Text of the Draft Censure Resolution to be offered by Democrats in the
House Judiciary Committee
December 9, 1998
It is the Sense of the Congress that --
On January 20, 1993, William Jefferson Clinton took the oath, prescribed by
the Constitution of the United States, faithfully to execute the Office of
President; implicit in that oath is the obligation that the President set
an example of high moral standards and conduct himself in a manner that
fosters respect for the truth; and William Jefferson Clinton has
egregiously failed in this obligation, and through his actions has violated
the trust of the American people, lessened their esteem for the office of
President and dishonored the office which they have entrusted to him.
Be it resolved that:
- The President made false statements concerning his reprehensible conduct
with a subordinate;
- The President wrongfully took steps to delay discovery of the truth;
- No person is above the law, and the President remains subject to
criminal and civil penalties;
- William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, by his
conduct has brought upon himself and fully deserves the censure and
condemnation of the American people and the Congress; and by his signature
on this Joint Resolution, the President acknowledges this censure.
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