WEBVTT 00:19.000 --> 00:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GOOD MORNING, I'M JUDY 00:22.400 --> 00:24.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOODRUFF, AND WELCOME TO OUR 00:24.100 --> 00:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIAL LIVE COVERAGE OF THE 00:26.000 --> 00:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS. 00:26.566 --> 00:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY MARKS A NEW PHASE. 00:28.133 --> 00:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST HEARING FROM THE 00:29.833 --> 00:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, THE 00:31.400 --> 00:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BODY THAT CAN BRING FORMAL 00:34.033 --> 00:34.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT 00:34.933 --> 00:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST THE PRESIDENT. 00:36.366 --> 00:38.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT COMES ON THE HEELS OF THE 00:38.400 --> 00:41.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINAL REPORT FROM THE 00:41.000 --> 00:41.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE. 00:41.600 --> 00:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER MORE THAN 100 HOURS OF 00:43.400 --> 00:45.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY FROM 17 WCHXS THEY 00:45.633 --> 00:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUDE THAT MR. TRUMP 00:47.766 --> 00:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORCHESTRATED A SCHEME TO FOR 00:51.100 --> 00:53.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLICY TOWARD UKRAINE TO 00:53.066 --> 00:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERMINE NATIONAL SECURITY OF 00:53.800 --> 00:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNITED STATES AND TO AID 00:55.366 --> 00:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS PERSONAL POLITICAL 00:57.766 --> 00:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBITIONS. 00:58.233 --> 00:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE FOUND IT WAS 00:59.400 --> 01:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERTAKEN WITH THE KNOWLEDGE 01:00.633 --> 01:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND APPROVAL OF THE VICE 01:02.000 --> 01:03.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, THE SECRETARY OF 01:03.900 --> 01:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATE, THE ACTING CHIEF OF 01:04.966 --> 01:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAFF OF THE WHITE HOUSE AND 01:06.366 --> 01:08.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY AMONG 01:08.833 --> 01:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS. 01:09.166 --> 01:12.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT MR. TRUMP HAS ALSO 01:12.033 --> 01:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTED THE IMPEACHMENT 01:13.533 --> 01:13.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 01:13.866 --> 01:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WE WILL HEAR FROM 01:15.433 --> 01:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL LAW SCHOLARS ON 01:17.100 --> 01:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT CONSTITUTES A HIGH CRIME 01:21.166 --> 01:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MISDEMEANOR IN ORDER THAT 01:22.633 --> 01:25.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE A 01:25.133 --> 01:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT FROM OFFICE. 01:25.733 --> 01:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS A LOT TO ABSORB, AND 01:31.400 --> 01:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA DESIARDINS IS IN THE 01:35.400 --> 01:39.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAPITAL, AND JOINING ME HERE 01:39.033 --> 01:43.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE STUDIO TO SAL. 01:43.200 --> 01:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS DEPUTY WHITE HOUSE 01:45.866 --> 01:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL DURING PRESIDENT 01:47.833 --> 01:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON'S TERM WHEN HE 01:50.033 --> 01:52.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONALLY WAS PART OF THE 01:52.966 --> 01:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONING. 01:53.533 --> 01:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FRANK SUBMITTED TESTIMONY 01:54.833 --> 01:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THE DEFINITION OF HIGH 01:56.500 --> 01:57.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS TO THE 01:57.966 --> 01:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 01:59.400 --> 02:02.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING THE CLINTON 02:02.566 --> 02:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 02:02.966 --> 02:05.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANK BOWMAN TEACHES LAW AT 02:05.066 --> 02:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOERGETOWN SCHOOL OF LAW. 02:06.800 --> 02:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE IS THE AUTHOR OF HIGH 02:08.800 --> 02:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS, THE 02:10.333 --> 02:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY OF IMPEACHMENT FOR THE 02:12.800 --> 02:13.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGE OF TRUMP. 02:13.666 --> 02:15.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WELCOME ALL OF YOU TO THE 02:15.200 --> 02:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEWS HOUR AND SPECIAL 02:16.800 --> 02:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COVERAGE. 02:17.166 --> 02:17.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU VERY MUCH. 02:17.733 --> 02:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M GOING TO GO FIRST TO OUR 02:19.433 --> 02:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRESPONDENT AT THE CAPITOL, 02:24.500 --> 02:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA DESIARDINS. 02:25.066 --> 02:27.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA, IT'S A DIFFERENT 02:27.000 --> 02:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE. 02:27.366 --> 02:28.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS THE INTELLIGENCE 02:28.333 --> 02:29.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE TWO WEEKS AGO AND 02:29.466 --> 02:32.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST WEEK, AND NOW THE 02:32.033 --> 02:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. 02:32.566 --> 02:33.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A DIFFERENT PROCESS. 02:33.366 --> 02:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TELL US WHAT THE COMMITTEE'S 02:35.433 --> 02:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOAL IS. 02:35.766 --> 02:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT. 02:37.566 --> 02:39.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SHARP EYED VIEWERS WILL 02:39.533 --> 02:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTICE A DIFFERENT LAYOUT IN 02:41.800 --> 02:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE ROOM. 02:42.933 --> 02:44.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE MEMBERS OF THE 02:44.966 --> 02:45.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE'S STAFF. 02:45.500 --> 02:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE ARE 41 MEMBERS OF THE 02:49.233 --> 02:49.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. 02:49.766 --> 02:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EACH ONE WILL HAVE FIVE 02:50.800 --> 02:52.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES TO QUESTION THE 02:52.533 --> 02:52.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 02:52.900 --> 02:55.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IN ADDITION THERE WILL BE 02:55.833 --> 02:57.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN HOUR AND A HALF FOR 02:57.566 --> 02:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS LED BY DIFFERENT 02:59.400 --> 02:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL. 02:59.766 --> 03:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEY'LL TALK 45 MINUTES 03:01.633 --> 03:02.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR EACH SIDE. 03:02.100 --> 03:04.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE EXPECT THE HEARING TO LAST 03:04.233 --> 03:06.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT LEAST SIX HOURS AND BREAK 03:06.000 --> 03:06.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR VOTES LATER ON. 03:06.866 --> 03:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE THINGS, JUDY, 03:09.933 --> 03:11.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S SHORTER LINES FOR THIS 03:11.233 --> 03:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HARING THAN WHEN WE HAD THE 03:13.933 --> 03:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACT WITNESSES FOR THE HOUSE 03:17.300 --> 03:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE. 03:17.900 --> 03:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS AN ACADEMIC PANEL. 03:19.466 --> 03:21.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK GOING BACK TO THE 03:21.400 --> 03:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON IMPEACHMENT, I WILL 03:22.233 --> 03:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY THIS KIND OF PANEL CAN BE 03:25.633 --> 03:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY FASCINATING. 03:26.133 --> 03:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M EAGER TO WATCH IT. 03:28.633 --> 03:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND TO YAMICHE AT THE WHITE 03:31.433 --> 03:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE. 03:31.866 --> 03:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS WE SAW DURING THE 03:34.533 --> 03:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY, THE 03:35.800 --> 03:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WAS WATCHING VERY 03:37.133 --> 03:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLOSELY. 03:37.466 --> 03:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNOW THAT RIGHT NOW HE'S 03:39.733 --> 03:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERSEAS. 03:40.100 --> 03:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT DO WE KNOW HOW HE'S 03:45.333 --> 03:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAYING ATTENTION? 03:45.833 --> 03:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE PRESIDENT AND THE WHITE 03:46.766 --> 03:48.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE WILL BE FOCUSED CLOSELY 03:48.500 --> 03:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THIS PUBLIC HEARING IN THE 03:51.400 --> 03:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. 03:53.566 --> 03:55.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHITE HOUSE HAS QUICK TO 03:55.300 --> 03:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPOND TO THIS IN REAL TIME. 03:56.900 --> 03:58.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WAS SUPPOSEED TO 03:58.166 --> 04:01.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A PRESS CONFERENCE AT 04:01.533 --> 04:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 10:30 A.M. EASTERN TIME, AND 04:05.366 --> 04:06.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPETING, COUNTERPROGRAMMING 04:06.066 --> 04:07.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE JUDICIARY HEARING. 04:07.900 --> 04:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE PRESIDENT CANCELED 04:09.633 --> 04:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT. 04:09.933 --> 04:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SAID HE TOOK ENOUGH 04:11.833 --> 04:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS IN LONDON, AND JUST 04:13.400 --> 04:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTS TO GET HOME. 04:14.500 --> 04:16.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT MIGHT BE ABLE TO 04:16.666 --> 04:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCH SOME OF THE HEARING ON 04:18.466 --> 04:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS WAY BACK TO THE UNITED 04:20.166 --> 04:20.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES. 04:20.500 --> 04:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHITE HOUSE WAS INVITEED 04:22.133 --> 04:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HAVE LAWYERS COME TO THE 04:23.833 --> 04:24.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING. 04:24.166 --> 04:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A PHASE WHEN THE 04:26.100 --> 04:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS SAID TAY COULD CALL 04:27.433 --> 04:28.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR OWN WITNESSES, AND THE 04:28.966 --> 04:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE DECIDED NOT TO 04:31.033 --> 04:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEND ANYONE. 04:31.433 --> 04:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY SAID IT'S BECAUSE IT'S A 04:32.933 --> 04:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHAM AND A HOAX, AND THE 04:35.766 --> 04:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT THINKS IT'S ALL 04:37.266 --> 04:38.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNFAIR, BUT THE WHITE HOUSE 04:38.466 --> 04:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID THERE IS GOING TO BE 04:41.166 --> 04:41.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL QUESTIONING WITNESSES. 04:41.933 --> 04:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S ALSO GOING TO BE A 04:44.633 --> 04:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC COUNSEL. 04:45.166 --> 04:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE ALREADY SEEN SOME OF THE 04:47.400 --> 04:47.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENING STATEMENTS. 04:47.933 --> 04:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS WILL ESSENTIALLY 04:48.600 --> 04:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE THE CASE THAT THE HE DID 04:53.800 --> 04:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMIT AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE. 04:57.066 --> 04:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEY SAY IT'S THE WORST 04:59.066 --> 05:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'VE SEEN IN PRESIDENTIAL 05:00.666 --> 05:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT, AND THE WORST THAN 05:03.333 --> 05:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANY OTHER IMPEACHMENT 05:04.166 --> 05:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS IN THE PAST, BUT 05:06.233 --> 05:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO 05:07.466 --> 05:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY THIS IS AN IMPEACHMENT 05:09.900 --> 05:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY THAT'S TOO QUICK, AND 05:12.533 --> 05:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S BEEN EVIDENCE AGAINST 05:14.433 --> 05:14.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT. 05:14.866 --> 05:17.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE'RE GOING TO LOOK FOR THE 05:17.566 --> 05:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS TO DEFEND THE 05:19.433 --> 05:20.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 05:20.266 --> 05:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GOOD POINT. 05:20.866 --> 05:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE SEEN THE WHITE HOUSE 05:21.966 --> 05:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUSH BACK THROUGHOUT THE 05:23.833 --> 05:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS, AND THAT CONTINUES 05:25.466 --> 05:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGH THE INTELLIGENCE 05:27.433 --> 05:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE HEARINGS, AND WE 05:28.533 --> 05:30.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPECT IT TO CONTINUE TODAY. 05:30.966 --> 05:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE LOOKING AT LIVE PICTURES 05:33.600 --> 05:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE HOUSE JUDICIARY 05:37.966 --> 05:38.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE PREPARES FOR THE 05:38.766 --> 05:39.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS. 05:39.133 --> 05:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS ARE ALLOWED TO 05:43.166 --> 05:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL THREE WITNESSES, 05:45.833 --> 05:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS, 05:46.500 --> 05:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS OF THE LAW, AND THE 05:51.400 --> 05:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS ONE. 05:55.233 --> 05:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE SEEING A BIT OF WHAT 05:57.533 --> 05:57.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'LL SAY. 05:57.933 --> 06:00.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO TURN TO FRANK 06:00.766 --> 06:03.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOWMAN, AND SAL WISEENBERG. 06:03.366 --> 06:04.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAL, THIS IS A WAY FOR THE 06:04.933 --> 06:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND 06:07.133 --> 06:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE CONSTITUTION SAYS 06:08.733 --> 06:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT IMPEACHMENT, ISN'T IT? 06:10.666 --> 06:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT IS. 06:11.133 --> 06:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENT 06:13.066 --> 06:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIEWS WHAT THE CONSTITUTION 06:14.666 --> 06:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYS. 06:14.966 --> 06:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM WITH IT IS THAT WE 06:17.000 --> 06:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE 06:18.733 --> 06:19.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT ARE 06:19.833 --> 06:22.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO BE, AND IT'S HARD TO 06:22.533 --> 06:24.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALK ABOUT IMPEACHMENT WITHOUT 06:24.233 --> 06:29.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUTTING IT INTO THE CONTEXT OF 06:29.166 --> 06:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULAR ARTICLES. 06:29.700 --> 06:30.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THAT'S THE PROBLEM HERE. 06:30.833 --> 06:32.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT ABOUT THAT. 06:32.366 --> 06:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S A LOT WE DON'T KNOW AT 06:34.800 --> 06:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS POINT. 06:35.200 --> 06:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, JUST THE IDEA OF 06:38.300 --> 06:41.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVING FOUR LAW PROFESSORS, 06:41.600 --> 06:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS BEING 06:43.433 --> 06:44.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERROGATED, QUESTIONED BY 06:44.466 --> 06:47.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY 06:47.133 --> 06:47.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE IS UNUSUAL. 06:47.700 --> 06:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK WE 06:49.700 --> 06:51.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE GOING TO HEAR ABOUT THE 06:51.866 --> 06:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES 06:58.666 --> 06:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 06:59.233 --> 07:00.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THAT'S LIKELY TO BE 07:00.900 --> 07:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUCH OF WHAT WE SEE TODAY. 07:03.966 --> 07:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW, IN TERMS OF WHETHER OR 07:05.866 --> 07:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT THIS IS PARTICULAR OR 07:09.433 --> 07:14.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNPRECEDENTED IN THE PRESENT 07:14.933 --> 07:18.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTER THERE ARE ACTUALLY 19 07:18.900 --> 07:20.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORIANS ON A 07:20.066 --> 07:21.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERIOUS OF PANELS IN WHICH 07:21.366 --> 07:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY TALKED AT GREAT LENGTH 07:23.466 --> 07:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THESE MATTERS. 07:24.433 --> 07:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DIFFERENCE, I THINK 07:25.466 --> 07:26.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETWEEN THE CLINTON CASE AND 07:26.833 --> 07:29.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESENT ONE IS THAT IN THE 07:29.033 --> 07:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON CASE, THE FACTS ARE 07:35.833 --> 07:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDISPUTED. 07:36.366 --> 07:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CLINTON COMMITTED 07:37.266 --> 07:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERJURY, AND MAY HAVE 07:39.966 --> 07:40.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTED JUSTICE. 07:40.500 --> 07:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOUSE COMMITTEE WILL COME 07:42.466 --> 07:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ORDER. 07:42.833 --> 07:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE WH INTERRUPT YOU. 07:45.833 --> 07:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JERRY NADLER IS CALLING THE 07:47.433 --> 07:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS TO ORDER. 07:49.633 --> 07:50.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> OBJECTIONS NOTED. 07:50.400 --> 07:58.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE RESERVED THE RIGHT TO 07:58.133 --> 07:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBJECT. 07:58.466 --> 08:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PURSUANT TO RULE 111, I'M 08:02.200 --> 08:03.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURNISHING YOU THE DEMAND FOR 08:03.933 --> 08:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HEARINGS ON THE SUBJECT 08:05.500 --> 08:07.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIGNED BY ALL REPUBLICANS U. 08:07.066 --> 08:08.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN WILL DISPENSE. 08:08.866 --> 08:10.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU 08:10.633 --> 08:11.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID. 08:11.266 --> 08:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 2 J 1, 08:16.033 --> 08:19.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF 111 I'M FURNISHING YOU THE 08:19.533 --> 08:22.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMAND FOR THE SUBJECT SIGNED 08:22.166 --> 08:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF 08:23.466 --> 08:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE, AND 08:24.866 --> 08:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I REQUEST YOU SET THIS DATE 08:27.433 --> 08:29.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THE COMMITTEE VOTES ON 08:29.000 --> 08:35.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANY ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT. 08:35.000 --> 08:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WITHDRAW MY RESERVATION. 08:37.833 --> 08:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE WILL CONFER AND RULE ON 08:42.133 --> 08:42.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS LATER. 08:42.533 --> 08:44.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE QUORUM IS PROHIBIT. 08:44.333 --> 08:48.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE FIRST HEARING WE 08:48.933 --> 08:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE CONDUCTING PURSUANT TO 08:51.433 --> 08:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE RESOLUTION 660. 08:52.633 --> 08:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE SPECIAL PROERPS THAT 08:55.433 --> 08:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE SDIEBED IN SECTION 4-AN OF 08:59.200 --> 08:59.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT RESOLUTION. 08:59.666 --> 09:01.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE'S HOW THE COMMITTEE WILL 09:01.100 --> 09:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEED FOR THIS HEARING. 09:01.733 --> 09:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WILL MAKE AN OPENING 09:03.433 --> 09:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, AND THEN I WILL 09:05.233 --> 09:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZE RANKING MEMBER FOR 09:07.466 --> 09:08.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN OPENING STATEMENT. 09:08.433 --> 09:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EACH WITNESS WILL HAVE 10 09:10.333 --> 09:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES TO MAKE STATEMENTS AND 09:12.200 --> 09:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN WE WILL PROCEED TO 09:14.966 --> 09:15.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS. 09:15.333 --> 09:16.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WILL NOW RECOGNIZE MYSELF. 09:16.966 --> 09:21.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, INQUIRY. 09:21.366 --> 09:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I HAVE THE TIME FOR 09:27.466 --> 09:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENING STATEMENT. 09:27.966 --> 09:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS BEFORE US ARE 09:29.866 --> 09:31.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDISPUTED ON JULY 25th, 09:31.333 --> 09:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP CALLED 09:33.333 --> 09:34.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ZELENSKY OF UKRAINE, 09:34.833 --> 09:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IN PRESIDENT TRUMP'S WORDS 09:36.566 --> 09:38.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED HIM FOR A FAVOR. 09:38.166 --> 09:39.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CALL WAS PART OF A 09:39.866 --> 09:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERTED EFFORT BY THE 09:40.966 --> 09:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT AND HIS MEN TO 09:42.700 --> 09:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLICIT A PERSONAL ADVANTAGE 09:44.266 --> 09:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE NEXT ELECTION. 09:45.800 --> 09:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TIME IN THE FORM OF AN 09:47.433 --> 09:49.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION OF HIS POLITICAL 09:49.933 --> 09:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVERSARIES BY A FOREIGN 09:52.700 --> 09:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 09:53.100 --> 09:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OBTAIN THAT PRIVATE 09:54.833 --> 09:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL ADVANTAGE, PRESIDENT 09:56.366 --> 09:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP WITHHELD BOTH AN 09:58.400 --> 09:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE MEETING 09:59.166 --> 10:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE NEWLY ELECTED 10:01.566 --> 10:03.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF A FRAGILE 10:03.366 --> 10:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY, AND WITHHELD VITAL 10:05.566 --> 10:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MILITARY AID FROM A VULNERABLE 10:08.533 --> 10:08.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLY. 10:08.833 --> 10:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN CONGRESS FOUND OUT ABOUT 10:10.400 --> 10:12.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS SCHEME AND BEGAN TO 10:12.833 --> 10:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE, PRESIDENT TRUMP 10:14.166 --> 10:16.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOOK EXTRAORDINARY AND 10:16.066 --> 10:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNPRECEDENTED STEPS TO COVER 10:17.000 --> 10:19.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP HIS EFFORTS AND TO WITHHOLD 10:19.366 --> 10:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE FROM THE 10:21.700 --> 10:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATORS. 10:22.133 --> 10:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHEN WITNESSES DISOBEYED 10:24.200 --> 10:25.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM, WHEN CAREER PROFESSIONALS 10:25.833 --> 10:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAME FORWARD AND TOLD US THE 10:27.933 --> 10:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUTH, HE ATTACKED THEM 10:30.366 --> 10:35.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VICIOUSLY, CALLING THEM 10:35.166 --> 10:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRAITORS AND LIARS PROMISING 10:36.700 --> 10:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WILL GO THROUGH 10:38.500 --> 10:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING. 10:38.866 --> 10:40.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COURSE, THIS IS NOT THE 10:40.433 --> 10:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST TIME THAT PRESIDENT 10:41.766 --> 10:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP HAS ENGAGED IN THIS 10:44.900 --> 10:45.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATTERN OF CONDUCT. 10:45.966 --> 10:47.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN 2016, THE RUSSIAN 10:47.700 --> 10:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT ENGAGED IN A 10:49.233 --> 10:50.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SWEEPING AND SYSTEMATIC 10:50.533 --> 10:52.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAMPAIGN OF INTERFERENCE IN 10:52.833 --> 10:53.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ELECTIONS. 10:53.266 --> 10:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE WORDS OF SPECIAL 10:55.366 --> 10:58.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL, ROBERT MUELLER, THE 10:58.500 --> 10:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUEGZ GOVERNMENT PERCEIVED IT 10:59.766 --> 11:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BENEFIT FROM A TRUMP 11:01.366 --> 11:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENCY AND WORKED TO 11:02.900 --> 11:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURE THAT OUTCOME. 11:04.900 --> 11:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WELCOMED THAT 11:06.966 --> 11:07.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE. 11:07.400 --> 11:10.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE SAW THIS IN REAL TIME WHEN 11:10.200 --> 11:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP ASKED RUSSIA 11:11.433 --> 11:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HACK HIS POLITICAL 11:13.633 --> 11:14.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENTS. 11:14.000 --> 11:16.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VERY NEXT DAY, THE RUSSIA 11:16.566 --> 11:17.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MILITARY INTELLIGENCE 11:17.366 --> 11:19.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMUNITY ATTEMPTED TO HACK 11:19.033 --> 11:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT POLITICAL OPPONENT. 11:20.433 --> 11:22.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HIS OWN JUSTICE 11:22.433 --> 11:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPARTMENT TRIED TO UNCOVER 11:23.400 --> 11:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXTENT TO WHICH A FOREIGN 11:25.700 --> 11:27.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT HAD BROKEN OUR 11:27.300 --> 11:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWS, PRESIDENT TRUMP TOOK 11:29.533 --> 11:30.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTRAORDINARY UNPRECEDENTED 11:30.300 --> 11:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STEPS TO OBSTRUCT THE 11:33.433 --> 11:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING 11:34.533 --> 11:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IGNORING SUBPOENAS, ORDERING 11:35.400 --> 11:38.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CREATION OF FALSE RECORDS, 11:38.066 --> 11:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PUBLICLY ATTACKING AND 11:41.800 --> 11:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTIMIDATING WITNESSES. 11:42.400 --> 11:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN AS NOW, THIS 11:44.366 --> 11:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION'S LEVEL OF 11:45.000 --> 11:49.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION IS WITHOUT 11:49.200 --> 11:49.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECEDENCE. 11:49.600 --> 11:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO OTHER PRESIDENT HAS VOWED 11:52.400 --> 11:56.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO FIGHT ALL THE SUBPOENAS AS 11:56.866 --> 11:58.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP PROMISED. 11:58.500 --> 12:00.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE 1974 PROCEEDINGS, 12:00.800 --> 12:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NIXON PRODUCED 12:02.200 --> 12:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOZENS OF RECORDINGS. 12:03.200 --> 12:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN 1998, PRESIDENT CLINTON 12:07.433 --> 12:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAVE HIS BLOOD. 12:08.333 --> 12:10.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP, BY CONTRAST 12:10.366 --> 12:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS RECH FUSED TO PRODUCE A 12:15.033 --> 12:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINGLE DOCUMENT, AND DIRECTED 12:16.533 --> 12:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY WITNESS NOT TO TESTIFY. 12:17.833 --> 12:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE ARE THE FACTS BEFORE US. 12:19.433 --> 12:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRE 12:21.300 --> 12:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEMOVED BACK TO THE HOUSE 12:22.666 --> 12:24.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, AND AS WE 12:24.133 --> 12:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEGIN A REVIEW OF THESE FACTS, 12:27.400 --> 12:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S PATTERN OF 12:29.733 --> 12:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHAVIOR BECOMES CLEAR. 12:30.533 --> 12:31.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP WELCOMED 12:31.600 --> 12:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN THE 12:34.800 --> 12:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2016 ELECTION. 12:35.233 --> 12:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DEMANDED IT FOR THE 2020 12:38.866 --> 12:39.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 12:39.233 --> 12:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN BOTH CASES HE GOT CAUGHT. 12:42.133 --> 12:43.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IN BOTH CASES HE DID 12:43.900 --> 12:45.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYTHING IN HIS POWER TO 12:45.266 --> 12:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREVENT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE 12:46.366 --> 12:48.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM LEARNING THE TRUTH ABOUT 12:48.633 --> 12:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS CONDUCT. 12:49.033 --> 12:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON JULY 24, THE SPECIAL 12:51.400 --> 12:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL TESTIFIED BEFORE THIS 12:55.400 --> 12:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE. 12:56.466 --> 12:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE IMPLOREED US TO SEE THE 12:57.733 --> 13:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATURE OF THE THREAT TO OUR 13:00.233 --> 13:00.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 13:00.866 --> 13:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "OVER THE COURSE OF MY CAREER, 13:02.200 --> 13:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF 13:04.900 --> 13:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHALLENGES TO OUR DEMOCRACY. 13:05.833 --> 13:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT'S 13:07.433 --> 13:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFORTS TO INTERFERE IN 13:08.800 --> 13:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFORTS IS AMONG THE MOST 13:10.800 --> 13:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERIOUS. 13:11.133 --> 13:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS DESERVING THE ATTENTION 13:14.366 --> 13:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF EVERY AMERICAN." 13:15.433 --> 13:16.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IGNORING THAT WARNING, 13:16.500 --> 13:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP CALLED THE 13:17.833 --> 13:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRANIAN PRESIDENT THE VERY 13:18.866 --> 13:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT DAY TO ASK HIM TO 13:21.066 --> 13:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE THE PRESIDENT'S 13:26.000 --> 13:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENT. 13:26.533 --> 13:27.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE EMPHASIZE RESPONSIBILITY TO 13:27.666 --> 13:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DETERMINE WHETHER THIS PATTERN 13:29.433 --> 13:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF BEHAVIOR CNSTITUTES AN 13:31.400 --> 13:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE, IT IS 13:34.000 --> 13:35.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT TO POLICE PRESIDENT 13:35.600 --> 13:38.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP'S CONDUCT INTO 13:38.400 --> 13:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORICAL CONTEXT. 13:38.933 --> 13:41.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE THE FOUNDING OF OUR 13:41.500 --> 13:42.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY, THE HOUSE OF 13:42.566 --> 13:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES HAS ONLY 13:44.433 --> 13:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED TWO PRESIDENTS. 13:45.066 --> 13:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A THIRD WAS ON THE WAY TO 13:47.400 --> 13:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT WHEN HE RESIGNED. 13:48.766 --> 13:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE HAS VOTEED TO 13:50.700 --> 13:53.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH TWO PRESIDENTS FOR 13:53.133 --> 13:53.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE. 13:53.666 --> 13:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE VOTEED TO IMPEACH ONE 13:55.066 --> 13:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT FOR OBSTRUCTING A 13:58.366 --> 13:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION. 13:59.033 --> 14:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE EXTENT PRESIDENT 14:01.766 --> 14:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP'S CONDUCT FITS THESE 14:04.800 --> 14:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CATEGORIES WE CAN RECOMMEND 14:07.033 --> 14:07.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT HERE. 14:07.533 --> 14:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF 14:09.900 --> 14:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLIC HAVE WE BEEN 14:12.766 --> 14:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORCED TO LOOK AT THE CUTH OF 14:14.500 --> 14:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRESIDENT WHO SOLICITED 14:16.033 --> 14:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAVORS FROM A FOREIGN 14:17.466 --> 14:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 14:17.866 --> 14:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER BEFORE HAS A PRESIDENT 14:19.433 --> 14:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGAGED IN A COURSE OF CONDUCT 14:21.300 --> 14:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT INCLUDED ALL OF THE ACTS 14:23.233 --> 14:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MOST CONCERNED THE 14:26.200 --> 14:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS. 14:26.566 --> 14:28.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PATRIOTS WHO FOUNDED OUR 14:28.300 --> 14:30.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY WERE NOT FEARFUL MEN. 14:30.933 --> 14:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY FOUGHT A WAR. 14:32.966 --> 14:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WITNESSED TERRIBLE 14:35.433 --> 14:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIOLENCE. 14:36.700 --> 14:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY OVERTHREW A KING. 14:37.733 --> 14:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THEY MEANT TO FRAME OUR 14:40.166 --> 14:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, THOSE PATRIOTS 14:41.266 --> 14:43.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STILL FEARED ONE THREAT ABOVE 14:43.733 --> 14:44.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL. 14:44.066 --> 14:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN OUR 14:47.400 --> 14:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 14:49.300 --> 14:50.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY JUXTAPOSEED TYRANTS. 14:50.233 --> 14:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE WORRIED WE WOULD 14:52.466 --> 14:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOSE LIBERTY, NOT TO A WAR, 14:55.100 --> 14:57.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THROUGH CORRUPTION FROM 14:57.166 --> 14:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHIN. 14:57.500 --> 14:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IN THE EARLY YEARS OF THE 14:59.433 --> 15:00.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC THEY ASKED US, EACH 15:00.600 --> 15:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF US TO BE VIGILANT TO THAT 15:04.733 --> 15:05.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREAT. 15:05.066 --> 15:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASHINGTON WARNED US "TO BE 15:07.466 --> 15:09.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTANTLY AWAKE, EXPERIENCE 15:09.833 --> 15:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVED THAT FOREIGN INFLUENCE 15:10.900 --> 15:13.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ONE OF THE MOST PAINFUL 15:13.566 --> 15:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOES OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT." 15:17.100 --> 15:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADAMS WROTE, AS OFTEN AS 15:18.866 --> 15:20.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS HAPPEN, THE DANGER 15:20.200 --> 15:25.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF FOREIGN INFLUENCE RECURS." 15:25.433 --> 15:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON'S WARNING WAS MORE 15:26.566 --> 15:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFIC AND DIRE. 15:27.433 --> 15:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE FEDERALIST PAPERS HE 15:29.800 --> 15:32.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WROTE "THE MOST DEADLY 15:32.433 --> 15:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVERSARIES OF A GOVERNMENT 15:34.700 --> 15:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD ATTEMPT TO RAISE A 15:36.166 --> 15:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREATURE OF THEIR OWN TO THE 15:39.066 --> 15:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHIEF MAJESTRY OF THE UNION." 15:41.233 --> 15:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN SHORT, THE FOUNDERS 15:43.433 --> 15:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WONDERED WE SHOULD EXPECT OUR 15:45.900 --> 15:46.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN ADVERSARIES TO TARGET 15:46.966 --> 15:48.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ELECTION AND FIND 15:48.433 --> 15:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OURSELVES IN GRAVE DANGER IF 15:50.933 --> 15:51.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WILLINGLY OPENS 15:51.766 --> 15:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DOOR TO THEIR INFLUENCE. 15:54.400 --> 15:58.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT KIND OF PRESIDENT WOULD 15:58.133 --> 15:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO THAT? 15:58.466 --> 16:01.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW WOULD WE KNOW IF THE 16:01.133 --> 16:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BETRAYED HIS COUNTRY 16:02.966 --> 16:03.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS MANNER. 16:03.633 --> 16:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW WILL WE KNOW IF HE 16:05.866 --> 16:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETRAYED THE COUNTRY IN THIS 16:08.600 --> 16:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANNER FOR PETTY PERSONAL 16:11.866 --> 16:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAINS? 16:12.166 --> 16:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON HAD A RESPONSE TO 16:13.466 --> 16:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT AS WELL. 16:15.466 --> 16:19.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WROTE "WHEN THEY MAN IN 16:19.400 --> 16:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIFE, DESPERATE, AND BOLD IN 16:22.300 --> 16:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TEMPER POSSESSED 16:23.133 --> 16:24.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERABLE TALENTS, THOSE 16:24.000 --> 16:26.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO SCOFFED AT THE PRINCIPLES 16:26.633 --> 16:29.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF LIBERTY, WITH SUCH A MAN IT 16:29.233 --> 16:30.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEMED TO MOUNT THE 16:30.600 --> 16:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POPULARITY, TO JOIN THE CRY OF 16:31.866 --> 16:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DANGER TO LIBERTY, TO TAKE 16:33.933 --> 16:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY OPPORTUNITY OF 16:35.366 --> 16:36.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EMBARRASSING THE GENERAL 16:36.233 --> 16:38.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT, AND BRINGING IT 16:38.766 --> 16:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER SUSPICION. 16:39.333 --> 16:40.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MAY JUSTLY BE SUSPECTED 16:40.666 --> 16:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HIS OBJECT IS TO THROW 16:44.633 --> 16:46.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS TO CONFUSION THAT HE 16:46.866 --> 16:50.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY RIDE THE STORM AND DIRECT 16:50.200 --> 16:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHIRLWIND." 16:50.666 --> 16:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE 16:51.333 --> 16:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STORM IN WHICH WE FIND 16:53.433 --> 16:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OURSELVES TODAY WAS SET IN 16:54.933 --> 16:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTION BY PRESIDENT TRUMP. 16:56.500 --> 16:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DO NOT WISH THIS MOMENT ON 16:59.233 --> 16:59.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COUNTRY. 16:59.633 --> 17:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT A PLEASANT TASK THAT 17:03.466 --> 17:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE UNDERTAKE TODAY. 17:05.133 --> 17:07.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE EACH TAKEN AN OATH TO 17:07.833 --> 17:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION, AND 17:08.666 --> 17:11.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS BEFORE US ARE CLEAR. 17:11.066 --> 17:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP DID NOT MERELY 17:12.800 --> 17:14.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEK TO BENEFIT FROM FOREIGN 17:14.566 --> 17:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THE ELECTIONS. 17:17.866 --> 17:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DIRECTLY INVITED FOREIGN 17:19.166 --> 17:20.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THE ELECTION. 17:20.533 --> 17:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE USED THE POWERS OF HIS 17:22.233 --> 17:24.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE TO TRY TO MAKE IT 17:24.666 --> 17:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPEN. 17:25.000 --> 17:26.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SENT HIS AGENTS TO MAKE 17:26.433 --> 17:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR THAT THIS IS WHAT HE 17:29.133 --> 17:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTED AND DEMANDED. 17:29.766 --> 17:31.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS WILLING TO COMPROMISE 17:31.300 --> 17:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR SECURITY AND HIS OFFICE 17:33.933 --> 17:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PERSONAL, POLITICAL GAIN. 17:37.066 --> 17:39.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOES NOT MATTER THAT 17:39.700 --> 17:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP GOT CAUGHT AND 17:42.033 --> 17:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ULTIMATELY RELEASED THE FUNDS 17:43.433 --> 17:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT UKRAINE DESPERATELY 17:45.300 --> 17:45.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEEDED. 17:45.633 --> 17:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MATTERS THAT HE ENLISTED A 17:47.833 --> 17:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TO 17:49.133 --> 17:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERVENE IN OUR ELECTIONS IN 17:51.400 --> 17:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST PLACE. 17:51.900 --> 17:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOES W NOT MATTER THAT 17:55.433 --> 17:57.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP FELT THESE 17:57.466 --> 17:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS WERE UNFAIR TO 17:58.900 --> 17:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM. 17:59.166 --> 18:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MATTERS THAT HE USED HIS 18:01.733 --> 18:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE, NOT MERELY TO DEFEND 18:03.466 --> 18:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF BUT TO OBSTRUCT 18:05.200 --> 18:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATORS AT EVERY TURN. 18:06.566 --> 18:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE ALL AWARE THAT THE NEXT 18:09.433 --> 18:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION IS LOOMING. 18:10.266 --> 18:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT WE CANNOT WAIT FOR THE 18:11.866 --> 18:15.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION TO ADDRESS THE 18:15.000 --> 18:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENT CRISIS. 18:15.466 --> 18:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTEGRITY OF THAT ELECTION 18:17.033 --> 18:19.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ONE OF THE VERY THINGS AT 18:19.600 --> 18:20.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAKE. 18:20.200 --> 18:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS SHOWN US HIS 18:23.466 --> 18:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATTERN OF CONDUCT. 18:25.400 --> 18:27.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE DON'T ACT TO HOLD HIM IN 18:27.833 --> 18:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHECK NOW PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL 18:29.600 --> 18:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CERTAINLY TRY AGAIN TO SOLICIT 18:31.100 --> 18:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THE ELECTION 18:32.866 --> 18:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR HIS PERSONAL POLITICAL 18:35.433 --> 18:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAIN. 18:35.866 --> 18:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WE WILL BEGIN THE 18:38.800 --> 18:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVERSATION WITH THE TEXT OF 18:41.633 --> 18:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION. 18:42.133 --> 18:44.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE EMPOWERED TO RECOMMEND 18:44.600 --> 18:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT 18:45.866 --> 18:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP TO THE HOUSE IF WE FIND 18:47.833 --> 18:49.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE COMMITTED TREASON, BRIBERY 18:49.600 --> 18:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR OTHER HIGH CRIMES AND 18:51.900 --> 18:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 18:52.333 --> 18:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR WITNESS PANEL WILL HELP US 18:53.566 --> 18:55.