Charles Taylor: “this is a sad day for our Nation, but, unfortunately, a necessary one. The President took an oath to uphold all the laws…”

“this is a sad day for our Nation, but, unfortunately, a necessary one. The President took an oath to uphold all the laws of the Nation. I recognize in that many respects the Nation has become a morass of regulations that have the effect of law, which sometimes contradict each other and can confuse the average citizen. The Congress, to its shame has allowed such regulations to become so multiplied and so confusing. This President was not caught up in bureaucratic regulations, but has been charged, and an overwhelming amount of evidence has been produced, which proves he has violated some of the most fundamental laws recognized by almost every government. The President had violated common law and some of the first laws adopted by this country, perjury, suborning perjury, and obstruction of justice. He has added insult to our constitution by abusing his power in covering up his crimes. These are serious felonies for which convicted citizens are placed in prison and Federal public official have been and are impeached and expelled from office. I and other Member of Congress did not wish to be here today, however, we must fulfill our constitutional oath. Serious charges, which go to the heart of our constitution and rule of law, were placed before the Congress. As required by law, we have to fulfill our oath and vote for impeachment to send the matter to the Senate for trial if there is sufficient evidence.”