“Everybody I know, and I’m not just talking about 10 or 20 people, nobody could believe we even got this far. The laws are bad.”

Political Quotes

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.

Quotes by year · 1997–2025658 total · peak 1997 (308)
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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 Tennessee (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (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 believe we have no other choice but to vote aye on these articles of impeachment.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 2 minutes and 15 seconds to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr.

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I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs.

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I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

I submit that that is in fact why we in Congress are here today to return under the provision of our Constitution to the principles of decency, respect and trust.

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Dec 1, 1997

I urge my colleagues to vote against impeaching President Clinton.

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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 believe a censure resolution is the most appropriate conclusion for the Congress and the country.

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Dec 1, 1997

i asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.

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Dec 1, 1997

I submit that this is an abdication of a solemn duty--which cannot be delegated--to the Senator or anyone else.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe, will undermine the judicial system and all that our Constitution stand for.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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

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I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California, (Ms.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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