Political Quotes

“I am opposed to impeachment, and I am for censure. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my strong opposition to this resolution. I can tell you that this was not an easy decision, in fact, it was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made. I believe the President's conduct was wrong. Absolutely wrong! However, after having watched the Judiciary Committee hearings carefully, I remain unconvinced that the President's conduct, however deplorable, rises to the level of impeachable offenses as intended by the Framers of the Constitution. I have concluded that the President did not commit high crimes and misdemeanors against the integrity of the state. Rather, the President committed low crimes against the integrity of his marriage. Reprehensible? Yes. But, not impeachable. The Constitution dictates that impeachment be used to remove a President only when there is clear and convincing evidence of wrongdoing, and it must be related to large-scale abuses of public office. It is clear that such a standard has not been met in this case. Today, we stand at the edge of a dangerous precipice. The votes we cast today will decide whether we send this great country over the edge, tumbling out of control, threatening our economy as well as the very system of government we hold dear. I am extremely concerned about the consequences for our country if we vote to impeach the President and the Senate undertakes a long impeachment trial.”