As Gekas stepped to the well of the Senate without notes, the only presenter to do so, we were nervous for him and our issues, if he failed to make a good presentation. Although we disagree with Gekas' ultimate conclusion on these charges of perjury and obstruction of justice rising to the level of impeachment, we were pleased with the reception that his oration received from the assembled Senators. Much like the remarks and effort that Gekas made in receiving the ASCB Public Policy Award, he connected with his audience and was surprisingly articulate and prepared. Harkin was attempting to have the Chief Justice stay the order of a Federal Judge sought by Independent Counsel Starr to compel Monica Lewinsky to talk to the House Managers. Harkin was distraught over the alleged unconstitutional involvement of IC Starr in the Senate Impeachment trial.
Science has two bipartisan advocates with major roles in the impeachment drama.