Henry Hyde

I think we can do that on a bipartisan basis, and I think that will be fair, and that is what the American people want.

I believe that in approving the release of this material by such a large margin, the House relied on the traditional notion that an informed citizenry is critical to the success of our republic.

Has the gentleman from Illinois yielded to the gentleman from Michigan for the purpose of that request? Mr

There is no request to be objected to at this time, but the Chair would be glad to recognize the gentleman from Michigan (Mr

The gentleman is not recognized for that purpose, and the House has already established by unanimous consent the 2-hour time limit

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

Those of us who are sinners must feel especially wretched today, losing the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr

Pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I hereby give notice of my intention to offer a resolution which raises a question of the privileges of the House

The gentleman from Texas (Sam Johnson), who spent 7 years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, who surely earned the right to speak to and refute that defense, refuted it very capably here today.

The gentlewoman from Texas, Democrat Barbara Jordan.

The gentleman from Florida is, apparently, most Members on the other side are not interested in the evidence and, therefore, have not even reviewed it.

I think that the report that has come back and the duty charged to the Committee on the Judiciary has been lacking.

I think, very important for all our colleagues to remember, and for the public to remember, this House did not arbitrarily choose to do this.

I believe no reasonable, unbiased person would conclude that the President did not lie under oath.

I believe I have a personal responsibility to speak out about the current impeachment crisis.

I believe the House has no choice but to impeach when we have a report, an official report of felony offenses having been committed.

I think--that impeachability requires impeachment.

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

I ask my colleagues that this matter is so important that we do not want to lessen the standard for future generations.

I think standing for the rule of law includes the following: that the Nation's chief law enforcement officer cannot commit perjury and remain in office.

I believe it is critical that we were fair through the Committee on the Judiciary process, and I believe we accomplished that.

I ask you, how many of us have read this report that came to my office last night after the close of business?

I think would be helpful to this body so that you will understand the dynamics that take place in the Senate.

I believe the President should be punished and should be censured.

I think he has violated the oath of office, and we must proceed with these articles of impeachment.