Friday, January 9, 2009

Durbin Statement on the Illinois General Assembly Vote to Impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich

From the Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) made the following statement regarding a 114-1 vote of the Illinois House to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich:

“The Illinois House of Representatives has done the right thing today in voting to impeach Governor Blagojevich.”

“Beyond guilt or innocence, the allegations in the criminal complaint against Governor Blagojevich raise serious questions about his ability to carry out his duties as chief executive of our state.”

“I urge the Governor to summon the moral strength to put our state and our nation above any personal considerations and resign immediately.”

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