"If the facts are against you, you pound the law. If the law is against you, you pound the facts."
"It tells one story, which is the President of the United States conducted a shakedown of a foreign power."
"The way we structured this impeachment process, which is completely our prerogative under Article I, section 2, clause 5..."
"We have 17 fact witnesses, and all of their depositions and all their testimony was published..."
"With the 2020 elections fast approaching, we must act with a sense of urgency to protect our democracy and defend our Constitution."
"The President abused the power of his office for his own personal gain and obstructed a congressional investigation to look into that conduct."
"This is about President Trump using his office to try and rig the next election."
"These dictators are the antithesis of what America stands for."
"No one should be allowed to use the powers of the Presidency to undermine our elections or cheat in a campaign."
"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."
"the President abused his power of office for his own personal gain and obstructed a congressional investigation"