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# Charles Ruff

(1939–2000)   Lawyer

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Charles Ruff was a lawyer.

## Quick Facts About Charles Ruff

Born August 1, 1939

Died November 19, 2000

Profession Lawyer

Notable works The computer-aided analysis of intra-arterial blood pressure and electrocardiograms in ambulant pregnant women

## About Charles Ruff

Charles Frederick Carson Ruff was a prominent American lawyer based in Washington, D.C., and was best known as the White House Counsel who defended President Bill Clinton during his impeachment trial in 1999.

##  Quotes by Charles Ruff

> [We know the pain the president has caused our society and his family and his friends, but we know, too, how much…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-ruff/we-know-the-pain-the-president-has-caused-our-society-and-his-family/)

Charles Ruff

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> [You go out and obtain from your political allies and friends in the academic world to sign a letter saying that the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-ruff/you-go-out-and-obtain-from-your-political-allies-and-friends-in-the/)

Charles Ruff

[Academic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/academic/)

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> [The only conduct that merits the drastic remedy of impeachment is that which subverts our system of government or renders the president…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-ruff/the-only-conduct-that-merits-the-drastic-remedy-of-impeachment-is/)

Charles Ruff

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b2/charles-ruff-73385_conduct_the-only-conduct-that-merits-the-drastic_1001810.jpg)

> [Impeachment is not a remedy for private wrongs; its a method of removing someone whose continued presence in office would cause grave…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-ruff/impeachment-is-not-a-remedy-for-private-wrongs-its-a-method-of/)

Charles Ruff

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