravo.
So true. Thankful for Stephen tonight!
Agreed, and yours is one of the best comments I shall read on this sad subject. Thank you.
well said Brittany !! I couldn't agree more
He's a stoog
Yep. His truth is his truth and no one else's.
Now that it's all over can we give props to to the guy in charge of the graphics? The Don and the Giant Impeach graphics have been a real delight through all of this.
Superbly spoken, Monsieur Colbert.
I STILL get goosebumps hearing Romney's brave, truthful (although belated) speech. Thank you, Sen. Romney!
In our lowest moment, Colbert finds his finest. Well said sir.
@Cole Scott
A landmark monologue.
Mitt Romney wanted to be caught on the right side of history, respect.
Mitt Romney denounced Trump when he thought he wouldn't win against Hillary. Then when he became the president, flipped completely to the point he was happy to receive Trump's endorsement even after saying he would never accept his endorsement and now this. Another calculated move to pump himself up. It is not respectful when a person clearly flips over to what he thinks will favor him more in the nearby future.
Exactly!
How can people be dooped so easily every time. He did this to manipulate his base and keep his seat, knowing that his one vote wouldn't change the outcome. If had spoken up at the beginning like that when all the same evidence was there then I could give respect. But he did this purely to save face.
@@donnmckee4973perhaps..I found it to be sincere.
Becca E 🙏🏻
Watching back at this. Thank you Mitt Romney and Doug Jones, you stuck to your word.
Thank you, Stephen, for all the right words, and for a laugh.
I'm glad that Romney's great speech is recorded for posterity. It will be taught and studied. Loved Colbert referencing A Man for All Seasons.
Lol... down the line, people will indeed look back at these times and not fitting your narrative.
Godfrey Jemand Romney didn’t run for the nomination the same year Trump did. Nice try distorting the facts though. Trump would be proud.
When a man takes an oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands. Like water. And if he opens his fingers then he needn't hope to find himself again.
Awkward grammar -- but essentially correct.
Love it. Nathaniel’s message, that is.
Nathaniel Ledoux VOTE Blue to restore sanity!!
Hahaha
Back in 2012 republicans were riled up against Obama, even calling him anti-Christ.
In one rally one of his supporters said that she was scared of Obama winning or thought he would ruin the country.... something like that. Mitt Romney defended Obama telling the crowd that he knew Obama and that Obama was a good man. That the election is about differences of opinions and the direction of the nation but not about if the country chooses good or evil and weather it would survive.
It's heartening to know that there is at least one Republican Senator who was not bribed, or blackmailed, into compliance; all others should pack their bags now because they will never be re-elected to an office which cannot depend that they will honor their oath.
😂🤣😂🤣😂
Thank You Stephen!!!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You were right on!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!
This is like telling a child to "stop and think about what you did" knowing full well they will think about how to NOT get caught a second time.
After they promise that they didn’t eat all the cake, while grinning and covered in icing.
Salute to Mitt Romney for still having a pair!
They're in 'magic' underwear, but still.
Not just pair or a backbone, but I do believe Romney proves he has a unique quality among all of his peers . . . a conscience and a human soul!
Michael Adams he’s got not much to lose.
@@DanielA-lp7sw You do know the the Trump GOP is trying to force him out of his senate seat. His political career is basically over. He had lots to lose but he made the right decision anyway. #countryoverparty
im not so sure about that, hes pretty popular in Utah
Mitt Romney is admirable. And this is one of Colbert's best.
“People want leadership, Mr. President, and in the absence of genuine leadership, they’ll listen to anyone who steps up to the microphone. They want leadership. They’re so thirsty for it they’ll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and when they discover there’s no water, they’ll drink the sand.”
Song American President. I LOVE that quote. Perfect for our current situations.
But at least the Democrats didn't accuse Romney of being willing to perform fellatio on them. Trump did.
Nice.
@@stevendrumm4957 inappropriate . Your point made, don't sink to their level.
A republican speaking the truth "is like finding water in the desert". So rare and much appreciated. Praise to Mitt Romney.
And praise to Bolton, McCain, Cheney, Bush and all the warmongers !! Once that anyone betrayed Trump for personal reasons he became automatically the most moral men a fighter for justice and peace. Everyone knew that Romney wait a good moment to pay back to Trump. What a shame! You don't have any moral standard.
