[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 4 (Saturday, January 6, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H31]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILL UPHOLD AND DEFEND CONSTITUTION THROUGH 
                        ELECTORAL VOTE COUNTING

  (Mr. HAYWORTH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, a few short moments ago, the gentleman 
from California (Mr. Stark) and the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. 
Gutierrez) stood in the well of this Chamber, raised their right hands, 
and, as over 400 of us did earlier this week, swore to uphold and 
defend the Constitution of the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, the American people will see us again today uphold and 
defend that Constitution through the electoral vote count.
  Mr. Speaker, some preceding speakers have voiced their displeasure 
with the process. It is my hope, Mr. Speaker, that, while passions run 
high, we never let those passions overtake our purpose, that we remain 
men and women of high principle and purpose. Though we will have 
disagreements that may be played out later today, we attempt to restore 
civility and forsake the vicious and vituperative name calling that 
taint so many.

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