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GUIDE THAT CONVERSATION. 18:55.300 --> 18:58.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN A FEW DAYS, WE WILL 18:58.166 --> 18:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECONVENE AND HEAR FROM THE 18:59.266 --> 19:01.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEES THAT WORK TO 19:01.100 --> 19:02.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNCOVER THE FACTS BEFORE US. 19:02.633 --> 19:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN WE APPLY THE CONSTITUTION 19:05.033 --> 19:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THOSE FACTS, IF IT IS TRUE 19:07.266 --> 19:09.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS 19:09.200 --> 19:10.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITED AN IMPEACHABLE 19:10.933 --> 19:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE OR MULTIPLE 19:12.766 --> 19:14.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES, THEN WE 19:14.466 --> 19:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUST MOVE SWIFTLY TO DO OUR 19:16.000 --> 19:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DUTY AND CHARGE HIM 19:17.866 --> 19:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCORDINGLY. 19:18.866 --> 19:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THANK THE WITNESSES FOR 19:21.333 --> 19:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEING HERE TODAY. 19:21.933 --> 19:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NOW RECOGNIZE THE RANKING 19:23.466 --> 19:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY 19:26.166 --> 19:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM 19:27.466 --> 19:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GEORGIA, MR. COLLINS FOR HIS 19:29.400 --> 19:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENING STATEMENT. 19:29.900 --> 19:35.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, MAY I MAKE A 19:35.000 --> 19:35.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY? 19:35.566 --> 19:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I RECOGNIZE THE RANKING 19:38.500 --> 19:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBER'S OPENING STATEMENT. 19:40.166 --> 19:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, 19:43.433 --> 19:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AGAIN, I WANT TO DISCUSS 19:47.833 --> 19:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY, BECAUSE WE'RE SORT OF 19:49.133 --> 19:51.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMING HERE TODAY IN A 19:51.366 --> 19:51.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT ARENA. 19:51.833 --> 19:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR EVERYBODY WHO HAS NOT BEEN 19:53.366 --> 19:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE BEFORE, THIS IS A NEW 19:55.433 --> 19:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM, NEW RULES, IT'S A NEW 19:58.566 --> 19:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONTH. 19:59.266 --> 20:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE EVEN GOT CUTE STICKERS 20:01.200 --> 20:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR OUR STAFF TO COME IN, 20:03.433 --> 20:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THIS IS IMPEACHMENT, 20:04.966 --> 20:07.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND BECAUSE WE'VE DONE SUCH A 20:07.333 --> 20:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERRIBLE JOB OF IT IN THIS 20:11.133 --> 20:11.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE BEFORE. 20:11.633 --> 20:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT'S NOT NEW IN THE FACE OF 20:13.766 --> 20:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT'S REITERATED BY THE 20:17.700 --> 20:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN, IS THE FACT. 20:18.366 --> 20:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S THE SAME SAD STORY. 20:22.766 --> 20:24.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE I GET INTO MY OPENING 20:24.733 --> 20:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, WHAT WAS JUST SAID 20:26.800 --> 20:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE CHAIRMAN. 20:27.433 --> 20:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WENT BACK TO A REDO OF MR. 20:31.100 --> 20:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER. 20:31.433 --> 20:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 'RE ALSO QUOTING HIM SAYING 20:33.133 --> 20:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ATTENTION OF THE AMERICAN 20:35.066 --> 20:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE SHOULD BE ON FOREIGN 20:37.066 --> 20:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE. 20:37.500 --> 20:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AGREE, BUT I GUESS THE 20:38.866 --> 20:39.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE DID NOT 20:39.500 --> 20:41.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDE THE JUDICIARY 20:41.200 --> 20:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE, BECAUSE WE DIDN'T 20:42.333 --> 20:43.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKE IT UP. 20:43.000 --> 20:45.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DIDN'T HAVE HEARINGS. 20:45.633 --> 20:48.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DIDN'T DEAL DEEPLY INTO 20:48.566 --> 20:48.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ISSUE. 20:48.966 --> 20:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE PASSED ELECTION BILLS, BUT 20:50.700 --> 20:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID NOT GET INTO THE INDEPTH 20:52.400 --> 20:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF MR. MUELLER'S REPORT. 20:55.066 --> 20:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DIDN'T DO IT. 20:56.133 --> 20:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I GUESS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE 20:58.366 --> 21:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOESN'T INCLUDE THE HOUSE 21:01.600 --> 21:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. 21:02.133 --> 21:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, INTERESTING WE JUST 21:03.433 --> 21:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD AN INTERESTING 21:04.766 --> 21:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSION. 21:05.166 --> 21:07.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF 21:07.233 --> 21:07.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT 21:07.966 --> 21:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION AND OTHER 21:09.633 --> 21:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS. 21:09.966 --> 21:11.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE 21:11.533 --> 21:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDERS. 21:11.900 --> 21:12.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT'S INTERESTING IS THE 21:12.666 --> 21:14.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN TALKED ABOUT IT IS 21:14.200 --> 21:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDERS AND THE QUOTES, AND 21:14.966 --> 21:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS WHY WE HAVE THE 21:17.700 --> 21:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS ABOUT THE FOUNDERS 21:19.233 --> 21:20.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTED IN FOREIGN 21:20.800 --> 21:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE. 21:21.166 --> 21:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE FOUNDERS CONCERNED 21:23.400 --> 21:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT POLITICAL IMPEACHMENT. 21:24.766 --> 21:27.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE YOU JUST DON'T LIKE 21:27.266 --> 21:27.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GUY. 21:27.600 --> 21:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DIDN'T LIKE HIM SINCE 21:30.700 --> 21:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOVEMBER 2016. 21:31.133 --> 21:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHAIRMAN HAS TALKED ABOUT 21:32.866 --> 21:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT SINCE LAST YEAR 21:34.866 --> 21:38.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HE WAS ELECTED CHAIRMAN 21:38.033 --> 21:40.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE HE WAS EVEN SWORN IN AS 21:40.900 --> 21:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN. 21:41.266 --> 21:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T TELL ME THIS IS ABOUT 21:42.933 --> 21:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEW EVIDENCE AND NEW STUFF. 21:45.300 --> 21:47.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE MAY HAVE A NEW HEARING 21:47.933 --> 21:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM, AND CHAIRS THAT ARE 21:50.366 --> 21:50.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMFORTABLE. 21:50.766 --> 21:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THIS IS SAD. 21:51.900 --> 21:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE TODAY? 21:53.766 --> 21:55.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHAT I'M THINKING? 21:55.633 --> 21:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I LOOKED AT THIS, AND WHAT IS 21:59.400 --> 22:00.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTING IS THERE'S TWO 22:00.533 --> 22:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS THAT HAVE BECOME VERY 22:02.533 --> 22:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR. 22:02.833 --> 22:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IMPEACHMENT IS NOT REALLY 22:05.133 --> 22:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT FACTS. 22:05.533 --> 22:07.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF IT WAS THE OTHER COMMITTEES 22:07.766 --> 22:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE SENT OVER 22:11.433 --> 22:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 22:12.800 --> 22:13.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 22:13.200 --> 22:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW THEY SENT IT OVER HERE, SO 22:15.433 --> 22:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY CAN BLAME ADAM SCHIFF'S 22:19.166 --> 22:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE IF IT GOES BAD. 22:21.700 --> 22:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE DRAFTING ARTICLES. 22:22.800 --> 22:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE GETTING READY. 22:24.633 --> 22:30.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE WE HAD MUELLER, AND 22:30.200 --> 22:30.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EMBOLIAMENTS. 22:30.633 --> 22:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CAN 22:32.900 --> 22:33.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEE THIS. 22:33.366 --> 22:35.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT'S 22:35.300 --> 22:35.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DRIVING THIS. 22:35.733 --> 22:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLOCK AND THE CALENDAR. 22:37.133 --> 22:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLOCK AND THE CALENDAR. 22:38.733 --> 22:40.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST PEOPLE IN LIFE YOU KNOW 22:40.633 --> 22:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY VALUE -- THEIR CHECK 22:44.833 --> 22:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOOK AND CALENDAR YOU KNOW 22:46.666 --> 22:47.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY VALUE. 22:47.533 --> 22:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE VALUES TIME. 22:48.600 --> 22:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WANT TO DO IT BEFORE THE 22:49.900 --> 22:52.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% END OF THE YEAR. 22:52.233 --> 22:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY? 22:52.633 --> 22:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WE'RE SCARED OF THE 22:54.333 --> 22:55.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS NEXT YEAR. 22:55.166 --> 22:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE SCARED OF THE ELECTIONS 22:56.700 --> 22:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE'LL LOSE AGAIN. 22:58.033 --> 23:00.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE'VE GOT TO DO THIS NOW. 23:00.733 --> 23:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLOCK AND THE CALENDAR ARE 23:02.233 --> 23:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DRIVING THE IMPEACHMENT, NOT 23:04.333 --> 23:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS. 23:04.700 --> 23:05.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN WE UNDERSTAND, THAT'S 23:05.733 --> 23:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE WITNESSES WILL SAY 23:07.433 --> 23:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 23:07.733 --> 23:09.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE TODAY. 23:09.766 --> 23:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT'S INTERESTING FOR TODAY 23:10.466 --> 23:12.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE NEXT FEW WEEKS IS 23:12.333 --> 23:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICA WILL SEE WHY MOST 23:14.333 --> 23:16.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE DON'T GO TO LAW SCHOOL. 23:16.100 --> 23:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO OFFENSE TO OUR PROFESSORS. 23:22.100 --> 23:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT PLEASE, REALLY? 23:22.866 --> 23:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE BRINGING YOU IN TO 23:24.433 --> 23:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY ABOUT STUFF YOU'VE 23:26.700 --> 23:27.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALREADY WRITTEN ABOUT, ALL 23:27.700 --> 23:29.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUR, WITH OPINIONS WE ALREADY 23:29.233 --> 23:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW OUT OF THE CLASSROOMS 23:31.433 --> 23:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT YOU'RE GETTING READY FOR 23:33.200 --> 23:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINALS IN, TO DISCUSS THINGS 23:34.766 --> 23:36.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE -- 23:36.733 --> 23:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNLESS YOU'RE GOOD ON TV AND 23:38.666 --> 23:40.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCHING THE HEARINGS, YOU 23:40.666 --> 23:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULDN'T HAVE POSSIBLY 23:42.400 --> 23:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIGESTED THE SCHIFF REPORT 23:44.266 --> 23:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM YESTERDAY OR THE 23:45.233 --> 23:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN RESPONSE IN ANY 23:46.366 --> 23:46.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY. 23:46.633 --> 23:52.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CAN BE THEOR RETETICAL, BUT 23:52.300 --> 23:53.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GOING TO 23:53.600 --> 23:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY, WHAT ARE WE DOING. 23:55.400 --> 23:57.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO FACTS LAID BEFORE 23:57.933 --> 23:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE. 23:58.366 --> 23:59.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S AN INTERESTING THING. 23:59.500 --> 24:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO PLAN EXCEPT AN 24:02.000 --> 24:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBIGUOUS HEARING ON THE 24:02.900 --> 24:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENTATION FROM THE OTHER 24:04.433 --> 24:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEES TO SEND US THIS 24:05.833 --> 24:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT, AND THE JUDICIARY 24:07.266 --> 24:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE WHICH I'M NOT SURE 24:08.166 --> 24:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY WANT US TO PRESENT 24:09.500 --> 24:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON, AND NOTHING ELSE. 24:11.466 --> 24:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO PLAN. 24:11.800 --> 24:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASKED THE CHAIRMAN BEFORE WE 24:13.433 --> 24:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEFT FOR THANKSGIVING TO STAY 24:14.733 --> 24:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN TOUCH AND TALK ABOUT WHAT 24:17.166 --> 24:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE, BECAUSE HISTORY WILL 24:19.433 --> 24:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHINE A LIGHT ON US STARTING 24:23.400 --> 24:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS MORNING. 24:23.833 --> 24:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRICKETS. 24:24.200 --> 24:26.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASKED, AND LET'S SAY THAT 24:26.400 --> 24:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T GO WELL. 24:27.433 --> 24:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO WHISTLEBLOWER. 24:28.566 --> 24:31.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE'LL PROVE HE OR SHE IS 24:31.000 --> 24:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT AFFORDED THE PROTECTION OF 24:33.600 --> 24:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDENTITY. 24:33.966 --> 24:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT IN THE STATUTE. 24:35.433 --> 24:39.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S JUST SOMETHING FROM ADAM 24:39.100 --> 24:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF. 24:39.433 --> 24:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ALSO DON'T HAVE ADAM SCHIFF 24:41.800 --> 24:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO WROTE THE REPORT. 24:42.400 --> 24:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID I'M NOT GOING. 24:45.866 --> 24:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID I'LL SEND FACTS TO DO 24:49.133 --> 24:49.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT. 24:49.466 --> 24:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF HE WANTED TO, HE'D COME 24:52.133 --> 24:52.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEGGING TO US. 24:52.600 --> 24:55.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT HERE'S THE PROBLEM. 24:55.200 --> 24:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUMMED UP SIMPLY LIKE THIS. 24:57.800 --> 25:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST 19 MINUTES AFTER NOON 25:03.466 --> 25:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE INAUGURATION THEY 25:05.866 --> 25:07.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEGAN THE IMPEACHMENT. 25:07.333 --> 25:09.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ATTORNEY TWEETED IN 25:09.766 --> 25:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JANUARY 2017, THE QUEUE 25:11.466 --> 25:13.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STARTED AND IMPEACHMENT WILL 25:13.866 --> 25:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% START IMMEDIATELY. 25:14.366 --> 25:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AL GREEN SAYS IF WE DON'T 25:16.533 --> 25:20.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% START THE IMPEACHMENT, HE WILL 25:20.366 --> 25:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET RE-ELECTED. 25:20.833 --> 25:21.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY DID EVERYTHING I SAY UP TO 25:21.800 --> 25:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS POINT ABOUT NO FACT 25:23.333 --> 25:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES AND THE JUDICIARY 25:25.633 --> 25:26.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE COMMENT TWO AND A 25:26.633 --> 25:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HALF WEEKS BEFORE THIS HEARING 25:28.400 --> 25:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS HELD UNDER CLINTON. 25:29.833 --> 25:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO AND A HALF WEEKS WE DIDN'T 25:31.433 --> 25:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIND OUT YOUR NAMES UNTIL LESS 25:33.200 --> 25:34.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN 48 HOURS AGO. 25:34.966 --> 25:36.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T KNOW WHY WE'RE PLAYING 25:36.733 --> 25:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIDE THE BALL ON THIS. 25:38.933 --> 25:40.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CAN'T EVEN GET THAT 25:40.866 --> 25:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRAIGHT. 25:41.233 --> 25:42.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT ARE WE DOING FOR TWO 25:42.966 --> 25:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEEKS? 25:43.433 --> 25:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE NO IDEA, THE CHAIRMAN 25:46.400 --> 25:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST STADE SOMETHING ABOUT AN 25:49.666 --> 25:50.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBIGUOUS REPORT. 25:50.166 --> 25:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE THE RUBBER STAMP HIDING 25:52.200 --> 25:52.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT BACK. 25:52.566 --> 25:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RUBBER STAMP THE CHAIRMAN 25:53.933 --> 25:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKED ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO. 25:55.333 --> 25:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT A DISGRACE TO THIS 25:58.000 --> 25:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE, TO HAVE THE 25:59.433 --> 26:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE OF IMPEACHMENT TAKE 26:02.466 --> 26:05.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM OTHER ENTITIES AND RUBBER 26:05.433 --> 26:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAMP IT. 26:05.800 --> 26:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAY WHY DO THE THINGS I 26:07.733 --> 26:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY MATTER ABOUT FACT 26:09.566 --> 26:11.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES AND DOING DUE 26:11.033 --> 26:12.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS, BECAUSE BIECH THE 26:12.100 --> 26:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY, A COUPLE MONTHS AGO THE 26:17.633 --> 26:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS GOT DRESSED UP, AND 26:18.633 --> 26:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID WE'RE GOING TO HAVE 26:20.566 --> 26:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAIRNESS THROUGHOUT THIS. 26:21.333 --> 26:23.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE ONLY COMMITTEE THE 26:23.100 --> 26:26.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WOULD HAVE A 26:26.500 --> 26:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSSIBILITY, AND NO OFFENSE TO 26:27.433 --> 26:28.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAW PROFESSORS. 26:28.500 --> 26:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS NOTHING TO 26:29.866 --> 26:31.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASK YOU. 26:31.066 --> 26:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE NOT GOING TO PROVIDE 26:32.566 --> 26:34.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING HE CAN'T READ. 26:34.166 --> 26:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS ATTORNEYS HAVE NOTHING 26:35.866 --> 26:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELSE. 26:36.166 --> 26:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT WITNESSES IN HERE THAT CAN 26:37.633 --> 26:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE FACT WITNESSES AND ACTUALLY 26:41.033 --> 26:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COxá*LS EXAMINED. 26:41.566 --> 26:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S FAIRNESS. 26:42.033 --> 26:43.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND EVERY ATTORNEY ON THIS 26:43.833 --> 26:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PANEL KNOWS THIS. 26:44.433 --> 26:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% S THIS A SHAM. 26:46.766 --> 26:49.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ALSO WHAT I SEE HERE IS 26:49.766 --> 26:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE THIS. 26:50.366 --> 26:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE MUST NEVER BE AN 26:52.333 --> 26:54.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT SUPPORTED BY ONE 26:54.066 --> 26:55.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJOR POLITICAL PARTY, , AND 26:55.766 --> 26:58.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUCH AN IMPEACHMENT WILL 26:58.933 --> 26:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRODUCE DEVICEIVENESS, FOR 26:59.600 --> 27:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS TO COME, AND CALL INTO 27:03.466 --> 27:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION THE LEGITIMACY OF THE 27:05.533 --> 27:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTITUTION. 27:05.933 --> 27:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE 27:08.266 --> 27:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING. 27:08.600 --> 27:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND YOU DON'T HAVE THE 27:10.533 --> 27:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEGITIMACY OF A CONSTITUTIONAL 27:13.100 --> 27:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPERATIVE. 27:13.500 --> 27:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PARTISAN COUP WILL GO 27:25.533 --> 27:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOWN. 27:25.933 --> 27:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE NO FAIR PROCEDURE, TODAY 27:27.433 --> 27:29.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE DEMOCRATS OFFERED 27:29.166 --> 27:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMENDMENTS THEY OFFERED 27:29.866 --> 27:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTIONS TO SAY WE SHOULD FIRST 27:32.300 --> 27:34.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADOPT STANDARDS TO KNOW WHAT 27:34.066 --> 27:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE DEALING WITH. 27:34.700 --> 27:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STANDARD OF IMPEACHMENT 27:35.766 --> 27:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS RULED OUT OF ORDER. 27:37.266 --> 27:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN WE SAY THE IMPORTANT 27:38.866 --> 27:40.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THING IS TO LOOK AT THE 27:40.366 --> 27:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION BEFORE A VOTE THAT 27:42.400 --> 27:44.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS VOTED DOWN AND RULED OUT 27:44.766 --> 27:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF ORDER. 27:45.166 --> 27:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHOLE QUESTION OF WHAT 27:47.366 --> 27:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATERIALS SHOULD BE RELEASED 27:49.133 --> 27:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS SECONDARY. 27:49.866 --> 27:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S ALL WE DISCUSSED. 27:50.466 --> 27:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE QUESTION IS TO SET UP A 27:52.433 --> 27:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAIR PROCESS AS TO WHETHER TO 27:54.833 --> 27:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT THE COUNTRY THROUGH AN 27:59.433 --> 28:00.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING. 28:00.100 --> 28:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLICANS REFUSEED TO 28:01.766 --> 28:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET US DISCUSS IT. 28:02.800 --> 28:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS CHAIRMAN NADLER 20 28:07.466 --> 28:07.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS AGO. 28:07.900 --> 28:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE HAVING A FACTLESS 28:12.133 --> 28:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 28:12.533 --> 28:14.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WE WILL PRESENT THE 28:14.133 --> 28:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER SIDE, WHICH HE 28:16.766 --> 28:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVENIENTLY LEFT OUT. 28:17.666 --> 28:19.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMEMBER FAIRNESS DOES DICTATE 28:19.366 --> 28:20.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT, BUT MAYBE NOT HERE, 28:20.500 --> 28:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WE'RE NOT SCHEDULING 28:22.666 --> 28:23.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING ELSE. 28:23.100 --> 28:25.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY 28:25.300 --> 28:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO HAS POLL TESTED WHAT THEY 28:27.933 --> 28:29.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK THEY SHOULD CALL WHAT 28:29.566 --> 28:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT DID. 28:30.333 --> 28:32.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT FOLLOWING THE 28:32.666 --> 28:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS. 28:32.966 --> 28:35.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE JUST A DEEP SEATED 28:35.166 --> 28:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HATRED OF A MAN WHO CAME TO 28:36.933 --> 28:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHITE HOUSE AND DID WHAT 28:38.900 --> 28:40.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID WE HE WOULD DO. 28:40.900 --> 28:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOST AMAZING QUESTION I 28:42.633 --> 28:44.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOT IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS 28:44.966 --> 28:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENCY FROM 28:46.366 --> 28:47.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORTERS IS CAN YOU BELIEVE 28:47.866 --> 28:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S PUTTING FORWARD THOSE 28:49.866 --> 28:50.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDEAS. 28:50.166 --> 28:52.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SAID YES, HE RAN ON THEM. 28:52.500 --> 28:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE TOLD THE TRUTH AND DID WHAT 28:54.833 --> 28:55.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID. 28:55.166 --> 28:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM HERE TODAY IS THIS 28:56.700 --> 29:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL ALSO BE ONE OF THE FIRST 29:00.233 --> 29:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENTS -- THE CHAIRMAN 29:01.900 --> 29:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MECHXZED TWO OF AM THIS. 29:02.900 --> 29:05.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE BEFORE HE RESIGNED, AND 29:05.100 --> 29:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE WITH CLINTON, AND THE 29:06.633 --> 29:08.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS THAT DEMOCRATS AND 29:08.366 --> 29:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS THE FACTS AREN'T 29:11.466 --> 29:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISPUTED. 29:11.833 --> 29:13.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS THEY'RE DISPUTED. 29:13.666 --> 29:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE ARE NO SET FACTS HERE. 29:15.466 --> 29:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, THERE'S NOT ANYTHING 29:17.633 --> 29:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PRESENTS AN IMPEACHMENT 29:19.466 --> 29:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE EXCEPT A PRESIDENT 29:21.333 --> 29:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CARRYING OUT HIS JOB IN THE 29:22.633 --> 29:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY THE CONSTITUTION SEES FIT 29:24.866 --> 29:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SEES TO DO IT. 29:26.133 --> 29:28.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS WHERE WE ARE AT TODAY. 29:28.433 --> 29:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTERESTING THING WITH 29:29.700 --> 29:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST EVERYBODY HERE IS THIS 29:30.766 --> 29:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY BE A NEW TIME AND PLACE 29:33.200 --> 29:35.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE MAY BE SCRUBBED UP AND 29:35.166 --> 29:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING GOOD FOR IMPEACHMENT. 29:36.466 --> 29:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS OBJECT AN IMPEACHMENT. 29:38.000 --> 29:39.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A RAILROAD JOB. 29:39.600 --> 29:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TODAY IT'S A WASTE OF 29:41.766 --> 29:43.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME, BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE 29:43.600 --> 29:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE AT. 29:43.966 --> 29:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I CLOSE WITH THIS. 29:45.933 --> 29:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DIDN'T START WITH A PHONE 29:47.666 --> 29:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL. 29:47.966 --> 29:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHERE THIS STARTED. 29:50.966 --> 29:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT STARTED IN NOVEMBER 2016, 29:54.833 --> 29:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE ELECTION. 29:55.400 --> 29:58.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE HERE, NO PLANS, NO FACT 29:58.500 --> 29:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 29:58.866 --> 30:00.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIMPLY RUBBER STAMPED FOR WHAT 30:00.800 --> 30:01.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE. 30:01.133 --> 30:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEY, WE'VE GOT LAW PROFESSORS 30:02.900 --> 30:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE. 30:03.200 --> 30:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT A START OF A PARTY. 30:05.333 --> 30:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, BEFORE I YIELD 30:07.033 --> 30:07.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK. 30:07.333 --> 30:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE A MOTION UNDER CLAUSE 2 30:14.333 --> 30:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RULE 11. 30:14.666 --> 30:16.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN WAS ROITZED 30:16.233 --> 30:17.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING 30:17.500 --> 30:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, NOT FOR THE PURPOSE 30:18.866 --> 30:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF MAKING A MOTION. 30:20.166 --> 30:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK AND ASK FOR BE 30:23.233 --> 30:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZED FOR A MOTION. 30:23.833 --> 30:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN IS 30:26.033 --> 30:26.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZED. 30:26.433 --> 30:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I MOVE TO REQUIRE THE 30:28.533 --> 30:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTENDANCE AND TESTIMONY OF 30:30.033 --> 30:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SCHIFF BEFORE THIS 30:31.400 --> 30:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE AND TRANSMIT THIS 30:35.400 --> 30:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LETTER ACCORDINGLY. 30:37.033 --> 30:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FOR WHAT PURPOSES DOES THE 30:40.233 --> 30:40.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LADY SEEK RECOGNITION. 30:40.833 --> 30:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTION IS TABLED AND NOT 30:43.300 --> 30:43.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEBATEABLE. 30:43.700 --> 30:46.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY 30:46.300 --> 30:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AYE. 30:47.066 --> 30:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE MOTION'S TABLE IS 30:50.500 --> 30:51.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREED TO. 30:51.033 --> 30:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLERK WILL CALL. 30:55.366 --> 30:56.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PARLIAMENTARY REQUIREMENT. 30:56.666 --> 30:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU'RE NOT RECOGNIZED AT 30:58.433 --> 30:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TIME. 30:58.800 --> 31:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A VOTE IS IN PROCESS. 31:00.366 --> 31:04.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> JUST TO REMIND -- CHAIRMAN 31:04.466 --> 31:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF IS COMING, CORRECT? 31:07.433 --> 31:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE ROLL. 31:11.433 --> 31:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. NADLER. 31:12.566 --> 31:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AYE. 31:13.333 --> 31:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS JACKSON VOTES AYE. 31:15.433 --> 31:19.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. COHEN VOTES AYE. 31:19.400 --> 31:20.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JOHNSON. 31:20.200 --> 31:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GEORGIA VOTES AYE. 31:21.866 --> 31:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. DEUTSCH SAITZ AYE. 31:24.766 --> 31:27.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. RICHMOND VOTES YES. 31:27.200 --> 31:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JEFFERIES VOTES AYE. 31:31.400 --> 31:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISS SIS LEANY VOTES AYE. 31:34.033 --> 31:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. LOU. 31:34.866 --> 31:37.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. LOU VOTES EYE. 31:37.300 --> 31:45.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. RASKIN VOTES AYE. 31:45.366 --> 31:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS CORREA VOTES AYE. 31:47.800 --> 31:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS GARCIA VOTES AYE. 31:51.400 --> 32:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. STANTON VOTES AYE. 32:00.666 --> 32:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> VOTING AYE. 32:01.733 --> 32:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. ESCOBAR VOTES AYE. 32:03.433 --> 32:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. COLLINS. 32:04.666 --> 32:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 32:05.233 --> 32:07.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. COLLINS NO. 32:07.066 --> 32:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. SENSENBRENNER VOTES NO. 32:08.733 --> 32:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAVEZ VOTES NO. 32:11.433 --> 32:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. GOMER VOTES NO. 32:15.033 --> 32:21.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. BUCK VOTES NO. 32:21.566 --> 32:23.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. GATES VOTES NO. 32:23.600 --> 32:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JOHNSON OF LOUISIANA VOTES 32:26.733 --> 32:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO. 32:27.433 --> 32:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. BIGGS VOTES NO. 32:29.833 --> 32:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. MACLINTON. 32:34.600 --> 32:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO. 32:35.400 --> 32:38.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. RESTENTHALER VOTES NO. 32:38.400 --> 32:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. ARMSTRONG VOTES NO. 32:42.600 --> 32:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. STUBEY VOTES NO. 32:47.400 --> 32:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> EVERYONE VOTE. 32:48.233 --> 32:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS EVERYONE VOTED WHO WISHED 32:53.566 --> 32:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO VOTE. 32:53.900 --> 32:55.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS BASS SAYS AYE. 32:55.900 --> 32:57.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CLERK WILL REPORT. 32:57.666 --> 32:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, THERE ARE 24 32:59.800 --> 33:01.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AYES AND 17 NOS. 33:01.866 --> 33:03.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE MOTION TO TABLE IS 33:03.733 --> 33:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREED TO. 33:04.100 --> 33:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN I HAVE A 33:07.433 --> 33:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. 33:08.000 --> 33:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN WILL STATE HIS 33:11.133 --> 33:11.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. 33:11.700 --> 33:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 33:12.133 --> 33:14.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CLAUSE C 2 OF THE 33:14.900 --> 33:15.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS STATES 33:15.666 --> 33:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE CAN 33:18.366 --> 33:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RAISE OBJECTIONS RELATED TO 33:20.166 --> 33:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ADMISSIBILITY OF TESTIMONY 33:21.533 --> 33:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN EVIDENCE. 33:21.933 --> 33:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOESN'T SAY WHAT RULES 33:25.700 --> 33:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPLY TO ADMISSIBILITY. 33:26.466 --> 33:28.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE OBJECTIONS 33:28.000 --> 33:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH CAN BE MADE UNDER THE 33:29.700 --> 33:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLAUSE, AND IF YOU INTEND TO 33:31.100 --> 33:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USE THE FEDERAL RULES OF 33:33.133 --> 33:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE. 33:33.500 --> 33:34.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN -- THIS IS 33:34.966 --> 33:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT A PROPER INQUIRY. 33:36.966 --> 33:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT IS PROPER. 33:38.533 --> 33:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I STATED THE RULE, MR. 33:41.800 --> 33:42.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN. 33:42.166 --> 33:43.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN IGNORE IT, BUT YOU 33:43.766 --> 33:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T SAY IT'S WANT PROPER. 33:47.400 --> 33:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE WILL APPLY THE RULES, 33:50.033 --> 33:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERIOD. 33:50.366 --> 33:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU WON'T HELP US 33:53.100 --> 33:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTAND THEM? 33:53.833 --> 33:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE'S NO CLARITY HERE. 33:57.533 --> 33:59.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW ARE YOU 33:59.500 --> 34:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CLAUSE 2 OF THE IMPEACHMENT 34:03.466 --> 34:04.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY PROCEEDINGS. 34:04.000 --> 34:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WOULD -- 34:05.233 --> 34:07.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOW IS THAT UNCLEAR. 34:07.066 --> 34:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S THE RULES OF THE 34:08.533 --> 34:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE, AND THEY WILL BE 34:11.433 --> 34:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPLIED, PERIOD. 34:11.900 --> 34:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'M ASKING HOW WILL THEY BE 34:15.233 --> 34:15.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPLIED. 34:15.566 --> 34:17.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> APPLIED ACCORDING TO THE 34:17.066 --> 34:17.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RULES. 34:17.366 --> 34:19.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BUT NOT ANSWERING THE 34:19.533 --> 34:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 34:19.900 --> 34:22.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, CAN YOU 34:22.366 --> 34:24.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLEASE ALSO REITERATE THE 34:24.133 --> 34:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHEDULE GOING FORWARD FOR 34:26.100 --> 34:26.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADDITIONAL HEARINGS. 34:26.633 --> 34:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND. 34:27.966 --> 34:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS NOT A PROPER 34:33.900 --> 34:34.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARLIAMENTLY INQUIRY. 34:34.466 --> 34:35.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ALL OPENINGS STATEMENTS 34:35.500 --> 34:38.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE 34:38.700 --> 34:39.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD. 34:39.033 --> 34:41.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I SEEK 34:41.133 --> 34:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNITION. 34:41.666 --> 34:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN -- I AM NOT 34:43.433 --> 34:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO RECOGNIZE YOU NOW. 34:45.600 --> 34:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AM INTRODUCING THE 34:48.766 --> 34:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 34:49.133 --> 34:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOAH FELDMAN IS A PROFESSOR AT 34:51.333 --> 34:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HARVARD LAW SCHOOL. 34:52.200 --> 34:54.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. FELDMAN HAS AUTHORED SEVEN 34:54.166 --> 34:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOOKS INCLUDING A BIOGRAPHY OF 34:56.133 --> 34:57.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JAMES MADISON AND A 34:57.633 --> 34:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CASE BOOK, 34:59.400 --> 35:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS WELL AS MANY ARTICLES ON 35:03.466 --> 35:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL SUBJECTS. 35:06.733 --> 35:09.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN HAS A 35:09.333 --> 35:10.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCTORATE DEGREE FROM OXFORD, 35:10.066 --> 35:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IS A RHODES SCHOLAR AND A 35:13.300 --> 35:15.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JD FROM YALE LAW SCHOOL. 35:15.933 --> 35:20.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ALMS SERVED AS A CLERK TO 35:20.233 --> 35:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE SUTER. 35:21.000 --> 35:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% > PAMELA CARLIN SERVED AS A 35:23.866 --> 35:25.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONTGOMERY PROFESSOR OF LAW, 35:25.133 --> 35:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE CODE DIRECTOR OF THE 35:29.133 --> 35:30.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SUPREME AT STANFORD. 35:30.900 --> 35:33.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CO-AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS 35:33.233 --> 35:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING A BOOK ENTITLED 35:34.800 --> 35:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KEEPING FAITH WITH THE 35:36.366 --> 35:38.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, AND DOZENS OF 35:38.433 --> 35:38.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHOLARLY ARTICLES. 35:38.966 --> 35:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE SERVED AS A LAW CLERK TO 35:41.833 --> 35:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE BLACKBURN OF THE 35:42.466 --> 35:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT 35:43.133 --> 35:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IS A DEPUTY ASSISTANT 35:44.700 --> 35:46.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTORNEY GENERAL IN A CIVIL 35:46.233 --> 35:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHTS DIVISION OF THE UNITED 35:47.400 --> 35:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 35:48.600 --> 35:50.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE SHE WAS RESPONSIBLE 35:50.400 --> 35:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR 35:53.433 --> 35:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVIEWING THE WORK OF THE 35:55.400 --> 35:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPARTMENT VOTING SEBLGTOR. 35:56.766 --> 35:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE DEGREES FROM VEIL. 35:59.433 --> 36:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A B.A. IS HISTORY, AND A JD 36:02.733 --> 36:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM YALE LAW SCHOOL. 36:05.900 --> 36:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MICHAEL GERHARD IS A 36:08.000 --> 36:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AT THE 36:10.000 --> 36:11.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA 36:11.100 --> 36:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW SCHOOL, AND LAW AND 36:14.600 --> 36:15.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 36:15.000 --> 36:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GARHART IS THE 36:16.766 --> 36:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS 36:19.233 --> 36:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING IMPEACHMENT PROCESS 36:20.600 --> 36:27.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORICAL 36:27.166 --> 36:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANALYSIS, FEDERAL 36:28.166 --> 36:30.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JURISDICTION, AND THE 36:30.500 --> 36:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. 36:31.033 --> 36:33.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE RECEIVED A J.D. FROM THE 36:33.033 --> 36:35.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW SCHOOL, AND M.S. FROM THE 36:35.266 --> 36:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND 36:37.200 --> 36:42.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE B.A. FROM YAxá*IL 36:42.000 --> 36:44.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNIVERSITY. 36:44.866 --> 36:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JONATHAN TURLEY IS A CHAIRMAN 36:47.433 --> 36:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF LAW AT GOERGETOWN. 36:51.433 --> 36:56.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TEACHES PROCEDURES AND 36:56.333 --> 36:56.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. 36:56.866 --> 36:58.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY JOINED THE 36:58.166 --> 37:01.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW FACULTY IN 1990, AND 1998 37:01.500 --> 37:03.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAME THE YOUNGEST PROFESSOR 37:03.266 --> 37:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE SCHOOL'S HISTORY. 37:04.800 --> 37:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAS WRITTEN THREE DOZEN 37:07.466 --> 37:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACADEMIC ARTICLES FOR A 37:08.733 --> 37:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VARIETY OF LAW SCHOOLS, LAW 37:11.400 --> 37:13.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOURNALS, AND LEGAL AND POLICY 37:13.600 --> 37:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUES APPEAR FREQUENTLY IN 37:17.866 --> 37:18.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. 37:18.433 --> 37:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PFS TURLEY EARNED DEGREES FROM 37:19.466 --> 37:21.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO AND 37:21.733 --> 37:22.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL 37:22.900 --> 37:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF LAW. 37:23.233 --> 37:24.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WELCOME ALL THE 37:24.600 --> 37:25.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTINGUISHED WITNESSES AND 37:25.433 --> 37:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK THEM FOR PARTICIPATING 37:27.466 --> 37:28.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN TODAY'S HEARING. 37:28.200 --> 37:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW IF YOU WOULD PLEASE RISE, 37:30.033 --> 37:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WILL BEGIN BY SWEARING YOU 37:35.366 --> 37:35.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN. 37:35.666 --> 37:37.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DO YOU SWEAR OR AFFIRM 37:37.700 --> 37:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT 37:39.433 --> 37:40.