@ripperman ichc : You understood that ? I'm still trying to make sense of it. Obviously something lost in the translation from the little Russian bot.
@@adiaarau4463 Would you try to repeat that after a little nap. please?
@@edgarhelbling6525 yes now your hero is John Bolton! And yes those who oppose Trump are warmongers!! Did you forget how you cried hysterically when he announced the retreat from Syria?
Dav A hold this L loser
Never would have thought, that Mitt Romney would be the shining example of a good senator
F. O. it takes a lot of fucking balls to do the right thing knowing full well that his allies would abandon him. show some respect
Well, the ACA was originally Romney's plan.
@@matthewsawyer4864 Very true...when he was governor of Massachusetts. I had forgotten about that!
@@MikhailKalashnikovMiG He's done plenty of other bad things just like any other typical republican, quit telling other people what to do
The irony is, had Romney won in 2012 we wouldn’t have the debacle of trump now.
I feel like several Republican senators saying things like he learned his lesson, indicates that both they and the president knew it was wrong and decided to just say, F it.
Alex - it sounds exactly like that. From what I can see the Trumps are nothing but a crime family that don't try very hard to hide their crimes.
They sound like they're talking about a truant teenager suffering with a major hangover.
And they all should go down with the president...Republican are starting to look like a criminal organization with 1 insane leader
At least the republicans can admit when something is wrong... Unlike democrats who continue to lie and tap dance around questions
Trump's approval rating has gone up and reached a record high since he got acquitted. Thanks Democrats. You are *HELPING* him win re-election you useful idiots! Impeachment helped Trump, it did not hurt him. It has backfired on you guys like a boomerang. Even now, your party is getting divided by socialism, and centrism. You are *LOSING* moderates, Independents, and centrists.
Best stand up I’ve seen Colbert do yet. Bravo
Mitt Romney is an honourable man ♥️
Lol simp I mean sheep
UA-camr Amen.
I hope Bolton watched Romney's speech. Maybe it made him think "That could have been *my* moment of history."
Yep, Bolton blew it. Boycott Bolton's Book.
Get it from the library if you must read it but not one red cent for the chicken hawk's book! American taxpayers paid for his story when he took a salary as a public servant. He swore to protect the Constitution,too, and he's derelict in his duty.
Yep!
The most dangerous men to any criminal organization, are the ones who still have a bit of integrity. Trump, the RNC, and right-wing media will do everything in their power to discredit, embarrass, and "politically assassinate" Romney in 2024 for his betrayal.
How is this Bolton's fault? He stated that he'd testify in the Senate. Every other impeachment (all two of them) the Senate *did* call witnesses. And in the case of Nixon, the investigations *started* in the Senate. The GOP senators voted that they *wished* to remain ignorant, and they *refused* to interview anyone under oath. That's where the problem is.
Did it ever occur to you that if Bolton can write a book about it, he could easily have testified in front of congress. A book is not sworn testimony under cross examination, he can say virtually anything in a book and get away with it. The more salacious, the more copies it sells. If he wanted the public to know what happened so bad, he could have volunteered to testify. He did not. His motives are pretty obvious, and this is from a man who has said he would gladly lie to the american public if he thought it was in their best interests, and a man the left hated right up until 5 seconds ago.
Loved that monologue at the end... Brilliant.
I have seen this clip several times, and every time that pause just kills me. I am no fan of Romney, but I applaud him for finally stand up. I sort of knew that given his strong faith, he'd cave in. I wish he'd voted for witnesses too. Oh well.
I think he did vote for witnesses
He did.
The person who created the phrase "Cheaters never prosper" clearly never met a Republican in power.🙄
Dittzx
I think the person who created that phrase was a republican in power who was projecting his cheating on everyone else.
Karma steps in says "Hold my beer".
@@DavidJ222 👍
In a just world, that person would be corrupt.
True, but it ain't over 'til it's over...;-)
Collins lies all the time. She seems like she's wavering then falls in line with her party 100% of the time.
Quit giving her air time.
Too right!!! She & Murkowski are the biggest hypocrites in the entire Congress.
And they must quit calling her (& Murkowski) a moderate. She/they tow the hard-right party line every time they get the chance to be moderate. Quit giving either of them air time. They are fakes.
waterandafter -totally agree!
