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TRUMP’S TRIAL
Lawyers: Impeachment based on ‘hatred’
BY ERIC TUCKER, LISA MASCARO
AND MARY CLARE JALONICK
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Donald
Trump’s impeachment lawyers
accused Democrats of waging
a campaign of “hatred” against
the former president as they
sped through their defense of
his actions and fiery words be-
fore the Jan. 6 insurrection at
the U.S. Capitol, hurtling the
Senate toward a final vote in
his historic trial.
The defense team vigorously
denied on Friday that Trump
had incited the deadly riot
and said his encouragement
of followers to “fight like hell”
at a rally that preceded it was
routine political speech. They
played dozens of out-of-con-
text clips showing Democrats,
some of them senators now
serving as jurors, also telling
supporters to “fight,” aim-
ing to establish a parallel with
Trump’s overheated rhetoric.
“This is ordinarily political
rhetoric that is virtually indis-
tinguishable from the language
that has been used by people
across the political spectrum
for hundreds of years,” de-
clared Trump lawyer Michael
van der Veen. “Countless poli-
Senate Television via AP
Senators and staff give a standing ovation Friday to U.S. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman, standing in
the far back row, shortly before voting to award him the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions during the
Jan. 6 riot, as the Senate took a break from the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump
in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
ticians have spoken of fighting
for our principles.”
But the presentation blurred
the difference between gen-
eral encouragement to battle
for causes and Trump’s fight
against officially accepted na-
tional election results. The de-
feated president was telling his
supporters to fight on after ev-
ery state had verified its results,
after the Electoral College had
affirmed them and after nearly
every election lawsuit filed by
Trump and his allies had been
rejected in court.
The case is speeding toward
a vote and likely acquittal,
perhaps as soon as Saturday,
with the Senate evenly divided
between Democrats and Re-
publicans and a two-thirds
majority required for convic-
tion. Trump’s lawyers made an
abbreviated presentation that
used less than three of their al-
lotted 16 hours.
Their quick pivot to the
Democrats’ own words de-
flected from the central ques-
tion of the trial — whether
Trump incited the assault on
the Capitol — and instead
aimed to place impeachment
managers and Trump adver-
saries on the defensive.
His lawyers contended he
was merely telling his rally
crowd to support primary
challenges against his adversar-
ies and to press for sweeping
election reform.
After a two-day effort by
Democrats to sync up Trump’s
words to the violence that fol-
lowed, including through raw
and emotive video footage,
defense lawyers suggested that
Democrats have typically en-
gaged in the same overheated
rhetoric as Trump.
But in trying to draw that
equivalency, the defenders
minimized Trump’s months-
long efforts to undermine the
election results and his urging
of followers to do the same.
Democrats say that long cam-
paign, rooted in a “big lie,” laid
the groundwork for the mob
that assembled outside the
Capitol and stormed inside.
Five people died.
On Friday, as defense law-
yers repeated their own videos
over and over, some Demo-
crats chuckled and whispered
among themselves as many
of their faces flashed on the
screen. Some passed notes.
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blu-
menthal threw up his hands,
apparently amused, when
his face appeared. Minnesota
Sen. Amy Klobuchar rolled
her eyes. Most Republicans
watched intently.
Trump’s defenders told sen-
ators that Trump was entitled
to dispute the 2020 election
results and that his doing so
did not amount to inciting the
violence.
They sought to turn the ta-
bles on prosecutors by likening
the Democrats’ questioning of
the legitimacy of Trump’s 2016
win to his challenge of his elec-
tion loss.
The defense team did not
dispute the horror of the vi-
olence, painstakingly recon-
structed by impeachment
managers earlier in the week,
but said it had been carried
out by people who had “hi-
jacked” what was supposed
to be a peaceful event and
had planned violence before
Trump had spoken.
“You can’t incite what was
going to happen,” he said.
Sen. Cassidy seen holding draft statement indicating support for acquittal
Senator said he has not
made up his mind
BY MIKE DEBONIS
The Washington Post
WASHINGTON — A Republican
senator who expressed doubts about
former president Donald Trump’s
impeachment defense team and sug-
gested he might ultimately vote to
convict him was seen in the Capi-
tol on Friday holding the draft of a
statement indicating he planned to
acquit Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., told report-
ers Tuesday that “one side is doing
a great job and the other side is do-
ing a terrible job,” just moments after
breaking with most Republicans to
confirm the constitutionality of try-
ing an ex-president on impeachment
charges — buoying hopes of House
managers that at least some GOP
votes could be shifted.
