Political Quotes

“for months I have been troubled by the matter of the President. I wish more than anything that we were not here at this moment in our Nation's history poised to vote on the articles of impeachment as reported by the House Judiciary Committee. I regret that this vote was not averted both for the sake of the Office of the Presidency and the American people. But this matter has moved through its consitutionally mandated process and we must vote according to our conscience and to our sworn duty as representatives in the Congress. I am aware of the public opinion polls and the snapshots in time those surveys report which show people are generally content and would rather not upset the apple cart. Had political opinion polls been the guiding principle on other important matters before our nation, such as women's suffrage and desegregation how long would it have taken for elected officials to have done the right thing? We cannot be led by the current polling data. There comes a time when leaders must lead, no matter what the political fallout. I am aware the Republican majority party could pay a price for doing what I believe is the right thing and protecting the rule of law. A vote for impeachment in the House to send this matter to the Senate for final resolution, I believe, is the right thing for this country.”