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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 yield two minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr.

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Dec 1, 1997

the circumstantial evidence is overwhelming. The statement was not necessary, because they concocted the cover story and they both understood the willful intent to conceal their relationship in order to impede justice in the Jones versus…

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Dec 1, 1997

I urge all my colleagues to support these articles of impeachment.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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.

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Dec 1, 1997

I urge the President to do the right thing for his family and his country and resign the Office of the Presidency and bring this saga to an end.

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Dec 1, 1997

I urge you to vote no on impeaching the President.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe a case could be made for impeachment if the President stopped carrying out his responsibilities, ceased his efforts on behalf of the American people and allowed the national security of the United States to be jeopardized.

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Dec 1, 1997

s post-deposition conversation with his personal secretary, Betty Currie, other than this: That he purposefully suggested to her--indirectly but with specificity--the gist of his testimony and desired that Ms. Currie should conform to it…

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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 submit to this House that the rational position and the moderate position is to hold the President of the United States as we would any other American accountable to the law.

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

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

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe that our failure to conduct so much as a cursory examination before launching an impeachment proceeding is an abdication of our responsibility under Article II of the Constitution of the United States.

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Dec 1, 1997

I ask you, I implore you, to please change your course.

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Dec 1, 1997

I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr.

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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

I think it would be best for the country if he would resign and pass the office of the Presidency to Vice President Gore.

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Dec 1, 1997

I believe my constituents deserve an explanation of why I cast my vote for the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton.

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Dec 1, 1997

I ask unanimous consent that the time for debate be extended by 15 minutes.

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