Henry Hyde
The Public Record
I urge my colleagues to heed the wishes of those who sent us here to tend to their concerns.
I have yet to see one newscast where anywhere in it, or starting with it, that shows the President of the United States showing contrition; where he says, I have sinned, and I ask God's forgiveness
I believe the President's actions were reprehensible and worthy of condemnation, but the clearest, most appropriate way to send a message about this President's behavior is censure.
I believe no reasonable, unbiased person would conclude that the President did not lie under oath.
I urge my colleagues to reject this Republican double standard which exalts the Speaker and moves to impeach the President.
I urge my colleagues to permit us to vote on something which is important, and that is censure.
I believe there is enough evidence to warrant further inquiry by the Judiciary Committee.
I believe the Founders never envisioned this provision of our Constitution being used in such an unconstitutional and unfair manner as to overthrow an election where the American people have gone to the polls to vote and elect their…