Joe Pitts: “the current situation at the White House has, at some point, caused each of us to pause and ask how has this soap opera…”

“the current situation at the White House has, at some point, caused each of us to pause and ask how has this soap opera changed the debate in this country? What do people care about? Is it really just the economy, stupid? Or do American citizens, as I know each of us wants to believe, hope for a truly honest and moral individual in the White House and, for that matter, in all positions of leadership. Whatever happened to the expecting leaders who exemplified ideals of fidelity, character, honesty, and trustworthiness. If our children are not seeing these traits in us from the White House to the Halls of Congress, can we expect them to hold this high and timeless standard for themselves? How unfortunate, the first thing that Americans now think of when we hear the name, President Clinton, has nothing to do with an African safari or balanced budget. What message is Bill Clinton sending to America? By his silence, is Bill Clinton condoning improper behavior? When will the Americans finally hear the truth? Character counts. It is that simple.”