Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to M. V. D., June 8, 1998

BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEES BUDGET Congress of tfjc llnitcb States Bjouse of SReprcsentatibee SHasfyington, JBC 20515-2002 June 8, 1998 ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP Dear Thank you for contacting me to express your dissatisfaction with the Republican party, as well as your concerns about the ethical lapses of the Clinton Administration. Like you, I am sometimes dissatisfied with and frustrated by some of my GOP colleague’s missteps. However, as we acknowledge the Republican Congress’ shortcomings, it is also appropriate to remember its many substantive accomplishments. This Congress brought us middle-class tax relief, estate and capital gain tax reform, real welfare reform, and a balanced budget this year. None of these proposals would have been enacted had Republicans not won Congress in 1994 and retained control in 1996. As you know, I have been a persistent critic of President Clinton. His time in office has yielded a litany of scandals, the number and substance of which overshadow those of previous administrations. As you know, Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr continues to investigate President and Mrs. Clinton’s role in the so-called “Whitewater” land deal. Additionally, Judge Starr is also investigating allegations that President Clinton may have committed perjury, subornation of perjury, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice in order to cover up his alleged involvement with a former White House intern. Under the Constitution, the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States may be impeached for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” If there is credible evidence President Clinton committed these serious offenses, the U. S. House of Representatives should exercise its constitutional prerogative and initiate impeachment proceedings against him. Thanks again for contacting me regarding these serious matters. Feel free to contact me again if I may be of future assistance. Sincerely, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Member of Congress