I ask unanimous consent that during consideration of House Resolution 611 , the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to final adoption without intervening motion except: First, debate on the resolution shall…

I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on House Resolution 581 , the resolution now under consideration

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

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

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

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

The resolution, since reported from the Committee on the Judiciary, constitutes a question of privilege and may be called up at this time

I believe it reached constitutional proportions when the denial of a civil rights of another citizen is directed by the President of the United States.

I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from New York (Mr.

I asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.

I ask that the gentleman give that his most generous consideration.

I believe the Republican bill is unfair, it is unfair to the President, it is unfair to our country, and it is not in our national interest.