John Conyers

There is, under the United States Supreme Court decisions, inherent power in the district court in civil cases to impose sanctions for misconduct occurring before the court

May I just respond? And let me quote you from the Department of Justice guidelines, because they use precisely that example to make that point

Well, respectfully, I don't think that the evidence supports the perjury in the grand jury, as articulated in my statement

S independence from Congress and the Judiciary is fundamental to America

Have been committed. This standard envisioned crimes against the state--crimes which truly cut deep through the fabric of the nation. The Republican majority

T good. Being evasive, deceptive, immoral and non-responsive are not resume-builders in my district. Forget about perjury. So I

I think it's his actions, the fact that he won't deal with the facts of the case, that make it clear to me that there may actually be, in another context, rather than this one, a criminal problem that he's concerned about.

I think that we have to look at that conduct, in light of the consequences that it has, and the message it sends, just as we would look at the conduct of the chief executive of a major national corporation who was the defendant in a civil…

I believe that the fact that the chief executive of a major national corporation was engaged in that type of conduct, would be a relevant consideration for the prosecutors who were evaluating the case and whether to bring it, because of…

I think perhaps--and maybe it's because of the uglier time or the fact that the Page H11989 media is more focused now, I think probably that you would see more and more average citizens prosecuted for perjury.

I believe that a jury would be sympathetic to any person charged with perjury for dancing around questions put to them that demanded an admission of marital infidelity; that is, unless the answers were essential to the resolution of a very…

Let me just say in closing, there's a point I wanted to make, and I was particularly grateful to the former governor of my state for making it, as a man who understands the broader democratic, with a small d,'' implications here

T they permit those who sincerely disagree but believe some punishment is appropriate, the right to pursue the alternative they believe is legitimate--i.e., a resolution of censure? That would allow all Members to vote their consciences on…

D have to assess can you win the case, and for the reasons that I articulated before, it seems to me that with the one-on-one testimony, and as I said, the fact that Mr. Starr would have to disassociate himself, and criticize Ms. Lewinsky

Reserving the right to object, I appreciate the unanimous consent that is being put forward, and ask my friend, the distinguished gentleman from Illinois (Mr

The gentleman from Illinois has patterned this resolution after the resolution introduced by Chairman Peter Rodino of New Jersey.

The gentleman from Illinois (Chairman Hyde) toward this end, and I hope that all of us will commit ourselves to that goal.

I believe that the House should continue with a more thorough inquiry as to the matters raised in the Referral.

I urge my colleagues to heed the words of Alexander Hamilton, that we use caution as we proceed with this inquiry, and above all, that we be fair to all parties involved.

I ask my colleagues to vote down this open ended, unfair resolution presented today by the majority.

I think I could be a better President than this man.

I believe that the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Henry Hyde, has been committed to a fair and judicious process, and we will continue to follow his lead.

I believe the President should be punished for his misconduct.

I believe that given the seriousness of the charges, an impeachment inquiry is appropriate.

I believe the impeachment inquiry proposal that will be offered by Mr.