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| Dec 31, 1998 | Contact: Press Office 202-646-5172 |
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Lott Should Move Forward With Full Senate Trial Judicial Watch Urges Lott to Show Courage and Allow Full Airing of Evidence "Conservatives and other Americans concerned about law and order won't stand for a Senate cover-up of Clinton corruption." Judicial Watch today urged Senator Trent Lott to disassociate himself with the reported plan to abort a Clinton impeachment trial. "Frankly, I don't understand Lott's efforts to short-circuit an impeachment trial by allowing only 1/3 of the Senate to end the inquiry even before it begins. Lott's efforts show disrespect for House's role in impeachment, by implying the articles are unworthy of Senate consideration. His efforts show a disrespect for the United States Constitution, which envisions a trial after impeachment articles have been approved by the House. And, perhaps most importantly, the Lott plan shows disrespect for law and order – presidential perjury and obstruction of justice must fully be prosecuted by this Senate. To do anything less condones Clinton's lawlessness," stated Larry Klayman, Chairman and General Counsel. "Senator Lott may not have fully thought through the implications of his astounding stance on the Clinton impeachment trial. That's why I hope he'll reconsider his views and allow a full trial, witnesses and all," Klayman said. "Perhaps Senator Lott is afraid that the Clinton ‘scorched earth' blackmail strategy, which was used by the Clinton White House on Ken Starr and House leaders, will touch on him and his Senate colleagues," Klayman concluded. "He should not give in to this or any other improper pressure and do the right thing and allow the trial to proceed." |
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