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TESTIMONY YOU'RE ABOUT TO 37:40.500 --> 37:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVE IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO 37:42.033 --> 37:44.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, 37:44.233 --> 37:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION AND BELIEF SO HELP 37:47.666 --> 37:48.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU GOD? 37:48.000 --> 37:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET THE RECORD SHOW THE 37:49.733 --> 37:53.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES ANSWERED IN THE 37:53.633 --> 37:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATIRMATIVE. 37:54.033 --> 37:55.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLEASE BEET ZOOED. 37:55.000 --> 37:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EACH OF YOUR WRITTEN 37:56.100 --> 37:57.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENTS WILL BE ENTERED 37:57.200 --> 37:58.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO THE RECORD IN ENTIRETY. 37:58.533 --> 38:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASK YOU SUMMARIZE YOUR 38:01.000 --> 38:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY IN 10 MINUTES. 38:02.300 --> 38:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HELP YOU STAY WITHIN THAT 38:04.100 --> 38:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME THERE'S A TIMING LIGHT ON 38:05.900 --> 38:06.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TABLE. 38:06.900 --> 38:08.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN IT SWITCHES FROM GREEN 38:08.500 --> 38:11.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO YELLOW YOU HAVE ONE MINUTE 38:11.666 --> 38:12.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CONCLUDE. 38:12.066 --> 38:16.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN IT'S RED, IT SIGNALS 10 38:16.100 --> 38:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES EXPIRED. 38:16.833 --> 38:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, YOU MAY 38:19.466 --> 38:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEGIN. 38:24.633 --> 38:27.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, BEFORE WE 38:27.000 --> 38:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET -- 38:27.333 --> 38:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, AND MEMBERS 38:28.366 --> 38:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE COMMITTEE, I HAVE A 38:30.033 --> 38:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTION. 38:30.366 --> 38:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN IS NOT IN 38:31.866 --> 38:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDER TO OFFER A MOTION. 38:33.900 --> 38:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN I SEEK 38:35.433 --> 38:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNITION FOR A PRIVILEGE 38:38.333 --> 38:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTION. 38:38.666 --> 38:39.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, AND MEMBERS OF 38:39.900 --> 38:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE, THANK YOU FOR 38:41.866 --> 38:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPEAR. 38:45.166 --> 38:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOAH FELDMAN. 38:45.833 --> 38:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE WITNESS WILL PROCEED. 38:47.466 --> 38:48.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I SERVE AS A PROFESSOR OF 38:48.866 --> 38:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW AT THE HARVARD LAW SCHOOL. 38:51.100 --> 38:53.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I SEEK RECOGNITION. 38:53.266 --> 38:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND. 38:55.233 --> 38:57.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TIME IS THE WITNESS'S. 38:57.966 --> 39:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PRIVILEGE MOTION NEEDS TO 39:02.766 --> 39:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE RECOGNIZED. 39:03.200 --> 39:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IN BETWEEN WITNESSES. 39:05.766 --> 39:08.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT ONCE A RECOGNIZE A 39:08.300 --> 39:08.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESS. 39:08.633 --> 39:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'LL ENTERTAIN THE MOTION 39:09.500 --> 39:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER THE FIRST WITNESS. 39:10.766 --> 39:14.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MY JOB IS TO STUDY AND 39:14.933 --> 39:16.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TEACH CONSTITUTION FROM THE 39:16.300 --> 39:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORIGINS TO THE PRESENT. 39:17.333 --> 39:19.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M HERE TO DESCRIBE THREE 39:19.733 --> 39:20.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS. 39:20.066 --> 39:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY THE FRAMERS OF THE 39:22.666 --> 39:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION INCLUDED AN 39:23.666 --> 39:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT. 39:26.100 --> 39:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THAT PROVISION FOR HIGH 39:27.466 --> 39:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS MEANS. 39:31.466 --> 39:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST, HOW IT APPLIES TO THE 39:32.800 --> 39:33.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION BEFORE YOU AND BEFORE 39:33.666 --> 39:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, WHETHER 39:35.366 --> 39:38.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS COMMITTED 39:38.033 --> 39:39.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES UNDER THE 39:39.233 --> 39:39.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 39:39.666 --> 39:42.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME BEGIN BY STATING MY 39:42.966 --> 39:43.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUSIONS. 39:43.366 --> 39:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS PROVIDEED FOR THE 39:45.700 --> 39:47.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT 39:47.033 --> 39:49.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THEY FEARED THAT THE 39:49.000 --> 39:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT MIGHT ABUSE THE 39:50.266 --> 39:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER OF HIS OFFICE FOR 39:53.833 --> 39:55.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL BENEFIT, TO CORRUPT 39:55.833 --> 39:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND 39:57.533 --> 39:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENSURE HIS RE-ELECTION OR 39:59.466 --> 40:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBVERT THE NATIONAL SECURITY 40:01.366 --> 40:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE UNITED STATES. 40:02.166 --> 40:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS 40:04.600 --> 40:07.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE ABUSES OF POWER AND OF 40:07.333 --> 40:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC TRUST CONNECTED TO THE 40:10.800 --> 40:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY. 40:11.833 --> 40:13.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THE BASIS OF THE TESTIMONY 40:13.666 --> 40:15.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE EVIDENCE BEFORE THE 40:15.566 --> 40:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE, PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS 40:18.200 --> 40:19.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED IMPEACHABLE HIGH 40:19.400 --> 40:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS BY 40:21.966 --> 40:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTLY ABUSING THE OFFICE 40:23.400 --> 40:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENCY. 40:25.466 --> 40:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFICALLY, PRESIDENT TRUMP 40:26.533 --> 40:30.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS ABUSED HIS OFFICE BY 40:30.900 --> 40:32.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTLY SOLICITING THE 40:32.133 --> 40:34.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE TO 40:34.100 --> 40:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCE INVESTIGATIONS OF HIS 40:35.200 --> 40:37.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL RIVALS TO ORDER IN 40:37.000 --> 40:38.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GAIN PERSONAL ADVANTAGE, 40:38.966 --> 40:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING IN THE 2020 40:41.800 --> 40:42.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. 40:42.366 --> 40:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME BEGIN NOW WITH THE 40:44.000 --> 40:46.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION OF WHY THE FRAMERS 40:46.233 --> 40:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVIDEED FOR IMPEACHMENT IN 40:47.400 --> 40:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST PLACE. 40:49.533 --> 40:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS BORROWED THE 40:51.100 --> 40:52.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCEPT OF IMPEACHMENT FROM 40:52.566 --> 40:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGLAND, BUT WITH ONE ENORMOUS 40:56.366 --> 40:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENCE. 40:56.766 --> 40:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE 40:57.600 --> 40:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OF LORDS COULD USE 40:59.400 --> 41:01.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IN ORDER TO LIMIT 41:01.233 --> 41:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MINISTERS OF THE KING. 41:03.433 --> 41:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THEY COULD NOT IMPEACH THE 41:05.866 --> 41:06.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KING. 41:06.666 --> 41:08.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THAT SENSE THE KING WAS 41:08.900 --> 41:09.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW. 41:09.766 --> 41:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN STARK CONTRAST, THE FRAMERS 41:11.433 --> 41:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE OUTSET OF THE 41:13.533 --> 41:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN 41:15.033 --> 41:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 1787 MADE IT CRYSTAL CLEAR 41:16.533 --> 41:18.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PRESIDENT WOULD BE 41:18.500 --> 41:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBJECT TO IMPEACHMENT IN 41:20.633 --> 41:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDER TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE 41:23.466 --> 41:26.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WAS SUBORDINATE TO 41:26.333 --> 41:26.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAW. 41:26.666 --> 41:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU WILL, I WOULD LIKE TO 41:29.266 --> 41:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK NOW ABOUT A SPECIFIC 41:30.700 --> 41:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DATE IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL 41:32.966 --> 41:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVENTION. 41:35.066 --> 41:35.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 20th, 1787. 41:35.566 --> 41:37.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS THE MIDDLE OF A LONG 41:37.433 --> 41:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOT SUMMER, AND ON THAT DAY, 41:39.400 --> 41:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO MEMBERS OF OF THE 41:42.733 --> 41:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 41:43.400 --> 41:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTUALLY MOVEED TO TAKE OUT 41:45.233 --> 41:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IMPEACHMENT PROVISION FROM 41:47.400 --> 41:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION. 41:49.033 --> 41:50.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAD A REASON. 41:50.166 --> 41:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON THEY SAID IS THE 41:51.900 --> 41:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WILL HAVE TO STAND 41:54.566 --> 41:55.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR RE-ELECTION. 41:55.033 --> 41:55.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IF THE PRESIDENT HAS TO 41:55.833 --> 41:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAND FOR RE-ELECTION, THAT'S 41:57.400 --> 41:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENOUGH. 41:57.733 --> 42:00.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DON'T NEED A SEPARATE 42:00.400 --> 42:01.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVISION FOR IMPEACHMENT. 42:01.100 --> 42:05.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THAT PROPOSAL WAS MADE, 42:05.433 --> 42:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIGNIFICANT DISAGREEMENTS 42:06.100 --> 42:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENSUED. 42:06.433 --> 42:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GOVERNOR OF NORTH 42:07.100 --> 42:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAROLINA, A MAN CALLED WILLIAM 42:09.533 --> 42:11.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAVEY IMMEDIATELY SAID, IF THE 42:11.033 --> 42:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CAN BE THE BE 42:13.466 --> 42:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED, "HE WILL SPARE NO 42:15.433 --> 42:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFORTS OR MEANS WHATEVER TO 42:17.833 --> 42:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET HIMSELF RE-ELECTED." 42:21.300 --> 42:23.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING DAVIES, GEORGE MASON 42:23.266 --> 42:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF VIRGINIA, A FIERCE 42:25.633 --> 42:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN CRITIC OF EXECUTIVE 42:27.433 --> 42:30.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER SAID, "NO POINT IS MORE 42:30.900 --> 42:32.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT THAN IMPEACHMENT BE 42:32.200 --> 42:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDED IN THE CONSTITUTION. 42:35.066 --> 42:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHALL ANY MAN BE XWOOF 42:39.333 --> 42:42.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE," HE ASKED. 42:42.233 --> 42:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THUS EXPRESSING PERSON THAT 42:43.400 --> 42:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT MUSN'T BE ABOVE 42:46.666 --> 42:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAW. 42:47.000 --> 42:48.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JAMES MADISON, THE PRINCE 42:48.500 --> 42:53.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROXIMATELY DRA DRAFTSMAN OF 42:53.133 --> 42:56.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% U.S. STUEG SAID IT WAS 42:56.333 --> 42:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDISPENSABLE A PROVISION BE 42:58.000 --> 42:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADE FOR IMPEACHMENT. 42:59.400 --> 43:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE EXPLAINED STANDING FOR 43:01.466 --> 43:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTION WAS NOT A 43:02.833 --> 43:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUFFICIENT SECURITY AGAINST 43:05.866 --> 43:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL MISCONDUCT OR 43:06.566 --> 43:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION. 43:06.966 --> 43:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRESIDENT, HE SAID MIGHT 43:09.166 --> 43:13.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETRAY HIS TRUST TO FOREIGN 43:13.000 --> 43:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWERS. 43:13.366 --> 43:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRESIDENT WHO ABUSED THE 43:15.433 --> 43:19.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY MIGHT 43:19.066 --> 43:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE FATAL TO THE REPUBLIC, 43:22.066 --> 43:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLOSE QUOTES. 43:22.500 --> 43:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN A REMARKABLE THING 43:23.866 --> 43:28.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED IN THE CONVENTION. 43:28.333 --> 43:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNOR MORRIS OF 43:29.400 --> 43:31.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PENNSYLVANIA ONE OF THE TWO 43:31.000 --> 43:32.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE WHO INTRODUCED THE 43:32.233 --> 43:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTION TO ELIMINATE THE 43:33.566 --> 43:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT FROM THE 43:36.300 --> 43:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION GOT UP AND SAID 43:37.666 --> 43:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WORDS, I WAS WRONG. 43:39.400 --> 43:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE TOLD THE OTHER FRAMERS HE 43:43.333 --> 43:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHANGED HIS MIND AND THAT HE 43:45.566 --> 43:47.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS NOW HIS OPINION THAT IN 43:47.266 --> 43:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDER TO AVOID CORRUPTION OF 43:49.533 --> 43:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTORAL PROCESS, A PRESIDENT 43:50.666 --> 43:54.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE TO BE SUBJECT TO 43:54.066 --> 43:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT REGARDLESS OF THE 43:54.966 --> 43:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AVAILABILITY OF A FURTHER 43:58.366 --> 43:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 43:59.400 --> 44:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UPSHOT OF THE DEBATE IS 44:02.733 --> 44:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS KEPT IMPEACHMENT 44:04.800 --> 44:05.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CONSTITUTION, 44:05.400 --> 44:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFICALLY IN ORDER TO 44:06.266 --> 44:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROTECT AGAINST THE ABUSE OF 44:08.000 --> 44:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE WITH THE CAPACITY TO 44:10.400 --> 44:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPT THE ELECTORAL PROCESS 44:11.866 --> 44:15.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR LEAD TO PERSONAL GAIN. 44:15.533 --> 44:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURNING TO THE LANGUAGE OF THE 44:17.600 --> 44:19.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, THE FRAMERS USED 44:19.700 --> 44:20.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WORDS. 44:20.066 --> 44:21.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS 44:21.566 --> 44:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DESCRIBE THOSE FORMS OF 44:23.833 --> 44:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTION THEY CONSIDERED 44:25.700 --> 44:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE. 44:26.100 --> 44:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE WERE NOT VAGUE OR 44:29.833 --> 44:30.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABSTRACT TERMS. 44:30.300 --> 44:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS 44:31.033 --> 44:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% -- THE WORDS HIGH CRIMES AND 44:32.966 --> 44:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR MISS REPRESENTED 44:34.266 --> 44:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFIC LANGUAGE THAT WAS 44:35.400 --> 44:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL UNDERSTOOD BY THE ENTIRE 44:38.500 --> 44:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GENERATION OF THE FRAMERS. 44:39.333 --> 44:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEED, THEY WERE BORROWED 44:41.833 --> 44:43.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM AN IMPEACHMENT TRIAL IN 44:43.800 --> 44:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGLAND TAKING PLACE AS THE 44:45.566 --> 44:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS WERE SPEAKING WHICH 44:47.400 --> 44:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS REFERRED TO BY GEORGE MACE 44:49.700 --> 44:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN. 44:49.966 --> 44:51.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WORDS HIGH CRIMES AND 44:51.766 --> 44:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS REFERRED TO ABUSE 44:52.666 --> 44:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE OFFICE OF THE 44:55.400 --> 44:58.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENCY FOR PERSONAL 44:58.133 --> 45:00.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVANTAGE OR TO CORRUPT THE 45:00.600 --> 45:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTORAL PROCESS OR TO 45:02.366 --> 45:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBVERT A NATIONAL SECURITY OF 45:03.500 --> 45:05.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNITED STATES. 45:05.066 --> 45:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO MYSTERY ABOUT THE 45:07.200 --> 45:10.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORDS HIGH CRIMES AND 45:10.200 --> 45:10.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 45:10.633 --> 45:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH MODIFIES CRIMES AND 45:12.633 --> 45:13.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 45:13.166 --> 45:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE BOTH HIGH. 45:13.766 --> 45:15.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND A HIGH MEANS CONNECTED TO 45:15.533 --> 45:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY, 45:17.800 --> 45:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONNECTED TO OFFICE. 45:20.433 --> 45:21.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLASSIC FORM THAT WAS 45:21.666 --> 45:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAMILIAR TO THE FRAMERS WAS 45:23.433 --> 45:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ABUSE OF OFFICE FOR 45:24.966 --> 45:26.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL GAIN OR ADVANTAGE. 45:26.500 --> 45:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE FRAMERS SPECIFICALLY 45:28.566 --> 45:30.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NAMED BRIBERY A A HIGH CRIME 45:30.300 --> 45:32.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MISDEMEANOR, THEY WERE 45:32.466 --> 45:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NAMING ONE PARTICULAR VERSION 45:33.966 --> 45:35.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS ABUSE OF OFFICE, THE 45:35.933 --> 45:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF OFFICE FOR PERSONAL 45:37.800 --> 45:40.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR INDIVIDUAL GAIN. 45:40.333 --> 45:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER FORMS OF ABUSE OF 45:43.433 --> 45:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE, ABUSE TO AFFECT 45:45.600 --> 45:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS AND COMPROMISE 45:46.766 --> 45:48.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY WERE FURTHER 45:48.000 --> 45:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMS THAT WERE FAMILIAR TO 45:51.433 --> 45:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS. 45:52.400 --> 45:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW, HOW DOES THIS LANGUAGE OF 45:54.400 --> 45:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS 45:56.200 --> 45:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPLY TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 45:59.200 --> 45:59.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLEGED CONDUCT? 45:59.666 --> 46:00.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME BE CLEAR. 46:00.866 --> 46:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION GIVES THE 46:03.433 --> 46:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -- 46:04.333 --> 46:06.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS THE MEMBERS OF THIS 46:06.300 --> 46:07.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE AND OTHER MEMBERS OF 46:07.833 --> 46:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE SOLE POWER OF 46:10.166 --> 46:10.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 46:10.566 --> 46:12.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY OR 46:12.233 --> 46:14.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY JOB TO DETERMINE THE 46:14.633 --> 46:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREDIBILITY OF THE WITNESSES 46:16.200 --> 46:18.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO APPEARED BEFORE THE HOUSE 46:18.700 --> 46:19.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THUS FAR. 46:19.066 --> 46:21.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL 46:21.766 --> 46:22.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBILITY. 46:22.366 --> 46:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY COMMENTS WILL THEREFORE 46:24.933 --> 46:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOW MY ROLE WHICH IS TO 46:26.700 --> 46:29.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBE AND APPLY THE MEANING 46:29.100 --> 46:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES TO THE 46:30.266 --> 46:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS DESCRIBED BY THE 46:31.433 --> 46:35.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY IN EVIDENCE BEFORE 46:35.000 --> 46:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE. 46:35.433 --> 46:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP'S CONDUCT AS 46:37.666 --> 46:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBED BY THE TESTIMONY IN 46:39.433 --> 46:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE CLEARLY CONSTITUTES 46:40.966 --> 46:42.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE HIGH CRIMES AND 46:42.500 --> 46:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS UNDER THE 46:45.600 --> 46:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 46:46.666 --> 46:48.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN PARTICULAR, THE MEMORANDUM 46:48.733 --> 46:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND OTHER TESTIMONY RELATED TO 46:50.033 --> 46:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JULY 25th, 2019 PHONE CALL 46:52.666 --> 46:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETWEEN THE TWO PRESIDENTS, 46:54.200 --> 46:56.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP, AND PRESIDENT 46:56.600 --> 46:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY MORE THAN 46:58.866 --> 47:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUFFICIENTLY INDICATES THAT 47:00.633 --> 47:01.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP ABUSED HIS 47:01.933 --> 47:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE BY SOLICITING THE 47:03.233 --> 47:05.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE TO 47:05.000 --> 47:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE HIS POLITICAL 47:06.566 --> 47:09.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIVALS IN ORDER TO GAIN 47:09.233 --> 47:10.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL POLITICAL ADVANTAGE 47:10.133 --> 47:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING IN RELATION TO THE 47:14.666 --> 47:15.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2020 ELECTION. 47:15.366 --> 47:16.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN, THE WORDS ABUSE OF 47:16.900 --> 47:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE ARE NOT MYSTICAL OR 47:19.333 --> 47:19.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAGICAL. 47:19.666 --> 47:20.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE VERY CLEAR. 47:20.666 --> 47:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ABUSE OF OFFICE OCCURS 47:22.633 --> 47:24.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PRESIDENT USES A 47:24.800 --> 47:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEATURE OF HIS POWER, THE 47:26.800 --> 47:28.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AWESOME POWER OF HIS OFFICE 47:28.800 --> 47:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT TO SERVE THE INTERESTS OF 47:30.566 --> 47:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, BUT TO 47:32.933 --> 47:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVE HIS PERSONAL INDIVIDUAL 47:36.600 --> 47:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTISAN ELECTORAL INTERESTS. 47:38.866 --> 47:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS WHAT THE EVIDENCE 47:39.966 --> 47:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THE HOUSE INDICATES. 47:45.300 --> 47:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINALLY, LLET ME BE CLEAR, ON 47:47.833 --> 47:49.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ITS OWN, SOLICITING THE LEADER 47:49.800 --> 47:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT IN 47:53.566 --> 47:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDER TO ANNOUNCE 47:55.333 --> 47:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS OF POLITICAL 47:56.400 --> 47:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIVALS AND PERFORM THOSE 47:59.266 --> 47:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS WOULD 47:59.833 --> 48:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTE A HIGH CRIME AND 48:01.766 --> 48:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR. 48:02.166 --> 48:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE HOUSE ALSO HAS 48:03.300 --> 48:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE BEFORE IT THAT THE 48:05.533 --> 48:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT COMMITTED TWO 48:06.366 --> 48:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURTHER ACTS THAT ALSO QUALIFY 48:09.900 --> 48:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS EYE CRIMES AND 48:11.466 --> 48:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 48:11.900 --> 48:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN PARTICULAR THE HOUSE HEARD 48:12.733 --> 48:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE THAT THE PRESIDENT 48:14.266 --> 48:16.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLACED A HOLD ON CRITICAL U.S. 48:16.433 --> 48:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID TO UKRAINE AND CONDITIONED 48:18.466 --> 48:20.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ITS RELEASE ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF 48:20.500 --> 48:22.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INVESTIGATIONS OF THE 48:22.166 --> 48:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIDENS AND OF THE DISCREDITED 48:27.466 --> 48:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CROWDSTRIKE CONSPIRACY THEORY. 48:33.133 --> 48:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURTHERMORE, THE CONDITIONED A 48:34.266 --> 48:36.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE VISIT ON THE 48:36.666 --> 48:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 48:37.733 --> 48:38.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 48:38.166 --> 48:40.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH OF THESE ACTS CONSTITUTE 48:40.433 --> 48:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE HIGH CRIMES AND 48:41.700 --> 48:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS UNDER THE 48:43.433 --> 48:44.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 48:44.333 --> 48:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY EACH ENCANSULATE THE 48:46.333 --> 48:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS WORRY THAT THE 48:47.400 --> 48:48.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 48:48.366 --> 48:50.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD TAKE ANY MEANS WHATEVER 48:50.766 --> 48:52.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ENSURE HIS RE-ELECTION. 48:52.800 --> 48:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE REASON THAT THE 48:54.533 --> 48:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS PROVIDEED FOR 48:55.333 --> 48:58.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IN A CASE LIKE 48:58.533 --> 48:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ONE. 48:59.433 --> 49:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN -- 49:01.800 --> 49:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME 49:03.500 --> 49:03.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPIRED. 49:03.833 --> 49:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I SEEK RECOGNITION. 49:05.900 --> 49:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN RECOGNIZED. 49:06.833 --> 49:09.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I OFFER A MOTION TO 49:09.233 --> 49:12.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSTPONE TO A DATE CERTAIN. 49:12.100 --> 49:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I MOVE TO TABLE THE MOTION. 49:14.766 --> 49:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MOTION TO TABLE IS HEARD 49:16.266 --> 49:19.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IS NOT DEBATEABLE. 49:19.033 --> 49:20.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN -- 49:20.000 --> 49:21.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ALL IN FAVOR? 49:21.800 --> 49:23.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MAY WE HAVE THE MOTION 49:23.533 --> 49:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% READ. 49:23.833 --> 49:28.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE MOTION WAS STATED TO 49:28.900 --> 49:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADJOURN. 49:29.266 --> 49:31.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MAY WE READ THE MOTION. 49:31.200 --> 49:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MOTION WILL BE READ TO A 49:34.300 --> 49:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DATE CERTAIN, WEDNESDAY, 49:36.466 --> 49:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DCEMBER 19 TO ACTUALLY GET A 49:37.800 --> 49:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSE TO THE SIX LETTERS. 49:39.833 --> 49:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MOTION TO TABLE IS MADE. 49:42.633 --> 49:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTION TO TABLE IS MADE AND 49:46.766 --> 49:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT DEBATEABLE. 49:47.233 --> 49:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. 49:49.233 --> 49:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOTION TO TABLE IS 49:51.433 --> 49:51.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECALLED. 49:51.833 --> 49:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ROLE CALL REQUESTED. 49:53.866 --> 49:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. NADLER. 49:55.433 --> 49:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AYE. 49:58.700 --> 49:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS LOFTON. 49:59.866 --> 50:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISS JACKSON LEE VOTES AYE. 50:03.033 --> 50:05.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. COHEN VOTES EYE. 50:05.266 --> 50:09.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JOHNSON OF GEORGIA VOTES 50:09.100 --> 50:10.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AYE. 50:10.100 --> 50:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. RICHMOND VOTES YES. 50:11.833 --> 50:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. JEFFERIES VOTES YES. 50:15.400 --> 50:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. SISILINY VOTES AYE. 50:21.000 --> 50:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. RASKIN VOTES EYE. 50:25.633 --> 50:28.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS JENNINGS VOTES AYE. 50:28.700 --> 50:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS SCANLIN VOTES AYE. 50:32.900 --> 50:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISS GARS RA. 50:35.800 --> 50:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTES EYE. 50:36.966 --> 50:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. STANTON VOTES AYE. 50:40.766 --> 50:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS POWELL? 50:42.733 --> 50:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> VOTES EYE. 50:43.400 --> 50:46.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS ESCOBAR VOTES EYE. 50:46.000 --> 50:48.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. COLLINS VOTES NO. 50:48.500 --> 50:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. SENSENBRENNER VOTES NO. 50:50.266 --> 50:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAVEZ VOTES NO. 50:53.100 --> 50:54.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. GOMERT VOTES NO. 50:54.866 --> 50:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. JORDAN VOTES NO. 50:56.933 --> 50:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. BUCK VOTES NO. 50:59.400 --> 51:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. RADCLIFFE VOTES NO. 51:02.166 --> 51:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. GOATS VOTES NO. 51:03.966 --> 51:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JOHNSON OF LOUISIANA VOTES 51:08.700 --> 51:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO. 51:09.000 --> 51:11.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. BIGGS VOTES NO. 51:11.233 --> 51:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. MACLINTON VOTES NO. 51:15.433 --> 51:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. RESTENTHALER VOTES NO. 51:17.533 --> 51:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CLINE VOTES NO. 51:19.433 --> 51:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. ARMSTRONG VOTES NO. 51:22.633 --> 51:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. STEVIE VOTES NO. 51:26.800 --> 51:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HAS EVERYONE VOTED? 51:29.533 --> 51:33.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, 24 AYES AND 51:33.300 --> 51:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 17 NOS. 51:33.633 --> 51:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE MOTION TO TABLE IS 51:36.700 --> 51:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADOPTED, AND I NOW RECOGNIZE 51:38.733 --> 51:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR CARLIN FOR HER 51:41.633 --> 51:42.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY. 51:42.000 --> 51:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, AND MEMBERS 51:43.400 --> 51:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE COMMITTEE. 51:46.733 --> 51:48.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE 51:48.333 --> 51:48.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPORTUNITY TO TESTIFY. 51:48.966 --> 51:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWICE I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE 51:51.400 --> 51:52.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF REPRESENTING THIS COMMITTEE 51:52.933 --> 51:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND LEADERSHIP IN VOTING 51:54.933 --> 51:56.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHTS CASES BEFORE THE 51:56.166 --> 51:56.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME COURT. 51:56.600 --> 51:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONCE UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF 51:59.400 --> 52:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SENSENBRENNER, AND 52:00.233 --> 52:03.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN 52:03.700 --> 52:04.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIR. 52:04.000 --> 52:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ONE OF MY OTHER CLIENTS. 52:05.866 --> 52:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ONCE UNDER THE LEADERSHIP 52:08.766 --> 52:09.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF CHAIRMAN CONIERS. 52:09.333 --> 52:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS A GREAT HONOR BECAUSE 52:12.800 --> 52:14.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS COMMITTEE'S KEY ROLE 52:14.100 --> 52:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS IN 52:17.300 --> 52:18.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENSURING THAT EVERYONE 52:18.533 --> 52:20.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CITIZENS HAVE IS THE RIGHT TO 52:20.533 --> 52:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTE IN FREE AND FAIR 52:22.666 --> 52:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 52:23.033 --> 52:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY YOUR ASKED TO CONSIDER 52:27.400 --> 52:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER PROTECTING THOSE IS 52:29.866 --> 52:32.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHING A PRESIDENT. 52:32.133 --> 52:33.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT THE 52:33.000 --> 52:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION AND VALUES AND MY 52:34.533 --> 52:40.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVIEW OF THE EVIDENTITARY 52:40.333 --> 52:41.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD, I READ TRANSCRIPTS OF 52:41.433 --> 52:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY ONE OF THE WITNESSES WHO 52:43.400 --> 52:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPEARED IN THE LIVE HEARINGS, 52:45.166 --> 52:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE I WOULD NOT SPEAK 52:47.166 --> 52:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THESE THINGS WITHOUT 52:49.500 --> 52:51.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVIEWING THE FACTS. 52:51.366 --> 52:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M INSULTED BY THE SUGGESTION 52:52.133 --> 52:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT AS A LAW PROFESSOR I 52:54.733 --> 52:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T CARE ABOUT THE FACTS. 52:55.400 --> 52:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYTHING I READ ON THOSE 52:57.533 --> 52:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OCCASIONS TELLS ME WHEN 52:59.833 --> 53:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP DEMANDED 53:01.733 --> 53:03.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INVOLVEMENT IN THE 53:03.100 --> 53:04.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UPCOMING ELECTION, HE STRUCK 53:04.233 --> 53:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE VERY HEART OF WHAT 53:05.933 --> 53:09.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKES THIS A REPUBLIC TO WHICH 53:09.800 --> 53:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE PLEDGE ALEECHBLGANCE. 53:10.766 --> 53:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DEMANLD HAS PROFESSOR 53:13.433 --> 53:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN EXPLAINED CONSTITUTED 53:14.300 --> 53:15.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ABUSE OF POWER. 53:15.800 --> 53:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEED AS I EXPLAIN IN MY 53:17.866 --> 53:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY, DRAWING A FOREIGN 53:21.066 --> 53:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT INTO OUR ELECTION 53:22.666 --> 53:24.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ESPECIALLY SERIOUS ABUSE OF 53:24.400 --> 53:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER BECAUSE IT UNDERMINES 53:27.433 --> 53:32.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY ITSELF. 53:32.100 --> 53:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION BEGINS WITH 53:32.933 --> 53:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE THE PEOPLE FOR A REASON. 53:35.833 --> 53:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JAMES MADISON'S WORDS DERIVES 53:38.233 --> 53:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY 53:39.733 --> 53:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE GREAT BODY OF THE 53:41.033 --> 53:44.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE, AND THE WAY IT DERIVES 53:44.566 --> 53:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE POWERS IS THROUGH 53:47.000 --> 53:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 53:47.400 --> 53:47.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS MATTER. 53:47.900 --> 53:48.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LEGITIMACY OF OUR 53:48.933 --> 53:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT AND ALL OF OUR 53:50.700 --> 53:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS BECAUSE OF 53:51.433 --> 53:53.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SUPREME COURT DECLARED 53:53.333 --> 53:55.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE THAN A CENTURY AGO VOTING 53:55.800 --> 53:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS PRESERVATIVE OF ALL RIGHTS. 53:58.466 --> 53:59.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT SURPRISING THAT THE 53:59.666 --> 54:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION IS MARVELED WITH 54:02.433 --> 54:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVISIONS GOVERNING ELECTIONS 54:03.500 --> 54:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND GUARANTEEING GOVERNMENTAL 54:05.966 --> 54:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCOUNTABILITY. 54:06.433 --> 54:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEED, A MAJORITY OF THE 54:07.466 --> 54:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION 54:08.533 --> 54:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE THE CIVIL WAR HAVE DEALT 54:11.433 --> 54:14.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH VOTING OR WITH TERMS OF 54:14.466 --> 54:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE. 54:14.800 --> 54:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT 54:17.300 --> 54:18.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVISIONS OF THE ORIGINAL 54:18.600 --> 54:20.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION IS THE GUARANTEE 54:20.533 --> 54:22.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF PERIODIC ELECTIONS TO THE 54:22.266 --> 54:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENCY. 54:22.666 --> 54:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE EVERY FOUR YEARS. 54:24.766 --> 54:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICANS HAVE KEPT THAT 54:26.733 --> 54:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROMISE FOR TWO CENTURIES AND 54:29.366 --> 54:31.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONE SO EVEN IN WAR TIME. 54:31.600 --> 54:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE INVENTED THE IDEA OF 54:34.000 --> 54:35.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABSENTEE VOTING SO UNION 54:35.533 --> 54:37.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TROOPS WHO SUPPORTED PRESIDENT 54:37.100 --> 54:38.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LINCOLN COULD STAY NTD FIELD 54:38.200 --> 54:40.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING THE ELECTION OF 1864. 54:40.800 --> 54:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE THEN, COUNTLESS OTHER 54:42.800 --> 54:44.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICANS HAVE FOUGHT AND DIED 54:44.100 --> 54:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO VOTE. 54:47.400 --> 54:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS OF OUR 54:49.033 --> 54:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION REALIZED THAT 54:50.133 --> 54:51.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS ALONE COULD NOT 54:51.033 --> 54:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUARANTEE THAT THE UNITED 54:52.333 --> 54:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES WOULD REMAIN A 54:53.833 --> 54:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC. 54:54.200 --> 54:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE KEY REASONS FOR 54:56.033 --> 54:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING THE IMPEACHMENT 54:58.466 --> 55:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER WAS THE RISK THAT 55:01.000 --> 55:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNSCRUPULOUS OFFICIALS RIGHT 55:01.733 --> 55:04.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRY TO RIG THE ELECTION 55:04.400 --> 55:04.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 55:04.933 --> 55:06.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE ALREADY HEARD TWO 55:06.900 --> 55:10.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE GIVE WILLIAM DAVEY 55:10.566 --> 55:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROPS. 55:10.866 --> 55:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON GOT A MUSICAL, AND 55:12.366 --> 55:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAVEY GETS THIS HEARING. 55:13.933 --> 55:17.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WARNED UNLESS THE 55:17.766 --> 55:20.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION CONTAINED AN 55:20.533 --> 55:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROVISION A 55:23.133 --> 55:25.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT MIGHT SPARE NO MEANS 55:25.300 --> 55:26.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GET REELECTED AND GEORGE 55:26.866 --> 55:30.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MASON SAID A PRESIDENT WHO 55:30.600 --> 55:33.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURED THROUGH AN CORRUPT ACT 55:33.266 --> 55:34.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY REPEATING HIS GUILT. 55:34.333 --> 55:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MASON WAS THE PERSON 55:36.300 --> 55:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBLE FOR ADDING HIGH 55:37.400 --> 55:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS TO THE 55:39.333 --> 55:40.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIST OF IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 55:40.633 --> 55:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE KNOW FROM THAT, THAT THE 55:42.900 --> 55:44.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIST WAS DESIGNED TO REACH A 55:44.600 --> 55:46.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WHO ACTS TO SUBVERT 55:46.866 --> 55:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ELECTION, WHETHER THAT 55:47.666 --> 55:49.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION IS THE ONE THAT 55:49.200 --> 55:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BROUGHT HIM INTO OFFICE OR 55:51.400 --> 55:52.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S AN UPCOMING ELECTION 55:52.933 --> 55:56.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE HE SEEKS AN ADDITIONAL 55:56.866 --> 55:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERM. 55:57.333 --> 55:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOREOVER, THE FOUNDING 55:59.433 --> 56:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GENERATION LIKE EVERY 56:01.166 --> 56:02.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GENERATION SINCE WAS CONCERNED 56:02.500 --> 56:04.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PROTECT OUR GOVERNMENT AND 56:04.500 --> 56:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR DEMOCRATIC PROCESS FROM 56:07.200 --> 56:07.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE. 56:07.766 --> 56:11.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR EXAMPLE, JOHN ADAMS DURING 56:11.300 --> 56:12.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RATIFICATION EXPRESSED 56:12.333 --> 56:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERN WITH THE VERY IDEA OF 56:14.300 --> 56:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVING AN ELECTED PRESIDENT 56:16.266 --> 56:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRITING TO THOMAS JEFFERSON 56:17.400 --> 56:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT YOU ARE APPREHENSIVE OF 56:21.200 --> 56:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE, 56:22.400 --> 56:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE. 56:22.766 --> 56:24.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO AM I, BUT AS OFTEN AS 56:24.666 --> 56:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS HAPPEN, THE DANGER 56:26.700 --> 56:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF FOREIGN INFLUENCE RECURS. 56:28.766 --> 56:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IN THE STAIRWELL ADDRESS, 56:31.466 --> 56:33.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WASHINGTON WARNED 56:33.166 --> 56:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE PROVED 56:34.600 --> 56:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INFLUENCE IS ONE OF 56:35.866 --> 56:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOST PAINFUL FOES OF 56:38.500 --> 56:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT, AND 56:39.433 --> 56:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPLAINED IT WAS IMPERFECT AS 56:41.566 --> 56:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENT WOULD HAVE 56:43.433 --> 56:46.