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On the recordDecember 16, 2023
I think our politics has suffered. I hope not a mortal blow, but certainly a serious blow. The name calling, the negativity, the throwing of mud, the institution of the White House, the presidency, and Congress itself. People are looking at this in horror. We have got to conduct ourselves appropriately, with some dignity, with some purpose. And that's my aim. I am not trying to stretch this out. I'm not trying to take political advantage of it. This helps nobody.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Henry Hyde reflects on the negative impact of impeachment on American politics.

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