NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “I would say tonight, ladies and gentlemen who join us here in this Chamber and those who watch these words coast to…”

“I would say tonight, ladies and gentlemen who join us here in this Chamber and those who watch these words coast to coast and beyond through the facilities of C-Span and other satellite networks, that sadly a scourge has descended on this Federal capital district, on this capital city, a scourge borne of a cynicism, a scourge borne of a scorched earth policy. And, Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, I think it is important to note some basics at this hour of need in our Nation. First and foremost, every Member of this body, as well as those who serve in elective capacity within the Executive Branch and those in the Judiciary, take an oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. And at this hour in this place at a time of grave national concern we would do well to remember the words of our founders in Article 2, Section 4, when it comes to discussion of the Executive Branch. Our founders write, and I quote: The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for and conviction of treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.”