Appropriate Quote by Henry Hyde
“The founding fathers gave the House of Representatives one function when it comes to cleansing the office of the presidency and that is impeachment, .. Whether or not a resolution of censure is appropriate is something beyond our constitutional authority.”
About This Quote
Source Congressional Record, 1995
Impeachment is the House’s tool; censure exceeds constitutional authority.
In simple terms: Impeachment is constitutional; censure is not.
Respect constitutional limits on discipline.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- constitutional law
- political reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is impeachment appropriate?
- What alternatives exist for addressing misconduct?
Political pressures can blur constitutional lines.