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRY TO FOEMENT DISAGREEMENTS 56:46.233 --> 56:46.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH AMERICAN PEOPLE. 56:46.833 --> 56:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VERY IDEA THAT A PRESIDENT 56:49.533 --> 56:51.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MIGHT SEEK THE AID OF A 56:51.500 --> 56:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENT IN 56:53.033 --> 56:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN WOULD 56:55.066 --> 56:55.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE HORRIFIED THEM. 56:55.633 --> 56:58.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASED ON THE EVIDENTITARY 56:58.066 --> 56:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD THAT'S WHAT PRESIDENT 56:59.400 --> 56:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP HAS DONE. 56:59.866 --> 57:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LIST OF IMPEACHABLE 57:02.066 --> 57:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSES THAT THE FRAMERS 57:04.700 --> 57:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDED IN THE CONSTITUTION 57:05.900 --> 57:07.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOWS THAT THE ESSENCE OF AN 57:07.966 --> 57:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE IS A 57:09.166 --> 57:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO 57:10.400 --> 57:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SACRIFICE THE NATIONAL 57:11.466 --> 57:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS FOR HIS OWN PRIVATE 57:15.466 --> 57:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% END. 57:16.766 --> 57:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TREASON, WEIGH AN INDIVIDUAL'S 57:18.066 --> 57:21.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID TO A FOREIGN ENEMY. 57:21.100 --> 57:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUTTING A FOREIGN ENEMY'S'S 57:24.433 --> 57:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVERSARY ABOVE THE E ABOVE THE 57:29.433 --> 57:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES. 57:29.900 --> 57:31.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY, SOLICED, RECEIVED OR 57:31.266 --> 57:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFERED FAVOR OR BENEFIT TO 57:33.900 --> 57:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE OFFICIAL ACTIONS 57:34.566 --> 57:36.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RISKING HE WOULD PUT HIS 57:36.766 --> 57:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIVATE WELFARE ABOVE THE 57:38.633 --> 57:39.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTEREST. 57:39.133 --> 57:40.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HIGH CRIMES AND 57:40.500 --> 57:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS CAPTURED THE 57:41.566 --> 57:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER WAY IN WHICH A HIGH 57:47.300 --> 57:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIAL MIGHT DISREGARD 57:50.033 --> 57:52.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC INTEREST OF THE DUTIES 57:52.966 --> 57:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF PUBLIC OFFICE. 57:53.500 --> 57:55.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASED ON THE EVIDENTITARY 57:55.266 --> 57:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD BEFORE YOU, WHAT 57:56.366 --> 57:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED IN THE CASE TODAY IS 57:58.433 --> 58:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING I DO NOT EVER SEEN 58:01.300 --> 58:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE. 58:01.633 --> 58:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRESIDENT WHO DOUBLED DOWN 58:03.300 --> 58:05.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON VIOLATING HIS OATH TO 58:05.666 --> 58:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAITHFULLY EXECUTE THE LAWS 58:06.566 --> 58:09.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PROTECT AND DEFEND THE 58:09.066 --> 58:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 58:10.533 --> 58:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE REVEALED THE 58:11.800 --> 58:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WHO USED POWERS OF 58:13.533 --> 58:15.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE IS DEMAND THAT A 58:15.366 --> 58:16.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATE 58:16.500 --> 58:18.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN UNDERMINING A COMPETING 58:18.166 --> 58:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY. 58:20.166 --> 58:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS PRESIDENT JOHN KENNEDY 58:22.133 --> 58:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECLARED, THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN 58:23.466 --> 58:25.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FREE AMERICAN ELECTION IS 58:25.200 --> 58:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOST POWERFUL AND PRECIOUS 58:27.366 --> 58:30.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT IN THE WORLD. 58:30.233 --> 58:32.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT OUR ELECTIONS BECOME LESS 58:32.000 --> 58:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FREE WHEN THEY ARE DISTORTED 58:35.433 --> 58:37.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY FOREIGN INTERFERENCE. 58:37.233 --> 58:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAPPENED IN 2016 WAS BAD 58:39.433 --> 58:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENOUGH. 58:39.966 --> 58:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S WIDESPREAD AGREEMENT 58:41.666 --> 58:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT RUSSIAN OPERATIVE 58:43.466 --> 58:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANIPULATED OUR POLITICAL 58:44.833 --> 58:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 58:45.166 --> 58:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THAT DISTORTION IS 58:47.366 --> 58:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAGNIFIED, THAT THE SITTING 58:49.733 --> 58:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ABUSES POWER OF 58:50.633 --> 58:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE ACTUALLY TO INVITE 58:53.866 --> 58:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERVENTION. 58:55.233 --> 58:55.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEE WHY. 58:55.566 --> 58:58.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMAGINE LIVING IN A PART OF 58:58.533 --> 59:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOUISIANA OR TEXAS, THAT'S 59:00.366 --> 59:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRONE TO DEVASTATING 59:02.200 --> 59:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HURRICANES AND FLOODING. 59:02.800 --> 59:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WOULD YOU THINK IF YOU 59:04.766 --> 59:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIVED THERE, AND YOUR GOVERNOR 59:07.166 --> 59:08.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED FOR A MEETING WITH THE 59:08.466 --> 59:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS GETTING 59:10.666 --> 59:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISASTER AID THAT CONGRESS HAS 59:12.900 --> 59:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVIDEED FOR? 59:13.333 --> 59:15.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WOULD YOU THINK IF THAT 59:15.266 --> 59:16.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SAID I WOULD LIKE 59:16.600 --> 59:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TO DO US A FAVOR? 59:23.233 --> 59:24.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'LL MEET WITH YOU. 59:24.300 --> 59:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONCE YOU BRAND MY OPPONENT A 59:26.700 --> 59:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL. 59:27.066 --> 59:28.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULDN'T YOU KNOW IN YOUR GUT 59:28.000 --> 59:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PRESIDENT ABUSED 59:30.866 --> 59:32.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE AND BETRAYED THE 59:32.233 --> 59:33.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTEREST, AND WAS 59:33.700 --> 59:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRYING TO CORRUPT AN ELECTORAL 59:37.466 --> 59:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS? 59:37.800 --> 59:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BELIEVE THAT THIS 59:40.766 --> 59:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCEITARY RECORD SHOWS 59:42.633 --> 59:43.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HERE. 59:43.000 --> 59:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SHOWS THE PRESIDENT DELAYED 59:44.666 --> 59:46.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEETING A FOREIGN LEADER AND 59:46.900 --> 59:47.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVIDING ASSISTANCE THAT 59:47.566 --> 59:50.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS AND HIS ADVISERS 59:50.200 --> 59:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREED SERVES OUR NATION 59:51.433 --> 59:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEREST IN PROMOTING 59:53.033 --> 59:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY AND LIMITING RUSSIAN 59:56.033 --> 59:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGGRESSION. 59:56.433 --> 59:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING RUSSIA, IF YOU'RE 59:59.200 --> 01:00:00.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISTENING -- YOU KNOW, A 01:00:00.733 --> 01:00:03.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WHO CARES ABOUT CONST 01:00:03.666 --> 01:00:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIA, IF YOU'RE LISTENING, 01:00:05.366 --> 01:00:07.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUTT OUT OF OUR ELECTIONS. 01:00:07.933 --> 01:00:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOWS A PRESIDENT THAT DID THIS 01:00:09.266 --> 01:00:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO STRONG ARM A FOREIGN LEADER 01:00:11.200 --> 01:00:14.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SMEARING ONE OF OUR OPPONENTS 01:00:14.200 --> 01:00:15.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN AN ELECTION SEASON. 01:00:15.366 --> 01:00:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS NOT POLITICS AS USUAL AT 01:00:17.533 --> 01:00:18.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEAST NOT IN THE UNITED STATES 01:00:18.766 --> 01:00:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR ANY MATURE DEMOCRACY. 01:00:20.966 --> 01:00:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS INSTEAD A CARDINAL REASON 01:00:22.800 --> 01:00:26.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY THE CONSTITUTION CONTAINS AN 01:00:26.600 --> 01:00:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT POWER. 01:00:27.400 --> 01:00:32.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT SIMPLY, A PRESIDENT SHOULD 01:00:32.133 --> 01:00:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESIST FOREIGN INTERFERENCE. 01:00:34.300 --> 01:00:38.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT DEMAND IT OR WELCOME IT. 01:00:38.433 --> 01:00:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE'RE TO KEEP SAFE WITH OUR 01:00:41.733 --> 01:00:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC, PRESIDENT TRUMP MUST 01:00:43.300 --> 01:00:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE HELD ACCOUNT. 01:00:44.200 --> 01:00:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU 01:00:45.000 --> 01:00:47.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, PROFESSOR 01:00:47.500 --> 01:00:47.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GERHARDT. 01:00:47.866 --> 01:00:49.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN, OTHER 01:00:49.166 --> 01:00:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RANKING MEMBERS. 01:00:49.900 --> 01:00:52.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ITS AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE TO 01:00:52.100 --> 01:00:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOIN THE OTHER DISTINGUISHED 01:00:53.800 --> 01:00:55.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES TO DISCUSS A MATTER OF 01:00:55.533 --> 01:00:58.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAVE CONCERN TO OUR COUNTRY AND 01:00:58.266 --> 01:01:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OUR CONSTITUTION. 01:01:00.233 --> 01:01:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THIS HOUSE, THE PEOPLE'S 01:01:02.533 --> 01:01:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE, HAS THE SOLE POWER OF 01:01:04.766 --> 01:01:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 01:01:05.166 --> 01:01:06.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO BETTER FORUM TO 01:01:06.666 --> 01:01:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSS THE CONSTITUTIONAL 01:01:09.533 --> 01:01:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDARD FOR IMPEACHMENT AND 01:01:10.533 --> 01:01:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER THAT STANDARD HAS BEEN 01:01:11.400 --> 01:01:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MET IN THE CASE OF THE CURRENT 01:01:13.366 --> 01:01:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 01:01:14.800 --> 01:01:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS I EXPLAIN IN THE BALANCE OF 01:01:16.733 --> 01:01:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY OPENING STATEMENT, TH RECORD 01:01:18.633 --> 01:01:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPILED THUS FAR SHOWS THE 01:01:20.866 --> 01:01:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS COMMITTED SEVERAL 01:01:22.466 --> 01:01:23.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 01:01:23.600 --> 01:01:26.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING BRIBERY, ABUSE OF 01:01:26.300 --> 01:01:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER AND SOLICITING PERSONAL 01:01:31.133 --> 01:01:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAVOR FROM A FOREIGN LEADER, 01:01:35.066 --> 01:01:36.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE AND 01:01:36.833 --> 01:01:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTING CONGRESS. 01:01:37.733 --> 01:01:40.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR HEARING SHOULD RESERVE AS A 01:01:40.200 --> 01:01:42.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMINDER OF ONE OF THE 01:01:42.000 --> 01:01:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES THAT 01:01:43.400 --> 01:01:45.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DROVE THE FOUNDERS OF OUR 01:01:45.400 --> 01:01:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION TO BREAK FROM 01:01:47.400 --> 01:01:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGLAND AND TO DRAFT THEIR OWN 01:01:49.966 --> 01:01:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 01:01:50.633 --> 01:01:52.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRINCIPLE THAT IN THIS 01:01:52.533 --> 01:01:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY THAT NO ONE IS KING. 01:01:54.366 --> 01:01:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE FOLLOWED THAT PRINCIPLE 01:01:56.266 --> 01:01:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE BEFORE THE FOUNDING OF THE 01:01:58.566 --> 01:01:59.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION AND RECOGNIZED 01:01:59.533 --> 01:02:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AROUND THE WORLD AS A FIXED 01:02:02.833 --> 01:02:04.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSPIRING AMERICAN IDEAL. 01:02:04.066 --> 01:02:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HIS THIRD MESSAGE TO CONGRESS 01:02:07.433 --> 01:02:08.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN 1903. 01:02:08.633 --> 01:02:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOSEVELT DELIVERED ONE OF THE 01:02:10.900 --> 01:02:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINEST ARTICULATIONS OF THIS 01:02:12.533 --> 01:02:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRINCIPLE. 01:02:12.900 --> 01:02:15.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID, NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW 01:02:15.266 --> 01:02:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NO MAN IS BELOW, NOR DO WE 01:02:18.066 --> 01:02:19.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE ANY MAN'S PERMISSION WHEN 01:02:19.633 --> 01:02:21.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE REQUIRE HIM TO OBEY IT. 01:02:21.900 --> 01:02:25.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBEDIENCE TO THE LAW IS DEMANDED 01:02:25.133 --> 01:02:26.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS A RIGHT. 01:02:26.266 --> 01:02:29.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT ASKED FOR AS A FAVOR. 01:02:29.200 --> 01:02:32.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE FEATURES OF OUR 01:02:32.066 --> 01:02:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION PROTECT THE 01:02:33.500 --> 01:02:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE THAT NO 01:02:35.400 --> 01:02:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW. 01:02:39.066 --> 01:02:40.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST IN THE BRITISH SYSTEM, 01:02:40.300 --> 01:02:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS NO CONTROL OVER THE 01:02:41.833 --> 01:02:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONARCH. 01:02:42.400 --> 01:02:47.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN THE FRAMERS ALLOWED THE 01:02:47.333 --> 01:02:50.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION FOR ASSURING 01:02:50.766 --> 01:02:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITY. 01:02:51.433 --> 01:02:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECOND, THE KING COULD DO NO 01:02:53.366 --> 01:02:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONG AND NO PARTS OF THE 01:02:55.066 --> 01:02:56.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT COULD CHECK HIS 01:02:56.533 --> 01:02:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISCONDUCT. 01:02:56.933 --> 01:02:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR CONSTITUTION, THE FRAMERS 01:02:58.600 --> 01:03:00.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEVELOP A SEPARATION OF POWERS 01:03:00.266 --> 01:03:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH CONSIST OF CHECKS AND 01:03:02.466 --> 01:03:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BALANCES DESIGNED TO PREVENT ANY 01:03:05.766 --> 01:03:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRANCH, INCLUDING PRESIDENCY 01:03:11.433 --> 01:03:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM BEFORING TYRANNYCAL. 01:03:21.433 --> 01:03:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR DECLARATION OF 01:03:23.333 --> 01:03:25.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEPENDENCE, THE FRAMERS SET 01:03:25.966 --> 01:03:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORTH A SERIES OF INPEACHABLE 01:03:29.600 --> 01:03:29.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSES. 01:03:29.966 --> 01:03:31.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE FRAMERS CONVENED IN 01:03:31.700 --> 01:03:33.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHILADELPHIA TO DRAFT OUR 01:03:33.766 --> 01:03:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, THEY WERE UNITED 01:03:35.233 --> 01:03:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AROUND A SIMPLY PRINCIPLE THAT 01:03:36.600 --> 01:03:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS A MAJOR SAFEGUARD FOR THE 01:03:39.400 --> 01:03:40.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC. 01:03:40.000 --> 01:03:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE THE PEOPLE AGAINST TYRANNY OF 01:03:41.700 --> 01:03:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANY KIND. 01:03:42.733 --> 01:03:43.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PEOPLE THAT OVERTHROWN A 01:03:43.566 --> 01:03:46.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KING ARE NOT GOING TO TURN 01:03:46.000 --> 01:03:48.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AROUND JUST AFTER SECURING THEIR 01:03:48.266 --> 01:03:49.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEPENDENCE FROM CORRUPT 01:03:49.566 --> 01:03:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TYRANNY AND CREATING AN OFFICE 01:03:51.400 --> 01:03:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT LIKE THE KING WAS ABOVE THE 01:03:53.300 --> 01:03:54.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW AND COULD DO NO WRONG. 01:03:54.900 --> 01:03:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS CREATED A CHIEF 01:03:57.066 --> 01:03:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTIVE TO BRING ENERGY TO THE 01:03:58.433 --> 01:03:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL LAWS 01:03:59.833 --> 01:04:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO 01:04:03.433 --> 01:04:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS FOR TREASON, BRIBERY, 01:04:05.900 --> 01:04:08.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER HIGH CRIMES AND 01:04:08.500 --> 01:04:08.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 01:04:08.933 --> 01:04:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMER'S CONCERN ABOUT THE 01:04:10.733 --> 01:04:13.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEED TO PROTECT AGAINST A 01:04:13.833 --> 01:04:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPT PRESIDENT WAS EVIDENT 01:04:16.633 --> 01:04:18.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGHOUT THE CORRUPTION. 01:04:18.000 --> 01:04:19.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE TO THANK MY PRIOR TWO 01:04:19.933 --> 01:04:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRIENDS THAT HAVE SPOKEN AND 01:04:21.166 --> 01:04:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPOKEN TO A NORTH CAROLINIAN, 01:04:22.500 --> 01:04:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILLIAM DAVEY. 01:04:23.433 --> 01:04:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WILL REFER TO ANOTHER 01:04:26.133 --> 01:04:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NORTH CAROLINIAN IN THE 01:04:27.433 --> 01:04:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. 01:04:29.766 --> 01:04:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JAMES IREDELL AND PRESIDENT 01:04:32.800 --> 01:04:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASHINGTON APPOINTED TO THE 01:04:33.866 --> 01:04:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME COURT ASSURED THE 01:04:35.233 --> 01:04:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELEGATES THAT THE PRESIDENT IS 01:04:37.266 --> 01:04:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A DIFFERENT NATURE FROM A 01:04:40.600 --> 01:04:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONARCH. 01:04:40.933 --> 01:04:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE IS TO BE SPECIALLY 01:04:43.166 --> 01:04:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GREAT TRUST 01:04:46.033 --> 01:04:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLACED IN HIM. 01:04:47.400 --> 01:04:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS BRINGS US OF COURSE TO THE 01:04:49.300 --> 01:04:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRUCIAL QUESTION WE'RE HERE TO 01:04:50.033 --> 01:04:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALK ABOUT TODAY. 01:04:51.400 --> 01:04:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STANDARD FOR IMPEACHMENT. 01:04:53.833 --> 01:04:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION DEFINES TREASON 01:04:57.366 --> 01:05:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE TERM BRIBERY BASICALLY 01:05:00.833 --> 01:05:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEANS USING THE OFFICE FOR 01:05:03.466 --> 01:05:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL GAIN. 01:05:04.700 --> 01:05:07.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR SHOULD SAY MISUSING THE 01:05:07.933 --> 01:05:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE FOR PERSONAL GAIN. 01:05:09.966 --> 01:05:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS PROFESSOR FELDMAN POINTED 01:05:11.900 --> 01:05:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT, THESE TERM DERIVE FROM THE 01:05:14.266 --> 01:05:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRITISH THAT UNDERSTOOD THE 01:05:15.466 --> 01:05:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLASS OF CASES TO BE IMPEACHABLE 01:05:17.600 --> 01:05:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE REFERRED TO POLITICAL 01:05:19.466 --> 01:05:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES WHICH REFERRED TO CASES 01:05:21.333 --> 01:05:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST THE UNITED STATES, WHEN 01:05:22.333 --> 01:05:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT DEVIATES FROM HIS 01:05:24.966 --> 01:05:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DUTY OR DARES TO ABUSE THE POWER 01:05:27.433 --> 01:05:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTED TO HIM BY THE PEACH IN 01:05:29.866 --> 01:05:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE 01:05:32.333 --> 01:05:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC. 01:05:32.700 --> 01:05:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE FEDERALIST PAPERS, 01:05:35.866 --> 01:05:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALEXANDER HAMILTON SAID 01:05:39.066 --> 01:05:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES WHICH COME 01:05:40.400 --> 01:05:42.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE ABUSE OR VIOLATION OF 01:05:42.500 --> 01:05:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME PUBLIC TRUST AND RELAY 01:05:45.200 --> 01:05:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHIEFLY TO INJURIES DONE 01:05:47.433 --> 01:05:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMMEDIATELY IN A SOCIETY ITSELF. 01:05:51.433 --> 01:05:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEVERAL THEMES EMERGE FROM THE 01:05:53.733 --> 01:05:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMER'S DISCUSSION OF THE SCOPE 01:05:59.433 --> 01:06:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 01:06:00.233 --> 01:06:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNOW NOT ABLE IMPEACHABLE ARE 01:06:03.466 --> 01:06:06.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL AND NOT ALL FELONIES 01:06:06.466 --> 01:06:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 01:06:08.533 --> 01:06:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNOW WHAT CONSTITUTES A HIGH 01:06:10.766 --> 01:06:12.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR IS 01:06:12.933 --> 01:06:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ULTIMATELY THE CONTEXT AND THE 01:06:15.466 --> 01:06:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAVITY OF THE MISCONDUCT IN 01:06:17.900 --> 01:06:19.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 01:06:19.000 --> 01:06:19.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER REVIEWING THE EVIDENCE 01:06:19.833 --> 01:06:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S BEEN MADE PUBLIC, I 01:06:22.466 --> 01:06:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CANNOT HELP BUT CONCLUDE THIS 01:06:23.900 --> 01:06:26.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS ATTACKED EACH OF 01:06:26.300 --> 01:06:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTIONS SAFEGUARDS 01:06:28.133 --> 01:06:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST ESTABLISHING A MONARCHY 01:06:29.866 --> 01:06:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS COUNTRY. 01:06:31.433 --> 01:06:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH THE CONTEXT AND GRAVITY OF 01:06:32.900 --> 01:06:35.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S CONDUCT ARE 01:06:35.000 --> 01:06:35.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR. 01:06:35.300 --> 01:06:38.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FAVOR HE REQUESTED FROM 01:06:38.133 --> 01:06:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE'S PRESIDENT WAS TO 01:06:39.433 --> 01:06:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECEIVE FOR HIS USE OF 01:06:41.866 --> 01:06:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL POWER UKRAINE'S 01:06:43.433 --> 01:06:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCEMENT OF A POLITICAL 01:06:44.500 --> 01:06:44.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIVAL. 01:06:44.966 --> 01:06:47.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INVESTIGATION WAS NOT THE 01:06:47.200 --> 01:06:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT ACTION FOR THE 01:06:48.400 --> 01:06:49.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS 01:06:49.800 --> 01:06:52.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IT COULD BE USED IN THIS 01:06:52.066 --> 01:06:53.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY TO MANIPULATE THE PUBLIC 01:06:53.166 --> 01:06:55.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CASTING ASIDE THE PRESIDENT'S 01:06:55.966 --> 01:06:57.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL RIVAL BECAUSE OF 01:06:57.033 --> 01:06:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNS ABOUT HIS CORRUPTION. 01:06:58.733 --> 01:07:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GRAVITY OF THE PRESIDENT'S 01:07:02.466 --> 01:07:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISCONDUCT IS APPARENT WHEN YOU 01:07:05.933 --> 01:07:08.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPARE IT TO THE ONE PRESIDENT 01:07:08.066 --> 01:07:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS IMPEACHED IN 1974. 01:07:10.833 --> 01:07:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE ARTICLES WERE APPROVED 01:07:13.333 --> 01:07:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST RICHARD NIXON. 01:07:17.900 --> 01:07:20.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST ARTICLE CHARGED HIM 01:07:20.133 --> 01:07:21.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE. 01:07:21.566 --> 01:07:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU READ THE MUELLER REPORT, 01:07:23.900 --> 01:07:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT LAYS OUT A NUMBER OF FACTS 01:07:27.100 --> 01:07:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SUGGESTS THE PRESIDENT 01:07:28.666 --> 01:07:29.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTED JUSTICE. 01:07:29.633 --> 01:07:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SECOND ARTICLE OF 01:07:31.466 --> 01:07:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT APPROVED AGAINST 01:07:34.233 --> 01:07:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RICHARD NIXON, CHARGED HIM WITH 01:07:36.933 --> 01:07:38.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER FOR ORDERING THE 01:07:38.166 --> 01:07:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEADS OF THE IRS, CIA TO HARASS 01:07:41.166 --> 01:07:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS POLITICAL ENEMIES. 01:07:43.433 --> 01:07:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES THE 01:07:45.300 --> 01:07:46.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS ENGAGED IN THE 01:07:46.933 --> 01:07:49.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATTERN OF ABUSING THE TRUST BY 01:07:49.800 --> 01:07:51.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLICITING FOREIGN COUNTRIES, 01:07:51.766 --> 01:07:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING CHINA, RUSSIA AND 01:07:53.900 --> 01:07:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE TO INVESTIGATE HIS 01:07:56.366 --> 01:07:57.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENTS AND 01:07:57.700 --> 01:07:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERE IN ELECTIONS IN WHICH 01:07:59.433 --> 01:08:01.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S A CANDIDATE. 01:08:01.400 --> 01:08:04.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THIRD ARTICLE AGAINST NIXON 01:08:04.133 --> 01:08:05.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT HE FAILED TO COMPLY WITH 01:08:05.600 --> 01:08:06.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUR LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS. 01:08:06.300 --> 01:08:08.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S CIRCUMSTANCE, 01:08:08.900 --> 01:08:09.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS REFUSED TO 01:08:09.600 --> 01:08:12.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLY WITH AT LEAST TEN OTHERS 01:08:12.233 --> 01:08:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HIS ADMINISTRATION NOT TO 01:08:13.733 --> 01:08:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLY WITH LAWFUL CONGRESSIONAL 01:08:16.833 --> 01:08:18.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS INCLUDING SECRETARY 01:08:18.266 --> 01:08:19.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATE MIKE POMPEO, RICK PERRY 01:08:19.700 --> 01:08:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ACTING CHIEF OF STAFF AND 01:08:21.300 --> 01:08:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEAD OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT 01:08:23.466 --> 01:08:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND BUDGET, MICK MULVANEY. 01:08:27.466 --> 01:08:30.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM SAID 01:08:30.066 --> 01:08:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 01:08:31.466 --> 01:08:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE ON THE VERGE OF IMPEACHING 01:08:34.133 --> 01:08:37.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CLINTON, THE DAY THAT 01:08:37.533 --> 01:08:39.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON FAILED TO ANSWER THAT 01:08:39.633 --> 01:08:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENA IS THE DAY HE WAS 01:08:41.300 --> 01:08:42.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE BECAUSE HE TOOK THE 01:08:42.366 --> 01:08:43.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER AWAY FROM CONGRESS AND HE 01:08:43.566 --> 01:08:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAME THE JUDGE AND THE JURY. 01:08:45.066 --> 01:08:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS A PERFECTLY GOOD 01:08:50.733 --> 01:08:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICULATION WHY OBSTRUCTION OF 01:08:52.466 --> 01:08:54.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS IS IMPEACHABLE. 01:08:54.266 --> 01:08:57.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S DEFIANCE OF 01:08:57.033 --> 01:08:59.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS IS TROUBLING DUE TO THE 01:08:59.133 --> 01:09:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATIONALE THAT HE CLAIMS FOR HIS 01:09:02.433 --> 01:09:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION. 01:09:03.200 --> 01:09:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS ARGUMENTS INCLUDING HIS 01:09:05.933 --> 01:09:08.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL IN HIS 01:09:08.900 --> 01:09:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OCTOBER LETTER TO THE SPEAKER 01:09:10.666 --> 01:09:12.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOILS DOWN TO THE ASSERTION THAT 01:09:12.266 --> 01:09:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S ABOVE THE LAW. 01:09:13.500 --> 01:09:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WON'T REVIEW THAT LETTER HERE 01:09:15.466 --> 01:09:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT I DO WANT TO DISAGREE WITH 01:09:17.833 --> 01:09:19.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHARACTERIZATION IN THE 01:09:19.000 --> 01:09:22.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LETTER OF THESE PROCEEDINGS. 01:09:22.166 --> 01:09:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE THE CONSTITUTION EXPRESSLY 01:09:24.466 --> 01:09:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYS AND THE SUPREME COURT HAS 01:09:27.066 --> 01:09:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNANIMOUSLY A FIRMED THAT THE 01:09:28.866 --> 01:09:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE HAS THE SOLE POWER OF 01:09:31.033 --> 01:09:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 01:09:31.433 --> 01:09:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE THE SENATE, THE HOUSE HAS 01:09:32.900 --> 01:09:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE POWER TO DETERMINE THE RULES 01:09:35.900 --> 01:09:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR ITS PROCEEDINGS. 01:09:39.333 --> 01:09:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT AND HIS 01:09:41.900 --> 01:09:43.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBORDINATES HAVE ARGUMENTS THAT 01:09:43.800 --> 01:09:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT IS ENTITLED TO 01:09:45.700 --> 01:09:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION FOR ANY CRIMINAL 01:09:46.466 --> 01:09:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONG DOING, INCLUDING SHOOTING 01:09:49.300 --> 01:09:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEONE ON FIFTH AVENUE. 01:09:50.733 --> 01:09:52.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS CLAIMED THAT 01:09:52.233 --> 01:09:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S ENTITLED TO EXECUTIVE 01:09:54.200 --> 01:09:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIVILEGE, NOT TO SHARE ANY 01:09:55.333 --> 01:09:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION HE DOESN'T WANT TO 01:09:57.800 --> 01:09:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHARE. 01:09:58.100 --> 01:09:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S ALSO CLAIMED THE 01:09:59.333 --> 01:10:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTITLEMENT TO BE ABLE TO ORDER 01:10:01.800 --> 01:10:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AS HE'S 01:10:03.433 --> 01:10:07.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONE NOT TO COOPERATE WITH THIS 01:10:07.866 --> 01:10:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BODY WHEN IT CONDUCTS AN 01:10:13.733 --> 01:10:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION OF THE PRESIDENT. 01:10:15.400 --> 01:10:22.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF LEFT UNCHECKED, HE WILL 01:10:22.566 --> 01:10:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCT CONGRESS. 01:10:23.133 --> 01:10:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACT THAT WE CAN TRANSPOSE 01:10:24.900 --> 01:10:26.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT 01:10:26.433 --> 01:10:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST PRESIDENT NIXON ON TO 01:10:27.866 --> 01:10:29.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ACTIONS OF THIS PRESIDENT 01:10:29.333 --> 01:10:30.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEAKS VOLUMES. 01:10:30.466 --> 01:10:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DOES NOT ININCLUDE THE MOST 01:10:32.733 --> 01:10:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERIOUS NATIONAL SECURITY 01:10:33.433 --> 01:10:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNS AND ELECTION 01:10:35.366 --> 01:10:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE CONCERNS AT THE 01:10:36.066 --> 01:10:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEART OF THIS PRESIDENT'S 01:10:39.400 --> 01:10:40.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISCONDUCT. 01:10:40.533 --> 01:10:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO MISCONDUCT IS MORE 01:10:43.133 --> 01:10:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANTITHETICAL TO OUR ECONOMY. 01:10:44.800 --> 01:10:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING UNJURIES THE PEOPLE MORE 01:10:46.033 --> 01:10:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN THE PRESIDENT THAT USES HIS 01:10:47.833 --> 01:10:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER TO WEAKEN THE AUTHORITY 01:10:49.100 --> 01:10:50.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AS WELT 01:10:50.233 --> 01:10:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE AUTHORITIES OF THE 01:10:52.666 --> 01:10:53.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION ITSELF. 01:10:53.333 --> 01:10:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY I READ ONE MORE SENTENCE? 01:10:57.300 --> 01:10:58.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE WITNESS MAY HAVE ANOTHER 01:10:58.966 --> 01:10:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENTENCE. 01:10:59.333 --> 01:11:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF CONGRESS FAILS TO IMPEACH 01:11:01.433 --> 01:11:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE, THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS IS 01:11:03.033 --> 01:11:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOST ALL MEANING. 01:11:05.766 --> 01:11:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALONG WITH THAT, I STAND WITH 01:11:12.366 --> 01:11:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION AND I STAND 01:11:14.066 --> 01:11:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE FRAMERS THAT WERE 01:11:14.966 --> 01:11:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE 01:11:17.300 --> 01:11:18.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ABOVE THE LAW. 01:11:18.433 --> 01:11:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 01:11:19.900 --> 01:11:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY. 01:11:20.433 --> 01:11:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN NADLER. 01:11:22.666 --> 01:11:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RANKING MEMBER COLLINS, MEMBERS 01:11:25.366 --> 01:11:27.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. 01:11:27.200 --> 01:11:29.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S AN HONOR TO APPEAR BEFORE 01:11:29.466 --> 01:11:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TODAY TO DISCUSS ONE OF THE 01:11:31.400 --> 01:11:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST CONSEQUENTIAL FUNCTIONS YOU 01:11:34.266 --> 01:11:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE GIVEN BY THE FRAMERS AND 01:11:36.300 --> 01:11:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS THE IMPEACHMENT OF A 01:11:38.233 --> 01:11:39.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 01:11:39.300 --> 01:11:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 21 YEARS AGO, I SAT BEFORE YOU, 01:11:41.866 --> 01:11:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN NADLER AND THIS 01:11:43.266 --> 01:11:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE TO TESTIFY AT THE 01:11:46.333 --> 01:11:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT WILLIAM 01:11:48.166 --> 01:11:49.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JEFFERSON CLINTON. 01:11:49.400 --> 01:11:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NEVER THOUGHT THAT I WOULD 01:11:51.233 --> 01:11:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO APPEAR A SECOND TIME TO 01:11:54.300 --> 01:11:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADDRESS THE SAME QUESTION WITH 01:11:56.766 --> 01:11:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REGARD TO ANOTHER SITTING 01:11:59.266 --> 01:11:59.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 01:11:59.633 --> 01:12:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YET HERE WE ARE. 01:12:02.133 --> 01:12:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ELEMENTS ARE STRIKINGLY 01:12:05.900 --> 01:12:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIMILAR. 01:12:06.833 --> 01:12:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTENTS, RANKER AND RANGE 01:12:11.433 --> 01:12:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE THE SAME. 01:12:14.800 --> 01:12:16.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ATMOSPHERE, THE TOLERANCE OF 01:12:16.500 --> 01:12:18.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPOSING VIEWS IS THE SAME. 01:12:18.333 --> 01:12:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D LIKE TO START THEREFORE 01:12:22.333 --> 01:12:24.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERHAPS BY STATING AN IRRELEVANT 01:12:24.733 --> 01:12:25.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACT. 01:12:25.033 --> 01:12:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOT A SUPPORTER OF PRESIDENT 01:12:29.266 --> 01:12:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP. 01:12:29.866 --> 01:12:32.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I VOTED AGAINST HIM. 01:12:32.166 --> 01:12:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY PERSONAL VIEWS OF PRESIDENT 01:12:34.233 --> 01:12:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP ARE AS IRRELEVANT TO MY 01:12:37.133 --> 01:12:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT TESTIMONY AS THEY 01:12:38.233 --> 01:12:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD BE TO YOUR IMPEACHMENT 01:12:40.933 --> 01:12:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTE. 01:12:41.233 --> 01:12:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL NOT BE OUR 01:12:43.400 --> 01:12:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST PRESIDENT. 01:12:44.400 --> 01:12:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WE LEAVE IN THE WAKE OF 01:12:47.400 --> 01:12:50.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS SCANDAL WILL SHAPE HOUR 01:12:50.566 --> 01:12:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY FOR GENERATIONS TO 01:12:51.400 --> 01:12:51.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME. 01:12:51.700 --> 01:12:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M CONCERNED ABOUT LOWERING 01:12:55.100 --> 01:12:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT STANDARDS TO FIT 01:12:58.100 --> 01:13:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE AND AN ABUNDANCE OF 01:13:00.433 --> 01:13:01.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANGER. 01:13:01.666 --> 01:13:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BELIEVE THIS IMPEACHMENT NOT 01:13:02.466 --> 01:13:04.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY FAILS TO SATISFY THE 01:13:04.133 --> 01:13:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDARD OF PAST IMPEACHMENTS, 01:13:07.433 --> 01:13:10.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT IT WOULD CREATE A DANGEROUS 01:13:10.300 --> 01:13:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECEDENT FOR FUTURE 01:13:12.466 --> 01:13:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENTS. 01:13:12.900 --> 01:13:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY TESTIMONY LAYS OUT THE 01:13:16.733 --> 01:13:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT FROM EARLY CASES TO 01:13:19.433 --> 01:13:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EARLY DAY. 01:13:20.566 --> 01:13:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EARLY IMPEACHMENTS USED 01:13:23.300 --> 01:13:25.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLUID EXERCISE OF CRIMINAL AND 01:13:25.033 --> 01:13:26.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NONCRIMINAL ACTS. 01:13:26.400 --> 01:13:27.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE FRAMERS MET IN 01:13:27.733 --> 01:13:29.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHILADELPHIA, THEY WERE FAMILIAR 01:13:29.233 --> 01:13:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH IMPEACHMENT AND ITS ABUSES 01:13:31.366 --> 01:13:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING HASTINGS CASE, WHICH 01:13:33.100 --> 01:13:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS DISCUSSED IN THE CONVENTION. 01:13:35.433 --> 01:13:36.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A CASE THAT WAS STILL PENDING 01:13:36.800 --> 01:13:39.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR TRIAL IN ENGLAND. 01:13:39.233 --> 01:13:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNLIKE THE ENGLISH IMPEACHMENTS, 01:13:40.966 --> 01:13:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN MODEL IS MORE 01:13:42.200 --> 01:13:44.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIMITED NOT ONLY IN ITS 01:13:44.566 --> 01:13:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPLICATION TO JUDICIAL AND 01:13:46.466 --> 01:13:47.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS BUT ITS 01:13:47.866 --> 01:13:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GROUNDS. 01:13:48.200 --> 01:13:51.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS REJECTED A PROPOSAL 01:13:51.500 --> 01:13:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ADD MALE ADMINISTRATION 01:13:53.300 --> 01:13:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE MADISON OBJECTED THAT SO 01:13:55.100 --> 01:13:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VAGUE A TERM WOULD BE EQUIVALENT 01:13:59.400 --> 01:14:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO A TENURE DURING THE PLEASURE 01:14:01.266 --> 01:14:03.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE STATE. 01:14:03.933 --> 01:14:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE END, VARIOUS THINGS WERE 01:14:07.466 --> 01:14:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBJECTED. 01:14:08.200 --> 01:14:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION, OBTAINING OFFICE BY 01:14:11.133 --> 01:14:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPROPER MEANS, NEGLIGENCE, 01:14:15.233 --> 01:14:21.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECULATION AND OPPRESSION. 01:14:21.100 --> 01:14:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERFORTY AND LYING ARE RELEVANT 01:14:24.200 --> 01:14:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE. 01:14:24.500 --> 01:14:26.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY TESTIMONY EXPLORES NIXON, 01:14:26.933 --> 01:14:28.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON AND CLINTON'S 01:14:28.833 --> 01:14:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENTS. 01:14:29.266 --> 01:14:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLOSEST OF THE THREE CASES 01:14:30.866 --> 01:14:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS TO 1868 IMPEACHMENT OF ANDREW 01:14:33.500 --> 01:14:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON. 01:14:33.833 --> 01:14:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT A MODEL OR AN 01:14:35.866 --> 01:14:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSOCIATION THAT THIS COMMITTEE 01:14:37.933 --> 01:14:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD RELISH. 01:14:38.533 --> 01:14:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THAT CASE, A GROUP OF 01:14:42.300 --> 01:14:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENTS OF THE PRESIDENT 01:14:43.433 --> 01:14:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLED THE RADICAL REPUBLICANS 01:14:46.266 --> 01:14:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREATED A TRAP DOOR CRIME IN 01:14:47.400 --> 01:14:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDER TO IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT. 01:14:49.733 --> 01:14:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DEFINED IT AS A HIGH 01:14:53.866 --> 01:14:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR. 01:14:54.333 --> 01:14:55.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS ANOTHER SHARED ASPECT 01:14:55.600 --> 01:14:57.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BESIDES THE ATMOSPHERE OF THAT 01:14:57.833 --> 01:15:00.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AND ALSO THE 01:15:00.300 --> 01:15:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNCONVENTIONAL STYLE OF THE TWO 01:15:03.466 --> 01:15:03.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTS. 01:15:03.933 --> 01:15:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SHARED ELEMENT IS SPEED. 01:15:06.633 --> 01:15:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IMPEACHMENT WOULD RIVAL THE 01:15:08.600 --> 01:15:10.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT AS THE 01:15:10.366 --> 01:15:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHORTEST IN HISTORY DEPENDING ON 01:15:11.900 --> 01:15:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW ONE COUNTS THE RELEVANT 01:15:15.433 --> 01:15:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAYS. 01:15:16.000 --> 01:15:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW, THERE'S THREE DISTINCTIONS 01:15:17.633 --> 01:15:20.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN YOU LOOK AT THESE OR THREE 01:15:20.900 --> 01:15:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMONALITIES WHEN YOU LOOK AT 01:15:22.300 --> 01:15:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE PAST CASES. 