@James Fox True that. Moscow Mitch Leningrad Lindsay, Creepy Cruz, Dirty Devin Nunes, Jerky Jim Jordan & all their minions are the most horrid hypcrites, but Collins (especially) & Murkowski routinely & predictably put on a chest-beating, pearl-clutching show EVERY time they must do their jobs, & vote their consciences, but no matter what, they vote the party line every time, after very public displays of hand-wringing. It's sickening. I guess that is why I said what I did. I expect Moscow Mitch, Leningrad, & minions to be the hypocritical scumbags they are, but initially thought (many years ago) that these two women were different, so feeling more vitriolic against them lately.
i'm from Maine, it's infuriating
I do sincerely respect Mitt Romney and John McCain for their oaths to God.
silverbird58 Fly away silverbird, fly away to troll land.
So basically you can't get impeached for anything. That's crazy
That was pretty much Trump's defense, in the end. Anything Trump does is okay if Trump decides its in the "national interest". Ie, Trump's interests are America's interests, America is Trump, and Trump is now above the law. A dictator. That's what Republican Senators voted for.
@@antonbrakhage490 yeah you got a good point. So do you think trump will get re-elected?
@@CameronE2023 Yes because he didn't do anything. Its the democrats with all the failed investigations and propaganda. Trump knew they would fail again and they did
@@someonerandom9939 it's weird. Cause 75‰ of fox News viewers says he should be impeached. 75% of msnbc news say he shouldn't be. But they both cover they same stuff. So go figure.
@@CameronE2023 Isn't it the other way around
"At this point it's very hard to tell where Trump's ass ends and where republicans' lips begin." -Stephen Colbert
"Between his farts and their words, it's impossible to tell the difference." -Bogey the Bear
Love you, Stephen!
WORD!
Beuatiful, now let's get out there and vote so they can ignore us again and do whatever the fuck they want...
I heard someone joke that because EJean Caroll is requesting he supply his DNA they could get it from Rudy coz he’s been so far up trump lol
Sen. Romney's speech is for the history books. There is a kind of kinetic power in truth that no one can deny, though many willfully turn away.
Romney is an idiot.
Romney pandered to his voters. IF he had integrity and goodness...he would NOT have voted "NOT GUILTY" on Article 2. Trump is laughing all the way to the whorehouse...... I mean White House.....ROMNEY WAS CAREFUL TO PANDER TO TRUMP'S RADICAL EVANGELICAL RIGHT. Watch Romney run for president. Another phony.
As Terry Pratchett said in the book of the same name, "The Truth" has got its boots on...
I almost cried watching Romney’s speech. It gives us hope that the whole world is not corrupt. I’ve already thanked him today but I’ll gladly do it everyday. Thank you, thank you, thank you Senator Romney. Please don’t go away.
As a Utahn I can confidently say he'll still get re-elected next election. Utah is a very red state but they're republican, not big trumpers. He was actually relatively poorly viewed in republican primaries and basically just won the election here by default of being republican. And people here love Romney. Also as many people know, Utah has a lot of Mormons. And the fact that Romney did what he did because he was honoring an oath he made to God, showing immense faith and devotion, is essentially viewed as him being a righteous person and doing the right thing. Plus Trump has only continued to make himself look worse, making Romney look more favorable. I'm confident Romney will not just win but win by a huge margin. He'll be a senator of Utah as long as he wants to be.
Mitt Romney and John McCain are the only republicans I have ever had respect for. They have/had this thing called integrity🎉
"He probably learned his lesson and won't do it again"... So they still see him as a child. They scolded him and HOPE he'll do better from now on. Like a "good boy"! If he has learned anything, it's that he can get away with anything!
So the republicans are being the indulgent mother who can’t handle denying her darling and the democrats are the straight edge father who’s contemplating military school.
@@SunflowerSpotlight Actually he did go to military school, but when time came to put what he learned into action, that is, go to war, he again got away with it by getting the infamous "bone spur" deferment. Like I said, he gets away with anything and everything!
tRump has learned NOTHING!
@Ron Booker I guess Trump isn't the only one with honesty issues...
@@SunflowerSpotlight Given Donny-boy's relationship to the Pubbies, and even his own base, this isn't an indulgent mother, this is a physically abused mother who's been beaten into submission. They know Trump was the wrong horse to back, but they can't withdraw support without looking like they made a mistake and losing any illusion of respectability they still have.
