He is the second Republican congressman from Michigan to ask for Clinton's resignation. His call comes as the House Judiciary Committee examines the report by Kenneth Starr of possible impeachable offenses by the president.
The independent counsel's report accuses Clinton of perjury and obstruction of justice in covering up his affair with Monica Lewinsky.
"If we do not stand for truth, then by our silence we condone lies. If we do not stand for justice, then by our silence we condone injustice," Hoekstra told his colleagues on the House floor.
"Lying under oath is a serious crime; so serious that it is a felony under federal law," the Holland congressman said.
"The time has come for President Clinton to resign," he said.
09-17-98
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