The President abused the power of his office for his own personal gain and obstructed a congressional investigation to look into that conduct.

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

the President abused his power of office for his own personal gain and obstructed a congressional investigation

We can't control what the Senate will do, but each of us can decide whether we pass that test, whether we defend our democracy, and whether we uphold our oath.

We have 17 fact witnesses, and all of their depositions and all their testimony was published...

there was a crime in progress.

I assure you that my vote for impeachment is based on my strong belief that what he did rises to the level of an impeachable offense.

It tells one story, which is the President of the United States conducted a shakedown of a foreign power.

For the sake of the Constitution, fair elections free of foreign interference, and our national security, President Trump should be impeached.

No one--no one--is above the law, not even the President.

I did not swear allegiance to a political party; I swore allegiance to the Constitution, and I hope all my colleagues will do the same.

And I want to thank both Chairman Hastings and Representative Shalala for bringing us together today on this very important issue.

I serve as the co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission with my colleague from New Jersey, Congressman Chris Smith.

we are on their side and that we are not going to buy into a false narrative. We have to stand up for these people.

We must have the President at the negotiating table getting a deal with China, adding those markets for our soybean farmers.

the President and his Administration have proposed three rules that will further disadvantage this country's under-resourced and underprivileged.

It is also important that we understand that human trafficking is a 365-day-a-year problem that requires a 365-day-a-year solution.

it's a call to rally up extremism and stigmatize low-income households.

the finalization of this rule goes against the will of Congress by imposing restrictions that were specifically rejected for inclusion in the farm bill signed into law just last year.

In the past 12 months alone, this Administration has proposed not one, not two, but three separate rules that will further disadvantage this country's under-resourced and underprivileged.

this is a complicated issue. It is more than about a block grant, right? It is more than about education and awareness.

Last week, however, the Trump Administration finalized this rule to further restrict state flexibility, with the effect of literally hundreds of thousands of Americans being kicked off of SNAP.

Food for the hungry shouldn't have a time limit.

the finalization of this change will help ABAWDs 'restore self-sufficiency through the dignity of work.'

But the Communist Party is also seeking to extend political control beyond its borders.