"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."
"The evidence shows that is exactly what President Trump did, not only allowed but solicited foreign interference, all to help him win his reelection campaign."
"No one should be allowed to use the powers of the Presidency to undermine our elections or cheat in a campaign."
"It is unfortunate that we have to be here today, but the actions of the President of the United States make that necessary."
"These are uncontested facts. We have listened to the hearings. We have read the transcripts, and it is clear that this President acted in a way that not only violates the public trust; he jeopardized ..."
"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..."
"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."
"A President who flaunts the separation of powers and checks and balances in our Constitution and who refuses to allow witnesses to appear before Congress would receive our Founders' universal condemna..."
"I have said before in this committee, that is not a good look for us."