Senator Thomas Daschle (Democrat - South Dakota)

Voting Record -- Impeachment Trial of William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton

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Violated oath of impartiality by voting to dismiss the trial without allowing the House Managers to present their case.

Voted for a mock trial without deposing witnesses.

Voted for a mock trial without even videos of witnesses.

Voted for a mock trial without presentation of transcripts or video of witness testimony.

Made trial a sham without any live testimony.

Voted for a mock trial without closing arguments.

Voted to give the defense advance notice of the House Manager's closing arguments.

Allowed Mr. Clinton to get away with perjury.

Allowed Mr. Clinton to get away with obstruction of justice.

Statement Taken From U.S. Senate Web Site February 25, 1999

This section is taken verbatim from the official web site of Senator Daschle, except for editorial comments by Daniel Weyrich in square brackets of the form [DLW-- ] and minor touch-ups to the HTML.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 1999
Daschle: Case to Remove President Not Proved During Senate Trial
Says It's Time to Move On to Business of South Dakota, the Country;
He Votes to Strongly Censure the President for His Deplorable Behavior
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Daschle made the following statement today after the Senate voted to acquit the President in the impeachment trial.

From the time the President's wrongful behavior first came to light, I have maintained that his actions were deplorable and should never be condoned. That is why, in the wake of his acquittal by the Senate, I have pressed to strongly censure him for his behavior and voted to do so today.
I believe that during this trial, the Senate fully and faithfully protected the Constitution and allowed both sides a fair opportunity to make their case. However, after hearing and reviewing all the evidence during the Senate trial, I have concluded that the articles of impeachment brought against the President were not proved and that his actions do not warrant removal from office.
The nation has been through enough. Now, for the good of the country, Congress and the President must move forward and begin to work together on issues that affect the lives of all Americans.

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