The House of Representatives insists on acting as prosecutor, judge, and executioner in the matter of the impeachment of Chief Justice Ma. The latest frontier for their innovative mindset is the matter of representation by counsel at the House impeachment hearings to determine probable cause. There was reportedly an effort of the Democratic committee staff (including then Democratic party intern, Hillary Rodham) to deny President Nixon this fundamental right. The suggestion, however, upset a lot of the leading members of the House, including legendary Democratic Majority Leader Tip O’Neill. President Nixon did not attend the inquiry but was represented by counsel.

Source: Philippine Star November 24, 2017 16:30 UTC