“I’m moved to tears by the Integrity of a Republican Senator *with* a Sense Of Honor and Human Decency” was a sentence I thought I’d never say before this segment. Thank you for proving me wrong, Mitt Romney; you have my sincere respect. 🙂😢
A 'republican with integrity' is just a politician with his hand out, who hasn't been paid off, YET.
Mitt Romney is like if Jeffrey Dahmer only ate enough to keep his victims alive. He's still a lying, scheming politician. VOTE OUT THE INCUMBENTS!
Yes,,,, I feel once again restore by brother Mitt..Thank u😃
that was after he told every gop member that if we impeach trump he could run in his spot. sounds like integrity right
God bless the freedoms we have, and in particular the ability to broadcast news, entertainment and opinions. And although these last few days have torn up my gut and heart, I found 2 rays of hope: Mitt Romney and, always, Stephen Colbert. I couldn’t laugh after the acquittal of tRump, I couldn’t speak. But I watched this and laughed & wept. Thank you, Colbert & CBS for that gift.
Stevens by far the best late night show host there is today
#FACTS!!!!!!!!!!
He learned there are no consequences, that's what he learned...
Let's teach him a different lesson in November- despite his election-rigging that will occur- and then let the lawyers at him in REAL courts!
That is because Dems suck
OnAndOnItGoes Consequences for what? Democrats saw this bs impeachment as a route to the 2020 election. “If we don’t impeach him, he might win!”
OnAndOnItGoes: Amen.
Can I add a word? “AGAIN”
Patrick Bullard How? Because I quoted a democrat? Or do you still think Trump is a secret Russian agent? Maybe you are just dumb. Ya think?
His hesitation there was because he does take his religion and his oath to god seriously. So many do not. He will be remembered well because he stood up and said no I will not go along. God bless him for doing the right thing.
Amen.
That they blow off their oath so easily shows the contempt the Republican Senators have for both the Constitution and God
@Tube Tube
If you're referring to Drumpf, you do realize he only got elected because of the Electoral College, right? He lost the popular vote by 3 million votes
Not 'vote for impeachment', Stephen. Romney voted for *conviction.* He's already been impeached😊😄
What a powerful monologue. Bravo Mr. Colbert!
Cheers to Mitt. More courage than any politician in this moment.
Unless it's forged by Mitch McConnell 😑😒🙄
"Corporations are people my friend." - Mitt Romney
you're forgetting the Democrats......
Hahahahahahaha Mitt Romney didn't do this because he's courageous, he did this precisely because he knew it wouldn't mean anything. He knows his constituents in Utah aren't huge fans of Trump, so he does this to throw them a bone and knows full well it won't lead to anything. If his vote was the deciding factor in this fiasco, it's far more likely that he would've abstained over anything else.
All this shows is that there's a lot of gullible people out there willing to claim Mitt a member of the "resistance" when he's anything but. This means nothing and it's a useful political tool for him to whip out at any moment in the future if and when he goes back to rubber stamping anything Trump wants after this.
@@Justbase I know what you mean--but Sen. Romney is the first senator in U.S. history to vote to impeach a president in his own party. That took guts.
Holy shit now that's how you do a monologue. Poignant, informative, and hilarious. Best late night host on television.
Conan
OMG!! BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Thanks Mr. Colbert
A real trial should’ve been done. Otherwise you can’t call it a trial.
No it was a biased partisan witch hunt. They had nothing on President Trump and they wanted to use abuse of power but that was nonsense to me. If he abused Presidential powers then where they hell were they for the 8 years prior when President Obama and VP Biden were abusing theirs?
thepsychomagus if he had nothing to hide then everyone should’ve been able to testify.
Christien du Preez again, they wouldn’t let anyone testify. That is not a true trial. If he had nothing to hide then they wouldn’t have been blocked.
Hard for a republican to say, but our grand old party is dead,dead,dead.Thank God.
Christien du Preez Thats funny you suggest I watch “honest shows” but yet you think trump is honest. LOLOL
Remember, remember, this 3rd of November
To dutifully exercise your right to vote
I see no reason why this Senate's treason
Should ever be forgot.
You are so hopeful, as am I. But most people have short memories. 😢
They will need constant reminders.
