by Patrick J. Buchanan – November 24, 1998

No matter how devoutly Republican leaders may wish it were so, the issue of life is not going away. Last week, ever so gingerly, the U.S. Catholic hierarchy steered itself toward a direct, public confrontation with pro-choice Catholic political leaders.

By 217-30, the bishops conference issued “Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics.” “As chief teachers in the church,” they declared, “we must … explain, persuade, correct and admonish those in leadership positions who contradict the gospel of life through their actions and policies.”

by Patrick J. Buchanan – November 21, 1998

Not since Ollie North rocked the Iran-Contra committee back on its heels has a congressional witness done more in a single day to turn the tables on his accusers.

Last Thursday was the triumph of Ken Starr, a scene set for him by history, and he played it beautifully. It was Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. By his demeanor, character and reasoned responses, through 10 hours of often-obnoxious hectoring, Starr gave the lie to the hacks, shysters and shills who have smeared him as some out-of-control Puritanical prosecutor obsessed with sex.