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Ray LaHood

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Ray LaHood is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 18th congressional district from 1995 to 2009. During his tenure, he served on several committees and was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues. LaHood was a strong advocate for reforming the Electoral College, emphasizing the importance of direct elections for public offices. He also played a role in various bipartisan efforts during his time in Congress.

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Dec 1, 1997

I think it is clear the people want justice but not the kind of justice you are eager to vote for.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe the President's conduct was wrong, indefensible, and disgraceful, and he should be punished.

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Dec 1, 1997

Hamilton foresaw the abuse we witness today. Members should heed his warning and vote against the Articles of Impeachment. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, let me start by saying how wrong it is to conduct this debate while our troops are in harm

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Dec 1, 1997

the gentleman from Virginia said let the facts be known, so I think it is important that we let the facts be known.

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Dec 1, 1997

Clair for an additional response at the conclusion of the evidence, and noted--over the objections of some Democratic members-- that he is going to take at least an hour and a half

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 15 seconds to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe the Republican leadership of the House of Representatives should allow the 435 members of the House an opportunity to vote on a strongly worded resolution of censure--one that condemns the actions of the President and imposes a…

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Dec 1, 1997

Please vote to impeach. It would be much easier to vote no. But the long term effects on our country would not be favorable.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Idaho (Mrs.

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Dec 1, 1997

I think it is important Page H11914 to note in terms of the constitutionality of censure that no less a figure in our history than Abraham Lincoln, the father of the Republican Party, supported a House resolution condemning President Polk…

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe that there is sufficient evidence, and I will vote to impeach the President with a clear conscience.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Washington (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I ask each Member of this House of Representatives to put partisanship aside, to look at the law, to look at the evidence, and to vote in the way our Foundering Fathers intended when they crafted our Constitution.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe impeachment will become simply another weapon in the arsenal of partisan politics.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

I urge you to vote against the impeachment of the President.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Florida (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I submit my statement and supporting documents in opposition to the articles of impeachment.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe that the Founding Fathers intended impeachment to be a last resort against a corrupt and dangerous executive who poses a threat to the nation, not a routinely utilized method for attacking an executive whom congressional…

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr.

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