Voices

“The rule of law, a phrase we’ve heard more often than not, is in real danger today if we cheapen the oath. . . . And when you have a serial violator of the oath who is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States . . . you have a problem.”

--Rep. Henry J. Hyde, R-Ill., chairman of the Judiciary Committee

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“Every single man and woman in Operation Desert Fox at this very moment is held to a higher standard than their commander in chief. Let us raise the standard of our American leader to the level of his troops. Let us once again respect the institution of the presidency.”

--Rep. Christopher Cox of Newport Beach

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“To my colleagues, my friends and most especially my wife and family, I have hurt you all deeply and I beg your forgiveness. I was prepared to lead our narrow majority as speaker, and I believe I had it in me to do a fine job. But I cannot do that job or be the kind of leader that I would like to be under current circumstances. So I must set the example that I hope President Clinton will follow.”

--Rep. Bob Livingston of Louisiana

Source: Associated Press