Why I did what I did

We must take every risk.

I am a stronger man today than I was two years ago. I am poorer in the bank, but stronger in my character and self-respect.

I know of no other time in history in which 56 congressmen stood up and introduced a resolution that in essence indicted me without even an investigation or trial. It was the worst case of slander and libel in this nation's history and many organizations including CBS, Rush Limbaugh and politicians, Congress and those writing books participated without a hint of the facts.

But the facts have not and will not change.

I am personally struggling to keep up with the increasing health demands and the financial squeeze that this defamation of my character has placed me under. I am angry and have every right to be.

But I love this country no less than before.

I often wish I could run and hide; move to Mexico, Costa Rica or Belize. I am gravely concerned. But as long as I consider myself an American, I must fight for her.

It is simply my responsibility under my Contract with America - the Constitution of the United States.

Bill Burkett

Lt. Col. Burkett, Texas National Guard, ret. lives in Texas.

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