Ray LaHood actually said...

Both of them affirmatively led the committee to believe that the call was for the purpose of arranging for Ms

We were pleased with his performance in his first four years in office, and gave him our vote of confidence in his second election

I believe it is in the best interest of the nation that we endure a trial in the Senate over these issues for the next six to 12 months.

I believe this is ultimately more important than the fate of one particular president.