Impeachment hearings of President Clinton began Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998 when independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr testified before the House Judiciary Committee. • Impeachment Hearings Transcripts

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Independent counsel Kenneth Starr
"The evidence suggests the president made false statements and thwarted the search for truth. ..."
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"The president used the machinery of government to conceal his relationship. ... "
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"...the referral never passes judgement on the president's relationship with Ms. Lewinsky..."
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"No one is entitled to lie under oath. ..."
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"It is a federal crime to commit perjury and obstruct justice in civil cases. ..."
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Committee Member Questions, Rep. Barney Frank (D) Mass.
"...you are the expert in unfair questions...."
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Complete video version of Starr's opening statements:
video excerpt part one

video excerpt part two

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Afternoon session of impeachment hearings
Starr cross-examination by Democratic counsel Abbe Lowell

Evening session of impeachment hearings

Starr cross-examination by David Kendall,
the president's private attorney.
video excerpt part one video excerpt part two
Starr cross-examination by Republican counsel David Schippers
(video FedNet)

• Video Clips of Clinton's Grand Jury Testimony
• Audio Clips of Tripp Tapes
• Impeachment Hearings Transcripts
• Impeachment Guide
• Possible Grounds for Impeachment
• Starr Report
• Full Coverage: Clinton Accused