Democrat Representative Jim McDermott (Seattle) wants Congress to alter the records to show that the "facts" Bush presented to support the war were false.
According to Mr. McDermott: "Normally, when inaccurate statements are made in the House Chamber, members of Congress have a collective responsibility to challenge them through discussion and debate on the floor, and this is reflected in the record. On Jan. 28, when the president spoke in this chamber, there was no debate. The only way to make clear that these statements were inaccurate is to note this fact in the record."
...Allowing such untruths to remain unchecked in the Congressional Record, he said, would put a stain of disrepute on Congress.
..."My goal was to protect the Congressional Record for this and future generations so that they can understand the facts behind these statements."
The Republican chairman ruled his motion "out of order", of course.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer article goes on to state: But even though his long-shot quest was denied, not all was lost. Since McDermott made his case from the House floor, the entire episode will be available for all, verbatim, in the Congressional Record.
Personally, I agree with the House Chair on this one, but I'm sure for different reasons. There is a "stain of disrepute on Congress" - and they put it there themselves - they earned it. There darned well should have been some debate. I think the record should stay just as it is so that this and future generations can understand this Congress' dereliction of duty.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
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