On Friday, however, Cassidy held
a document in public view that ap-
peared to indicate he is ready to ac-
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., holds documents
in the Senate Reception Room on Friday.
Jabin Botsford/Washington Post/The Washington Post
quit Trump.
“The events of January 6 are a stain
on our country. President Trump and
many others certainly contributed to
the environment. The former presi-
dent did engage in excessive and un-
necessary rhetoric before and after
the election,” the draft statement said
in part. “However, the House Manag-
ers did not connect the dots to show
President Trump knew that the attack
on the Capitol was going to be violent
and result in the loss of life.”
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But Cassidy told reporters he re-
mained undecided and said the draft
statement was not indicative of any
final decision: “If I flipped the page,
you would have had the one going the
other way,” he said.
Leaving the Senate Friday evening,
Cassidy said he planned to review his
three legal pads’ worth of notes and
write out his thoughts before making
a final decision.
“I find when you write your
thoughts out, you establish clarity,” he
said.
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Jewish Community of Central
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Reconstructing Judaism
Welcoming newcomers, interfaith
families, LGBTQ, and Jews by
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Rabbi Yossi Feintuch
Embodying Spacious
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230 NE 9th St.
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Holy Redeemer Roman
Catholic Parish
We seek to enhance quality of life
for all people in our communities,
adhering to the ideals described
by the Bible. We seek to share both
our faith in God and the church’s
commitment to the betterment of all
human beings.
Pastor: Jeffrey Coleman
541-306-1323
60670 Brookswood Blvd.
Bend, Oregon 97702
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Assembly of God
Redmond Assembly of God
1865 W Antler • Redmond
541-548-4555
SUNDAYS
9:00 & 10:30 a.m.–Morning Worship
6 p.m.–Evening Gathering
Youth–Senior High
TUESDAYS
7 p.m.–Celebrate Recovery
Celebration Place the Landing
WEDNESDAYS
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Baptist
Foundry Church
“A Heart for Bend in the Heart of Bend”
60 NW Oregon Ave, 541-382-3862
Thomas L. Counts, Pastor
Bus available for Sundays
Worship Opportunities
(Nursery available)
Sunday
Sunday School - 9:45am
(Bible Classes for all ages)
Prayer Time - 10:40am
Worship - 10:50am
Evening Bible study - 6:00pm
Evening Worship - 6:00pm
Wednesday
Ladies Bible Study - 10:00am
Bible Study and Prayer - 7:00pm
Sunday Worship:
Sunday School at 10:00 AM
Worship Service at 11:00 AM
For Both Children and Adults
Weekly Programs:
Tuesday Youth Night at 5:00 PM
Wednesday Women’s Group
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Captain Michael & Captain Rachel
Highland Baptist Church
Jewish Synagogues
3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond
541-548-4161
Barry Campbell, Lead Pastor
Temple Beth Tikvah
Sunday gathering times:
9AM Blended,
10:30AM Contemporary,
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Christian
Newport Avenue
Church of Christ
554 Newport Ave.
Bend, OR 97703
541-382-5242
Services:
Sunday Worship: 10:00AM
Facebook:
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Web: churchofchristbendoregon.com
Email: ChurchofChrist@bendbroad-
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Christian Science
Pastor Trevor Waybright
Temple Beth Tikvah is a member of the
Union for Reform Judaism.
We welcome interfaith families and Jews
by choice.
Our monthly activities include:
Services, religious education for
children and adults, Hebrew school,
Torah study, social action projects and
social activities
Rabbi Johanna Hershenson
Sunday, February 14 at 9:00 am –
Chevruta: Maimonides’ Guide for the
Perplexed
Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 pm -
Hamsa Course: Jewish
Environmentalism
Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 pm –
Havdallah and Game Night
Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 am –
Chevruta: Maimonides’ Guide for the
Perplexed
Sunday, February 21 at 10:15 am –
Tikun Olam: A Do-The-Work Group
All Events meet via Zoom
To join a specific event, please email
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541-388-8826
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Active Torah Study group
Most Saturdays, 11 AM
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Due to COVID-19, most events have
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Lutheran
Concordia Lutheran Mission
(LCMS)
“The mission of the Church is to forgive
sins through the Gospel and thereby
grant eternal life. St. John 20:21-23,
The Augsburg Confession,
Article XXVIII.8-9, 10.”