01:15:23.433 --> 01:15:26.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL INVOLVED ESTABLISHED CRIMES. 01:15:26.266 --> 01:15:28.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WOULD BE THE FIRST 01:15:28.266 --> 01:15:29.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IN HISTORY WHERE 01:15:29.966 --> 01:15:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WOULD BE CONSIDERABLE 01:15:31.433 --> 01:15:33.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEBATE AND IN MY VIEW NOT 01:15:33.666 --> 01:15:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPELLING EVIDENCE OF THE 01:15:34.533 --> 01:15:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMISSION OF A CRIME. 01:15:35.900 --> 01:15:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECOND IS THE APPRECIATED PERIOD 01:15:39.433 --> 01:15:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS INVESTIGATION, WHICH IS 01:15:41.866 --> 01:15:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBLEMATIC AND PUZZLING. 01:15:43.433 --> 01:15:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A FACIALLY INCOMPLETE 01:15:47.066 --> 01:15:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND INADEQUATE RECORD IN ORDER 01:15:48.766 --> 01:15:50.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO IMPEACH A PRESIDENT. 01:15:50.400 --> 01:15:52.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLOW ME TO BE CANDID MANY MY 01:15:52.966 --> 01:15:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLOSING REMARKS BECAUSE WE HAVE 01:15:54.666 --> 01:15:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIMITED TIME. 01:15:55.400 --> 01:15:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE LIVING IN THE VERY PERIOD 01:15:59.433 --> 01:16:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBED BY ALEXANDER HAMILTON. 01:16:02.533 --> 01:16:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PERIOD OF AGITATED PASSIONS. 01:16:05.933 --> 01:16:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I GET IT. 01:16:07.466 --> 01:16:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE MAD. 01:16:09.633 --> 01:16:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT IS MAD. 01:16:10.666 --> 01:16:13.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY REPUBLICAN FRIENDS ARE MAN. 01:16:13.666 --> 01:16:18.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY DEMOCRATIC FRIENDS ARE MAD. 01:16:18.566 --> 01:16:20.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY WIFE IS MAD. 01:16:20.266 --> 01:16:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY KIDS ARE MAD. 01:16:23.900 --> 01:16:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN MY DOG SEEMS MAD. 01:16:30.033 --> 01:16:32.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE ALL MAD. 01:16:32.533 --> 01:16:34.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE IS THAT TAKING US? 01:16:34.100 --> 01:16:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE SLIP SHOP OF IMPEACHMENT 01:16:36.466 --> 01:16:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADE US LESS MAD? 01:16:37.500 --> 01:16:40.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL IT ONLY INVITE AN 01:16:40.133 --> 01:16:42.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVITATION FOR THE MADNESS TO 01:16:42.266 --> 01:16:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOW EVERY FUTURE 01:16:44.733 --> 01:16:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION? 01:16:45.200 --> 01:16:47.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY THIS IS WRONG. 01:16:47.133 --> 01:16:48.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT WRONG BECAUSE PRESIDENT 01:16:48.566 --> 01:16:49.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP IS RIGHT. 01:16:49.833 --> 01:16:51.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS CALL WAS ANYTHING BUT 01:16:51.800 --> 01:16:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERFECT. 01:16:52.133 --> 01:16:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT WRONG BECAUSE THE HOUSE 01:16:53.566 --> 01:16:55.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS NO LEGITIMATE REASON TO 01:16:55.300 --> 01:16:57.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION THE UKRAINIAN 01:16:57.633 --> 01:16:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTROVERSY. 01:16:58.033 --> 01:16:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT WRONG BECAUSE WE'RE IN 01:16:59.433 --> 01:17:01.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ELECTION YEAR. 01:17:01.066 --> 01:17:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO GOOD TIME FOR AN 01:17:04.166 --> 01:17:04.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 01:17:04.866 --> 01:17:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO, IT'S WRONG BECAUSE THIS IS 01:17:07.200 --> 01:17:10.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT HOW YOU IMPEACH AN AMERICAN 01:17:10.366 --> 01:17:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 01:17:10.733 --> 01:17:13.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS CASE IS NOT A CASE OF THE 01:17:13.866 --> 01:17:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNKNOWABLE. 01:17:14.266 --> 01:17:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A CASE OF THE PERIPHERAL. 01:17:17.300 --> 01:17:20.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE A REGARD OF CONFLICTS, 01:17:20.766 --> 01:17:22.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENSES A HAVE NOT BEEN 01:17:22.833 --> 01:17:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERED, UNSUBPOENAED 01:17:23.900 --> 01:17:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES WITH MATERIAL 01:17:24.766 --> 01:17:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE. 01:17:25.233 --> 01:17:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO IMPEACH A PRESIDENT ON THIS 01:17:27.466 --> 01:17:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD WOULD EXPOSE EVERY FUTURE 01:17:29.900 --> 01:17:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO THE SAME 01:17:33.600 --> 01:17:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 01:17:34.000 --> 01:17:35.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRINCIPLE TAKES US TO A PLACE WE 01:17:35.333 --> 01:17:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREFER NOT TO BE. 01:17:37.566 --> 01:17:40.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS A PLACE SEVEN 01:17:40.000 --> 01:17:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS FOUND THEMSELVES IN 01:17:41.033 --> 01:17:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JOHNSON TRIAL WHEN THEY 01:17:42.033 --> 01:17:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAVED A PRESIDENT FROM ACQUITTAL 01:17:46.733 --> 01:17:47.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEY DESPISED. 01:17:47.900 --> 01:17:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR GENERATIONS, THEY CELEBRATED 01:17:50.366 --> 01:17:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS PROFILES OF COURAGE. 01:17:53.200 --> 01:17:54.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENATOR ROSS SAID IT WAS LIKE 01:17:54.600 --> 01:17:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING DOWN IN HIS OPEN GRAVE. 01:17:56.900 --> 01:17:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE JUMPED. 01:17:58.600 --> 01:18:02.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE HE DIDN'T HAVE ANY 01:18:02.033 --> 01:18:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALTERNATIVE. 01:18:02.433 --> 01:18:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S EASY TO CELEBRATE THOSE 01:18:03.433 --> 01:18:05.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE FROM THE DISTANCE OF TIME 01:18:05.733 --> 01:18:06.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CIRCUMSTANCE IN AN AGE OF 01:18:06.700 --> 01:18:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RAGE THAT IS APPEALING TO LISTEN 01:18:08.166 --> 01:18:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THOSE SAYING FORGET THE 01:18:10.900 --> 01:18:11.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITIONS OF CRIMES. 01:18:11.933 --> 01:18:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST DO IT. 01:18:14.166 --> 01:18:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE THIS IS SOME IMPULSE BUY 01:18:17.533 --> 01:18:18.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIKE SNEAKER. 01:18:18.400 --> 01:18:20.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CERTAINLY WOULD DO THAT. 01:18:20.100 --> 01:18:22.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN DECLARE THE DEFINITIONS 01:18:22.966 --> 01:18:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF CRIMES ALLEGED OR IMMATERIAL 01:18:24.466 --> 01:18:26.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AN EXERCISE OF POLITICS, NOT 01:18:26.866 --> 01:18:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAW. 01:18:27.933 --> 01:18:29.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOWEVER, THOSE LEGAL DEFINITIONS 01:18:29.033 --> 01:18:30.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN STANDARDS, WHICH I'VE 01:18:30.833 --> 01:18:33.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADDRESSED IN MY TESTIMONY ARE 01:18:33.033 --> 01:18:36.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VERY THING THAT DIVIDE RAGE 01:18:36.400 --> 01:18:38.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM REASON. 01:18:38.466 --> 01:18:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ALL BRINGS UP TO ME, AND I 01:18:41.033 --> 01:18:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL CONCLUDE WITH THIS, A SCENE 01:18:43.433 --> 01:18:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM "A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS" BY 01:18:47.433 --> 01:18:50.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIR THOMAS MOORE WHEN HIS 01:18:50.333 --> 01:18:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SON-IN-LAW PUT THE LAW -- 01:18:52.766 --> 01:18:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGESTED THAT MOORE WAS PUTTING 01:18:53.900 --> 01:18:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAW AHEAD OF MORALITY. 01:18:56.833 --> 01:18:58.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID MOORE WOULD GIVE THE 01:18:58.966 --> 01:19:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEVIL THE BENEFIT OF THE LAW. 01:19:01.200 --> 01:19:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN MOORE ASKS ROPER, WOULD HE 01:19:03.433 --> 01:19:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD CUT A GREAT ROAD THROUGH 01:19:04.600 --> 01:19:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAW TO GET AFTER THE DEVIL? 01:19:07.500 --> 01:19:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROPER PROUDLY DECLARED YES. 01:19:11.200 --> 01:19:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D DOWN EVERY LAW OF ENGLAND TO 01:19:13.533 --> 01:19:14.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO THAT. 01:19:14.466 --> 01:19:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOORE RESPONDS, AND WHEN THE 01:19:16.766 --> 01:19:19.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST LAW IS CUT DOWN AND THE 01:19:19.366 --> 01:19:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEVIL TURNED AROUND ON YOU, 01:19:23.466 --> 01:19:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE WOULD YOU HIDE, ROPER, ALL 01:19:26.133 --> 01:19:28.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAWS BEING FLAT IN HE SAID 01:19:28.100 --> 01:19:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COUNTRY IS PLANTED WITH 01:19:29.400 --> 01:19:30.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THICK LAWS COAST TO COAST. 01:19:30.933 --> 01:19:32.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAN'S LAWS, NOT GODS. 01:19:32.500 --> 01:19:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU CULT THEM DOWN AND YOU'RE 01:19:34.600 --> 01:19:37.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST THE MAN TO DO IT, DO YOU 01:19:37.433 --> 01:19:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY THINK YOU CAN STAND 01:19:39.466 --> 01:19:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UPRIGHT IN THE WINDS THAT WOULD 01:19:41.300 --> 01:19:41.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BLOW THEN? 01:19:41.933 --> 01:19:44.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE FINISHED BY SAYING YES, I'D 01:19:44.866 --> 01:19:46.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVE THE DEVIL THE BENEFIT OF 01:19:46.200 --> 01:19:47.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAW FOR MY OWN SAKE. 01:19:47.933 --> 01:19:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I WILL CONCLUDE WITH THIS. 01:19:50.500 --> 01:19:53.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH SIDES OF THIS CONTROVERSY 01:19:53.666 --> 01:19:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE DEMONIZED THE OTHER TO 01:19:56.700 --> 01:19:59.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTIFY ANY MEASURE IN THEIR 01:19:59.900 --> 01:20:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENSE MUCH LIKE ROPER. 01:20:02.133 --> 01:20:04.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERHAPS THAT'S THE SADDEST PART 01:20:04.933 --> 01:20:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF ALL OF THIS. 01:20:07.433 --> 01:20:10.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE FORGOTTEN THE COMMON 01:20:10.233 --> 01:20:13.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE OF FAITH THAT BINDS EACH 01:20:13.666 --> 01:20:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF US TO EACH OTHER IN OUR 01:20:17.633 --> 01:20:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 01:20:18.066 --> 01:20:19.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOWEVER, BEFORE WE CUT DOWN THE 01:20:19.266 --> 01:20:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TREE SO CAREFULLY PLANTED BY THE 01:20:21.433 --> 01:20:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS, I HOPE YOU WILL 01:20:22.700 --> 01:20:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDER WHAT YOU WILL DO WHEN 01:20:25.000 --> 01:20:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WIND BLOWS AGAIN. 01:20:27.400 --> 01:20:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERHAPS FOR A DEMOCRATIC 01:20:30.433 --> 01:20:30.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 01:20:30.800 --> 01:20:33.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE WILL YOU STAND THEN? 01:20:33.366 --> 01:20:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN ALL THE LAWS BEING FLAT? 01:20:35.766 --> 01:20:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE HONOR OF 01:20:37.833 --> 01:20:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFYING TODAY. 01:20:39.066 --> 01:20:41.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY 01:20:41.200 --> 01:20:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS. 01:20:41.766 --> 01:20:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THANK THE WITNESSES. 01:20:45.133 --> 01:20:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I SEEK 01:20:47.800 --> 01:20:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNITION. 01:20:48.200 --> 01:20:49.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FOR WHAT PURPOSE? 01:20:49.166 --> 01:20:50.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I HAVE A MOTION 01:20:50.766 --> 01:20:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PURSUANT TO RULE 11 SPECIFICALLY 01:20:53.866 --> 01:20:55.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2 K 6. 01:20:55.700 --> 01:20:57.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I MOVE TO SUBPOENA THE 01:20:57.200 --> 01:20:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDIVIDUAL COMMONLY REFERRED TO 01:20:58.433 --> 01:20:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE WHISTLE-BLOWER. 01:20:59.600 --> 01:21:01.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASK -- 01:21:01.533 --> 01:21:03.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMEN STATED HIS 01:21:03.400 --> 01:21:03.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTION. 01:21:03.733 --> 01:21:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVE TO TABLE? 01:21:04.600 --> 01:21:07.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I MOVE TO 01:21:07.233 --> 01:21:10.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MOVE TO TABLE. 01:21:10.233 --> 01:21:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. 01:21:10.800 --> 01:21:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL OPPOSED SAY NEY. 01:21:11.333 --> 01:21:12.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTION TO TABLE IS APPROVED. 01:21:12.066 --> 01:21:15.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ROLL CALL IS REQUESTED. 01:21:15.300 --> 01:21:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. 01:21:17.900 --> 01:21:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% [ROLL CALL]. 01:21:41.866 --> 01:22:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% [ROLL CALL]. 01:22:23.433 --> 01:22:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% [ROLL CALL]. 01:22:47.400 --> 01:22:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% [ROLL CALL]. 01:22:53.800 --> 01:22:57.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HAS EVERYONE VOTED THAT 01:22:57.166 --> 01:22:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WISHES TO VOTE? 01:22:58.366 --> 01:23:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I WAS NOT 01:23:03.300 --> 01:23:03.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORDED. 01:23:03.666 --> 01:23:04.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 01:23:04.466 --> 01:23:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ANYONE ELSE WISH TO VOTE? 01:23:07.033 --> 01:23:08.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOW AM I RECORDED? 01:23:08.900 --> 01:23:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. SENSENBRENNER, YOU'RE NOT 01:23:11.133 --> 01:23:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORDED. 01:23:11.500 --> 01:23:13.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 01:23:13.566 --> 01:23:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. SENSENBRENNER VOTES NO. 01:23:38.933 --> 01:23:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, THERE'S 24 AYES 01:23:44.800 --> 01:23:48.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND 17 NOS. 01:23:48.500 --> 01:23:52.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PURSUANT TO H RESOLUTION 660 01:23:52.233 --> 01:23:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE JUDICIARY PROCEDURES, 01:23:53.933 --> 01:23:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S 45 MINUTES OF QUESTIONS 01:23:55.866 --> 01:23:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OR 01:23:57.800 --> 01:24:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY COUNSEL FOLLOWED BY 45 01:24:00.433 --> 01:24:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES FOR THE RANKING MEMBER 01:24:02.400 --> 01:24:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR MINORITY COUNSEL. 01:24:03.466 --> 01:24:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY THE CHAIR AND THE COUNSELS 01:24:09.000 --> 01:24:10.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY QUESTION WITNESSES. 01:24:10.500 --> 01:24:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING THAT, UNLESS I SPECIFY 01:24:12.566 --> 01:24:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE TIME, WE WILL PROCEED UNDER 01:24:15.833 --> 01:24:17.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIVE MINUTE RULES. 01:24:17.200 --> 01:24:18.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I RECOGNIZE MYSELF FOR THE FIRST 01:24:18.666 --> 01:24:20.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROUND OF QUESTIONS. 01:24:20.300 --> 01:24:21.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS, THANKS FOR BEING 01:24:21.600 --> 01:24:22.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE TODAY. 01:24:22.000 --> 01:24:24.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN CHARGED 01:24:24.266 --> 01:24:26.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE GRAVE RESPONSIBILITY OF 01:24:26.600 --> 01:24:28.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERING WHETHER TO RECOMMEND 01:24:28.266 --> 01:24:29.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST 01:24:29.100 --> 01:24:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT. 01:24:29.600 --> 01:24:32.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SPOKE FOR MY COLLEAGUES WHEN I 01:24:32.200 --> 01:24:34.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY THAT WE DO NOT TAKE THIS 01:24:34.100 --> 01:24:34.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIGHTLY. 01:24:34.433 --> 01:24:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT 01:24:35.900 --> 01:24:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY'S HEARING AS WELL AS THE 01:24:38.666 --> 01:24:41.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LARGER RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE US 01:24:41.366 --> 01:24:42.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE GROUNDED IN THE 01:24:42.966 --> 01:24:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 01:24:43.400 --> 01:24:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT 01:24:44.266 --> 01:24:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUDED THAT THE PRESIDENT 01:24:45.566 --> 01:24:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESSURED A FOREIGN LEADER TO 01:24:51.400 --> 01:24:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERE IN OUR ELECTIONS. 01:24:53.900 --> 01:24:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE THEN SOUGHT TO PREVENT 01:24:55.400 --> 01:24:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS FROM INVESTIGATING HIS 01:24:58.000 --> 01:24:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT BY ORDERING HIS 01:24:59.433 --> 01:25:01.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION AND EVERYONE IN 01:25:01.533 --> 01:25:04.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT TO DEFY HOUSE SUBPOENAS. 01:25:04.533 --> 01:25:06.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, AS YOU SAID, 01:25:06.133 --> 01:25:08.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RIGHT TO VOTE IS THE MOST 01:25:08.866 --> 01:25:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECIOUS RIGHT IN THIS COUNTRY. 01:25:10.333 --> 01:25:12.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THE PRESIDENT'S CONDUCT 01:25:12.033 --> 01:25:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENDANGER THAT RIGHT? 01:25:14.333 --> 01:25:19.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, MR. CHAIRMAN, IT DOES. 01:25:19.033 --> 01:25:19.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 01:25:19.733 --> 01:25:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW DOES IT DO SO? 01:25:21.200 --> 01:25:23.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE WAY IS EXACTLY WHAT 01:25:23.366 --> 01:25:24.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WASHINGTON WARNED 01:25:24.300 --> 01:25:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT. 01:25:25.533 --> 01:25:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY INVITING A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT 01:25:27.433 --> 01:25:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INFLUENCE OUR ELECTIONS, IT 01:25:29.700 --> 01:25:33.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKES THE RIGHT AWAY FROM THE 01:25:33.766 --> 01:25:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE AND IT TURNS IT 01:25:35.866 --> 01:25:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO A RIGHT THAT FOREIGN 01:25:37.500 --> 01:25:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENTS DECIDE TO INTERFERE 01:25:39.066 --> 01:25:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THEIR OWN BENEFITS. 01:25:41.033 --> 01:25:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DON'T 01:25:41.900 --> 01:25:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT US, THEY INTERVENE TO 01:25:43.433 --> 01:25:44.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT THEMSELVES. 01:25:44.466 --> 01:25:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 01:25:45.800 --> 01:25:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, YOU HAVE 01:25:47.433 --> 01:25:48.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRITTEN EXTENSIVELY ABOUT OUR 01:25:48.966 --> 01:25:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SYSTEM OF CHECKS AND BALANCES. 01:25:51.166 --> 01:25:52.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT SYSTEM 01:25:52.533 --> 01:25:54.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PRESIDENT UNDERTAKES A 01:25:54.800 --> 01:25:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BLOCKADE OF CONGRESS'S 01:25:56.100 --> 01:25:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY? 01:25:59.433 --> 01:26:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE ORDERS ALL WITNESSES NOT TO 01:26:01.433 --> 01:26:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY? 01:26:01.766 --> 01:26:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS OUR RECOURSE? 01:26:02.433 --> 01:26:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHEN THE PRESIDENT DOES THAT, 01:26:04.566 --> 01:26:06.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEPARATION OF POWERS MEANS 01:26:06.400 --> 01:26:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING. 01:26:06.733 --> 01:26:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SUBPOENAS THAT HAVE BEEN 01:26:08.566 --> 01:26:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUED ARE LAWFUL ORDERS. 01:26:10.333 --> 01:26:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR LAW SCHOOLS, WE TEACH OUR 01:26:12.366 --> 01:26:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STUDENTS, THIS IS EASY 01:26:14.433 --> 01:26:15.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRAIGHTFORWARD SITUATION. 01:26:15.100 --> 01:26:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU COMPLY WITH THE LAW. 01:26:17.033 --> 01:26:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWYERS HAVE TO COMPLY WITH 01:26:20.733 --> 01:26:21.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS. 01:26:21.100 --> 01:26:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS SITUATION, THE FULL 01:26:23.200 --> 01:26:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCALE OBSTRUCTION AND SUBPOENAS 01:26:27.066 --> 01:26:28.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TORPEDOS SEPARATION OF POWERS 01:26:28.500 --> 01:26:30.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEREFORE YOU'RE ONLY 01:26:30.500 --> 01:26:33.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOURSE IS TO IN A SENSE 01:26:33.700 --> 01:26:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROTECT YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL 01:26:35.433 --> 01:26:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREROGATIVES. 01:26:35.900 --> 01:26:39.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE SAME IS TRUE OF DEFYING 01:26:39.300 --> 01:26:40.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENAS ON A 01:26:40.500 --> 01:26:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHOLESALE BASIS WITH RESPECT TO 01:26:42.900 --> 01:26:45.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERSIGHT, NOT JUST IMPEACHMENT? 01:26:45.400 --> 01:26:46.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ABSOLUTELY. 01:26:46.133 --> 01:26:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YES, SIR. 01:26:46.500 --> 01:26:49.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 01:26:49.566 --> 01:26:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN. 01:26:50.433 --> 01:26:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE FRAMERS 01:26:53.200 --> 01:26:58.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTENDED IMPEACHMENT TO BE USED 01:26:58.133 --> 01:26:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFREQUENTLY. 01:26:58.566 --> 01:26:59.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT AS PUNISHMENT. 01:26:59.100 --> 01:27:02.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SAFE OUR DEMOCRACY FROM 01:27:02.033 --> 01:27:03.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREATS SO SIGNIFICANT WE CANNOT 01:27:03.800 --> 01:27:08.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAIT TILL THE NEXT ELECTION. 01:27:08.133 --> 01:27:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO WE FACE THAT THREAT? 01:27:09.466 --> 01:27:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS IMPEACHMENT THE APPROPRIATE 01:27:11.400 --> 01:27:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOURSE HERE? 01:27:12.166 --> 01:27:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE ARE TWO QUESTIONS. 01:27:13.533 --> 01:27:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FRAMERS RESERVED 01:27:17.333 --> 01:27:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT FOR SITUATIONS WHERE 01:27:18.966 --> 01:27:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ABUSED HIS OFFICE, 01:27:21.333 --> 01:27:22.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS USED IT'S FOR HIS 01:27:22.900 --> 01:27:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL ADVANTAGE AND IN 01:27:23.666 --> 01:27:25.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULAR THEY WERE 01:27:25.033 --> 01:27:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFICALLY WORRIED ABOUT A 01:27:26.033 --> 01:27:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SITUATION WHERE THE PRESIDENT 01:27:27.233 --> 01:27:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED HIS OFFICE TO FACILITATE 01:27:29.900 --> 01:27:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTLY HIS OWN RE-ELECTION. 01:27:31.433 --> 01:27:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY THEY THOUGHT THEY 01:27:32.800 --> 01:27:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEEDED IMPEACHMENT AND WHY 01:27:33.966 --> 01:27:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAITING FOR THE NEXT ELECTION 01:27:35.766 --> 01:27:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH. 01:27:36.600 --> 01:27:39.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THE FACTS THAT WE HAVE BEFORE 01:27:39.033 --> 01:27:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE RIGHT NOW, THE 01:27:41.866 --> 01:27:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SOLICITED ASSISTANCE 01:27:44.833 --> 01:27:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT IN 01:27:45.833 --> 01:27:47.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDER TO ASSIST HIS OWN 01:27:47.900 --> 01:27:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTION. 01:27:48.300 --> 01:27:50.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HE USED THE POWER OF HIS 01:27:50.566 --> 01:27:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE THAT NO ONE ELSE COULD 01:27:53.100 --> 01:27:55.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSSIBLY HAVE USED IN ORDER TO 01:27:55.266 --> 01:27:56.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAIN PERSONAL ADVANTAGE FOR 01:27:56.566 --> 01:27:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF, DISTORTING THE 01:27:58.433 --> 01:27:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 01:27:58.800 --> 01:28:00.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT THE FRAMERS 01:28:00.466 --> 01:28:00.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANTICIPATED. 01:28:00.866 --> 01:28:01.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 01:28:01.333 --> 01:28:03.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NOW YIELD THE REMAINDER OF 01:28:03.166 --> 01:28:05.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. TIME FOR MR. EISEN FOR 01:28:05.633 --> 01:28:06.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL QUESTIONS. 01:28:06.133 --> 01:28:08.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GOOD MORNING, PROFESSORS. 01:28:08.033 --> 01:28:10.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANKS FOR BEING HERE. 01:28:10.100 --> 01:28:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO ASK YOU SOME QUESTIONS 01:28:13.700 --> 01:28:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HIGH CRIMES 01:28:15.433 --> 01:28:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MISDEMEANORS THAT WERE 01:28:17.100 --> 01:28:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MENTIONED IN THE OPENING 01:28:19.466 --> 01:28:19.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENTS. 01:28:19.866 --> 01:28:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER AND BRIBERY. 01:28:23.466 --> 01:28:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS. 01:28:27.233 --> 01:28:28.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE. 01:28:28.700 --> 01:28:30.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, WHAT IS ABUSE 01:28:30.733 --> 01:28:31.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF POWER? 01:28:31.566 --> 01:28:34.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ABUSE OF POWER IS WHEN THE 01:28:34.466 --> 01:28:35.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT USES HIS OFFICE, TAKES 01:28:35.933 --> 01:28:38.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ACTION THAT IS PART OF THE 01:28:38.966 --> 01:28:40.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENCY, NOT TO SERVE THE 01:28:40.133 --> 01:28:41.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC INTERESTS BUT TO SERVE 01:28:41.933 --> 01:28:44.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS PRIVATE BENEFIT AND IN 01:28:44.233 --> 01:28:45.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULAR AN ABUSE OF POWER IF 01:28:45.966 --> 01:28:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DOES TO IT FACILITATE HIS 01:28:48.400 --> 01:28:50.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTION OR GAIN AN ADVANTAGE 01:28:50.066 --> 01:28:51.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT AVAILABLE TO ANYONE THAT IS 01:28:51.533 --> 01:28:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT THE PRESIDENT. 01:28:52.200 --> 01:28:55.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SIR, WHY IS THAT IMPEACHABLE 01:28:55.833 --> 01:28:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT? 01:28:56.433 --> 01:28:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF THE PRESIDENT USES HIS 01:28:59.000 --> 01:29:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE FOR PERSONAL GAIN, THE 01:29:00.833 --> 01:29:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY RECOURSE AVAILABLE UNDER 01:29:02.533 --> 01:29:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION IS FOR HIM TO 01:29:04.633 --> 01:29:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE IMPEACH. 01:29:05.966 --> 01:29:08.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT CANNOT BE AS A 01:29:08.400 --> 01:29:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRACTICAL MATTER CHARGED 01:29:09.966 --> 01:29:10.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINALLY WHILE HE WAS IN 01:29:10.966 --> 01:29:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE BECAUSE THE DEPARTMENT OF 01:29:12.200 --> 01:29:13.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE WORKS FOR THE PRESIDENT. 01:29:13.266 --> 01:29:20.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THE ONLY MECHANISM AVAILABLE 01:29:20.466 --> 01:29:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS TO IMPEACH HIM. 01:29:21.333 --> 01:29:23.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY WE HAVE IMPEACHMENT. 01:29:23.966 --> 01:29:27.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, DO SCHOLARS 01:29:27.033 --> 01:29:28.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF IMPEACHMENT GENERALLY AGREE 01:29:28.433 --> 01:29:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ABUSE OF POWER IS AN 01:29:31.466 --> 01:29:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE? 01:29:35.466 --> 01:29:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:29:37.933 --> 01:29:39.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT, DO YOU 01:29:39.300 --> 01:29:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPEACHABLE? 01:29:41.266 --> 01:29:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:29:41.800 --> 01:29:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'D LIKE TO FOCUS ON THE 01:29:43.400 --> 01:29:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PANEL AND THE FINDINGS IN THE 01:29:46.766 --> 01:29:47.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 01:29:47.500 --> 01:29:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PRESIDENT SOLICITED THE 01:29:50.633 --> 01:29:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE OF A FOREIGN 01:29:51.433 --> 01:29:55.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT, UKRAINE, IN THE 2020 01:29:55.733 --> 01:29:59.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. 01:29:59.133 --> 01:30:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, DID PRESIDENT 01:30:01.600 --> 01:30:03.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP COMMIT THE IMPEACHABLE 01:30:03.400 --> 01:30:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR OF 01:30:05.700 --> 01:30:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER BASED ON THAT 01:30:07.433 --> 01:30:08.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE AND THOSE FINDINGS? 01:30:08.900 --> 01:30:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BASED ON THAT EVIDENCE AND 01:30:10.333 --> 01:30:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE FINDINGS, THE PRESIDENT 01:30:11.866 --> 01:30:13.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID COMMIT AN IMPEACHABLE ABUSE 01:30:13.833 --> 01:30:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF OFFICE. 01:30:14.966 --> 01:30:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, SAME 01:30:17.866 --> 01:30:18.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 01:30:18.233 --> 01:30:19.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SAME ANSWER. 01:30:19.400 --> 01:30:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PROFESSOR GERHARDT, DID 01:30:22.233 --> 01:30:23.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP COMMIT THE 01:30:23.733 --> 01:30:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE HIGH CRIME AND 01:30:25.000 --> 01:30:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR OF ABUSE OF POWER? 01:30:27.400 --> 01:30:30.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE THREE ARE UNANIMOUS. 01:30:30.600 --> 01:30:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YES. 01:30:30.866 --> 01:30:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN, I'D LIKE 01:30:33.900 --> 01:30:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO QUICKLY LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE 01:30:35.866 --> 01:30:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IN THE REPORT. 01:30:37.133 --> 01:30:39.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 25th, PRESIDENT TRUMP TOLD 01:30:39.100 --> 01:30:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE AND I 01:30:40.566 --> 01:30:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE "I WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO US 01:30:42.933 --> 01:30:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FAVOR THOUGH." 01:30:44.166 --> 01:30:46.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HE ASKED ABOUT LOOKING INTO 01:30:46.633 --> 01:30:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BIDENS. 01:30:47.400 --> 01:30:51.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS THE MEN RANDOM OF THAT CALL 01:30:51.600 --> 01:30:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEVANT TO YOUR OPINIONS THAT 01:30:53.433 --> 01:30:55.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT COMMITTED ABUSE OF 01:30:55.900 --> 01:30:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER? 01:30:56.200 --> 01:30:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE MEN RANDOM IS CRUCIAL TO 01:30:59.233 --> 01:30:59.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DETERMINATION THAT THE 01:30:59.933 --> 01:31:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ABUSED HIS OFFICE. 01:31:02.333 --> 01:31:04.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DID YOU CONSIDER THE FINDINGS 01:31:04.300 --> 01:31:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF FACT THAT THE INTELLIGENCE 01:31:05.900 --> 01:31:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE MADE INCLUDING THAT 01:31:07.433 --> 01:31:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AGAIN, I QUOTE, THE 01:31:10.666 --> 01:31:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WITHHELD OFFICIAL ACTS 01:31:12.466 --> 01:31:15.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF VALUE TO UKRAINE AND 01:31:15.200 --> 01:31:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDITIONED THEIR FULFILLMENT ON 01:31:17.666 --> 01:31:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTIONS BY UKRAINE THAT WOULD 01:31:19.166 --> 01:31:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT HIS PERSONAL, POLITICAL 01:31:21.266 --> 01:31:21.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS? 01:31:21.633 --> 01:31:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:31:21.966 --> 01:31:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT 01:31:23.066 --> 01:31:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT COMMITTED AN 01:31:24.966 --> 01:31:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE, I RELIED ON 01:31:26.566 --> 01:31:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE BEFORE THE HOUSE 01:31:27.866 --> 01:31:29.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE TESTIMONY AND WHEN THIS 01:31:29.166 --> 01:31:31.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT WAS ISSUED, I CONTINUE TO 01:31:31.600 --> 01:31:32.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELY ON THAT. 01:31:32.366 --> 01:31:36.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SIR, DID YOU REVIEW THE 01:31:36.000 --> 01:31:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING TESTIMONY FROM OUR 01:31:38.333 --> 01:31:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR TO UKRAINE, 01:31:40.100 --> 01:31:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR WILLIAM TAYLOR? 01:31:41.866 --> 01:31:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TO WITHHOLD THAT ASSISTANCE, 01:31:45.066 --> 01:31:46.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR NO GOOD REASON OTHER THAN 01:31:46.900 --> 01:31:49.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HELP WITH THE POLITICAL 01:31:49.833 --> 01:31:51.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAMPAIGN, MADE NO SENSE. 01:31:51.066 --> 01:31:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS COUNTER PRODUCTIVE TO ALL 01:31:53.733 --> 01:31:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF WHAT WE HAD BEEN TRYING TO 01:31:56.400 --> 01:31:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO. 01:31:56.766 --> 01:32:00.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS ILLOGICAL, COULD NOT BE 01:32:00.300 --> 01:32:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPLAINED. 01:32:00.666 --> 01:32:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS CRAZY. 01:32:01.700 --> 01:32:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:32:02.166 --> 01:32:03.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT EVIDENCE UNDERSCORED THE 01:32:03.733 --> 01:32:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY THAT THE PRESIDENT'S ACTIONS 01:32:05.933 --> 01:32:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERCUT NATIONAL SECURITY. 01:32:07.433 --> 01:32:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN, WILL YOU 01:32:11.433 --> 01:32:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY YOU CONCLUDED 01:32:14.600 --> 01:32:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PRESIDENT COMMITTED THE 01:32:16.000 --> 01:32:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIME OF ABUSE OF POWER AND 01:32:19.433 --> 01:32:20.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY IT MATTERS. 01:32:20.766 --> 01:32:22.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE ABUSE OF POWER OCCURS 01:32:22.733 --> 01:32:25.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PRESIDENT USES HIS 01:32:25.433 --> 01:32:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE FOR PERSONAL ADVANTAGE OR 01:32:27.333 --> 01:32:27.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAIN. 01:32:27.633 --> 01:32:29.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MATTER IS FUNDAMENTAL TO 01:32:29.966 --> 01:32:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BECAUSE IF 01:32:31.400 --> 01:32:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CANNOT IMPEACH A PRESIDENT 01:32:33.500 --> 01:32:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO ABUSES HIS OFFICE FOR 01:32:34.700 --> 01:32:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL ADVANTAGE, WE NO LONGER 01:32:36.366 --> 01:32:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIVE IN A DEMOCRACY. 01:32:37.766 --> 01:32:40.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE LIVE IN A MONARCHY OR WE LOVE 01:32:40.833 --> 01:32:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER A DICTATOR SHIP. 01:32:41.700 --> 01:32:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY THE FRAMERS CREATED 01:32:44.433 --> 01:32:47.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPEACHMENT. 01:32:47.866 --> 01:32:51.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, THIS HIGHS 01:32:51.300 --> 01:32:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME AND ABUSE OF POWER, WAS IT 01:32:53.866 --> 01:32:55.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME KIND OF LOOSE OR UNDEFINED 01:32:55.766 --> 01:32:57.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCEPT TO THE FOUNDERS OF OUR 01:32:57.266 --> 01:33:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY AND THE FRAMERS OF OUR 01:33:00.433 --> 01:33:00.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION? 01:33:00.866 --> 01:33:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO, I DON'T THINK IT WAS AN 01:33:02.800 --> 01:33:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A -- IT WAS A LOOSE CONCEPT AT 01:33:05.333 --> 01:33:05.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL. 01:33:05.600 --> 01:33:08.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT HAD A LONG LINEAGE IN THE 01:33:08.466 --> 01:33:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMON LAW IN ENGLAND, OF 01:33:11.433 --> 01:33:13.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARLIAMENTARY IMPEACHMENTS OF 01:33:13.000 --> 01:33:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOWER LEVEL OFFICERS. 01:33:14.400 --> 01:33:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBVIOUSLY THEY HAD NOT TALKED 01:33:15.433 --> 01:33:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT IMPEACHING AS YOU HEARD 01:33:18.066 --> 01:33:20.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARLIER, THE KING OR THE LIKE. 01:33:20.266 --> 01:33:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CAN YOU SHARE A LITTLE BIT 01:33:21.866 --> 01:33:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THAT LINEAGE, PLEASE? 01:33:24.866 --> 01:33:26.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:33:26.233 --> 01:33:33.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THE -- THE PARLIAMENT IN 01:33:33.466 --> 01:33:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGLAND IMPEACHED POWER WHEN 01:33:35.233 --> 01:33:36.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ABUSED THEIR POWER. 01:33:36.800 --> 01:33:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT AFTER THE RESTORATION OF 01:33:39.400 --> 01:33:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE KINGSHIP IN ENGLAND, THERE 01:33:43.300 --> 01:33:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS AN IMPEACHMENT. 01:33:44.266 --> 01:33:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, WHEN THEY IMPEACH 01:33:45.933 --> 01:33:47.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEBODY, YOU HAVE TO SAY WHAT 01:33:47.900 --> 01:33:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE THEY IMPEACHING THEM FOR. 01:33:49.966 --> 01:33:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETIMES FOR TREASON OR THE 01:33:51.100 --> 01:33:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE AND SOMETIMES THEY WOULD 01:33:52.400 --> 01:33:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USE THE PHRASE HIGH CRIME OR 01:33:55.400 --> 01:33:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR. 01:33:57.133 --> 01:34:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS AN IMPEACHMENT OF 01:34:03.466 --> 01:34:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VICOUNT MORETENS. 01:34:07.466 --> 01:34:11.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS THE SHERIFF OF WINDSOR. 01:34:11.100 --> 01:34:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE ELECTION WAS COMING UP, 01:34:13.633 --> 01:34:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE ARRESTED WILLIAM TAYLOR. 01:34:15.833 --> 01:34:17.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO READ TO YOU FROM THE 01:34:17.933 --> 01:34:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT IN FRONT 01:34:21.533 --> 01:34:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. 01:34:23.900 --> 01:34:27.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IT IS SO TELLING. 01:34:27.633 --> 01:34:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE'S WHAT ARTICLE ONE SAID. 01:34:29.900 --> 01:34:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTANDING THAT ONE WILLIAM 01:34:31.433 --> 01:34:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAYLOR DID INTEND TO STAND FOR 01:34:35.433 --> 01:34:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ELECTION TO SERVE IN THE 01:34:39.433 --> 01:34:41.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENT PARLIAMENT. 01:34:41.400 --> 01:34:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS WHAT HE DID. 01:34:43.266 --> 01:34:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DISPARAGE AND PREVENT THE 01:34:45.600 --> 01:34:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION OF WILLIAM TAYLOR AND 01:34:47.000 --> 01:34:48.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRIKE A TERROR INTO THOSE OF 01:34:48.733 --> 01:34:50.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SAID BOROUGH WHICH SHOULD 01:34:50.233 --> 01:34:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVE THEIR VOICES FOR HIM AND 01:34:52.266 --> 01:34:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPRIVE THEM OF THE FREEDOM OF 01:34:53.866 --> 01:34:57.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR VOICES AT THE ELECTION. 01:34:57.000 --> 01:34:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DID COMMAND AND CARVE WILLIAM 01:34:59.233 --> 01:35:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAYLOR TO BE ILLEGALLY AND 01:35:01.466 --> 01:35:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARBITRARILY SEIZED UPON BY 01:35:03.233 --> 01:35:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLDIERS AND HE DETAINED HIM. 01:35:04.566 --> 01:35:06.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OTHER WORDS, HE WENT AFTER A 01:35:06.400 --> 01:35:08.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENT AND THAT WAS 01:35:08.066 --> 01:35:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A HIGH CRIME OR MISDEMEANOR TO 01:35:10.000 --> 01:35:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USE YOUR OFFICE TO GO AFTER A 01:35:12.733 --> 01:35:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLICE CALL OPPONENT. 01:35:13.766 --> 01:35:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NOW, PROFESSOR GERHARDT, DOES 01:35:17.700 --> 01:35:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A HIGH CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR 01:35:20.333 --> 01:35:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUIRE AN ACTUAL STATUTORY 01:35:23.333 --> 01:35:23.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME? 01:35:23.633 --> 01:35:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 01:35:24.433 --> 01:35:26.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT PLAINLY DOES NOT. 01:35:26.066 --> 01:35:28.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT THE 01:35:28.833 --> 01:35:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY OF IMPEACHMENT 01:35:30.333 --> 01:35:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REINFORCES THE CONCLUSION THAT 01:35:31.433 --> 01:35:32.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES DO NOT HAVE 01:35:32.666 --> 01:35:34.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE CRIMES AND AGAIN NOT ALL 01:35:34.966 --> 01:35:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES ARE IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 01:35:36.366 --> 01:35:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE LOOK AGAIN AT THE CONTEXT AND 01:35:39.433 --> 01:35:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAVITY OF THE MISCONDUCT. 