But Democrats are searching for a way to punish President Clinton without forcing him out of office.
Polls suggest that's what the public wants, too.
If a backlash against impeachment grows, Republicans may also be looking for a quick way out of the Monica Lewinsky mess. Before his appearance, he agrees to admit to some offenses. The House agrees to impose quick punishment, possibly censure or censure and a fine, and avoid lengthy impeachment proceedings. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., on Sunday on NBC's Meet The Press . But Clinton might not want to subject himself to questioning by the Republican-controlled judiciary panel without a guaranteed outcome.