[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 124 (Thursday, September 17, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H7930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      WHITE HOUSE INVESTIGATING MEMBERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE

  (Mr. DeLAY and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, we are witnessing more signs of the White 
House's scorched earth strategy. Allies of the President are now 
dishing dirt on the most respected Member of this House. This is a 
direct assault on the United States House of Representatives.
  And do not be under any illusions that this is a partisan affair 
because, according to reports, allies of the President's are 
investigating Members of both sides of the aisle.
  Now, Mr. Speaker, making a mistake is far different than, for 
example, obstructing justice. Abuse of power is far more serious than 
having an affair 30 years ago.
  I just urge the President of the United States to stop his allies 
from engaging in this kind of disgusting conduct, and all of those who 
are blindly supporting this President ought to be ashamed of 
themselves.
  This is a very sad day for democracy.

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