01:35:41.566 --> 01:35:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PROFESSOR TURLEY, YOU 01:35:44.633 --> 01:35:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECENTLY WROTE IN THE "WALL 01:35:46.500 --> 01:35:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STREET JOURNAL" AND I QUOTE 01:35:48.766 --> 01:35:50.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "THERE IS MUCH THAT IS WORTHY OF 01:35:50.866 --> 01:35:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION IN THE UKRAINE 01:35:52.766 --> 01:35:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCANDAL AND IT IS TRUE THAT 01:35:55.400 --> 01:35:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT DOESN'T REQUIRE A 01:35:58.766 --> 01:35:59.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME." 01:35:59.100 --> 01:36:00.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S TRUE. 01:36:00.200 --> 01:36:01.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT I ALSO ADD AN IMPORTANT 01:36:01.666 --> 01:36:02.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAVEAT -- 01:36:02.700 --> 01:36:03.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> A YES OR NO QUESTION. 01:36:03.666 --> 01:36:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID YOU WROTE IN THE "WALL 01:36:05.566 --> 01:36:06.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STREET JOURNAL" THERE'S MUCH 01:36:06.500 --> 01:36:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS WORTHY OF INVESTIGATION 01:36:09.266 --> 01:36:11.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE UKRAINE SCANDAL AND IT IS 01:36:11.100 --> 01:36:13.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUE THAT IMPEACHMENT DOES NOT 01:36:13.566 --> 01:36:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUIRE A CRIME. 01:36:15.233 --> 01:36:17.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT AN ACCURATE QUESTION? 01:36:17.366 --> 01:36:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU READ IT WELL. 01:36:18.966 --> 01:36:23.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO PROFESSORS FELDMAN, KARLAN 01:36:23.933 --> 01:36:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND GERHARDT, YOU HAVE 01:36:25.600 --> 01:36:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDENTIFIED ON THE EVIDENCE HERE 01:36:27.466 --> 01:36:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S AN IMPEACHABLE ACT. 01:36:29.433 --> 01:36:31.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A HIGH CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR OF 01:36:31.733 --> 01:36:34.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF 01:36:34.066 --> 01:36:34.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> 01:36:34.333 --> 01:36:34.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:36:34.833 --> 01:36:35.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:36:35.666 --> 01:36:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PROFESSOR FELDMAN, WHAT 01:36:39.433 --> 01:36:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THE CONSTITUTION SAY IS THE 01:36:42.733 --> 01:36:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HOUSE OF 01:36:44.700 --> 01:36:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES IN DEALING WITH 01:36:46.733 --> 01:36:49.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL HIGH CRIMES AND 01:36:49.000 --> 01:36:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS LIKE ABUSE OF 01:36:50.466 --> 01:36:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER? 01:36:50.900 --> 01:36:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE CONSTITUTION GIVES THE 01:36:53.700 --> 01:36:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE 01:36:54.733 --> 01:36:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLE POWER OF IMPEACHMENT. 01:36:56.233 --> 01:36:59.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE HAS THE RIGHT AND THE 01:36:59.133 --> 01:36:59.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBILITY TO INVESTIGATE 01:36:59.900 --> 01:37:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL MISCONDUCT AND 01:37:02.833 --> 01:37:04.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE APPROPRIATE TO CREATE AND 01:37:04.366 --> 01:37:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PASS ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT. 01:37:05.966 --> 01:37:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, WHAT DOES 01:37:09.966 --> 01:37:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT RESPONSIBILITY MEAN FOR 01:37:11.466 --> 01:37:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO 01:37:14.033 --> 01:37:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ABUSE OF 01:37:17.033 --> 01:37:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER? 01:37:17.333 --> 01:37:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WELL, BECAUSE THIS IS AN 01:37:19.100 --> 01:37:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE THAT CUTS TO THE HEART OF 01:37:23.066 --> 01:37:27.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY, YOU HAVE TO ASK 01:37:27.200 --> 01:37:28.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOURSELF IF YOU DON'T IMPEACH 01:37:28.800 --> 01:37:30.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PRESIDENT AFTER WHAT HE'S 01:37:30.966 --> 01:37:31.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONE, OR AT LEAST DON'T 01:37:31.566 --> 01:37:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE AND IMPEACH THAT THE 01:37:33.600 --> 01:37:35.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON 01:37:35.300 --> 01:37:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE FINDINGS ARE 01:37:37.033 --> 01:37:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRECT, THEN WHAT YOU'RE SAYING 01:37:38.300 --> 01:37:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS IT'S FINE TO GO AHEAD AND DO 01:37:41.700 --> 01:37:42.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS AGAIN. 01:37:42.233 --> 01:37:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK THAT AS THE -- IN 01:37:46.400 --> 01:37:48.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPORT THAT CAME OUT LAST 01:37:48.266 --> 01:37:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIGHT, THE REPORT -- THE REPORT 01:37:49.700 --> 01:37:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKS ABOUT THE CLEAR AND 01:37:51.433 --> 01:37:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENT DANGER TO THE ELECTION 01:37:54.300 --> 01:37:54.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SYSTEM. 01:37:54.633 --> 01:37:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE 01:37:55.866 --> 01:37:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SURE THAT ALL AMERICANS GET TO 01:37:58.000 --> 01:38:01.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTE IN A FREE AND FAIR ELECTION 01:38:01.066 --> 01:38:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT NOVEMBER. 01:38:02.233 --> 01:38:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, I'D LIKE TO 01:38:05.333 --> 01:38:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIRECT YOU TO THE WORDS IN THE 01:38:09.166 --> 01:38:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, "OTHER HIGH CRIMES 01:38:10.800 --> 01:38:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MISDEMEANORS." 01:38:11.866 --> 01:38:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE STILL GOING TO TALK ABOUT 01:38:14.433 --> 01:38:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER. 01:38:15.466 --> 01:38:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID THE CONSTITUTION SPELL OUT 01:38:17.533 --> 01:38:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY OTHER HIGH CRIME AND 01:38:19.466 --> 01:38:19.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR? 01:38:19.866 --> 01:38:22.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO, IT DID NOT. 01:38:22.166 --> 01:38:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PLEASE. 01:38:22.766 --> 01:38:26.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BECAUSE THEY RECOGNIZE THAT 01:38:26.366 --> 01:38:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INVENTIVENESS OF MAN AND THE 01:38:28.366 --> 01:38:29.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKELIHOOD THAT THIS 01:38:29.300 --> 01:38:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION WOULD ENDURE FOR 01:38:31.466 --> 01:38:32.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GENERATIONS MEANT THEY COULDN'T 01:38:32.633 --> 01:38:34.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIST ALL OF THE CRIMES THAT 01:38:34.333 --> 01:38:35.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MIGHT BE COMMITTED. 01:38:35.733 --> 01:38:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY COULDN'T IMAGINE AN ABUSE 01:38:37.800 --> 01:38:41.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF POWER, FOR EXAMPLE, THAT 01:38:41.500 --> 01:38:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVOLVED BURGLARIZING AND 01:38:43.433 --> 01:38:45.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STEALING COMPUTER FILES FROM AN 01:38:45.733 --> 01:38:47.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVERSARY BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T 01:38:47.266 --> 01:38:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMAGINE COMPUTERS. 01:38:48.400 --> 01:38:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY COULDN'T NECESSARILY HAVE 01:38:50.266 --> 01:38:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMAGINED WIRETAPPING BECAUSE WE 01:38:51.433 --> 01:38:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAD NO WIRES IN 1789. 01:38:53.733 --> 01:38:56.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT THEY DID, THAT I PUT IN 01:38:56.000 --> 01:38:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PHRASE THAT THE ENGLISH HAD 01:38:59.266 --> 01:39:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED AND THAT HAD ADAPTED OVER A 01:39:02.300 --> 01:39:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERIOD OF CENTURIES TO TAKE INTO 01:39:03.466 --> 01:39:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCOUNT THAT THIS IDEA OF HIGH 01:39:07.300 --> 01:39:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS IS TO 01:39:09.533 --> 01:39:11.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET AT THINGS THAT PEOPLE IN 01:39:11.966 --> 01:39:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE USE TO STRIKE AT THE VERY 01:39:14.666 --> 01:39:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEART OF OUR DEMOCRACY. 01:39:16.466 --> 01:39:17.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PROFESSOR, IN YOUR 01:39:17.966 --> 01:39:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRITTEN TESTIMONY, YOU MENTIONED 01:39:19.500 --> 01:39:21.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO ADDITIONAL ASPECTS OF HIGH 01:39:21.400 --> 01:39:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS BESIDES 01:39:23.200 --> 01:39:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER. 01:39:24.433 --> 01:39:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TALKED ABOUT BETRAYAL OF THE 01:39:27.866 --> 01:39:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTERESTS, BETRAYAL OF 01:39:29.733 --> 01:39:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE NATIONAL INTERESTS AND 01:39:31.466 --> 01:39:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION OF THE ELECTORAL 01:39:35.466 --> 01:39:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 01:39:35.800 --> 01:39:39.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CAN YOU SAY A LITTLE BIT 01:39:39.133 --> 01:39:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE ABOUT WHAT THE FRAMERS 01:39:44.800 --> 01:39:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNS WERE ABOUT CORRUPTION 01:39:45.533 --> 01:39:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF ELECTIONS AND BETRAYAL OF THE 01:39:46.266 --> 01:39:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTERESTS INVOLVING 01:39:47.000 --> 01:39:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN POWERS AND HOW THEY COME 01:39:48.300 --> 01:39:49.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN TO PLAY HERE? 01:39:49.200 --> 01:39:49.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SURE. 01:39:49.766 --> 01:39:51.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME START WITH THE FRAMERS 01:39:51.866 --> 01:39:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHAT THEY WERE CONCERNED 01:39:52.633 --> 01:39:55.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH AND BRING IT UP TO DATE 01:39:55.300 --> 01:39:56.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE I THINK THEY'RE SOME 01:39:56.566 --> 01:39:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MODERN STUFF AS WELL THAT IS 01:39:59.433 --> 01:39:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT. 01:39:59.800 --> 01:40:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS WERE VERY WORRIED 01:40:01.733 --> 01:40:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ELECTIONS COULD BE 01:40:03.433 --> 01:40:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTED. 01:40:04.566 --> 01:40:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTED IN A VARIETY OF 01:40:05.233 --> 01:40:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT WAYS. 01:40:06.166 --> 01:40:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY SPENT A LOT OF TIME TRYING 01:40:10.266 --> 01:40:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DESIGN A SYSTEM THAT WOULDN'T 01:40:11.866 --> 01:40:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE SUBJECT TO THAT KIND OF 01:40:14.166 --> 01:40:14.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION. 01:40:14.566 --> 01:40:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT PROVISIONS 01:40:16.033 --> 01:40:17.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CONSTITUTION THAT DEAL 01:40:17.066 --> 01:40:18.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE KINDS OF CORRUPTION 01:40:18.400 --> 01:40:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEY WERE WORRIED ABOUT. 01:40:19.900 --> 01:40:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO THAT I LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT 01:40:21.333 --> 01:40:22.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE BECAUSE THEY GO TO THIS 01:40:22.600 --> 01:40:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDEA OF THE NATIONAL INTERESTS 01:40:24.766 --> 01:40:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. 01:40:25.933 --> 01:40:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE THAT SEEMS TODAY TO MOST OF 01:40:27.400 --> 01:40:30.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US TO BE REALLY A KIND OF 01:40:30.933 --> 01:40:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMNANT OF A PAST TIME. 01:40:35.766 --> 01:40:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU BECOME AN AMERICAN 01:40:37.566 --> 01:40:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CITIZEN, ALMOST EVERYTHING IS 01:40:38.333 --> 01:40:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPEN TO YOU. 01:40:38.900 --> 01:40:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN BE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE 01:40:42.600 --> 01:40:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES, SECRETARY STATE. 01:40:43.400 --> 01:40:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONE OATH THAT IS NOT OPEN TO 01:40:47.400 --> 01:40:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE A CITIZEN 01:40:53.300 --> 01:40:55.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THE PRESIDENCY. 01:40:55.033 --> 01:40:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY REASON THEY DID THAT IS 01:40:57.533 --> 01:40:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE OF FOREIGN INFLUENCE 01:40:58.400 --> 01:40:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER A PRESIDENT. 01:40:59.400 --> 01:41:02.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER CLAUSE THAT NOBODY 01:41:02.033 --> 01:41:03.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD OF FIVE YEARS AGO BUT NOW 01:41:03.666 --> 01:41:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYBODY TALKS ABOUT IS THE 01:41:05.133 --> 01:41:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EMOLUMENTS CLAUSE. 01:41:06.166 --> 01:41:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE WORRIED THAT THE 01:41:07.166 --> 01:41:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BECAUSE HE WAS ONLY 01:41:08.733 --> 01:41:10.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO BE IN OFFICE A LITTLE 01:41:10.066 --> 01:41:11.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHILE WOULD USE IT TO GET 01:41:11.933 --> 01:41:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYTHING HE COULD AND TAKE 01:41:13.466 --> 01:41:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIFTS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 01:41:15.400 --> 01:41:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT BRIBES BUT GIFTS. 01:41:16.833 --> 01:41:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE WORRIED ABOUT THAT AS 01:41:19.200 --> 01:41:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL. 01:41:19.500 --> 01:41:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT 01:41:20.733 --> 01:41:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE ELECTIONS. 01:41:21.700 --> 01:41:23.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT JUST THEM. 01:41:23.000 --> 01:41:24.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO SAY SOMETHING ABOUT 01:41:24.666 --> 01:41:26.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT OUR NATIONAL INTEREST IS 01:41:26.400 --> 01:41:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 01:41:26.700 --> 01:41:28.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE OUR NATIONAL INTEREST 01:41:28.066 --> 01:41:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY IS DIFFERENT IN SOME 01:41:29.600 --> 01:41:32.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT WAYS THAN IT WAS IN 01:41:32.000 --> 01:41:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 1789. 01:41:32.700 --> 01:41:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE FRAMERS WERE WORRIED 01:41:34.000 --> 01:41:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT IS THAT WE WOULD BE A WEAK 01:41:35.833 --> 01:41:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY AND WE COULD BE 01:41:37.766 --> 01:41:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPLOITED BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 01:41:38.900 --> 01:41:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE A STRONG POWER NOW. 01:41:40.400 --> 01:41:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STRONGEST POWER IN THE 01:41:41.833 --> 01:41:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORLD. 01:41:42.133 --> 01:41:44.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CAN STILL BE EXPLOITED BY FOR 01:41:44.100 --> 01:41:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WREN COUNTRIES. 01:41:45.200 --> 01:41:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER THANK THAT WE'VE DONE 01:41:46.366 --> 01:41:47.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THIS IS ONE OF THE THINGS 01:41:47.866 --> 01:41:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT I THINK WE AS AMERICANS 01:41:49.866 --> 01:41:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD BE PROUDEST OF IS WE HAVE 01:41:52.266 --> 01:41:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECOME WHAT JOHN WINTHROP SAID 01:41:54.200 --> 01:41:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HIS SERMON IN 1640 AND WHAT 01:41:56.933 --> 01:41:58.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RONALD REAGAN SAID IN HIS FINAL 01:41:58.933 --> 01:42:00.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADDRESS TO THE COUNTRY AS HE 01:42:00.466 --> 01:42:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEFT OFFICE. 01:42:01.733 --> 01:42:03.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATER THE SHINING CITY ON A 01:42:03.266 --> 01:42:03.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HILL. 01:42:03.566 --> 01:42:04.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE A NATION THAT LEADS THE 01:42:04.533 --> 01:42:06.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORLD IN UNDERSTANDING WHAT 01:42:06.033 --> 01:42:07.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY IS. 01:42:07.766 --> 01:42:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ONE OF THE THINGS WE 01:42:09.000 --> 01:42:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTAND MOST PROFOUNDLY IS, 01:42:11.000 --> 01:42:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT A REAL DEMOCRACY. 01:42:12.533 --> 01:42:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT A MATURE DEMOCRACY IF 01:42:14.066 --> 01:42:15.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PART IN POWER USES THE 01:42:15.933 --> 01:42:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL PROCESS TO GO AFTER ITS 01:42:19.433 --> 01:42:19.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENEMIES. 01:42:19.833 --> 01:42:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK YOU HEARD TESTIMONY 01:42:23.200 --> 01:42:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE, HOW 01:42:24.466 --> 01:42:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT ISN'T JUST OUR NATIONAL 01:42:26.100 --> 01:42:28.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEREST IN PROTECTING OUR OWN 01:42:28.433 --> 01:42:29.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 01:42:29.566 --> 01:42:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT JUST OUR NATIONAL 01:42:30.266 --> 01:42:32.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEREST IN MAKING SURE THE 01:42:32.133 --> 01:42:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE IS STRONG AND ON THE 01:42:33.333 --> 01:42:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRONT LINE SO THEY FIGHT THE 01:42:35.400 --> 01:42:36.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIANS THERE AND WE DON'T 01:42:36.866 --> 01:42:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIGHT THEM HERE. 01:42:38.333 --> 01:42:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT OUR NATIONAL INTEREST IN 01:42:40.566 --> 01:42:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROMOTING DEMOCRACY WORLDWIDE. 01:42:42.666 --> 01:42:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE LOOK HYPOCRITICAL ABOUT 01:42:43.966 --> 01:42:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS, IF WE LOOK LIKE WE'RE 01:42:45.300 --> 01:42:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING OTHER COUNTRIES TO 01:42:46.800 --> 01:42:48.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERE, IF WE LOOK LIKE WE'RE 01:42:48.000 --> 01:42:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING OTHER COUNTRIES TO ENGAGE 01:42:50.500 --> 01:42:52.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OF 01:42:52.600 --> 01:42:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR PRESIDENT'S POLITICAL 01:42:54.733 --> 01:42:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENTS, THEN WE'RE NOT DOING 01:42:56.366 --> 01:42:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR JOB OF PROMOTING OUR 01:42:59.166 --> 01:43:04.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTEREST IN BEING THAT 01:43:04.233 --> 01:43:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHINING CITY ON THE HILL. 01:43:07.266 --> 01:43:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN, ANYTHING 01:43:10.700 --> 01:43:11.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ADD? 01:43:11.100 --> 01:43:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE REASON THE CONSTITUTION 01:43:13.366 --> 01:43:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVIDED FOR IMPEACHMENT IS TO 01:43:14.666 --> 01:43:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANTICIPATE A SITUATION LIKE THE 01:43:15.433 --> 01:43:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE BEFORE YOU TODAY. 01:43:17.300 --> 01:43:20.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS WERE NOT PROPHETS. 01:43:20.000 --> 01:43:21.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE VERY SMART PEOPLE. 01:43:21.900 --> 01:43:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A VERY SOPHISTICATED 01:43:23.433 --> 01:43:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN 01:43:25.700 --> 01:43:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCENTIVES. 01:43:26.100 --> 01:43:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY UNDERSTOOD THAT A PRESIDENT 01:43:27.333 --> 01:43:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE MOTIVATED NATURALLY TO 01:43:29.133 --> 01:43:32.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRY TO USE THE TREMENDOUS POWER 01:43:32.600 --> 01:43:35.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF OFFICE TO GAIN PERSONAL 01:43:35.000 --> 01:43:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVANTAGE, TO KEEP HIMSELF IN 01:43:36.366 --> 01:43:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE, THE CORRUPT THE 01:43:38.500 --> 01:43:40.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTORAL PROCESS AND 01:43:40.133 --> 01:43:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POTENTIALLY SUBVERT THE NATIONAL 01:43:42.433 --> 01:43:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS. 01:43:42.800 --> 01:43:43.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS STRONGLY SUGGEST THIS 01:43:43.900 --> 01:43:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS WHAT PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS DONE 01:43:45.433 --> 01:43:48.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND UNDER THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES 01:43:48.366 --> 01:43:50.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS WOULD EXPECT THE 01:43:50.166 --> 01:43:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO TAKE 01:43:51.400 --> 01:43:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTION IN THE FORM OF 01:43:54.400 --> 01:43:54.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 01:43:54.800 --> 01:43:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PROFESSOR FELDMAN, DID 01:43:58.400 --> 01:44:00.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU REVIEW THE INTELLIGENCE 01:44:00.900 --> 01:44:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE REPORT FINDING THAT 01:44:02.766 --> 01:44:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP COMPROMISED 01:44:05.500 --> 01:44:07.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY TO ADVANCE HIS 01:44:07.400 --> 01:44:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL POLITICAL INTERESTS? 01:44:09.366 --> 01:44:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DID. 01:44:11.466 --> 01:44:14.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WILL YOU EXPLAIN IN YOUR VIEW 01:44:14.900 --> 01:44:18.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW THAT HAPPENED? 01:44:18.666 --> 01:44:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE PRESIDENT SOUGHT PERSONAL 01:44:20.433 --> 01:44:22.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAIN AND ADVANTAGE BY SOLICITING 01:44:22.200 --> 01:44:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF 01:44:24.633 --> 01:44:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS AND PRESUMABLY 01:44:26.733 --> 01:44:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS FROM UKRAINE AND 01:44:27.966 --> 01:44:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO SO HE WITHHELD CRITICAL 01:44:31.433 --> 01:44:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSISTANCE THAT THE GOVERNMENT 01:44:32.733 --> 01:44:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF UKRAINE NEEDED AND BY DOING 01:44:35.433 --> 01:44:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO, HE UNDERMINES THE NATIONAL 01:44:38.000 --> 01:44:40.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED 01:44:40.000 --> 01:44:42.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES IN HELPING UKRAINE, OUR 01:44:42.000 --> 01:44:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLY, IN A WAR THAT IT IS 01:44:44.400 --> 01:44:45.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIGHTING AGAINST RUSSIA. 01:44:45.766 --> 01:44:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO IN THE SIMPLEST POSSIBLE 01:44:47.833 --> 01:44:49.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERMS, THE PRESIDENT PUT HIS 01:44:49.333 --> 01:44:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL GAIN AHEAD OF THE 01:44:52.033 --> 01:44:54.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS AS 01:44:54.066 --> 01:44:55.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPRESSED ACCORDING TO THE 01:44:55.000 --> 01:44:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE BEFORE YOU BY THE 01:44:57.300 --> 01:44:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTIRETY OF THE A UNANIMOUS 01:44:59.733 --> 01:45:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY COMMUNITY. 01:45:00.833 --> 01:45:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SIR, IS IT YOUR VIEW THAT THE 01:45:05.233 --> 01:45:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS WOULD CONCLUDE THAT 01:45:06.833 --> 01:45:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS A BETRAYAL OF THE 01:45:08.733 --> 01:45:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTERESTS OR NATIONAL 01:45:11.800 --> 01:45:12.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY BY PRESIDENT TRUMP ON 01:45:12.933 --> 01:45:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE FACTS? 01:45:13.700 --> 01:45:15.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IN MY VIEW, IF THE FRAMERS 01:45:15.966 --> 01:45:18.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE AWARE THAT A PRESIDENT OF 01:45:18.933 --> 01:45:19.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNITED STATES HAD PUT HIS 01:45:19.633 --> 01:45:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL GAIN AND INTERESTS 01:45:20.733 --> 01:45:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AHEAD OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY 01:45:23.400 --> 01:45:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE UNITED STATES BY 01:45:24.466 --> 01:45:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDITIONING AID TO A CRUCIAL 01:45:26.000 --> 01:45:28.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLY THAT IS IN THE MIDST OF A 01:45:28.833 --> 01:45:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAR ON INVESTIGATIONS AIMED AT 01:45:32.300 --> 01:45:33.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS OWN PERSONAL GAIN, THEY 01:45:33.733 --> 01:45:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD CONCLUDE THAT IS AN ABUSE 01:45:35.133 --> 01:45:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY 01:45:37.266 --> 01:45:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CONCLUDE THAT CONDUCT WAS 01:45:41.566 --> 01:45:41.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE. 01:45:41.966 --> 01:45:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT, WHAT ARE 01:45:45.200 --> 01:45:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE ABUSE OF 01:45:47.300 --> 01:45:52.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER AND THE CORRUPTION OF 01:45:52.366 --> 01:45:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS, SIR? 01:45:53.300 --> 01:45:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I HAVE A LOT OF THOUGHTS. 01:45:56.300 --> 01:45:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THEM IS THAT WHAT WE 01:45:58.666 --> 01:46:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVEN'T MENTIONED YET, BROUGHT 01:46:00.833 --> 01:46:04.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO THIS CONVERSATION IS THE 01:46:04.000 --> 01:46:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACT THAT THE IMPEACHMENT POWER 01:46:08.700 --> 01:46:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUIRES THIS COMMITTEE, THIS 01:46:12.633 --> 01:46:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE 01:46:13.366 --> 01:46:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL CONDUCT. 01:46:14.733 --> 01:46:18.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THE PRESIDENT CAN BLOCK AN 01:46:18.700 --> 01:46:20.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION, UNDERMINE IT, THE 01:46:20.700 --> 01:46:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT POWER AS A CHECK 01:46:22.233 --> 01:46:24.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST MISCONDUCT IS UNDERMINED 01:46:24.133 --> 01:46:24.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLETELY. 01:46:24.733 --> 01:46:27.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, CAN YOU 01:46:27.300 --> 01:46:29.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE OF 01:46:29.500 --> 01:46:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER THAT IS SUPPORTED 01:46:32.733 --> 01:46:34.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY CONSIDERATIONS OF A 01:46:34.066 --> 01:46:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S BETRAYAL, OF THE 01:46:36.166 --> 01:46:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTERESTS OR NATIONAL 01:46:38.733 --> 01:46:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY AND BY CORRUPTION OF 01:46:40.400 --> 01:46:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS? 01:46:40.766 --> 01:46:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, YOU CAN. 01:46:41.633 --> 01:46:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DO WE HAVE THAT HERE, MA'AM? 01:46:43.966 --> 01:46:46.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BASED ON THE EVIDENCE THAT 01:46:46.633 --> 01:46:50.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE SEEN, WHICH IS REVIEWING 01:46:50.066 --> 01:46:52.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRANSCRIPTS OF THE 12 01:46:52.866 --> 01:46:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES THAT TESTIFIED, 01:46:54.200 --> 01:46:56.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING AT THE CALL READ-OUT, 01:46:56.333 --> 01:46:58.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING AT SOME OF THE 01:46:58.500 --> 01:47:00.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S OTHER STATEMENTS, 01:47:00.466 --> 01:47:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING AT THE STATEMENT BY 01:47:01.600 --> 01:47:03.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. MULVANEY AND THE LIKE, YES, 01:47:03.800 --> 01:47:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DO. 01:47:05.800 --> 01:47:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PROFESSOR FELDMAN, DO YOU 01:47:07.800 --> 01:47:08.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE? 01:47:08.100 --> 01:47:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:47:08.733 --> 01:47:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT? 01:47:11.466 --> 01:47:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, I DO. 01:47:14.766 --> 01:47:17.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, WE'VE BEEN 01:47:17.200 --> 01:47:19.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING ABOUT THE CATEGORY OF 01:47:19.833 --> 01:47:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER HIGH CRIMES AND 01:47:22.066 --> 01:47:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS LIKE ABUSE OF 01:47:25.366 --> 01:47:25.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 01:47:25.666 --> 01:47:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL 01:47:28.366 --> 01:47:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS 01:47:31.466 --> 01:47:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED 01:47:33.100 --> 01:47:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE TEXT OF THE CONTUSION. 01:47:35.800 --> 01:47:36.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRECT? 01:47:36.133 --> 01:47:37.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, THAT'S TRUE. 01:47:37.600 --> 01:47:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT ARE THEY? 01:47:39.266 --> 01:47:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TREASON AND BRIBERY. 01:47:41.700 --> 01:47:44.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S DEMANDS 01:47:44.133 --> 01:47:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON UKRAINE ALSO ESTABLISH THE 01:47:45.866 --> 01:47:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIME OF BRIBERY? 01:47:47.300 --> 01:47:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, THEY DO. 01:47:49.500 --> 01:47:53.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHY, PLEASE? 01:47:53.233 --> 01:47:54.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SURE. 01:47:54.600 --> 01:47:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THE HIGH CRIME OR MISDEMEANOR 01:47:58.233 --> 01:47:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY, IT'S IMPORTANT TO 01:47:59.200 --> 01:48:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTINGUISH THAT FROM WHATEVER 01:48:00.666 --> 01:48:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE U.S. CODE CALLS BRIBERY 01:48:02.466 --> 01:48:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 01:48:02.800 --> 01:48:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON FOR THIS IN PART IS 01:48:06.366 --> 01:48:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IN 1789 WHEN THE FRAMERS 01:48:10.533 --> 01:48:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE WRITING THE CONSTITUTION, 01:48:12.766 --> 01:48:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS NO FEDERAL CRIMINAL 01:48:15.466 --> 01:48:15.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CODE. 01:48:15.766 --> 01:48:18.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST BRIBERY STATUTES THAT 01:48:18.300 --> 01:48:19.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS WOULD 01:48:19.066 --> 01:48:20.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE PASSED WOULDN'T HAVE 01:48:20.000 --> 01:48:21.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REACHED A PRESIDENT AT ALL. 01:48:21.633 --> 01:48:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST WAS ABOUT CUSTOMS 01:48:26.200 --> 01:48:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIALS. 01:48:26.566 --> 01:48:27.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SECOND WAS ABOUT JUDGES. 01:48:27.733 --> 01:48:30.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO 60 YEARS OR SO AFTER THE 01:48:30.600 --> 01:48:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION WAS RATIFIED THAT 01:48:31.466 --> 01:48:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAD ANY FEDERAL CRIME OF 01:48:32.800 --> 01:48:33.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY AT ALL. 01:48:33.700 --> 01:48:37.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHEN THEY SAY EXPLICITLY IN 01:48:37.000 --> 01:48:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION THAT THIS 01:48:38.000 --> 01:48:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CAN BE IMPEACH AND 01:48:40.166 --> 01:48:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMOVED FROM OFFICE FOR BRIBERY, 01:48:43.433 --> 01:48:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WEREN'T REFERRING TO A 01:48:45.133 --> 01:48:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATUTE. 01:48:45.466 --> 01:48:49.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WILL SAY, I'M NOT AN EXPERT ON 01:48:49.600 --> 01:48:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEDERAL SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL 01:48:50.733 --> 01:48:51.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW. 01:48:51.000 --> 01:48:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL I WILL SAY HERE, THE BRIBERY 01:48:53.566 --> 01:48:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATUTE IS A COMPLICATED STATUE. 01:48:55.433 --> 01:48:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT THEY WERE THINKING ABOUT 01:48:58.800 --> 01:49:00.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS BRIBERY AS IT WAS UNDERSTOOD 01:49:00.600 --> 01:49:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE 18th CENTURY BASED ON THE 01:49:03.500 --> 01:49:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMON LAW UP UNTIL THAT POINT. 01:49:05.166 --> 01:49:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT UNDERSTANDING WAS AN 01:49:07.500 --> 01:49:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTANDING THAT SOMEONE AND 01:49:10.666 --> 01:49:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GENERALLY EVEN THEN IT WAS 01:49:11.866 --> 01:49:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOSTLY TALKING ABOUT A JUDGE, 01:49:13.366 --> 01:49:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT TALKING ABOUT A PRESIDENT 01:49:14.800 --> 01:49:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE 01:49:16.000 --> 01:49:16.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THAT. 01:49:16.966 --> 01:49:18.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WASN'T TALKING ABOUT THE KING 01:49:18.400 --> 01:49:22.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THE KING COULD DO NO 01:49:22.366 --> 01:49:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONG. 01:49:23.466 --> 01:49:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY WERE UNDERSTANDING 01:49:24.900 --> 01:49:26.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN, THE IDEA THAT WHEN YOU 01:49:26.300 --> 01:49:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOOK PRIVATE BENEFITS OR ASKED 01:49:29.933 --> 01:49:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PRIVATE BENEFITS, IN TURN 01:49:33.433 --> 01:49:34.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR AN OFFICIAL ACT OR SOMEBODY 01:49:34.833 --> 01:49:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAVE THEM TO YOU TO INFLUENCE AN 01:49:37.833 --> 01:49:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIAL ACT, THAT WAS BRIBERY. 01:49:41.233 --> 01:49:44.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO WE HAVE CONSTITUTIONAL 01:49:44.033 --> 01:49:45.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY HERE. 01:49:45.100 --> 01:49:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HIGH CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR 01:49:47.433 --> 01:49:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF CONSTITUTIONAL BRIBERY 01:49:49.133 --> 01:49:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP. 01:49:49.733 --> 01:49:53.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF YOU CONCLUDE THAT HE ASKED 01:49:53.233 --> 01:49:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF VICE 01:49:55.433 --> 01:49:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BIDEN AND HIS SON FOR 01:49:57.366 --> 01:49:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL REASONS, THAT IS TO 01:49:59.000 --> 01:50:01.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID HIS RE-ELECTION, THEN YES, 01:50:01.966 --> 01:50:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE BRIBERY HERE. 01:50:05.366 --> 01:50:06.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IN FORMING THAT OPINION, DID 01:50:06.700 --> 01:50:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU REVIEW THE MEN RANDOM OF THE 01:50:10.266 --> 01:50:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S TELEPHONE CALL WITH 01:50:11.433 --> 01:50:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT, THE ONE 01:50:14.700 --> 01:50:16.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE PRESIDENT TRUMP ASKED I 01:50:16.400 --> 01:50:20.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO US A FAVOR 01:50:20.700 --> 01:50:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND LOOKING INTO HIS POLITICAL 01:50:22.933 --> 01:50:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENT? 01:50:23.300 --> 01:50:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 01:50:23.666 --> 01:50:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DID YOU CONSIDER IF FOLLOWING 01:50:25.466 --> 01:50:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY FROM OUR AMBASSADOR TO 01:50:28.466 --> 01:50:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EUROPEAN UNION, AMBASSADOR 01:50:32.700 --> 01:50:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SONDLAND? 01:50:34.266 --> 01:50:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS THERE A QUID PRO QUO? 01:50:37.566 --> 01:50:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS I TESTIFIED WITH REGARDS TO 01:50:39.400 --> 01:50:41.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REQUESTED WHITE HOUSE 01:50:41.000 --> 01:50:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEETING, THE ANSWER IS YES. 01:50:44.666 --> 01:50:45.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYONE WAS IN THE LOOP. 01:50:45.666 --> 01:50:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DID YOU CONSIDER THAT, 01:50:47.733 --> 01:50:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR? 01:50:48.100 --> 01:50:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DID CONSIDER THAT, YES. 01:50:50.100 --> 01:50:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DID YOU ALSO CONSIDER THE 01:50:53.500 --> 01:50:54.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINDINGS OF FACT THAT THE 01:50:54.700 --> 01:50:56.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE MADE 01:50:56.666 --> 01:50:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING THAT AND I QUOTE FROM 01:50:59.400 --> 01:51:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINDING OF FACT NUMBER 5, THE 01:51:01.700 --> 01:51:03.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WITHHELD OFFICIAL ACTS 01:51:03.833 --> 01:51:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF VALUE TO UKRAINE AND 01:51:06.633 --> 01:51:07.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDITIONED THEIR FULFILLMENT ON 01:51:07.833 --> 01:51:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTIONS BY UKRAINE THAT WOULD 01:51:10.266 --> 01:51:11.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT HIS PERSONAL POLITICAL 01:51:11.600 --> 01:51:11.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS? 01:51:11.966 --> 01:51:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DID RELY ON THAT. 01:51:14.366 --> 01:51:16.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN ADDITION BECAUSE AS I HAVE 01:51:16.900 --> 01:51:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED, I READ THE 01:51:17.833 --> 01:51:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES -- THE TRANSCRIPTS OF 01:51:19.433 --> 01:51:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL OF THE WITNESSES. 01:51:23.400 --> 01:51:26.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I RELIED ON TESTIMONY FROM 01:51:26.633 --> 01:51:28.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR SONDLAND, 01:51:28.066 --> 01:51:32.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. MORRISON, LIEUTENANT COLONEL 01:51:32.633 --> 01:51:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VINDMAN, FROM AMBASSADOR TAYLOR. 01:51:35.400 --> 01:51:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I RELIED ON -- I THINK 01:51:40.400 --> 01:51:41.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR TAYLOR SENT THE CABLE 01:51:41.600 --> 01:51:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SAID IT'S CRAZY TO HOLD 01:51:43.400 --> 01:51:46.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS UP BASED ON DOMESTIC 01:51:46.300 --> 01:51:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL CONCERN. 01:51:47.233 --> 01:51:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOBODY SAID THAT'S NOT WHY WE'RE 01:51:50.633 --> 01:51:51.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOING IT. 01:51:51.000 --> 01:51:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELIED ON WHAT MR. MULVANEY SAID 01:51:53.566 --> 01:51:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HIS PRESS CONFERENCE. 01:51:54.933 --> 01:51:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THERE WAS -- THERE'S A LOT TO 01:51:56.900 --> 01:51:59.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGEST HERE THAT THIS IS ABOUT 01:51:59.100 --> 01:52:00.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL BENEFIT. 01:52:00.766 --> 01:52:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN TALK ABOUT 01:52:02.900 --> 01:52:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER PIECE OF AMBASSADOR 01:52:04.766 --> 01:52:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SONDLAND'S TESTIMONY NOW OR I 01:52:05.800 --> 01:52:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD WAIT. 01:52:06.633 --> 01:52:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TELL ME. 01:52:07.433 --> 01:52:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PLEASE TALK ABOUT IT. 01:52:08.733 --> 01:52:12.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO I WANT TO JUST POINT TO 01:52:12.000 --> 01:52:15.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE THE MOST 01:52:15.300 --> 01:52:16.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THIS. 01:52:16.366 --> 01:52:20.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOST -- I SPENT ALL OF 01:52:20.200 --> 01:52:21.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANKSGIVING VACATION SITTING 01:52:21.633 --> 01:52:23.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE READING THESE TRANSCRIPTS. 01:52:23.633 --> 01:52:25.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, I AID LIKE A TURKEY 01:52:25.500 --> 01:52:28.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CAME TO US IN THE MAIL THAT 01:52:28.233 --> 01:52:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS ALREADY COOKED BECAUSE I WAS 01:52:29.733 --> 01:52:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPENDING MY TIME DOING THIS. 01:52:32.400 --> 01:52:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOST CHILLING LINE FOR ME OF 01:52:35.400 --> 01:52:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ENTIRE PROCESS IS THE 01:52:41.800 --> 01:52:42.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING. 01:52:42.166 --> 01:52:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR SONDLAND HAD TO 01:52:43.400 --> 01:52:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCE THE INVESTIGATIONS. 01:52:44.500 --> 01:52:46.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DIDN'T HAVE TO DO THEM AS I 01:52:46.200 --> 01:52:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTOOD IT. 01:52:47.400 --> 01:52:48.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID I NEVER HEARD 01:52:48.966 --> 01:52:51.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. GOLDMAN SAY THAT THE 01:52:51.366 --> 01:52:52.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS HAD TO START OR 01:52:52.166 --> 01:52:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE COMPLETED. 01:52:53.700 --> 01:52:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONLY THING I HEARD FROM MANY 01:52:56.700 --> 01:52:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GULIANI OR OTHERWISE IS THAT 01:52:57.800 --> 01:52:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAD TO BE ANNOUNCED IN SOME 01:52:59.400 --> 01:52:59.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORM. 01:52:59.700 --> 01:53:04.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT I TOOK THAT TO MEAN, THIS 01:53:04.366 --> 01:53:05.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS NOT ABOUT WHETHER VICE 01:53:05.000 --> 01:53:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BIDEN COMMITTED C 01:53:07.466 --> 01:53:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION OR NOT. 01:53:11.166 --> 01:53:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS ABOUT IB JURYING 01:53:14.333 --> 01:53:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEBODY THATTED THE PRESIDENT 01:53:15.400 --> 01:53:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINKS IS A PARTICULARLY HARD 01:53:17.166 --> 01:53:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENT. 01:53:17.533 --> 01:53:19.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S FROM HIS PRIVATE BELIEFS. 01:53:19.000 --> 01:53:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF I CAN SAY ONE LAST THING 01:53:20.633 --> 01:53:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE INTERESTS OF THE 01:53:22.233 --> 01:53:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES. 01:53:23.433 --> 01:53:25.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONTUSION OF THE UNITED 01:53:25.266 --> 01:53:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES DOES NOT CARE WHETHER THE 01:53:28.466 --> 01:53:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 01:53:29.400 --> 01:53:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES THE DONALD TRUMP OR ANY 01:53:30.566 --> 01:53:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE DEMOCRATS OR ANYBODY 01:53:32.700 --> 01:53:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUNNING ON A THIRD PARTY. 