Sunday the 14th
“Transfiguration Shows that Jesus is the
Son of God and the Savior of All Men.”
St. Mark 9:7.
Because Governor Brown
has approved Deschutes County
entering Phase II of the reopening,
allowing faith gatherings of 25 or less,
Public Services have resumed.
Only the Divine Service at 11 AM will
be offered. There will be no Sunday
School, other Services, or refreshments
served until further notice.
The Rev. Willis C. Jenson, Pastor
8286 11th Street, Terrebonne.
http://www.concordiamlcms.com
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Phone: 541-325-6773
Zion Lutheran Church ELCA
Serving the Heart of Redmond
Join us for
Sunday Worship Services
online at www.zionrdm.com
Speaking Sunday
Rev Dr. Steven Koski
Join us Sunday at 10am
ONLINE at bendfp.org or on
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Roman Catholic
St. Francis Of Assisi
Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil, Pastor
Rev. Steve Garza, Parochial Vicar
541-382-3631
Church Locations
Historic Church:
Corner of Franklin and Lava
Main Church & Office:
2450 NE 27th Street
Weekend Masses:
All Weekend Masses
are at Main Church
Saturday-Vigil: 5 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. & 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. Misa en Español
Weekday Masses (M-F)
7 a.m.; Main Church
12:15 p.m.; Historic Church
8 a.m.; Saturday; Main Church
Eucharistic Adoration (M-F)
7:30 a.m.-12 noon; Main Church
12:45 p.m.-6 p.m.; Historic Church
Reconciliation: Main Church
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: Seating at Mass is limited due
to social distancing requirements and
is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Masks are required. All Masses, except
the 12:15 p.m. weekday Masses, are
being live streamed and can be
viewed at stfrancisbend.org.
St Thomas Roman Catholic
Church
1720 NW 19th Street
Redmond, Oregon 97756
541-923-3390
Father Todd Unger, Pastor
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We miss being together but we look
toward the time when we can worship in
person again!
Until then, join us for worship any time
during the week through our website.
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concerns! Email to pastor@zionrdm.
com and your request will be passed on
to our prayer warriors!
Blessings to you!
Mass Schedule:
Weekdays 8:00 am
(Except Wednesdays)
Wednesday 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am (English)
12:00 noon (Spanish)
Hours: 10am-3pm
Mon-Fri
1113 SW Black Butte Blvd.
Redmond, OR 97756, 541-923-7466
Pastor Eric Burtness, www.zionrdm.com
Confessions on Wednesdays
From 5:00 to 5:45 pm and on
Saturdays From 3:00 to 4:30 pm
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm
First Saturday 8:00 am (English)
Rev. Paul Antao, Pastor
www.holyredeemerparish.net
Parish Office: 541-536-3571
HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN
CATHOLIC, LA PINE
16137 Burgess Rd.
Mass: Mon., Tues., Wed.,
Fri. 9:00 am & Sun. 10:00 am
HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC
SUNRIVER
18143 Cottonwood Rd.
Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am
Sat. 5:30 pm Sun. 8:00 am
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
ROMAN CATHOLIC, GILCHRIST
120 Mississippi Drive
Mass: Sun. 12:30 pm
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC,
NEAR CHRISTMAS VALLEY
57255 Fort Rock Road Fort Rock
Mass: Sun. 3:30 pm
“We are a church family, centered on
the Eucharist, living and sharing our
faith and God-given talents and gifts.”
St. Edward the Martyr
Roman Catholic Church
123 N. Trinity Way
PO Box 489
Sisters, OR. 97759
stedward@bendbroadband.com
541-549-9391
Father Sibi Poulose
Mass Schedule:
Weekdays 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am
Adoration
First Friday of the month
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Reconciliation
Saturday
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
or by appointment
Unitarian Universalists
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS
OF CENTRAL OREGON
“Diverse Beliefs, One Fellowship”
We are a Welcoming Congregation
February 14, 2021
“Love Lessons in the Peace Corps”
On this lay-led Valentine’s Day
service you’ll hear from people
in our congregation who spent time
in the Peace Corps – where they
fell in love with service, in love
with those they served, and,
in a couple of cases, in love with
the person with whom they’d
spend the rest of their lives.
Their stories will touch your heart.
To join us on Sunday via Zoom,
click on the image at
www.uufco.org
9:30 a.m. chat, 9:45 a.m. service
ASL interpretation provided
Email dre@uufco.org for info about
children and youth classes.
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