1.   And the nation was subjected to a year-long impeachment ordeal.

2.   But as the Senate elevator doors closed on him, he did accept a question on when the impeachment ordeal will end.

3.   Clinton has been available only briefly to reporters since the impeachment ordeal began more than a year ago.

4.   Coming off his self-imposed impeachment ordeal, Clinton was physically and psychologically exhausted, personally embarrassed, financially imperiled, and substantially diminished.

5.   Indeed, senators in both parties, though fatigued by the impeachment ordeal, portrayed themselves as eager to return to legislative business.

6.   Lockhart, who took over the post from McCurry in the aftermath of the impeachment ordeal, learned the ropes rapidly and fell quickly in step with President Clinton.

7.   Nevertheless, Mann said the impeachment ordeal could result in a productive Congress.

8.   Q. If you could get introspective for a bit, what has the impeachment ordeal been like?

9.   The president was not gloating Thursday over his escape from the impeachment ordeal, not exactly.

10.   He acknowledged reading a few books about his affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky and the impeachment ordeal that followed.