01:53:34.300 --> 01:53:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION IS INDIFFERENT 01:53:35.433 --> 01:53:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THAT. 01:53:37.933 --> 01:53:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE CONSTITUTION CARES 01:53:39.333 --> 01:53:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT IS THAT WE HAVE FREE 01:53:42.933 --> 01:53:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 01:53:43.300 --> 01:53:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO IT'S ONLY IN THE PRESIDENT'S 01:53:45.833 --> 01:53:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEREST, NOT THE NATIONAL 01:53:46.766 --> 01:53:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS THAT A PARTICULAR 01:53:47.433 --> 01:53:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BE ELECTED OR BE 01:53:49.300 --> 01:53:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFEATED AT THE NEXT ELECTION. 01:53:51.400 --> 01:53:53.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION IS INDIFFERENT 01:53:53.600 --> 01:53:54.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THAT. 01:53:54.800 --> 01:53:56.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN, ANY 01:53:56.633 --> 01:53:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGHTS ON THE SUBJECT OF THE 01:53:58.900 --> 01:54:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR OF 01:54:01.266 --> 01:54:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY AND THE EVIDENCE THAT 01:54:03.466 --> 01:54:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN LAID OUT. 01:54:05.200 --> 01:54:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE CLEAR SENSE OF BRIBERY AT 01:54:07.466 --> 01:54:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TIME WHEN THE FRAMERS 01:54:10.866 --> 01:54:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADOPTED THIS LANGUAGE IN THE 01:54:12.533 --> 01:54:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION WAS THAT BRIBERY 01:54:14.666 --> 01:54:16.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXISTED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION 01:54:16.166 --> 01:54:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PRESIDENT CORRUPTLY 01:54:18.733 --> 01:54:21.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED FOR OR RECEIVED SOMETHING 01:54:21.666 --> 01:54:26.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF VALUE TO HIM FROM SOMEONE WHO 01:54:26.233 --> 01:54:27.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD BE AFFECTED BY HIS 01:54:27.500 --> 01:54:28.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIAL OFFICE. 01:54:28.233 --> 01:54:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO IF THE HOUSE OF 01:54:29.833 --> 01:54:31.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES AND THE MEMBERS 01:54:31.166 --> 01:54:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS COMMITTEE WERE TO 01:54:32.733 --> 01:54:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DETERMINE THAT GETTING THE 01:54:35.433 --> 01:54:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS EITHER ANNOUNCED 01:54:38.300 --> 01:54:39.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR UNDERTAKEN WAS A THING OF 01:54:39.766 --> 01:54:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VALUE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP AND 01:54:41.300 --> 01:54:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT HE SOUGHT, THEN THIS 01:54:43.233 --> 01:54:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE AND THIS HOUSE COULD 01:54:44.633 --> 01:54:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAFETY CONCLUDE THAT THE 01:54:45.600 --> 01:54:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAD COMMITTED BRIBERY 01:54:47.400 --> 01:54:48.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THE CONSTITUTION. 01:54:48.466 --> 01:54:51.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT, WHAT IS 01:54:51.633 --> 01:54:52.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR VIEW? 01:54:52.800 --> 01:54:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I OF COURSE AGREE WITH 01:54:54.300 --> 01:54:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN AND PROFESSOR 01:54:58.366 --> 01:54:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN. 01:54:58.700 --> 01:55:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I JUST WANT TO STRESS THAT 01:55:01.566 --> 01:55:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THIS -- IF WHAT WE'RE TALKING 01:55:04.100 --> 01:55:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT IS NOT IMPEACHABLE, THEN 01:55:06.166 --> 01:55:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING IS IMPEACHABLE. 01:55:08.766 --> 01:55:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS PRECISELY THE MISCONDUCT 01:55:11.466 --> 01:55:16.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE FRAMES CREATED A 01:55:16.300 --> 01:55:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT AGAINST. 01:55:18.966 --> 01:55:19.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THERE'S NO ACTION, IF 01:55:19.966 --> 01:55:20.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS CONCLUDES THEY'RE GOING 01:55:20.766 --> 01:55:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GIVE A PASS TO THE PRESIDENT 01:55:23.200 --> 01:55:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE, AS PROFESSOR KARLAN 01:55:25.900 --> 01:55:27.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGESTED, EVERY OTHER PRESIDENT 01:55:27.000 --> 01:55:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL SAY, OKAY, THEN I CAN DO 01:55:29.933 --> 01:55:31.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SAME THING AND THE 01:55:31.700 --> 01:55:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOUNDARIES WILL JUST EVAPORATE. 01:55:33.566 --> 01:55:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE BOUNDARIES ARE SET UP BY 01:55:35.433 --> 01:55:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION AND WE MAY BE 01:55:38.733 --> 01:55:40.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSING UNFORTUNATELY THEIR 01:55:40.533 --> 01:55:40.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EROSION. 01:55:40.866 --> 01:55:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS A DANGER TO ALL OF US. 01:55:44.200 --> 01:55:46.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND WHAT CAN THIS COMMITTEE 01:55:46.233 --> 01:55:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 01:55:47.833 --> 01:55:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO, SIR, TO DEFEND THOSE 01:55:50.700 --> 01:55:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOUNDARIES AND TO PROTECT 01:55:51.333 --> 01:55:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST THAT EROSION? 01:55:54.333 --> 01:55:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PRECISELY WHAT YOU'RE DOING. 01:55:59.433 --> 01:56:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DOES IT MATTER -- I'LL ASK 01:56:02.766 --> 01:56:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THE PANELISTS. 01:56:06.366 --> 01:56:11.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES IT MATTER TO IMPEACHMENT 01:56:11.233 --> 01:56:13.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE $391 MILLION U.S. 01:56:13.833 --> 01:56:16.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAXPAYER DOLLARS IN MILITARY 01:56:16.133 --> 01:56:18.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSISTANCE THAT THE PRESIDENT 01:56:18.533 --> 01:56:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHHELD WAS ULTIMATELY 01:56:19.200 --> 01:56:19.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELIVERED? 01:56:19.566 --> 01:56:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, DOES THAT 01:56:23.466 --> 01:56:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTER? 01:56:23.900 --> 01:56:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO, IT DOES NOT. 01:56:26.733 --> 01:56:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 01:56:28.566 --> 01:56:30.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES ATTEMPTS TO ABUSE HIS 01:56:30.400 --> 01:56:32.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE, THAT IS A COMPLETE 01:56:32.266 --> 01:56:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE. 01:56:32.800 --> 01:56:34.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE 01:56:34.166 --> 01:56:35.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT MIGHT GET CAUGHT IN 01:56:35.166 --> 01:56:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROCESS OF ATTEMPTING TO 01:56:36.933 --> 01:56:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE HIS OFFICE AND THEN NOT 01:56:38.233 --> 01:56:40.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEING ABLE TO PULL IT OFF DOES 01:56:40.366 --> 01:56:42.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT UNDERCUT IN ANY WAY THE 01:56:42.500 --> 01:56:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABILITY OF THE ACT. 01:56:44.200 --> 01:56:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU'LL PARDON A COMPARISON, 01:56:46.500 --> 01:56:48.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NIXON WAS SUBJECT TO 01:56:48.633 --> 01:56:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT 01:56:50.366 --> 01:56:52.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREFERRED BY IN COMMITTEE FOR 01:56:52.533 --> 01:56:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTEMPTING TO COVER UP THE 01:56:53.366 --> 01:56:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATERGATE BREAK-IN. 01:56:54.100 --> 01:56:56.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACT THAT PRESIDENT NIXON 01:56:56.600 --> 01:56:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN COVERING 01:56:58.000 --> 01:56:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP THE BREAK IN WAS NOT GROUND 01:56:59.433 --> 01:57:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR NOT IMPEACHING HIM. 01:57:01.166 --> 01:57:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ATTEMPT ITSELF IS THE 01:57:03.466 --> 01:57:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE ACT. 01:57:07.466 --> 01:57:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, DOES IT 01:57:09.666 --> 01:57:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTER TO IMPEACHMENT THAT THE 01:57:11.466 --> 01:57:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNFOUNDED INVESTIGATIONS THE 01:57:13.533 --> 01:57:15.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SOUGHT WERE ULTIMATELY 01:57:15.866 --> 01:57:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER ANNOUNCED? 01:57:16.533 --> 01:57:18.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO, IT DOESN'T. 01:57:18.000 --> 01:57:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF I CAN GIVE AN EXAMPLE THAT 01:57:20.733 --> 01:57:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOWS WHY SOLICITING IS NOT -- 01:57:22.133 --> 01:57:24.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMAGINE THAT YOU WERE PULLED 01:57:24.000 --> 01:57:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER FOR SPEEDING BY A POLICE 01:57:26.166 --> 01:57:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICER. 01:57:26.733 --> 01:57:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OFFICER SAYS YOU WERE 01:57:29.900 --> 01:57:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEEDING. 01:57:30.266 --> 01:57:33.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU GIVE ME $20, I'LL DROP 01:57:33.266 --> 01:57:33.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TICKET. 01:57:33.766 --> 01:57:36.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU LOOK IN YOUR WALLET AND SAY, 01:57:36.666 --> 01:57:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T HAVE THE $20. 01:57:38.366 --> 01:57:40.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OFFICER SAYS OKAY. 01:57:40.066 --> 01:57:40.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST GO AHEAD. 01:57:40.900 --> 01:57:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A NICE DAY. 01:57:42.333 --> 01:57:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OFFICER WOULD STILL BE 01:57:44.733 --> 01:57:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUILTY OF SOLICIT AGO BRIBE 01:57:47.400 --> 01:57:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE EVEN THOUGH HE LET YOU OFF 01:57:50.033 --> 01:57:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHOUT YOUR PAYING. 01:57:51.400 --> 01:57:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLICITING ITSELF IS THE 01:57:53.800 --> 01:57:56.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE REGARDLESS 01:57:56.166 --> 01:57:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER THE OTHER PERSON COMES 01:57:57.333 --> 01:57:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP WITH IT. 01:57:58.000 --> 01:57:59.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMAGINE THE PRESIDENT HAD SAID 01:57:59.100 --> 01:58:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL YOU DO US A FAVOR, 01:58:02.766 --> 01:58:03.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE JOE BIDEN. 01:58:03.666 --> 01:58:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE SAID, 01:58:05.800 --> 01:58:06.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHAT? 01:58:06.900 --> 01:58:07.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO, I WON'T BECAUSE WE'VE 01:58:07.866 --> 01:58:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALREADY LOOKED INTO THIS AND 01:58:10.800 --> 01:58:11.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S TOTALLY BASELESS. 01:58:11.966 --> 01:58:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WOULD STILL HAVE 01:58:13.533 --> 01:58:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED AN IMPEACHABLE ACT. 01:58:14.300 --> 01:58:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN IF HE HAD BEEN REFUSED 01:58:16.200 --> 01:58:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT THERE ON THE PHONE. 01:58:18.866 --> 01:58:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I DON'T SEE WHY THE ULTIMATE 01:58:23.133 --> 01:58:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECISION HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH 01:58:24.633 --> 01:58:26.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S IMPEACHABLE 01:58:26.766 --> 01:58:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT. 01:58:27.100 --> 01:58:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT IS THE DANGER IF 01:58:29.366 --> 01:58:31.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS DOES NOT RESPOND TO 01:58:31.333 --> 01:58:32.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ATTEMPT? 01:58:32.200 --> 01:58:33.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE'VE ALREADY SEEN A LITTLE 01:58:33.366 --> 01:58:36.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIT OF IT IS HE GETS OUT ON THE 01:58:36.033 --> 01:58:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE LAWN AND SAYS CHINA, 01:58:37.666 --> 01:58:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SHOULD INVESTIGATE JOE 01:58:40.100 --> 01:58:40.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIDEN. 01:58:40.466 --> 01:58:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT, YOUR 01:58:42.433 --> 01:58:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIEW? 01:58:42.900 --> 01:58:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I CERTAINLY WOULD AGREE WITH 01:58:44.500 --> 01:58:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAS BEEN SIDE. 01:58:45.433 --> 01:58:46.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE THINGS TO UNDERSTAND 01:58:46.833 --> 01:58:50.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE HISTORY OF IMPEACHMENT, 01:58:50.766 --> 01:58:52.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYBODY THAT IS IMPEACHED HAS 01:58:52.966 --> 01:58:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAILED. 01:58:53.300 --> 01:58:55.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY FAIL TO GET WHAT THEY 01:58:55.200 --> 01:58:55.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTED. 01:58:55.533 --> 01:58:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY WANTED WAS NOT JUST TO 01:58:56.500 --> 01:58:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO WHAT THEY DID BUT TO GET AWAY 01:58:58.866 --> 01:59:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH IT. 01:59:00.566 --> 01:59:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE POINT OF IMPEACHMENT IS AND 01:59:02.333 --> 01:59:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ITS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH 01:59:04.166 --> 01:59:06.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION IS TO NOT -- IS TO 01:59:06.600 --> 01:59:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CATCH THAT PERSON, CHARGE THAT 01:59:08.266 --> 01:59:10.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSON AND ULTIMATELY REMOVE 01:59:10.133 --> 01:59:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEM FROM OFFICE. 01:59:12.566 --> 01:59:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENTS ARE ALWAYS FOCUSING 01:59:13.333 --> 01:59:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON SOMEBODY THAT DIDN'T QUITE 01:59:14.066 --> 01:59:16.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET AS FAR AS THEY WANTED TO. 01:59:16.066 --> 01:59:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S AS IF -- NOBODY IS BETTER 01:59:18.366 --> 01:59:20.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN PROFESSOR KARLAN AT 01:59:20.766 --> 01:59:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HYPOTHETICALS BUT I'LL RAISE 01:59:23.466 --> 01:59:24.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER ONE. 01:59:24.700 --> 01:59:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMAGINE A BANK ROBBERY. 01:59:25.700 --> 01:59:26.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE POLICE COME. 01:59:26.433 --> 01:59:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PERSON IS IN THE MIDDLE OF 01:59:27.966 --> 01:59:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ROBBERY AND THE PERSON DROPS 01:59:31.133 --> 01:59:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MONEY AND SAYS, I'M GOING TO 01:59:34.566 --> 01:59:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEAF WITHOUT THE MONEY. 01:59:37.833 --> 01:59:40.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYBODY UNDERSTANDS THAT'S 01:59:40.900 --> 01:59:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BURGLARY. 01:59:41.266 --> 01:59:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE RIGHT. 01:59:43.433 --> 01:59:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS SITUATION WE'VE GOT 01:59:44.733 --> 01:59:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEBODY REALLY CAUGHT IN THE 01:59:47.400 --> 01:59:50.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MIDDLE OF IT AND THAT DOESN'T 01:59:50.166 --> 01:59:52.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCUSE THE PERSON THE 01:59:52.600 --> 01:59:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSEQUENCE. 01:59:53.200 --> 01:59:54.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSORS, WE'VE TALKED 01:59:54.900 --> 01:59:57.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT ABUSE OF POWER AND 01:59:57.033 --> 01:59:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRAIBRY. 01:59:57.366 --> 01:59:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN WE STARTED WE SAID WE 01:59:59.433 --> 02:00:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD ALSO DISCUSS OBSTRUCTION 02:00:02.733 --> 02:00:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF CONGRESS. 02:00:03.133 --> 02:00:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I'D LIKE TO ASK YOU SOME 02:00:05.200 --> 02:00:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS ABOUT OBSTRUCTION OF 02:00:08.666 --> 02:00:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS. 02:00:09.433 --> 02:00:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, IN YOUR 02:00:10.900 --> 02:00:12.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIEW, IS THERE ENOUGH EVIDENCE 02:00:12.866 --> 02:00:15.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE TO CHARGE PRESIDENT TRUMP 02:00:15.100 --> 02:00:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE HIGH CRIME AND 02:00:17.033 --> 02:00:18.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR OF OBSTRUCTION OF 02:00:18.500 --> 02:00:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS? 02:00:18.866 --> 02:00:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK THERE'S MORE THAN 02:00:21.000 --> 02:00:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENOUGH. 02:00:21.333 --> 02:00:23.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS I MENTIONED IN MY 02:00:23.633 --> 02:00:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, I JUST REALLY 02:00:25.400 --> 02:00:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSCORE THIS -- THE THIRD 02:00:27.433 --> 02:00:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT 02:00:28.566 --> 02:00:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROVED BY THE HOUSE 02:00:30.266 --> 02:00:32.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AGAINST 02:00:32.233 --> 02:00:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NIXON CHARGED HIM 02:00:33.333 --> 02:00:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH MISCONDUCT BECAUSE HE 02:00:34.666 --> 02:00:36.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAILED TO COMPLY WITH FOUR 02:00:36.733 --> 02:00:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS. 02:00:37.933 --> 02:00:39.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS FAR MORE THAN FOUR THE 02:00:39.900 --> 02:00:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS FAILED TO COMPLY 02:00:40.966 --> 02:00:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH, AND HE ORDERED THE 02:00:43.400 --> 02:00:44.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTEDIVE BRANCH AS WELL, 02:00:44.066 --> 02:00:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT TO COOPERATE WITH 02:00:46.066 --> 02:00:46.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS. 02:00:46.433 --> 02:00:48.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE TOGETHER WITH A LOT OF 02:00:48.033 --> 02:00:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER EVIDENCE SUGGEST 02:00:50.466 --> 02:00:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS. 02:00:51.333 --> 02:00:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, DO YOU 02:00:53.366 --> 02:00:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE? 02:00:53.700 --> 02:00:57.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'M A SCHOLAR OF THE LAW OF 02:00:57.000 --> 02:00:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY. 02:00:57.366 --> 02:01:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO AS A CITIZEN, I AGREE WITH 02:01:01.300 --> 02:01:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT PROFESSOR GERHARDT SAID. 02:01:02.733 --> 02:01:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS AN EXPERT, MY LIMITATION IS 02:01:04.733 --> 02:01:07.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT I'M A SCHOLAR OF THE LAW 02:01:07.000 --> 02:01:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF DEMOCRACY, I'M NOT A 02:01:08.666 --> 02:01:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHOLAR OF OBSTRUCTION OF 02:01:10.733 --> 02:01:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE OR CONGRESS. 02:01:11.333 --> 02:01:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE WILL ACCEPT YOUR OPINION 02:01:13.800 --> 02:01:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS A CITIZEN. 02:01:14.733 --> 02:01:18.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN, THE 02:01:18.166 --> 02:01:19.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS IS A 02:01:19.933 --> 02:01:21.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBLEM BECAUSE IT UNDERMINES 02:01:21.666 --> 02:01:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF THE 02:01:23.200 --> 02:01:23.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 02:01:23.633 --> 02:01:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE THREE 02:01:25.900 --> 02:01:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT, EACH 02:01:26.733 --> 02:01:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE BRANCHES HAS TO BE ABLE 02:01:28.666 --> 02:01:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO ITS JOB. 02:01:29.733 --> 02:01:32.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JOB OF THE HOUSE IS TO 02:01:32.166 --> 02:01:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE IMPEACHMENT AND TO 02:01:33.100 --> 02:01:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH. 02:01:33.833 --> 02:01:35.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRESIDENT WHO SAYS, AS THIS 02:01:35.700 --> 02:01:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DID SAY, I WILL NOT 02:01:37.466 --> 02:01:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATE IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR 02:01:39.400 --> 02:01:43.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORM WITH YOUR PROCESS ROBS A 02:01:43.366 --> 02:01:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT, IF YOU 02:01:45.333 --> 02:01:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROB THE HOUSE OF 02:01:47.400 --> 02:01:49.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES OF ITS 02:01:49.333 --> 02:01:50.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL IMPEACHMENT. 02:01:50.000 --> 02:01:51.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN YOU ADD TO THAT THE SAME 02:01:51.066 --> 02:01:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SAYS MY DEPARTMENT 02:01:53.500 --> 02:01:54.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF JUSTICE CANNOT CHARGE ME 02:01:54.766 --> 02:01:56.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH A CRIME, THE PRESIDENT 02:01:56.800 --> 02:01:58.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUTS HIMSELF ABOVE THE LAW 02:01:58.066 --> 02:02:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HE SAYS HE WILL NOT WITH 02:02:02.233 --> 02:02:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. 02:02:02.866 --> 02:02:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT POSSIBLE TO EMPHASIZE 02:02:05.033 --> 02:02:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS STRONG ENOUGH. 02:02:05.866 --> 02:02:08.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRESIDENT WHO WILL NOT 02:02:08.233 --> 02:02:09.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATE WITH IMPEACHMENT 02:02:09.766 --> 02:02:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRIES IS PUTTING HIMSELF 02:02:11.333 --> 02:02:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW. 02:02:12.200 --> 02:02:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUTTING YOURSELF ABOVE THE LAW 02:02:13.100 --> 02:02:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS PRESIDENT IS THE CORE OF 02:02:16.833 --> 02:02:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE BECAUSE IF 02:02:17.600 --> 02:02:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE CAN'T BE IMPEACHED FOR 02:02:19.100 --> 02:02:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT, HE WOULD NOT BE 02:02:21.266 --> 02:02:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBLE TO ANYBODY. 02:02:23.433 --> 02:02:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND SIR, IN FOIN FORMING YOU 02:02:28.866 --> 02:02:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPINION, DID YOU REVIEW THESE 02:02:31.133 --> 02:02:33.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT. 02:02:33.266 --> 02:02:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE'RE FIGHTING ALL OF THEM. 02:02:35.400 --> 02:02:36.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE TWO, I HAVE THE RIGHT 02:02:36.800 --> 02:02:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO WHATEVER I WANT TO DO. 02:02:39.433 --> 02:02:41.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THEN AS SOMEONE WHO 02:02:41.533 --> 02:02:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CARES ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION, 02:02:42.600 --> 02:02:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SECOND OF THOSE IN 02:02:44.366 --> 02:02:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULAR, STRUCK A KIND OF 02:02:47.400 --> 02:02:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HORROR IN ME. 02:02:50.700 --> 02:02:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, IN 02:02:55.366 --> 02:02:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOERNLING YOUR OPINION THAT 02:02:57.133 --> 02:02:59.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP COMMITTED 02:02:59.100 --> 02:02:59.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE OF 02:02:59.700 --> 02:03:01.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTING CONGRESS, DID YOU 02:03:01.133 --> 02:03:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDER THE INTELLIGENCE 02:03:02.466 --> 02:03:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE REPORT AND ITS 02:03:04.700 --> 02:03:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINDING INCLUDING FINDING THAT 02:03:07.100 --> 02:03:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP ORDERED AND 02:03:08.566 --> 02:03:10.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPLEMENTED A CAMPAIGN TO 02:03:10.200 --> 02:03:11.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCEAL HIS CONDUCT FROM THE 02:03:11.933 --> 02:03:14.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC AND TO FRUSTRATE AND 02:03:14.100 --> 02:03:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCT THE HOUSE OF 02:03:18.100 --> 02:03:19.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES IMPEACHMENT 02:03:19.266 --> 02:03:19.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY. 02:03:19.600 --> 02:03:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I READ THAT REPORT LAST 02:03:23.433 --> 02:03:23.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIGHT. 02:03:23.766 --> 02:03:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WATCHED AND READ ALL THE 02:03:26.166 --> 02:03:26.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPTS THAT WERE 02:03:26.766 --> 02:03:27.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AVAILABLE. 02:03:27.133 --> 02:03:34.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPORT THAT WAS ISSUED 02:03:34.166 --> 02:03:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REINFORCES EVERYTHING ELSE. 02:03:34.866 --> 02:03:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE TALKED ABOUT, A BUSE OF 02:03:37.566 --> 02:03:40.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER AND BRIBERY, AND THEN 02:03:40.700 --> 02:03:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS. 02:03:44.200 --> 02:03:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, I'D LIKE 02:03:45.700 --> 02:03:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ASK YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT A 02:03:47.733 --> 02:03:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIRD IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE, AND 02:03:50.033 --> 02:03:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS OBSTRUCTION OF 02:03:55.400 --> 02:03:56.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE. 02:03:56.533 --> 02:03:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE YOU FORMED AN OPINION 02:03:59.400 --> 02:04:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER PRESIDENT TRUMP 02:04:01.266 --> 02:04:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED OBSTRUCTION OF 02:04:01.900 --> 02:04:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE? 02:04:02.233 --> 02:04:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, I V. 02:04:03.000 --> 02:04:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND WHAT IS YOUR OPINION, 02:04:05.500 --> 02:04:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIR? 02:04:05.833 --> 02:04:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BASED -- I'VE COME HERE 02:04:08.766 --> 02:04:09.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE EVERY WITNESS. 02:04:09.766 --> 02:04:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSUMING THE FACTS PUT 02:04:11.466 --> 02:04:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOGETHER, THE MU MUELLER REPORT 02:04:17.900 --> 02:04:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES FACTS THAT THE 02:04:20.333 --> 02:04:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT COMMITTED 02:04:20.866 --> 02:04:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE AND 02:04:21.866 --> 02:04:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE. 02:04:23.133 --> 02:04:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND IN YOUR TESTIMONY, YOU 02:04:25.800 --> 02:04:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINTED OUT THAT THE Mxá*UL ERR 02:04:28.400 --> 02:04:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT FOUND FIVE INSTANCES OF 02:04:31.133 --> 02:04:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S OBSTRUCTION OF 02:04:32.733 --> 02:04:34.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S 02:04:34.466 --> 02:04:35.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO 02:04:35.933 --> 02:04:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE INTO THE 02:04:38.000 --> 02:04:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2016 ELECTION, CORRECT? 02:04:38.733 --> 02:04:39.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, SIR. 02:04:39.200 --> 02:04:42.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THE FIRST OF THOSE 02:04:42.100 --> 02:04:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTANCES WAS THE PRESIDENT 02:04:43.400 --> 02:04:45.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDERING WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL, 02:04:45.366 --> 02:04:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON MAGAN TO FIRE THE SPECIAL 02:04:48.100 --> 02:04:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL, RATHER TO HAVE THE 02:04:50.266 --> 02:04:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIAL COUNSEL FIRED IN ORDER 02:04:53.033 --> 02:04:54.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THWART THE INVESTIGATION OF 02:04:54.866 --> 02:04:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT, CORRECT? 02:04:56.366 --> 02:04:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT IS CORRECT. 02:04:56.900 --> 02:04:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THE SECOND THE 02:04:59.433 --> 02:05:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ORDERED MR. MAGAN TO 02:05:03.200 --> 02:05:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREATE A FALSE WRITTEN RECORD 02:05:04.733 --> 02:05:06.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DENYING THAT THE PRESIDENT 02:05:06.033 --> 02:05:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDERED HIM TO HAVE MR. 02:05:09.433 --> 02:05:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER REMOVED? 02:05:09.900 --> 02:05:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S CORRECT. 02:05:10.400 --> 02:05:12.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND YOU ALSO POINT TO THE 02:05:12.833 --> 02:05:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT WITH 02:05:14.600 --> 02:05:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS FORMER CAMPAIGN MANAGER, 02:05:19.433 --> 02:05:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORY LIEUEENDOWSE KEY. 02:05:26.733 --> 02:05:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, SIR. 02:05:29.400 --> 02:05:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND WITNESS TAMPERING AS 02:05:32.733 --> 02:05:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAR AS MICHAEL COHEN AND 02:05:35.900 --> 02:05:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMER PERSONAL LAWYER TO THE 02:05:37.633 --> 02:05:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT? 02:05:38.000 --> 02:05:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> INDIVIDUALLY AND 02:05:39.066 --> 02:05:39.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLECTIVELY THESE ARE 02:05:39.933 --> 02:05:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE OF OBSTRUCTION OF 02:05:42.700 --> 02:05:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE. 02:05:43.433 --> 02:05:46.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOW SERIOUS IS THAT 02:05:46.000 --> 02:05:46.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE? 02:05:46.600 --> 02:05:47.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S QUITE SERIOUS. 02:05:47.266 --> 02:05:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT'S NOT ALL OF IT, OF 02:05:49.366 --> 02:05:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURSE, AND WE KNOW AS YOU'VE 02:05:52.633 --> 02:05:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MENTIONED BEFORE, OBSTRUCTION 02:05:53.366 --> 02:05:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF JUSTICE IS RECOGNIZED AS AN 02:05:55.433 --> 02:05:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE AGAINST 02:05:56.700 --> 02:05:58.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CLINTON AND 02:05:58.266 --> 02:05:58.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NIXON. 02:05:58.833 --> 02:06:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS EVIDENCE PUT FORWARD BY 02:06:01.366 --> 02:06:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR.búM MUELLER IS IN THE PUBLIC 02:06:02.766 --> 02:06:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD, AND IS VERY STRONG 02:06:06.733 --> 02:06:07.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE OF OBSTRUCTION OF 02:06:07.400 --> 02:06:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE. 02:06:07.733 --> 02:06:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, WHEN YOU 02:06:09.433 --> 02:06:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOK AT THE DEPARTMENT OF 02:06:11.200 --> 02:06:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE RUSSIA INVESTIGATION, 02:06:12.133 --> 02:06:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HOW THE PRESIDENT 02:06:14.033 --> 02:06:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONDED TO THAT, AND WHEN 02:06:16.466 --> 02:06:20.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU LOOK AT CONGRESS UKRAINE 02:06:20.033 --> 02:06:20.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION, HOW THE 02:06:20.700 --> 02:06:22.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT RESPONDED TO THAT, 02:06:22.000 --> 02:06:25.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO YOU SEE A PATTERN? 02:06:25.166 --> 02:06:25.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 02:06:25.500 --> 02:06:29.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SEE A PATTERN IN WHICH THE 02:06:29.466 --> 02:06:33.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S VIEWS ABOUT THE 02:06:33.366 --> 02:06:35.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROPRIETY OF FOREIGN 02:06:35.266 --> 02:06:38.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENTS INTERVENING IN THE 02:06:38.200 --> 02:06:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION PROCESS ARE THE 02:06:41.266 --> 02:06:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANTITHESIS OF THE FRAMERS. 02:06:43.433 --> 02:06:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE AS AMERICANS DECIDE OUR 02:06:45.700 --> 02:06:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 02:06:46.066 --> 02:06:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DON'T WANT FOREIGN 02:06:47.433 --> 02:06:48.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THOSE 02:06:48.866 --> 02:06:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 02:06:49.233 --> 02:06:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON WE DON'T WANT 02:06:50.733 --> 02:06:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN THE 02:06:51.433 --> 02:06:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS IS BECAUSE WE ARE 02:06:54.300 --> 02:06:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SELF-DETERMINING DEMOCRACY, 02:06:54.966 --> 02:06:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IF I COULD JUST READ ONE 02:06:57.533 --> 02:06:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTATION TO YOU WHICH I THINK 02:06:59.266 --> 02:07:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS HELPFUL IN UNDERSTANDING 02:07:00.566 --> 02:07:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS, SOMEBODY WHO IS POINTING 02:07:01.800 --> 02:07:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO WHAT HE CALLS A STRAIGHT 02:07:05.833 --> 02:07:06.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD PRINCIPLE. 02:07:06.333 --> 02:07:10.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S FUNDAMENTAL TO THE 02:07:10.033 --> 02:07:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMUNITY THAT FOREIGN 02:07:10.900 --> 02:07:12.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CITIZENS DO NOT HAVE A 02:07:12.400 --> 02:07:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO 02:07:13.300 --> 02:07:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICIPATE IN AND THUS 02:07:14.600 --> 02:07:17.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCLUDED FROM ACTIVITIES OF 02:07:17.366 --> 02:07:18.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC SELF-GOVERNMENT. 02:07:18.033 --> 02:07:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE PERSON WHO WROTE THOSE 02:07:19.433 --> 02:07:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORD SIZE NOW JUSTICE BRET 02:07:24.900 --> 02:07:26.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAVENAUGH IN UPHOLDING THE 02:07:26.666 --> 02:07:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONALITY OF A STATUTE 02:07:28.466 --> 02:07:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH DENIES FOREIGN CITIZENS 02:07:29.766 --> 02:07:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN 02:07:31.466 --> 02:07:34.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS BY SPENDING MONEY ON 02:07:34.333 --> 02:07:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONEERING OR GIVING MONEY 02:07:38.733 --> 02:07:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PACS. 02:07:40.100 --> 02:07:42.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE FORBIDDEN TO GIVE 02:07:42.233 --> 02:07:43.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONEY TO CANDIDATES BECAUSE 02:07:43.800 --> 02:07:46.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DENIES US THE RIGHT TO 02:07:46.866 --> 02:07:48.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SELF-GOVERNMENT, AND JFTD 02:07:48.133 --> 02:07:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAVE 02:07:50.733 --> 02:07:51.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE 02:07:51.266 --> 02:07:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAVENAUGH WAS CORRECT IN 02:07:54.833 --> 02:07:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING THIS. 02:07:55.233 --> 02:07:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST 02:07:59.200 --> 02:07:59.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMENDMENT. 02:07:59.566 --> 02:08:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUMMARILY AFFIRMED. 02:08:00.166 --> 02:08:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DBT NEED TO HEAR ARGUMENT 02:08:02.366 --> 02:08:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO KNOW IT'S NOT 02:08:04.333 --> 02:08:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL TO KEEP 02:08:04.966 --> 02:08:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGNERS OUT OF THE ELECTION 02:08:06.633 --> 02:08:07.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 02:08:07.000 --> 02:08:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN YOU WERE 02:08:08.766 --> 02:08:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN IMPEACHMENT SKEPTIC AT THE 02:08:10.466 --> 02:08:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME OF THE RELEASE OF THE 02:08:13.800 --> 02:08:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER REPORT, WERE YOU NOT? 02:08:15.466 --> 02:08:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WAS. 02:08:16.633 --> 02:08:18.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT'S CHANGED FOR YOU, 02:08:18.033 --> 02:08:18.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIR? 02:08:18.600 --> 02:08:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT CHANGED WAS THE 02:08:20.333 --> 02:08:21.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVELATION OF THE JULY 25th 02:08:21.900 --> 02:08:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL, AND THEN THE EVIDENCE 02:08:23.433 --> 02:08:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT EMERGED OF THE PRESIDENT 02:08:24.533 --> 02:08:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE UNITED STATES IN A 02:08:26.700 --> 02:08:28.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMAT WHERE HE WAS HURT BY 02:08:28.033 --> 02:08:30.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS AND NOW KNOWING TO THE 02:08:30.666 --> 02:08:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC, OPENLY ABUSED HIS 02:08:32.400 --> 02:08:34.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE BY SEEKING A PERSONAL 02:08:34.833 --> 02:08:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVANTAGE IN ORDER TO GET 02:08:38.733 --> 02:08:39.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF RE-ELECTED AN ACT 02:08:39.933 --> 02:08:41.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST THE SECURITY OF THE 02:08:41.333 --> 02:08:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES. 02:08:41.866 --> 02:08:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS PRECISELY THE 02:08:43.433 --> 02:08:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SITUATION THAT THE FRAMERS 02:08:47.433 --> 02:08:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANTICIPATED. 02:08:50.966 --> 02:08:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THEY DO COME TO THAT, WE 02:08:52.700 --> 02:08:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO ASK OURSELVES, SOME 02:08:54.466 --> 02:08:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAY WE WILL NO LONGER BE ALIVE 02:08:56.733 --> 02:08:58.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND GO WHEREVER IT IS WE GO. 02:08:58.933 --> 02:09:00.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GOOD PLACE OR THE OTHER 02:09:00.700 --> 02:09:03.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLACE, AND WE MAY MEET THERE, 02:09:03.100 --> 02:09:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADISON AND HAMILTON, AND THEY 02:09:04.633 --> 02:09:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL ASK US, WHEN THE 02:09:06.633 --> 02:09:07.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 02:09:07.900 --> 02:09:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTED TO CORRUPT THE STRUCTURE 02:09:09.466 --> 02:09:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE REPUBLIC, WHAT DID YOU 02:09:12.200 --> 02:09:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO? 02:09:12.466 --> 02:09:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION 02:09:13.933 --> 02:09:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUST BE THAT WE FOLLOWED THE 02:09:16.033 --> 02:09:18.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUIDANCE OF THE FRAMERS, AND 02:09:18.000 --> 02:09:20.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MUST BE THAT IF THE 02:09:20.266 --> 02:09:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THAT 02:09:21.433 --> 02:09:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUSION THAT THE HOUSE OF 02:09:22.866 --> 02:09:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES MOVES TO 02:09:24.433 --> 02:09:24.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH HIM. 02:09:24.833 --> 02:09:25.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 02:09:25.266 --> 02:09:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD MY TIME BACK TO THE 02:09:27.366 --> 02:09:27.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN. 02:09:27.733 --> 02:09:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MY TIME HAS EXPIRED. 02:09:31.466 --> 02:09:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 02:09:32.766 --> 02:09:36.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE I RECOGNIZE THE RANKING 02:09:36.000 --> 02:09:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS, THE FIRST ROUND OF 02:09:38.000 --> 02:09:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS, THE COMMITTEE WILL 02:09:38.866 --> 02:09:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAND IN A 10 MINUTE 02:09:43.233 --> 02:09:43.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUMANITARIAN RECESS. 02:09:43.766 --> 02:09:45.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASK EVERYONE IN THE ROOM TO 02:09:45.766 --> 02:09:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLEASE REMAIN SEATED AND QUIET 02:09:47.433 --> 02:09:48.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHILE THE WITNESSES EXIT THE 02:09:48.900 --> 02:09:49.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM. 02:09:49.200 --> 02:09:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ALSO WANT TO ANNOUNCE TO 02:09:50.733 --> 02:09:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE THAT YOU 02:09:52.766 --> 02:09:54.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY NOT BE GUARANTEED YOUR 02:09:54.266 --> 02:09:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEAT IF YOU LEAVE THE HEARING 02:09:56.033 --> 02:09:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM AT THIS TIME. 02:09:58.900 --> 02:10:01.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONCE THE WITNESSES HAVE LEFT 02:10:01.133 --> 02:10:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HEARING ROOM, AT THIS TIME 02:10:03.333 --> 02:10:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE WILL STAND IN A 02:10:07.433 --> 02:10:09.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHORT RECESS. 02:10:09.800 --> 02:10:15.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND CHAIRMAN JERRY NADLER 02:10:15.333 --> 02:10:15.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLED A RECESS. 02:10:15.966 --> 02:10:17.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LIVE IMPEACHMENT HEARING 02:10:17.500 --> 02:10:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKING PLACE TODAY IN 02:10:20.166 --> 02:10:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASHINGTON. 02:10:20.566 --> 02:10:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUR WITNESSES, ALL FOUR 02:10:23.033 --> 02:10:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL LAW COLORS. 02:10:24.766 --> 02:10:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW PROFESSORS. 02:10:25.233 --> 02:10:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE OF THEM CHOSEN BY THE 02:10:27.400 --> 02:10:30.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS, ONE BY THE 02:10:30.666 --> 02:10:31.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS. 02:10:31.066 --> 02:10:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M JUDY WOODRUFF AT PBS 02:10:33.066 --> 02:10:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STUDIOS IN WASHINGTON JOINED 02:10:35.066 --> 02:10:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS, WHO ARE 02:10:36.566 --> 02:10:43.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH US ON THE HILL. 02:10:43.033 --> 02:10:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALCINDOR. 02:10:43.400 --> 02:10:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL WEISENBERG WITH ME HERE AT 02:10:45.166 --> 02:10:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TABLE. 02:10:45.533 --> 02:10:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANK BOWMAN, BOTH OF YOU 02:10:47.366 --> 02:10:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTORNEYS. 02:10:47.733 --> 02:10:52.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH OF YOU HAVE LOOKED AT THE 02:10:52.500 --> 02:10:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUE OF IMPEACHMENT. 02:10:53.300 --> 02:10:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANK BOWMAN, WE'VE BEEN 02:10:54.400 --> 02:10:59.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISTENING TO A SERIES OF 02:10:59.966 --> 02:11:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS POSED BY NORM 02:11:03.433 --> 02:11:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WISEMAN, ASKING THEM TO GO 02:11:05.533 --> 02:11:07.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK AND EXPLAIN WHY THEY 02:11:07.633 --> 02:11:09.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVE THREE OF THE FOUR 02:11:09.033 --> 02:11:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVE THE PRESIDENT HAS 02:11:12.600 --> 02:11:17.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITELY COMMITTED 02:11:17.133 --> 02:11:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES WHAT HAVE 02:11:18.200 --> 02:11:20.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HEARD THAT BOLSTERS THE 02:11:20.366 --> 02:11:21.