This is the opening statement by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Henry Hyde in the Senate impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton.
Hyde headed the House Managers who handled the carriage of the trial on behalf of the House of Representatives.
Opening statement by Henry Hyde in the Clinton impeachment trial.
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN HENRY HYDE (R-ILLINOIS): Mr. Chief Justice, distinguished counsel for the president and senators. We are brought together on this solemn and historic occasion to perform important duties assigned to us by the Constitution. [Read more…]