Ray LaHood

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

S called an election, and it happens every four years. Whatever the Founders meant by high Crimes and Misdemeanors,

Alexander Hamilton wrote in The Federalist Papers that impeachable offenses are those offenses which proceed from the misconduct of public men or, in other words, from the abuse or violation of some Page H11936 public trust

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

I believe to be a beacon of light guiding us through this impeachment inquiry.

I believe the President's behavior was irresponsible, inappropriate, and deeply disappointing.

I believe that the President's resignation can be an act of nobility on his part.

I believe the time has come for the President to resign.

I believe, as do most Americans, that the President still has the ability to govern.

I think the President's hand was forced by Suddam Hussein.

I believe it is important to note that the President is continuing to do his duty.

I think will be, and hope will be, a bipartisan vote, as we make our public statement of rebuke.

I believe the articles of impeachment are faulty and deficient.

I believe, however, that putting the country through the turmoil and tumult of a Senate trial that could last months while the many important issues facing our nation go unaddressed is wrong.

I believe the matters of his infidelity and its cover-up are something he and his wife and his God need to handle--not Congress.

I urge you to not ignore the laws of this country.

I believe, is the appropriate punishment for the actions of the President.

I believe that nationally 60 of the public wants Congress to vote for censure and move on''.

I believe the President has sacrificed his right to hold office.

I ask myself, how did this body get to the point where the conscience of so many Members is so different from the conscience of the American people?

I believe the President's actions were reprehensible and morally repugnant.

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

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

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.

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