Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I would first ask that the House managers and Judge Porteous and counsel will take their seats. There is no reason, at this time, to remain standing. Oath Administered to Newly Elected Members Mr. President, the remaining preliminary matter is to administer the impeachment oath to the other newly elected Members of the Senate and any Member of the Senate who did not take the oath when the Articles of Impeachment were first exhibited. Article I, section 3, clause 6 of the Constitution provides, in part: The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. The impeachment oath that was taken by Members of the Senate earlier in this session remains in effect. The four current Members who did not take the oath at that time have been so advised by the Secretary of the Senate. The two newly elected Senate Members also should be sworn now. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Those Senators who have not taken the oath will now rise, raise their right hands, and be sworn. Do you solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, now pending, you will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws, so help you God? SENATORS. I do. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader is recognized.”