Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. I rise in support of the resolution to impeach U.S. District Judge Thomas Porteous, who is a judge representing the Eastern District of Louisiana. I want to thank Representatives Schiff of California, Goodlatte of Virginia, Chairman Conyers of Michigan, Ranking Member Smith of Texas, and the entire Judiciary Committee and task force for their diligent investigation and for keeping this a priority in your committee. After I read through all four Articles of Impeachment, it is clear that the task force's findings warrant Judge Porteous' removal from the Federal bench. In order to remove the cloud that exists, we need to pass this resolution so the Eastern District of Louisiana can once again provide the citizens a justice system free from corruption. It is important that we pass this resolution today and that the Senate takes this up in a time frame that doesn't allow Judge Porteous to return to the bench, as would be the case in September if no further action is taken. Passing this resolution will be yet another shot across the bow and a strong reminder to everyone in public office that we will not tolerate corruption and that we will maintain a zero tolerance policy against public corruption at every level of government. Since Katrina, we've been vigilant against corruption at all levels of government in south Louisiana.…”