That or wait two days and blow it up
Yeah, we finally get our own version of the "Remember remember" song...
Not entirely sure if that's a good thing, but yeah...
"...Should ever be forgot."
In the USA ? One news cycle, two tops. Oh hey ! Look at what that kooky celeb is doing now !
@@cathieludemann5879 #RememberInNovember
I have been watching Colbert every day on the tube, for years. This episode though I will never forget. Romney deserves all the respect he gets here, in fact, his heartfelt speech made me cry. And we disagree on everything; I'm not even religious myself. But I truly, deeply respect his stance, his will to burn a few bridges, because he is true not just to his oath to his god, but also to the office and the constitution. These are not small things. Here's a man on the right side of history. Bravo!
Is that the same guy that ran against Obama that the left called a racist, sexist, tax evader, and unfit to hold any office? That Romney guy? Just masking sure. Wouldn’t want you to sound like a hypocrite or anything.
Thanks for showing we can be different and still respect each other especially when integrity is present.
@@clarkkent6500 I never heard that. Romney was a solid Governor and ran the Olympics well. I hardly heard a voice that disagreed. Of all the Republicans that ran since Dole he's the only one that didn't worry me if he won - because he is a decent man.
And the poster can't disagree with Romney on everything. It sounds like they both really believe in upholding the US Constitution for starters.
@@clarkkent6500 good actions don't cancel out bad actions, and bad actions do not cancel out good actions. They both exist, and one can give credit where it is due while denouncing poor actions of the same person . It's not hypocrisy. It's being critical. And in this case, Mitt deserves the respect he's getting. This doesn't make up for the dumb crap he's stood/still stands for, but in that moment, he did what no other republican could. And regardless of our political differences, I respect that.
Richard Galvin was even referred to as the next Hitler at one point. Sound familiar?
That was beautiful, Stephen. Thank you for that, and thank you to Mitt Romney.
Steven Steven Steven, quoting Robert Bolt. Right on Colbert, you nailed it. And THANKS Mr. Romney
Mitt Romney will be able to live with himself, and history will show he, and only he, in the entire GOP senate made the right choice. I salute him for his courage to stand by his oath and the Constitution. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
MikeR when he ran against Obama liberals vilified him about his folder of women’s names, hauling his dog on the car roof, etc. Same as Bolton. Democrats hated him, until they loved him.
Well said. And the truth.
Are you serious? He did it because he is jealous of trump
MikeR so I take from this that Romney will be campaigning to be the next republican president?
🛑 he is a sore loser
It's absurd that a senator would get flack for upholding his oath of office. How cowardly the rest of the GOP truly are.
Our whole government is absurd right now...we're living in an absurd time.
I was looking at the comments on Twitter about Romney's speech and I didn't realise that I'd brought up someone connected to Fox news. The absolute hatred and vitriol spewing forth from these Christians right wingers was unbelievable. "Back-stabbing" Trump. "Should be stripped of his Senate seat". Corrupted by the left. No place in the Republican party for him. Disrespected President Trump and the American People. It really was scary. Absolutely no dissent was allowed. If they were face to face I'm sure they'd be goose-stepping.
Mitt Romney has actually earned my respect!
@@StephBer1 They're in a cult.
I'm just glad there are a few real people in office, thank God.
How is he supposed to change when he doesn’t even know what he did wrong.
jessejames1999 Logic, Logic, Logic
He knows
I *KNEW* this Impeachment sham would backfire on you liberals. Nothing you have done against Trump has worked. You lost! Get over it! You are going to lose again this election too! First, there was the Mueller report, it failed, and then Impeachment failed!
The GOP has Ben Under Full Koch Net Work Control Sens Around 2008. The Real Republican party leaders Have Ben Gone for about 11 years
Now All of Them Sellouts. and The Third Party The Koch Net Work won't stop With The GOP They Want it all They are Already Working on
Taking Down The Democrats and Getting a constitutional convention Called The Koch Net Work Is Truly worthy of being a James bond villain
@@valeriouscatastros8717 Troll go back to your hole in the ground.
"I think he knows now if he wants to root out corruption, he needs to go through the proper channels" That comment was just plain insulting. I felt that hit in my gut.
Wow, there's one real, actual Republican left. Take heart, Senator, you reap what you sow. And, in the midst of a terrible moment for this country, you stood up, and did the right thing.
