Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to M. M., May 6, 1998

ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. 2d District, Maryland 315 Cannon House Office Building jANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP Congress of tfje Uniteb States Souet of SepreSentattoM 2®agt)ington, Z DC 20515-2002 May 6, 1998 Thank you for contacting me to express your views about Congressman Dan Burton, chairman of the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee, and his well- publicized comments about President Bill Clinton. I disagree with your belief that House Republicans have not rallied to Chairman Burton’s defense. Speaker Newt Gingrich and other members of the GOP leadership publicly reaffirmed their support for Chairman Burton after his comments first became public. Moreover, Chairman Burton’s investigation into allegations of improper fundraising practices by the Clinton-Gore campaign and the Democratic National Committee during the 1996 presidential campaign continues to draw wide support in the House Republican Conference. Though inartfully worded, Congressman Burton’s remarks evoke legitimate concerns about the quality of President Clinton’s character held by millions of Americans, including myself. As my previous correspondence to you amply demonstrates, I have never hesitated to criticize President Clinton when I feel it is warranted. Be assured that I will continue to voice my concerns about President Clinton’s character and his missteps in office, both during my public appearances in Maryland and by participating in colloquies broadcast nationally from the House floor via C- SPAN, in the future. Once again, thanks for expressing to me your views. Please contact me again if I can be of assistance. Robert L. bhrlich, Jr. Member of Congress