Political Quotes

“And still I rise. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because I love my country, and I rise today because it is important for us to understand this impeachment process. Whether you agree with the bringing of impeachment or not, it is appropriate to understand the process. Today, I would like to share a few words about the impeachment process some 85 days since the Mueller report was presented wherein Mr. Mueller all but indicated that impeachable acts occurred. I have my mnemonic notes that I shall refer to. The impeachment process itself starts and ends in the House. The House of Representatives and only the House of Representatives can impeach a President. It is very similar to an indictment but not the same as an indictment. Once the impeachment actually takes place, then the process moves to the Senate. Today, I am going to focus on the House of Representatives. Perhaps we will talk about the Senate on another occasion. The impeachment process is not an appealable process. Once the House gives its verdict, if you will--a majority of persons present voting for impeachment--there is no appeal. It doesn't go to a friendly court that a President might have. It won't go to the Supreme Court ultimately, where some would contend that the Court is divided along party lines. I happen to think that judges ought to vote based upon what they perceive the law to be.…”