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Statement on the Articles of Impeachment : ウィキペディア英語版 | Statement on the Articles of Impeachment
On July 25, 1974, Texas Representative Barbara Jordan delivered a fifteen-minute televised speech in front of the members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.〔"Barbara C. Jordan Profile," The History Channel, A&E Television Networks, LLC. 1996-2013. http://www.history.com/topics/barbara-c-jordan. Accessed 5 October 2013〕 She presented the opening speech for former President Richard Nixon’s impeachment hearings.〔"Barbara C. Jordan Profile," The History Channel, A&E Television Networks, LLC. 1996-2013. http://www.history.com/topics/barbara-c-jordan. Accessed 5 October 2013〕 This speech is thought to be one of the best speeches of the 20th century.〔"American Rhetoric: Top 100 Speeches," American Rhetoric Website, 2001-2013. http://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html. Accessed 5 October 2013〕 Throughout her speech, Jordan strongly stood by the Constitution of the United States of America. She defended the checks and balances system, which was set in place to inhibit any politician from abusing their power.〔"Barbara C. Jordan Profile," The History Channel, A&E Television Networks, LLC. 1996-2013. http://www.history.com/topics/barbara-c-jordan. Accessed 5 October 2013〕 Jordan never flat out said that she wanted Nixon impeached, but rather subtly and cleverly implied her thoughts.〔"Mr.Newman's Digital Rhetorical Symposium: Barbara Jordan: Statement on the Articles of Impeachment, "Newman Rhetoric Blogging Website, 2010. http://www.newmanrhetoric.blogspot.com. Accessed 5 October 2013. 〕 She simply stated facts that proved Nixon to be untrustworthy and heavily involved in illegal situations.〔"Mr.Newman's Digital Rhetorical Symposium: Barbara Jordan: Statement on the Articles of Impeachment, "Newman Rhetoric Blogging Website, 2010. http://www.newmanrhetoric.blogspot.com. Accessed 5 October 2013. 〕 She protested that the Watergate scandal will forever ruin the trust American citizens have for their government.〔"Mr.Newman's Digital Rhetorical Symposium: Barbara Jordan: Statement on the Articles of Impeachment, "Newman Rhetoric Blogging Website, 2010. http://www.newmanrhetoric.blogspot.com. Accessed 5 October 2013. 〕 One of the reasons Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal was because of this speech. 〔"Barbara C. Jordan Profile," The History Channel, A&E Television Networks, LLC. 1996-2013. http://www.history.com/topics/barbara-c-jordan. Accessed 5 October 2013〕This powerful and influential statement earned Barbara Jordan national praise for her rhetoric, morals, and wisdom.〔"Barbara C. Jordan Profile," The History Channel, A&E Television Networks, LLC. 1996-2013. http://www.history.com/topics/barbara-c-jordan. Accessed 5 October 2013〕 ==References==
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