G. K. Butterfield: “Let me thank you, Madam Chairman.”

The burden of proof is on the Member to prove that she is not guilty of the offense for which she is charged.

Let me also just say to my colleagues that I had every intention of being with you today.

I had spent thirty years in a courtroom before coming to Congress, and, you know, in a courtroom, the rules are so much different than the rules for ethics for Members of Congress.

I say to the gentleman that I am prepared to close. Mr. Davis is my friend, and I want the world to know that. I reserve the balance of my time.