Political Quotes

“I rise to not impeach the President of the United States. Mr. Speaker, seven months ago next Monday, I was sworn in as a Member of this House. That was one of the proudest days of my life, but not because I had been elected to high office. It was a proud day because I thought I was becoming a part of something bigger than me, something with dignity and honor. I thought I was joining a team. In my remarks that day, I told this House that, as far as I am concerned, the team that I am on is the team of the United States of America. Now I know that there is no Team USA in this body. There is only team GOP. That majority in this body is about to drag this country through the mud in order to get revenge for losing the last two national elections. The leadership of this House is willing to trample over the Constitution in order to punish our President for the crime of beating their candidate. Mr. Speaker, I am not proud to be a part of this body today. But, I am proud to support my President. I am proud to support him because this is not just about Bill Clinton the man. It is about philosophies and the philosophies of the American people. President Clinton wants Social Security reform--for them. He wanted a patients' bill of rights and a good education--for them. You may, and probably will, impeach him this weekend. But you will never impeach the will and the opinion of the American people. I urge my colleagues to vote no on impeachment.”