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...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." --FROM THE ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT APPROVED BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE...
...public morality play went on in the Judiciary Committee, the private drama unfolded in hundreds of conversations among moderate Republicans, their party leaders and staff members stranded in the empty halls of the Capitol. Both sides insisted they weren't whipping the vote, but behind the scenes, every manner of pressure was applied: DeLay and his lieutenants worked from Texas and Washington, tracking down members who during the recess were overseas or unreachable. Committee chairmen gently reminded members of old favors. In a clever bit of jujitsu, Republicans claimed the White House was trying to buy support with oblique suggestions...
...pump myself up." They were rather intended to congratulate my teammates on a job well done, and to bring our accomplishments to the attention of the Harvard community. As cocaptain, it is my duty to rally the team and promote enthusiasm amongst its members. Speaking in a colorful manner is far more effective than the bland words towards which Markham seems inclined...
...That is tragic, though. All too often, we confuse "the moral" with "the religious," stigmatizing any discussion of morality in the public arena. Religion should rightfully be kept out of political discourse, but the underlying idea for which all religions stand--leading one's life in a rightful, moral manner--should never be marginalized...
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