Political Quotes

Henry Hyde

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I ask my fellow colleagues, is this a high crime or just an act which lacks moral judgement?

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from New Mexico (Mrs.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield the balance of our time to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms.

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Dec 1, 1997

the gentleman from Florida, a member of the minority said earlier, our decision is not about Bill Clinton, it is not about personalities, it is not about partisanship, it is not about Republicans or Democrats.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believed the allegations of perjury and obstruction of justice were serious and credible.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I think the best way for the country to move beyond this sad affair is for Congress to have some sort of formal declaration of disapproval of the President's conduct.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from American Samoa (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe it must be done fully beyond a doubt and without rancor or vengeance--complying with every woven thread of the Constitution.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe that the case that has been brought against the President has not been proven by the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe they do, and the Constitution directs Congress to make that determination.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe the President violated the laws and beliefs he swore to uphold instead of following the law, respecting American people's values and honoring his office.

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Dec 1, 1997

I suggest it is a misreading of the Constitution, for any member here to assert that for a member to vote for an article of impeachment means that the member must be convinced that the President should be removed from office.

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Dec 1, 1997

I urge this Congress to immediately censure the President, begin the process to heal the breach of trust that engulfs us.

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Dec 1, 1997

I urge Members to step outside the passion of their convictions and think about our obligations to the Constitution, to our constituents and the American people before we cast this vote.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 3 1 2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe the division between Members supporting impeachment and those supporting censure is about much more than partisan politics.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from New Mexico (Mrs.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 15 seconds to the gentleman from New York (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

Impeachment is a special punishment reserved for the President and other federal civil officers. The Founders set an incredibly high bar for impeachment: At the time of the Constitutional Convention, High Crimes and Misdemeanors

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe their plan will inflame partisanship, and if prolonged, weaken the institution of the presidency and this country.

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