[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S1657]
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                         RESOLUTION OF CENSURE

   Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I ask that a draft of a 
proposed resolution of censure be printed in the Record.
  The material follows:

                         Resolution of Censure

       Whereas William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United 
     States, engaged in an in appropriate relationship with a 
     subordinate employee in the White House, which was shameful, 
     reckless and indefensible;
       Whereas William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United 
     States, deliberately misled and deceived the American people, 
     and people in all branches of the United States Government.
       Whereas William Jefferson Clinton's conduct in this matter 
     is unacceptable for a President of the United States, does 
     demean the Office of the President as well as the President 
     himself, and creates disrespect for the laws of the land;
       Whereas President Clinton fully deserves censure for 
     engaging in such behavior;
       Whereas future generations of Americans must know that such 
     behavior is not only unacceptable but also bears grave 
     consequences, including loss of integrity, trust and respect;
       Whereas William Jefferson Clinton remains subject to 
     criminal actions in a court of law like any other citizen;
       Whereas William Jefferson Clinton's conduct in this matter 
     has brought shame and dishonor to himself and to the Office 
     of the President; and
       Whereas William Jefferson Clinton through his conduct in 
     this matter has violated the trust of the American people: 
     Now therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the United States Senate does hereby censure 
     William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, 
     and does condemn his wrongful conduct in the strongest terms; 
     and now be it further
       Resolved, That the United States Senate recognizes the 
     historic gravity of this resolution, and trusts and urges 
     that future congresses will recognize the importance of 
     allowing this statement of censure and condemnation to remain 
     intact for all time; and be it further
       Resolved, That the Senate now move on to other matters of 
     significance to our people, to reconcile differences between 
     and within the branches of government, and to work together--
     across party lines--for the benefit of the American 
     people.

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