You've probably heard the quote of the day from Lamar Smith (disclaimer: I have chopped up this crap in no particular order):
Nothing is going to come out of this hearing with regard to the impeachment of the president... I know it, the media knows it, even the speaker knows it... The Democratic leadership has said time and again they have intention of bringing any impeachment resolution for the president or the vice president to the House floor. Why? Because they know it wouldn't pass... These relentless efforts of some individuals to malign the outgoing administration only demeans and harms the institution of Congress... This hearing will not cause us to impeach the president; it will only serve to impeach our own credibility... It seems that we are hosting an anger management class...
He was singing a different tune in 1998. Why? Because Bill Clinton lied about getting a blowjob. But don't take my word for it, read below: