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"'I am very disappointed with the way our representative Mr. Goode voted on the impeachment inquiry. One of only 31 Democrats in the House to vote with the Republicans. He's not representing my views on this issue. Do you know anything about the reasons for his vote? It cannot be because he fears a Republican challenger in his district'" (Jay Brown, 5th Congressional District, October 15, 1998). "'I was quite disheartened to read, as published in The Post, your statements in support of impeachment.'" "'I write to let you know how strongly I disagree with your position, and how strongly I disapprove your intention to vote to impeach our President. I hope (and pray) that you will vote against impeachment proceedings against our President at this time, for the sake of both our country and our Constitution.'" "'Like you, I oppose censure, impeachment and resignation. Please tell people to call or e-mail their Senators, Congressman and the President to that effect as soon as possible.'"
"'The office of the independent counsel should be promptly unfunded and Ken Starr should be censured for willful entrapment of the president and degradation of the United States worldwide.'" "'Starr had the tape provided by Linda Tripp with Monica Lewinsky's bragging about her affair with the president, so he had evidence of the relationship and could have predicted that it likely would be denied. Extra-marital affairs are usually denied to avoid family and personal embarrassment. Starr set the trap by issuing the subpoena, with the expectation that Clinton would lie and thereby be guilty of perjury. Starr has degraded this country more than any person I can think of.'" "'While we are censuring the players in this tragedy, it is proper to censure Linda Tripp for taping her 'friend' Monica Lewinsky's personal Confidences.'" "'Lewinsky should be sued by Mrs. Clinton for alienation of affection. She testified before the grand jury that she hoped they would marry after Clinton's term of office was over and he divorced his wife. She was persistent in her pursuit of the president. She was aware of Clinton's weakness for pretty women and preyed on his vulnerability to the fullest'" "'All of us admit that the president was a willing victim and apparently encouraged the liaison. He certainly did not resist. Let's give him a penalty also.'" "'He should be made to submit to a substantial time of professional psychiatric and medical counseling. After his presidency he should give community service to Boys and Girls clubs to teach children the penalties for infidelity and lying. Also, a stern censure should be bestowed upon him for his carelessness, stupidity and weakness for allowing himself and the presidency to be degraded and for dereliction of his duty as president to keep this nation's interest in the forefront for his term of office.'" "'These censures and penalties should be awarded as soon as possible so that our country is not damaged further. The president and the Congress must get back to work at once on the multitude of world and domestic problems.'" (Bonnie Drumm, Albemarle County, Virginia, October 1, 1998). "'I voted twice for Clinton for his political abilities NOT for his extracurricular activities which are not my business. The Republicans are making America the "laughing stock" of the world which only harms this country and will "backfire" for sure. Clinton MUST remain in office and must NOT give in to those who want him out'" (Elisabeth Elliott, Charlottesville, VA, September 30, 1998). "' I know that the pressure is strong to continue this impeachment inquiry, but everyone I have talked to seems to think that no matter how stupid and ugly are the things that President Clinton has done, they aren't high crimes and misdemeanors. I am so frustrated that the real business of our country is stymied by this mess, and I wish you would count the cost of our national inaction, both domestically and internationally, and vote to put this inquiry behind us.'" "'Bosnia, Russia, children uncovered by health insurance, social security reform limping along, retrograde "guest-worker" legislation slides through without signifcant challenge, tax questions unsettled, and here we are, bogged down in President Clinton's silly sex life.We don't belong there, as unhappy observers of what he's donel; I'm sorry as can be that he has put us as nation in this position, but it's time to call a halt. Mr. Starr's investigation, which begins to look more and more like entrapment, has cost us a fortune that could have been far better spent. Seems like time to cut bait and end this ugly charade, in which everyone pretends to be shocked and horrified about that part of our president's life that should have remained private. Again, please vote to end this inquiry.'" (Virginia Germino, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 7, 1998). "'Forgive, forget, move forward'" (Donna Goings, Charlottesville, Virginia, September 30, 1998). "'I fully support our President, and I have told my elected officials so. I think what he did was wrong, but clearly not impeachable. What ever happened to loyalty? Last time I heard, it was still an important virtue. I particularly think the democrats running for election who are putting expedience above loyalty are pond scum, and may they some day need a friend and not be able to find one. Let's put this whole sorry, partisan witch hunt--based on illegally obtained evidence--behind us and get on with important things'" (Ginger Greene, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 6, 1998). "'At this time in both foreign and domestic events, it is critical that we do not allow our president to be brought down by attacks of the radical right.'" (Margaret & Ed Jones, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 4, 1998). "'Since Congress has chosen to turn all data (probably not all, but what they think is important) to the American people, they should turn the decision-making over to us also. Let's schedule a referendum (maybe at the November election time?) so that we, the reluctant jurors, can say what we think should happen to Clinton - go, stay, censure, impeach, whatever. They gave it to us, let us give them what they want!'" (Sue Lewis, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 3, 1998). "'The American people, uninterested in the partisan politics that have driven the entire Starr (as in Star Chamber) investigation, have consistently spoken against impeachment. If consensual sex, with or without denials, was an impeachable offense, the federal and state legislatures and business boards would soon have a whole lot of vacancies. Such goings-on may be tacky, but they are anything but high crimes and misdemeanors. We suggest the Senate and House get to work on the public issues they were elected to address'" (Karen and Lem Lilleleht, Albemarle County, October 11, 1998). "'I urge you as my representatives from Virginia to stop the impeachment proceedings for President Clinton. I believe that his behaviour can be handled through reprimand and that what he has done is not impeachable. The fact that it came before the public at all is deplorable. What ever happened to personal intervention in inappropriate behaviour? Counseling is what he needs more than legal proceedings'" (Sarah Jane Stewart, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 2, 1998). "'Judge the President on overall performance, not on a foolish sexual encounter........The damage of this 'witch hunt' could be irreparable! Stop the madness!!'" (Harry Tenney, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 1, 1998).
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