Jim McGovern actually said...

The way we structured this impeachment process, which is completely our prerogative under Article I, section 2, clause 5...

With the 2020 elections fast approaching, we must act with a sense of urgency to protect our democracy and defend our Constitution.

If the facts are against you, you pound the law. If the law is against you, you pound the facts.

It is unfortunate that we have to be here today, but the actions of the President of the United States make that necessary.