Well at least the godless left has Mitt Romney, acquittal makes impeachment petty useless null and void. Poor Nancy having a temper tantrum @ the SOTU speech. Priceless !
Good call, Senator Romney! Now let’s VOTE the remaining cowards out of office asap!!!
@@bubbles3161 Tell that to Bill Clinton. Even when acquitted, being impeached does tend to follow you around.
@@bubbles3161 You're just jealous Mitt found his soul and testicles in the same box.
That was a deep speech.
Mitt Romney gained stature with that speech. He opened a door. Let's see if anyone else follows him thru it.
Kate Hillenbrand he walked off a cliff
@@HubertofLiege Republicans walking off a cliff would be a good start...
@@HubertofLiege He did his job. He spoke the truth. He took his oath seriously. He honored his Country.
Becky Bowen he’s a traitor to the party. He will be dealt with by his voters.
He had good speech writers
Thank you, Mitt Romney;
for being a man of conscience, character,
and integrity among a den
of dunces ‼️
Wow, this came full circle with the events at the Capital.
Mitt Romney is the only republican with a backbone. He did the right thing.
No. Mitt Romney's nephew was on the board of Ukranian Burisma. Mitt was a bad boy along with Kerry, and the Bidens.
@@maximusdesimus4713 Believe in conspiracies much?
@@maximusdesimus4713 He did the right thing in this instance, and it's important to positively reinforce that behavior so republicans know you're more concerned with what's right than repping the blue team and tearing down the red team.
@@bundangkorea you will see it's all coming out.
@@AbsoluteSkycaptain He did what he thought was in his best interest. You don't really know what's going on with Romney's, , Kerry's and Bidens. But you probably never will since many of you are blind to any truth.
Yes. Mitt Romney is water in the desert. He did what was right when it mattered. We will not forget.
J Westfall Davis right! Remember what you said when he ran against Obama?
Trump is totally innocent.
@@guillermoalejandrocaballer8103 He is not.
Yeah he hopes you won't forget, because he can't stop dreaming of being president.
He's a calculating scumbag like all Republicans. He has no worries about Trump's rabid supporters - he's the most popular Mormon in a Mormon state. So he was able to do his job an accept the facts. He deserves no accolades for doing his job. Even then he had to cover himself by only voting for one of the articles. He's just a sweet God loving vulture capitalist of a man.
@@mikeh7023 Ditto!
Senator Romney is so inspiring, glad to call Utah home.
Reviewing these posts, one thing stands out: All the negative posts are short misspelled comments, like small rats showing up briefly, dropping their little shit, then scurrying back into their little holes. I have to applaud Mitt and Stephen and the many well thought out posts for still giving us some hope in these challenging times!
I love that everyone says that, "Oh, since he knows it's wrong he won't do it again".
What!? All that means is that he'll do it again because now he knows that he can get away with it
A lot of us have enough faith in humanity to give people the benefit of doubt and a second chance. Sadly, some of us extend that beyond the bounds of logic, sometimes to our detriment. That's a significant part of why, for example, a pedophilic priest is repeatedly given a slap on the wrist rather than formal prosecution: forgiveness and mercy, taken to an illogical extreme.
I try to figure out How much over I can get away with two, LOL?
Susan Collins has been sleep walking her way through Congress. Vote her out!!
"everyone" definitely does not say that, Lubo.
Trump never committed any impeachable offense. "Thou shalt not bear false witness" (9th Commandment). You are a liar, and you shall answer to the Lord Jesus Christ on Judgment Day (Revelation 21:8, KJV). Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Establish the Kingdom in Jerusalem, and keep the world safe from Democracy!
The perfect monologue
Thanks Mitt Romney! Thanks Stephen Colbert!
Exactly what I thought! I've been trying to remember....if I ever heard a better one.
Maybe Jimmy Kimmel about his newborn son....but certainly top 3 ever and I've been watching most late night shows for about 20 years almost religiously!
Regardless of faith or political views, I must say Romney's courage is nothing shy of awesome!
Too bad the courage you speak of he lacks. Since he is always going against Trump when he can benefit from it and stands with him when it benefits him. Just wait and see if Trump wins the election Romney will be right there trying to cozy up to him but Trump wont have any more of his bullshit.
I needed this video so much more than expected