John Conyers actually said...

Additionally, a balanced budget amendment would undermine the Federal Government's ability to respond to a national crisis.

Conyers argues the amendment could hinder timely government responses to crises.

07/26/2017

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We do not rush into it for short-term political gain, I'm sure.

In the history of our Republic, the House of Representatives has voted to impeach a Federal official only 19 times.

It seems to me a little bit overbroad. And I think that we ought to move a little bit more carefully on this.

The power of impeachment is a solemn responsibility entrusted to the House of Representatives by the Constitution.