we are wasting our time.

That screenshot of what appeared to be a text message was a fabricated image.

Two individuals presented today who do have firsthand accounts surrounding the progeny of these allegations are being blocked from testifying by the Republican Majority.

This is an embarrassment, an embarrassment to the time and people of this country.

the impeachment inquiry, any impeachment inquiry, regardless of party, is an extremely serious matter.

the direct testimony of the four individual witnesses here today are the bona fide words that this Committee must use in order to proceed or substantiate an investigation.

Any serious impeachment investigation or inquiry relies on firsthand sworn testimony of witnesses to high crimes or misdemeanors.

The allegations being presented by the Majority are extremely serious.

So, when we opposed work authorization, we have folks who are opposing the ability for people who are seeking a lawful process to support themselves who don't want to be a strain on public systems.

There is so much rhetoric out there blaming other countries and their dysfunctions for why people are coming to the United States, when we are engaging in interventionist policy abroad.

It is also placing migrants in a place where they would not be safe.