John, that sounds quite revisionistic. I dont think it was deference to the office. It was the lack of votes to convict. Hence no expulsion.

>It's another ONE of those uncommon moments, when we agree. Even when Bill Clinton was occupying the office, I said the office demands respect. I think the Republicans bent over backwards in deference to the office, hence no expulsion. Otherwise, they would have thrown him out. I think they figured it would do more damage to the country than it would do good. I disagree on that, but they are the 100 club and get to make those decisions.
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