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.
Dec 1, 1997
I believe the President's behavior was irresponsible, inappropriate, and deeply disappointing.
Dec 1, 1997
I believe what President Clinton did was indefensible and immoral, but I do not think his actions, however, wrong, reached the high constitutional threshold for impeachment and the overturning of the only national election in our democracy.
Dec 1, 1997
the gentleman from Massachusetts that apparently he is under the impression that the President admitted to the truth in his grand jury testimony.
Dec 1, 1997
the gentleman from New York's statement that there was hatred over here on our side of the aisle with regard to the President.
Dec 1, 1997
I believe the President committed offenses against the Constitution and the rule of law, and I will vote for the Articles of Impeachment prepared by the House Judiciary Committee.
Dec 1, 1997
I believe this does a grave disservice, not only to the President but to the integrity of these proceedings.
Dec 1, 1997
I believe the President is guilty of perjury, lying under oath, and lying to a grand jury and the rest.
Dec 1, 1997
I believe in this institution of self- government and that good people can disagree on issues and that we must respect that disagreement.
Dec 1, 1997
I ask those of you who sincerely believe in limiting Federal power, in elevating the role of the individual and of individual responsibility, do you really want to impeach a popularly elected President to teach our children a lesson?
Dec 1, 1997
I urge my colleagues to vote against impeachment, and I would so vote were I able to be present in the chamber today.
Dec 1, 1997
s behavior has been deplorable, reprehensible, and immoral. He has disgraced the office of the Presidency. I think it would be best for the country if he would resign and pass the office of the Presidency to Vice President Gore…
Dec 1, 1997
I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote no on all articles of impeachment, and to instead support a strong and severe censure resolution.
Dec 1, 1997
I believe President Clinton failed to act with the moral and ethics appropriate to his office or a person.
Dec 1, 1997
I believe that we significantly lower the standards for impeachment for our future Presidents, and further politicize a solemn process.
Dec 1, 1997
s judgment not only of the president but also of ourselves hangs in the balance. In consulting the views of our country
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