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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 ask you to look around, consider the weight of history all of us in this Chamber bear.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Kentucky (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 suggest that there is a serious question as to whether something involving his personal tax liability has anything to do with his conduct of the office of the President.

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Dec 1, 1997

vote to impeach. Page H11957 Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, for the second time in my adult life, I have watched a long national nightmare

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

I think we ought to acknowledge that it does in much the same way that lack of resources that people who come into the court and do not have good legal representation and resources and bias of witnesses undermines the rule of law.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

I think the president should resign and spare the country the agony of this impeachment and removal proceeding.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

I think we are on that road tonight, and encourage a vote on impeachment.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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.

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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 New Jersey (Mr.

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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 yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe the opposite: the Presidency would be re- legitimized and revitalized if Constitutional accountability occurred.

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Dec 1, 1997

I think President Clinton should be censored, censored severely, and the censure should be imposed right here in the well of the House.

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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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