Senators Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Patrick Leahy walk to the Senate Chamber

WAP99011407 - 14 JANUARY 1999 - WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: Senators Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-NY, grasps the arm of Patrick Leahy, D-VT, as they walk to the Senate Chamber for the start of the first day of proceedings in the impeachment trial of President Clinton. iw/Ian Wagreich UPI

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