Joe Barton: “I rise in support of all 4 articles of impeachment. I will stand by my oath of office to uphold this nation's laws and…”

“I rise in support of all 4 articles of impeachment. I will stand by my oath of office to uphold this nation's laws and vote to impeach President Clinton on the charges of perjury. The evidence presented has demonstrated that President Clinton knowingly, willfully and repeatedly lied not only to a federal judge and grand jury, but directly to the American people. This act of perjury is a criminal and impeachable offense and directly violates the oath taken by the President to serve the country within the legal boundaries set forth by the Constitution. Just as troublesome is the President's involvement in influencing other witnesses to provide false testimony in the Paula Jones case and his attempts to refer to these known falsities as the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Upon entering the office of President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton took the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Now, I ask these questions: Do actions such as lying under oath and to the American people, as well as suborning perjury from other witnesses help to faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States? Do these actions represent the best of Mr. Clinton's abilities to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States?”