Henry Hyde
Henry Hyde
Henry John Hyde, an American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007, representing the 6th District of Illinois, an area of Chicago's northwestern suburbs which included O'Hare International Airport. He chaired the Judiciary Committee from 1995 to 2001, and the House International Relations Committee from 2001 to 2007. He gained national attention for his leadership role in managing the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 April 1924
CountryUnited States of America
I think that the House has a lot less enthusiasm for the U.N. than exists outside the House.
I think a lot of people wish we would just go away, ... But we can't. We're going to see this thing through until they shut the door on us.
I think the rule of law is worth putting the country through this,
It appears that you have already made up your mind and that you believe a rush to judgment is appropriate without the airing of the facts or thoughtful consideration of the evidence,
It is my hope and prayer we could finish by New Year's,
He's been a very effective leader. I hate losing him,
...Resolved, that William Jefferson Clinton, president of the United States ... in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has willfully corrupted and manipulated them judicial process of the United States for his personal gain and exoneration,
I agree that we must move with all deliberate speed to resolve this matter, ... However, we must not act so hastily that the president and the House of Representatives do not have a fair opportunity to present the case and the Senate does not have a fair opportunity to review a meaningful factual record.
Today it's our responsibility and our constitutional duty to review those materials referred to us and recommend to the House of Representatives whether the matter merits a further inquiry.
I suggest impeachment is like beauty -- apparently in the eye of the beholder, ... I hold a different view. And it is not a vengeful one, it's not vindictive and it's not craven.
By their very nature, these kinds of crimes attack the integrity of the judicial system, ... Indeed, that's why they're crimes. To argue that in certain instances these crimes mean little is to say our judicial system means little. I reject that notion.
But I hope you might now also understand why we respectfully disagree with the method that you adopted, which mandates withholding of U.S. Dues from the United Nations if certain benchmarks and deadlines are not met.
The inquiry will focus on whether the use of such force was necessary or appropriate,
In doing this, William Jefferson Clinton has undermined the integrity of his office, has brought disrepute on the presidency, has betrayed his trust as president, and has acted in a manner subversive of the rule of law and justice, to the manifest injury of the people of the United States,