"The information that has been made available to us all, and has received thorough scrutiny by the Members of the House Judiciary Committee, leads me to believe with great regret that it will be in the best interest of our country to pass these articles of impeachment in the House. However, debate on acts of this magnitude--two charges of perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power--deserves and will receive my full attention on the House floor before my vote is cast.

"The House Committee on the Judiciary passed four articles of impeachment against President William Jefferson Clinton Friday and today. The full House will now consider these articles on the floor no sooner than 72 hours after committee passage. It is likely that action will take place on Thursday.