This excerpt is from an opening statement in the impeachment trial of president bill clinton in 1999. william jefferson clinton is not guilty of the charges that have been preferred [brought] against him. he did not commit perjury; he did not obstruct justice; he must not be removed from office. . we will try, however, to respond to the charges leveled against the president as directly and candidly as possible. based on this excerpt, which conclusion can be drawn about the speaker? a. the speaker thinks the government lacks the authority to try the president. b. the speaker believes the president has obeyed the necessary legal statutes. c. the speaker believes the government has the evidence to convict the president. d. the speaker thinks the president should be held accountable to the public for serious crimes.