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE OF THE DEMOCRATS THIS 02:11:21.600 --> 02:11:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED? 02:11:21.966 --> 02:11:27.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK WHAT WE'VE HEARD IS 02:11:27.633 --> 02:11:29.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A COGENT EXPLANATION OF WHAT 02:11:29.000 --> 02:11:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION SAYS ABOUT 02:11:31.033 --> 02:11:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 02:11:31.433 --> 02:11:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A COGENT EXPLANATION OF WHAT 02:11:32.700 --> 02:11:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS, 02:11:34.233 --> 02:11:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND INDEED THE ENTIRE PHRASE, 02:11:37.966 --> 02:11:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TREASON, BRIBERY OR HIGH 02:11:39.266 --> 02:11:40.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS MAEBT 02:11:40.666 --> 02:11:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE FRAMERS. 02:11:41.666 --> 02:11:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE THE PHRASE CAME FROM, 02:11:43.400 --> 02:11:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PARTICULARLY, I THINK ALL 02:11:47.300 --> 02:11:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE OF THEM CRITICAL TO THE 02:11:50.666 --> 02:11:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHOLE NOTION OF THE 02:11:52.133 --> 02:11:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION IS THE IDEA THAT 02:11:54.100 --> 02:11:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER IS ONE OF THE 02:11:58.000 --> 02:11:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORE IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 02:11:59.400 --> 02:12:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS CERTAINLY TRUE. 02:12:00.566 --> 02:12:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S AN IDEA THAT PRE-DATES 02:12:03.200 --> 02:12:03.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR CONSTITUTION. 02:12:03.700 --> 02:12:05.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT GOES ALL THE WAY BACK INTO 02:12:05.300 --> 02:12:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRITISH HISTORY AS SOME OF THE 02:12:07.433 --> 02:12:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES HAVE EMPHASIZED. 02:12:08.700 --> 02:12:12.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK PERSONALLY THAT IT IS 02:12:12.400 --> 02:12:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WISE OF THE COMMITTEE AND ALSO 02:12:16.000 --> 02:12:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT SURPRISING, BUT ALSO WISE 02:12:17.900 --> 02:12:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE WITNESSES FOCUS VERY 02:12:19.200 --> 02:12:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUCH ON THE ABUSE OF POWER AS 02:12:22.066 --> 02:12:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPOSED TO PERHAPS GETTING 02:12:23.433 --> 02:12:26.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO THE PARTICULARS OF 02:12:26.233 --> 02:12:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY. 02:12:26.566 --> 02:12:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WELL, THEY HAVE BEEN. 02:12:30.033 --> 02:12:30.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL WEISENBERG, BRIBERY HAS 02:12:30.933 --> 02:12:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME UP, AND WE HEAR 02:12:33.133 --> 02:12:34.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS, 02:12:34.433 --> 02:12:35.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE. 02:12:35.033 --> 02:12:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS IT ABOUT ABUSE OF 02:12:36.566 --> 02:12:38.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER, ABUSE OF THE OFFICE 02:12:38.066 --> 02:12:39.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MAY BE CENTRAL TO THIS. 02:12:39.600 --> 02:12:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW DUE SEE THAT? 02:12:40.733 --> 02:12:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF YOU GET TOO MUCH INTO 02:12:44.500 --> 02:12:45.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY, FOR EXAMPLE, THEN YOU 02:12:45.766 --> 02:12:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET INTO VERY PARTICULAR 02:12:47.966 --> 02:12:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS LIKE ONE OF THE 02:12:52.200 --> 02:12:52.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS GOT INTO. 02:12:52.733 --> 02:12:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THIS THE CRIME OF BRIBERY. 02:12:54.833 --> 02:12:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO WE LOOK AT THE CODE NOW, 02:12:56.700 --> 02:12:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND LOOK AT THE TIME OF THE 02:12:59.366 --> 02:12:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDING? 02:12:59.733 --> 02:13:00.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU CAN GROUP IS UNDER 02:13:00.966 --> 02:13:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER, WHICH CLEARLY 02:13:03.200 --> 02:13:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS WERE CONCERNED 02:13:04.900 --> 02:13:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT, IT MAKES IT A LOT 02:13:07.466 --> 02:13:10.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEANER, AND YOU -- YOU GET TO 02:13:10.300 --> 02:13:11.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IGNORE, FOR EXAMPLE, THAT IN 02:13:11.300 --> 02:13:13.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THREE CASES THAT WE HAVE 02:13:13.900 --> 02:13:15.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORICALLY OF PRESIDENTS 02:13:15.733 --> 02:13:18.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEING IMPEACHED OR ABOUT TO BE 02:13:18.800 --> 02:13:22.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED, JOHNSON, NIXON, AND 02:13:22.266 --> 02:13:24.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON, EVEN THOUGH THEY 02:13:24.566 --> 02:13:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEREN'T NECESSARILY-AUTO 02:13:25.600 --> 02:13:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLEGATIONS WEREN'T 02:13:26.466 --> 02:13:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NECESSARILY FRAMED AS CRIMES, 02:13:28.633 --> 02:13:30.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT WAS ALLEGED AGAINST 02:13:30.466 --> 02:13:32.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EACH ONE OF THEM WHICH WAS 02:13:32.366 --> 02:13:34.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEARLY WITHOUT QUESTION 02:13:34.900 --> 02:13:35.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL. 02:13:35.266 --> 02:13:37.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DON'T NECESSARILY HAVE 02:13:37.100 --> 02:13:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HERE. 02:13:37.466 --> 02:13:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T 02:13:39.400 --> 02:13:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE THAT HERE? 02:13:40.100 --> 02:13:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DON'T THINK IT'S CLEAR 02:13:41.566 --> 02:13:42.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THERE WAS A CRIME 02:13:42.866 --> 02:13:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED ON THE RECORD THAT 02:13:45.000 --> 02:13:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE. 02:13:45.333 --> 02:13:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WAS 02:13:48.400 --> 02:13:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT DEALT WITH, AND PARTLY 02:13:50.700 --> 02:13:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THEY INTENTIONALLY 02:13:53.700 --> 02:13:55.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T WANT JONATHAN TURLEY TO 02:13:55.500 --> 02:13:55.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALK NOW -- 02:13:55.900 --> 02:13:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE LAW PROFESSOR INVITED 02:13:58.400 --> 02:13:59.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE REPUBLICANS? 02:13:59.300 --> 02:14:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THOUGHT IT WAS SILLY NOT 02:14:01.266 --> 02:14:03.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INCLUDE HIM IN A FEW 02:14:03.166 --> 02:14:03.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS. 02:14:03.533 --> 02:14:05.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE WERE CHOSEN BY THE 02:14:05.400 --> 02:14:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS AND ONE BY THE 02:14:06.966 --> 02:14:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS. 02:14:07.366 --> 02:14:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DIDN'T THINK NORMAN'S 02:14:14.733 --> 02:14:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS WERE PRESENTED 02:14:16.266 --> 02:14:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAIRLY. 02:14:17.800 --> 02:14:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE'S THE QUESTION. 02:14:19.200 --> 02:14:21.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT WHETHER WHAT THE PRESIDENT 02:14:21.133 --> 02:14:22.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID IS IN THE CATEGORY OF THE 02:14:22.433 --> 02:14:24.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KIND OF THINGS THE FRAMERS 02:14:24.666 --> 02:14:26.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGHT COULD BE IMPEACHABLE, 02:14:26.233 --> 02:14:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT WHETHER ON THIS RECORD, 02:14:28.166 --> 02:14:30.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE PRESIDENT DID IN THIS 02:14:30.633 --> 02:14:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE INSTANCE, EVEN IF YOU 02:14:32.566 --> 02:14:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSUME THE RECORD IS CLEAR ON 02:14:34.300 --> 02:14:36.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THIS ALONE ENOUGH TO 02:14:36.266 --> 02:14:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH AND REMOVE HIM? 02:14:37.566 --> 02:14:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT I'D LIKE TO HEAR 02:14:40.566 --> 02:14:40.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT. 02:14:40.866 --> 02:14:44.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND BACK TO YOU, FRANK 02:14:44.233 --> 02:14:45.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOWMAN, QUICKLY, THE OTHER 02:14:45.500 --> 02:14:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE LAW PROFESSORS WERE 02:14:47.400 --> 02:14:48.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EMPHATIC THAT IT IS ENOUGH TO 02:14:48.800 --> 02:14:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIND THE PRESIDENT GUILTY 02:14:56.933 --> 02:14:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE REASON I AGREE IS THAT 02:14:59.333 --> 02:15:02.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THING THAT THEY SAID 02:15:02.500 --> 02:15:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MULTIPLE TIMES, THE THING THE 02:15:04.666 --> 02:15:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS AND THE PARLIAMENT 02:15:05.800 --> 02:15:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE CONCERNED ABOUT WHEN IT 02:15:08.166 --> 02:15:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVENTED THE IDEA OF 02:15:09.933 --> 02:15:14.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IN 1776 WAS THE 02:15:14.100 --> 02:15:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTION THAT PARTICULARLY HIGH 02:15:15.466 --> 02:15:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIALS, NOW THE PRESIDENT 02:15:18.733 --> 02:15:19.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD MISUSE THEIR AUTHORITY 02:15:19.833 --> 02:15:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN WAYS THAT BENEFITTED THEM 02:15:36.700 --> 02:15:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP EXERTED POWERS 02:15:39.433 --> 02:15:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BENEFIT HIM, BUT 02:15:42.633 --> 02:15:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TREMENDOUSLY DAMAGING TO 02:15:44.700 --> 02:15:46.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN POLICY INTERESTS. 02:15:46.166 --> 02:15:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE FRAMERS AND THE 02:15:47.366 --> 02:15:48.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARLIAMENT WERE CONCERNED 02:15:48.433 --> 02:15:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THAT WHEN THEY CREATED 02:15:50.700 --> 02:15:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT POWER. 02:15:58.800 --> 02:16:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR CONDUCT ESSENTIALLY 02:16:00.166 --> 02:16:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERCUT THE CRITICAL FOREIGN 02:16:01.700 --> 02:16:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLICY INTERESTS OF THE 02:16:02.766 --> 02:16:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY WITH WHICH THEY WERE 02:16:04.566 --> 02:16:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SWORN TO SERVE. 02:16:05.033 --> 02:16:07.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THAT QUESTION, AS YOU 02:16:07.400 --> 02:16:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGEST HAS COME UP TIME AND 02:16:08.766 --> 02:16:10.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN, AND I DO WANT TO COME 02:16:10.933 --> 02:16:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK AT THAT. 02:16:11.400 --> 02:16:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT NOW I WANT TO GO TO 02:16:13.633 --> 02:16:14.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA DESIARDINS WHO HAS BEEN 02:16:14.633 --> 02:16:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE HEARING ROOM AT THE 02:16:18.733 --> 02:16:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAPITAL. 02:16:19.466 --> 02:16:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND YAMICHE ALCINDOR. 02:16:21.433 --> 02:16:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA, ARE REPUBLICANS CLEARLY 02:16:22.766 --> 02:16:24.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE MINORITY HERE. 02:16:24.066 --> 02:16:26.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 17 OF THEM, AND 24 DEMOCRATS. 02:16:26.266 --> 02:16:28.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE NOT ABLE TO CONTROL 02:16:28.100 --> 02:16:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE PROCEEDINGS, BUT THEY'VE 02:16:29.533 --> 02:16:31.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. 02:16:31.833 --> 02:16:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S CORRECT. 02:16:32.733 --> 02:16:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE THREE ROLL CALL VOTES, 02:16:37.733 --> 02:16:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THERE WILL BE MORE. 02:16:40.166 --> 02:16:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADAM SCHIFF BE CALLED TO 02:16:41.566 --> 02:16:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY. 02:16:41.900 --> 02:16:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEY ASKED FOR AN ONE WEEK 02:16:43.433 --> 02:16:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELAY IN THIS HEARING, AND 02:16:45.000 --> 02:16:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN THEY ASKED THAT THE 02:16:47.433 --> 02:16:49.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLEBLOWER BE SUBPOENAED TO 02:16:49.833 --> 02:16:50.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY. 02:16:50.166 --> 02:16:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMPLAINT THAT STARTED 02:16:51.433 --> 02:16:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS INVESTIGATION INTO 02:16:55.433 --> 02:16:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE. 02:16:57.533 --> 02:16:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS TABLED ALL OF 02:16:59.433 --> 02:16:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE MOTIONS. 02:16:59.866 --> 02:17:01.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS NOT JUST REPUBLICANS 02:17:01.500 --> 02:17:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPRESSING OBJECTIONS, AND 02:17:02.366 --> 02:17:04.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO WHAT THEY WANT TO SEE 02:17:04.466 --> 02:17:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPEN. 02:17:04.800 --> 02:17:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A TACTIC TO ADD TIME, 02:17:07.466 --> 02:17:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANKLY, AND TO GO OFF THE 02:17:08.733 --> 02:17:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORKS OF THIS HEARING THAT 02:17:10.733 --> 02:17:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY OBJECT TO IN GENERAL. 02:17:12.466 --> 02:17:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDY, I HAVE TO SAY THIS 02:17:14.766 --> 02:17:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING FELT DIFFERENT INSIDE 02:17:16.200 --> 02:17:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ROOM THAN THE HOUSE 02:17:19.100 --> 02:17:19.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE 02:17:19.933 --> 02:17:20.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS. 02:17:20.300 --> 02:17:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE MEMBERS, 02:17:23.033 --> 02:17:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S ALMOST TWICE AS MANY 02:17:24.766 --> 02:17:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS AS WE SAW WITH HOUSE 02:17:27.366 --> 02:17:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE. 02:17:27.800 --> 02:17:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE NOT ON THE ENL OF 02:17:29.733 --> 02:17:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR SEATS. 02:17:30.266 --> 02:17:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS NOTHING FOR THEM 02:17:32.333 --> 02:17:33.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNEXPECTED IN THE TESTIMONY. 02:17:33.033 --> 02:17:34.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS ALL PRE-PLANNED. 02:17:34.966 --> 02:17:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT FELT LIKE A FAIT ACCOMPLI. 02:17:38.600 --> 02:17:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS WERE DOING WORK, 02:17:41.066 --> 02:17:41.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING DOWN. 02:17:41.500 --> 02:17:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAYING ATTENTION, BUT NOT THE 02:17:42.333 --> 02:17:43.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRIPPING SORT OF HEARING THAT 02:17:43.833 --> 02:17:47.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE SEEN IN THE PAST WITH 02:17:47.133 --> 02:17:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE INTELLIGENCE. 02:17:47.666 --> 02:17:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IS IT YOUR SENSE, LISA, 02:17:50.700 --> 02:17:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOWING WHAT THE HEARING WAS 02:17:52.400 --> 02:17:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO BE, THAT WOULD BE 02:17:56.400 --> 02:17:58.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING PROFESSORS OF LAW, WHO 02:17:58.633 --> 02:17:59.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY 02:17:59.633 --> 02:18:01.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND LOOK AT THE ISSUE OF 02:18:01.233 --> 02:18:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, DO YOU GET THE 02:18:02.766 --> 02:18:04.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENSE THAT DEMOCRATS FEEL, AND 02:18:04.366 --> 02:18:05.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I REALIZE WE'VE ONLY HEARD 02:18:05.633 --> 02:18:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE CHAIRMAN, JERRY 02:18:07.500 --> 02:18:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NADLER BRIEFLY, AND THE 02:18:09.166 --> 02:18:12.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL THEY SELECTED, NORM 02:18:12.500 --> 02:18:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EISEN, DO YOU GET THE SENSE 02:18:14.033 --> 02:18:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE GETTING WHAT THEY WANT 02:18:15.400 --> 02:18:17.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE WITNESSS? 02:18:17.366 --> 02:18:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ABSOLUTELY. 02:18:17.800 --> 02:18:19.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THAPTED TO MAKE A FEW CLEAR 02:18:19.700 --> 02:18:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINTS AND MOST OF ALL THE 02:18:21.700 --> 02:18:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES TESTIFY THAT THESE 02:18:23.466 --> 02:18:25.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 02:18:25.833 --> 02:18:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDY WHAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION 02:18:27.366 --> 02:18:28.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS THE LAST LINE OF 02:18:28.700 --> 02:18:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONING ABOUT THE 02:18:31.133 --> 02:18:31.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 02:18:31.700 --> 02:18:32.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE RELATED 02:18:32.466 --> 02:18:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE MUELLER REPORT. 02:18:34.233 --> 02:18:36.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST TWO KIND OF 02:18:36.866 --> 02:18:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES WE TALKED 02:18:37.933 --> 02:18:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO WITH THE EXPERTS RELATED TO 02:18:40.233 --> 02:18:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE. 02:18:40.566 --> 02:18:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT TELLS ME AS REPORTING, 02:18:43.233 --> 02:18:45.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DEMOCRATS ARE STILL 02:18:45.666 --> 02:18:47.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING ADDING 02:18:47.133 --> 02:18:48.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT 02:18:48.000 --> 02:18:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELATED TO THE MUELLER REPORT. 02:18:49.366 --> 02:18:51.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE MOST EVIDENCE 02:18:51.066 --> 02:18:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE SEEN OF THAT. 02:18:52.400 --> 02:18:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY GOT WHAT THEY WANTED IN 02:18:53.933 --> 02:18:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERMS OF MAKING THEIR CASE. 02:18:55.466 --> 02:18:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WONDER HOW IT'S PLAYING WITH 02:18:57.333 --> 02:18:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PUBLIC. 02:18:57.733 --> 02:19:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT FELT LIKE A LEGAL HEARING. 02:19:00.366 --> 02:19:02.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOT SURE IF THEY'RE TRYING 02:19:02.566 --> 02:19:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CHANGE PUBLIC OPINION. 02:19:04.833 --> 02:19:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DIDN'T FEEL LIKE IT HAD THE 02:19:07.500 --> 02:19:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAPVITY AS THE INTELLIGENCE 02:19:11.333 --> 02:19:11.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS. 02:19:11.700 --> 02:19:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'LL WAIT AND SEE WHAT THE 02:19:14.266 --> 02:19:14.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC RESPONSE IS. 02:19:14.833 --> 02:19:17.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT EXPANDING 02:19:17.266 --> 02:19:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOCUS FROM UKRAINE TO 02:19:19.900 --> 02:19:21.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE WITH THE 02:19:21.766 --> 02:19:22.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2016 ELECTION. 02:19:22.200 --> 02:19:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HEARD CHAIRMAN NADLER SAY 02:19:23.833 --> 02:19:25.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE OUTSET, SAY THAT 02:19:25.833 --> 02:19:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP INVITED THAT 02:19:27.366 --> 02:19:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE, AND WENT ON TO 02:19:29.766 --> 02:19:33.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP HAD 02:19:33.800 --> 02:19:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTED CONGRESS, AND 02:19:35.466 --> 02:19:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE IN NOT 02:19:37.566 --> 02:19:38.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATING IN THAT 02:19:38.766 --> 02:19:42.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION, CITING FROM THE 02:19:42.266 --> 02:19:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER REPORT. 02:19:42.800 --> 02:19:43.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YAMICHE ALCINDOR FOLLOWING ALL 02:19:43.666 --> 02:19:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, 02:19:45.166 --> 02:19:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE YOU GETTING ANY SORT OF 02:19:47.366 --> 02:19:48.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSE, REACTION AT THIS 02:19:48.700 --> 02:19:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT FROM FOLKS YOU'RE 02:19:50.733 --> 02:19:52.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING TO THERE? 02:19:52.000 --> 02:19:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS ARE 02:19:53.733 --> 02:19:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESSENTIALLY SAYING THAT THIS 02:19:54.433 --> 02:19:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A SHAM, AND A CONTINUATION 02:19:58.600 --> 02:20:00.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF DEMOCRAT KS ATTACKING THE 02:20:00.600 --> 02:20:00.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 02:20:00.966 --> 02:20:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT IS JUST 02:20:02.333 --> 02:20:03.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEAVING NATO WHERE HE MET WITH 02:20:03.866 --> 02:20:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORLD LEADERS AND CANCELED A 02:20:07.433 --> 02:20:07.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESS CONFERENCE. 02:20:07.933 --> 02:20:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WE HEAR FROM WHITE HOUSE 02:20:09.533 --> 02:20:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIALS IS ANGER AND A SENSE 02:20:11.433 --> 02:20:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF FEELING LIKE THIS IS ALL 02:20:14.700 --> 02:20:15.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTISAN POLITICS. 02:20:15.200 --> 02:20:16.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER THING WE'RE SEEING 02:20:16.400 --> 02:20:17.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS REPUBLICANS ARE CARRYING 02:20:17.233 --> 02:20:19.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FLAG FOR THE WHITE HOUSE 02:20:19.633 --> 02:20:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE AND TRYING TO INTERRUPT 02:20:21.200 --> 02:20:24.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT TIMES WITH POINT OF ORDERS 02:20:24.266 --> 02:20:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING ABOUT CHAIRMAN SCHIFF 02:20:25.600 --> 02:20:27.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEEDING TO TESTIFY, AND THE 02:20:27.600 --> 02:20:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLEBLOWER SHOULD BE HERE, 02:20:28.666 --> 02:20:30.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND POINTS THE WHITE HOUSE HAS 02:20:30.400 --> 02:20:32.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN MAKING FOR WEEKS. 02:20:32.200 --> 02:20:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN THOUGH THERE'S NOT A 02:20:33.333 --> 02:20:36.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL IN THE 02:20:36.900 --> 02:20:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM, -- ALSO A COMMENT FROM 02:20:38.900 --> 02:20:40.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND 02:20:40.300 --> 02:20:40.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN. 02:20:40.866 --> 02:20:42.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN IS SAYING 02:20:42.000 --> 02:20:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS ALL A SHAM AND THEY'RE 02:20:44.633 --> 02:20:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% READY TO RESPOND IN REAL-TIME 02:20:45.700 --> 02:20:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS PART OF A RESPECTED 02:20:49.433 --> 02:20:51.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSE TEAM USUALLY USED FOR 02:20:51.866 --> 02:20:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEBATES. 02:20:52.200 --> 02:20:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE SEE THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE 02:20:54.300 --> 02:20:56.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP CAMPAIGN WORKING 02:20:56.666 --> 02:20:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REAL-TIME TO PUT THIS DOWN. 02:20:58.733 --> 02:21:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT CHANGING 02:21:00.566 --> 02:21:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING, THE PRESIDENT AND THM 02:21:02.733 --> 02:21:05.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY FOCUSED ON MAKING SURE 02:21:05.000 --> 02:21:06.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT REPUBLICANS ARE MAKING 02:21:06.033 --> 02:21:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR POINTS TO THE AMERICAN 02:21:07.433 --> 02:21:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE, AND DEMOCRATS ARE 02:21:09.533 --> 02:21:11.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUING WHAT THE PRESIDENT DID 02:21:11.566 --> 02:21:13.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS IMPEACHABLE AND ESSENTIALLY 02:21:13.266 --> 02:21:15.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING IF THE PRESIDENT IS 02:21:15.000 --> 02:21:17.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLOWED TO DO THIS IS SETS A 02:21:17.266 --> 02:21:19.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DANGEROUS PRECEDENT FOR FUTURE 02:21:19.366 --> 02:21:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTS, AND IF IT'S NOT 02:21:22.700 --> 02:21:23.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE, WHAT IS 02:21:23.366 --> 02:21:23.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE? 02:21:23.766 --> 02:21:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S A CLEAR THING THE WHITE 02:21:24.933 --> 02:21:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE PUSHES BACK ON. 02:21:25.766 --> 02:21:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THE WHITE HOUSE IS 02:21:27.433 --> 02:21:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY, THEY'RE 02:21:30.033 --> 02:21:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAYING ATTENTION? 02:21:30.533 --> 02:21:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE WHITE HOUSE IS TAKING 02:21:32.700 --> 02:21:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS VERY SERIOUSLY. 02:21:34.133 --> 02:21:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN 02:21:35.433 --> 02:21:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ALSO TAKING IN SERIOUSLY. 02:21:37.833 --> 02:21:42.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE POLITICAL ARM, AND ALL 02:21:42.000 --> 02:21:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT SOME WAYS WHETHER 02:21:43.400 --> 02:21:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP IS TRYING TO 02:21:45.333 --> 02:21:47.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET PRESIDENT TRUMP TO HELP IN 02:21:47.866 --> 02:21:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ELECTION. 02:21:48.400 --> 02:21:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE WORKING TO RE-ELECT 02:21:50.700 --> 02:21:53.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP, AND AND I 02:21:53.333 --> 02:21:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT TO COME BACK TO YAMICHE, 02:21:57.333 --> 02:22:00.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE'RE IN A BREAK, FOR WHAT 02:22:00.900 --> 02:22:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN JERRY NADLER WOULD 02:22:02.433 --> 02:22:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY WOULD BE 10 MINUTES. 02:22:08.000 --> 02:22:13.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'LL SEE -- AND COME 02:22:13.833 --> 02:22:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THE FOUR LAW 02:22:17.833 --> 02:22:18.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS. 02:22:18.233 --> 02:22:18.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK TO THE GUESTS. 02:22:18.766 --> 02:22:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL WEISENBERG AND FRANK 02:22:20.633 --> 02:22:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOWMAN, SOL WEISENBERG, TRUTH 02:22:22.400 --> 02:22:25.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF POINT, YOU WERE SAYING A 02:22:25.033 --> 02:22:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTE AGO, IN YOUR VIEW THE 02:22:26.733 --> 02:22:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE IS NOT THERE TO 02:22:30.366 --> 02:22:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTE ABUSE OF POWER TO 02:22:31.433 --> 02:22:32.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE. 02:22:32.433 --> 02:22:36.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GET TO SPECIFICS, WHEN 02:22:36.433 --> 02:22:37.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS AND THE LAW 02:22:37.366 --> 02:22:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS SAY THE PRESIDENT 02:22:38.933 --> 02:22:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THAT SERIES OF PHONE 02:22:41.266 --> 02:22:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVERSATIONS WITH THE 02:22:41.866 --> 02:22:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE SAID IF 02:22:43.400 --> 02:22:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DO THESE INVESTIGATIONS 02:22:47.400 --> 02:22:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGESTED, WE WILL THINK ABOUT 02:22:49.500 --> 02:22:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVING YOU THE AID YOU WANT, 02:22:51.400 --> 02:22:53.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I'M COMPRESSING A LOT OF 02:22:53.666 --> 02:22:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION INTO THAT 02:22:54.966 --> 02:22:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENTENCE. 02:22:55.333 --> 02:22:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY IS THAT NOT ABUSING THE 02:22:57.600 --> 02:22:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER OF THE OFFICE, 02:22:59.366 --> 02:23:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTEMPTING TO GET SOMETHING 02:23:02.066 --> 02:23:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL FOR POLITICAL GAIN IN 02:23:04.633 --> 02:23:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RETURN FOR AN OFFICIAL ACT. 02:23:07.200 --> 02:23:09.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT VERY WELL MAY BE ABUSE OF 02:23:09.033 --> 02:23:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE POWER. 02:23:09.400 --> 02:23:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK IT IS ABUSE OF THE 02:23:11.433 --> 02:23:12.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 02:23:12.000 --> 02:23:15.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE QUESTION AGAIN IS, IS THIS 02:23:15.933 --> 02:23:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE INCIDENT IN ITSELF ENOUGH 02:23:17.633 --> 02:23:19.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASED ON THE RECORD WE HAVE 02:23:19.633 --> 02:23:21.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALONE ENOUGH TO WARRANT 02:23:21.900 --> 02:23:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AND REMOVAL. 02:23:22.933 --> 02:23:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I MUST SAY THE REPUBLICANS 02:23:24.433 --> 02:23:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A HUGE PROBLEM. 02:23:26.733 --> 02:23:28.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WHO THEY WANT TO 02:23:28.200 --> 02:23:31.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFEND HAS BEEN SAYING 02:23:31.166 --> 02:23:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATENTLY RIDICULOUS THINGS. 02:23:31.866 --> 02:23:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S BEEN SAYING IT WAS A 02:23:33.433 --> 02:23:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERFECT CALL. 02:23:33.866 --> 02:23:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS NOT A PERFECT CALL. 02:23:35.200 --> 02:23:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS A SLEAZY CALL. 02:23:37.633 --> 02:23:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAS BEEN SAYING READ THE 02:23:39.833 --> 02:23:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT. 02:23:40.233 --> 02:23:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT GOOD FOR HIM. 02:23:41.833 --> 02:23:42.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% READING THE TRANSCRIPT SENT 02:23:42.533 --> 02:23:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOOD FOR HIM AT ALL. 02:23:44.200 --> 02:23:46.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DO ME A FAVOR. 02:23:46.200 --> 02:23:49.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S WORSE THAN THAT, AND 02:23:49.933 --> 02:23:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'VE BEEN HANDICAPPED BY 02:23:51.433 --> 02:23:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT, AND THEY'VE BEEN 02:23:53.200 --> 02:23:55.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HANDICAPPED BY THE KIND OF 02:23:55.633 --> 02:23:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTIONIST DEFENSE THEY'VE 02:23:56.700 --> 02:23:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN PUTTING ON. 02:23:57.400 --> 02:23:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT SAYING THE PROCESS HAS 02:23:58.700 --> 02:24:00.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN FAIR, BUT THAT'S A 02:24:00.733 --> 02:24:02.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBLEM, AND IT DOESN'T HELP 02:24:02.566 --> 02:24:05.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO THESE DLAIG TACTICS. 02:24:05.600 --> 02:24:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHY NOT? 02:24:06.433 --> 02:24:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S A DLAIG FACTOR. 02:24:08.700 --> 02:24:10.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN 02:24:10.600 --> 02:24:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOCUSING ON WHAT KIND OF 02:24:12.366 --> 02:24:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENSE DO WE HAVE TO WHAT THE 02:24:15.466 --> 02:24:17.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DID, AND NOT SAYING 02:24:17.066 --> 02:24:19.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO CALL HUNTER BIDEN. 02:24:19.300 --> 02:24:21.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND FRANK BOWMAN, THEY'VE 02:24:21.633 --> 02:24:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELAYED BY ASKING FOR CHAIRMAN 02:24:23.433 --> 02:24:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADAM SCHIFF, CHAIRMAN OF THE 02:24:25.766 --> 02:24:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE 02:24:26.466 --> 02:24:29.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE A WITNESS, THAT WAS 02:24:29.100 --> 02:24:29.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTED DOWN. 02:24:29.500 --> 02:24:33.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CALLING FOR THE 02:24:33.466 --> 02:24:34.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLEBLOWER TO BE CALLED AS 02:24:34.933 --> 02:24:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A WITNESS. 02:24:35.433 --> 02:24:36.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS TABLED. 02:24:36.200 --> 02:24:37.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN ASKED FOR THE ENTIRE 02:24:37.333 --> 02:24:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDING TO BE DELAYED. 02:24:39.433 --> 02:24:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WOULD THE REPUBLICAN 02:24:41.633 --> 02:24:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENSE BE? 02:24:42.033 --> 02:24:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WOULD THEIR LINE OF 02:24:43.433 --> 02:24:47.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONING BE IF THEY WERE 02:24:47.100 --> 02:24:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING FORWARD WITH THE NEXT 02:24:48.166 --> 02:24:50.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SET OF QUESTIONS FROM THEIR 02:24:50.066 --> 02:24:50.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL. 02:24:50.400 --> 02:24:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WOULD THEIR ARGUMENT BE. 02:24:52.666 --> 02:24:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WOULD THE LINE OF 02:24:54.333 --> 02:24:55.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS BE TO UNDERMINE WHAT 02:24:55.666 --> 02:24:56.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE HEARING FROM THE 02:24:56.966 --> 02:24:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS, THREE OF THE FOUR? 02:24:58.733 --> 02:25:00.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S A DARN GOOD 02:25:00.966 --> 02:25:01.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 02:25:01.333 --> 02:25:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE TRIED TO PUT MYSELF IN 02:25:02.333 --> 02:25:04.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SHOES OF SOMEONE TASKED 02:25:04.533 --> 02:25:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH DEFENDING PRESIDENT 02:25:07.466 --> 02:25:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP. 02:25:07.800 --> 02:25:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK WHAT I MIGHT TRY TO 02:25:10.666 --> 02:25:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGEST IS THAT REGARDLESS OF 02:25:14.766 --> 02:25:16.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW BAD, UNFORTUNATE WHATEVER 02:25:16.166 --> 02:25:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DID WITH RESPECT TO UKRAINE 02:25:19.433 --> 02:25:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS, IT'S AN ISOLATED EVENT, 02:25:22.466 --> 02:25:25.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE DEPLORE WHAT HE DID, 02:25:25.166 --> 02:25:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BAD JUDGMENT, BUT NOT 02:25:26.733 --> 02:25:29.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUFFICIENT TO IMPEACH HIM ON 02:25:29.333 --> 02:25:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ALONE. 02:25:29.733 --> 02:25:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM, OF COURSE, IS 02:25:30.433 --> 02:25:31.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IT'S NOT -- FOR EXAMPLE, 02:25:31.733 --> 02:25:34.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TALKED ABOUT THE CALL, AND 02:25:34.833 --> 02:25:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKED ABOUT THE CALL. 02:25:35.433 --> 02:25:37.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT OF COURSE THE CALL WAS, AS 02:25:37.866 --> 02:25:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE LEARNING JUST ONE 02:25:39.833 --> 02:25:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCIDENT IN A LONG SCHEME THAT 02:25:44.000 --> 02:25:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WENT FOR MONTHS WHERE IT HAS 02:25:46.466 --> 02:25:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECOME ABSOLUTELY CLEAR THAT 02:25:47.966 --> 02:25:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. TRUMP, AND A CLOSE CIRCLE 02:25:49.733 --> 02:25:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THOSE AROUND HIM 02:25:53.766 --> 02:25:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESSENTIALLY HIJACKED THE 02:25:54.400 --> 02:25:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN POLICY OF THE UNITED 02:25:56.700 --> 02:25:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SATES IN A CRITICAL AREA OF 02:25:57.500 --> 02:26:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WORLD IN ORDER TO OBTAIN 02:26:02.400 --> 02:26:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL POLITICAL BENEFIT. 02:26:03.333 --> 02:26:04.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEREFORE MAKES IT REALLY 02:26:04.366 --> 02:26:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HARD TO SAY THAT EVEN THAT ONE 02:26:06.533 --> 02:26:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THING IS NOT ENOUGH. 02:26:08.766 --> 02:26:10.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S A PROBLEM. 02:26:10.066 --> 02:26:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT I DO THINK YOU'RE GOING 02:26:11.466 --> 02:26:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HEAR FROM REPUBLICANS S 02:26:13.766 --> 02:26:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LARGELY A LOT OF QUESTIONS 02:26:16.000 --> 02:26:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESIGNED TO THROW DOUBT ON 02:26:18.633 --> 02:26:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT -- ON FACTS THAT 02:26:20.600 --> 02:26:22.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESSENTIALLY THE DEMOCRATS ARE 02:26:22.366 --> 02:26:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSUMING TO HAVE BEEN PROVEN, 02:26:23.466 --> 02:26:25.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND OF COURSE, WE'RE CERTAINLY 02:26:25.200 --> 02:26:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO HEAR THE CLAIM THAT 02:26:26.533 --> 02:26:28.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL OF THIS RESTS ON HEARSAY 02:26:28.266 --> 02:26:31.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH I CAN TELL YOU AS A 02:26:31.166 --> 02:26:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRIAL LAWYER, AND PROFESSOR OF 02:26:32.733 --> 02:26:35.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE IS UTTER NONSENSE. 02:26:35.100 --> 02:26:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST OF THE WITNESSES ARE WHAT 02:26:38.266 --> 02:26:40.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CALL PRECIPIENT WITNESSES 02:26:40.466 --> 02:26:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO PERCEIVE THINGS. 02:26:41.166 --> 02:26:42.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY'RE REALLY GOING TO 02:26:42.100 --> 02:26:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRY AND SHOW WITH THAT IS 02:26:44.733 --> 02:26:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARSAY LINE, IS THAT SOMEHOW 02:26:47.433 --> 02:26:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR OTHER, ALL THE TRAILS 02:26:50.033 --> 02:26:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AREN'T QUITE CONNECTED ALL THE 02:26:51.333 --> 02:26:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY BACK TO TRUMP. 02:26:53.733 --> 02:26:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE DON'T ACTUALLY HAVE A 02:26:56.400 --> 02:26:57.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORDING OF DONALD TRUMP 02:26:57.466 --> 02:26:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING I WANT YOU TO GO COMMIT 02:26:59.433 --> 02:27:01.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY WITH THE PRESIDENT OF 02:27:01.966 --> 02:27:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE. 02:27:02.300 --> 02:27:04.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN, OF COURSE, IN NO CASE OR 02:27:04.133 --> 02:27:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY FEW CASES WHETHER IT'S AN 02:27:06.100 --> 02:27:07.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT CASE OR A CRIMINAL 02:27:07.400 --> 02:27:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE DO WE HAVE THAT 02:27:09.400 --> 02:27:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTRAORDINARY CLEAR ADMISSION 02:27:11.466 --> 02:27:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF GUILT. 02:27:11.833 --> 02:27:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WE HAVE HERE AS WE HAVE 02:27:14.433 --> 02:27:17.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN MOST OTHER CASES, CIVIL OR 02:27:17.066 --> 02:27:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL IS A WHOLE LOT OF 02:27:18.866 --> 02:27:21.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE WHICH PROVES DIRECTLY 02:27:21.900 --> 02:27:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CIRCUMSTANTIALLY THERE WAS 02:27:22.633 --> 02:27:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A SCHEME HERE, AND PRESIDENT 02:27:24.533 --> 02:27:26.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP WAS AT THE CENTER OF IT. 02:27:26.066 --> 02:27:27.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING 02:27:27.833 --> 02:27:30.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THROW DUST AND SAND IN THE 02:27:30.233 --> 02:27:32.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AIR TO OBSCURE THAT POINT. 02:27:32.233 --> 02:27:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FINAL RESPONSE TO THE IT'S 02:27:35.833 --> 02:27:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARSAY IS, OF COURSE, THAT TO 02:27:37.766 --> 02:27:39.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXTENT THAT THERE IS ANY 02:27:39.766 --> 02:27:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LINK MISSING BETWEEN PEOPLE 02:27:41.766 --> 02:27:45.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE SONDLAND OR AMBASSADORS 02:27:45.666 --> 02:27:47.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TRUMP IS THE LINK WITH 02:27:47.900 --> 02:27:50.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MICK MULVANEY AND THE OTHER 02:27:50.300 --> 02:27:51.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE ADHERING TO TRUMP'S 02:27:51.800 --> 02:27:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDERS NOT TO SHOW. 02:27:53.833 --> 02:27:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NOT TO TESTIFY. 02:27:54.466 --> 02:27:57.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KEEP COMING BACK TO THERE, 02:27:57.200 --> 02:27:57.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL WEISENBERG. 02:27:57.666 --> 02:27:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PEOPLE WHO COULD FILL IN 02:27:58.733 --> 02:28:01.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BLANKS, SO TO SPEAK, WHO 02:28:01.100 --> 02:28:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD MAKE THAT DIRECT 02:28:02.800 --> 02:28:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONNECTION TO THE EXTENT 02:28:04.166 --> 02:28:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NEEDED BETWEEN WHAT 02:28:05.700 --> 02:28:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED, AND THE PRESIDENT 02:28:08.333 --> 02:28:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF, THOSE INDIVIDUALS 02:28:09.633 --> 02:28:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WON'T BE PERMITTED TO TESTIFY, 02:28:11.400 --> 02:28:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT LEAST NOT YET. 02:28:14.066 --> 02:28:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT UNLESS THEY GET A COURT 02:28:17.600 --> 02:28:17.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RULING. 02:28:17.933 --> 02:28:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN SOME OF THEM MIGHT WANT 02:28:19.466 --> 02:28:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TESTIFY, YOU'RE NOW 02:28:21.533 --> 02:28:22.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOCUSING ON SOMETHING THAT 02:28:22.366 --> 02:28:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HASN'T BEEN COMMENTED ON 02:28:24.500 --> 02:28:24.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENOUGH. 02:28:24.833 --> 02:28:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE BEEN GIVEN INCREDIBLE 02:28:26.533 --> 02:28:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER TO THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH 02:28:27.866 --> 02:28:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER THE LAST 200 YEARS AND TO 02:28:30.333 --> 02:28:32.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT, AND THE 02:28:32.033 --> 02:28:33.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT THINKING HE HAS ALL 02:28:33.766 --> 02:28:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KINDS OF PRIVILEGES, AND 02:28:36.933 --> 02:28:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NORMALLY, IMPLICATION OF THOSE 02:28:39.466 --> 02:28:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIVILEGES BOTTLES THINGS UP, 02:28:40.600 --> 02:28:42.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SLOWS DOWN CRIMINAL 02:28:42.566 --> 02:28:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS, IT SLOWS DOWN 02:28:46.500 --> 02:28:47.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS. 02:28:47.200 --> 02:28:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE THE DEMOCRATS HAVE DONE 02:28:49.300 --> 02:28:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING INTELLIGENT. 02:28:49.866 --> 02:28:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY JUST SAID WE'RE DOING 02:28:51.133 --> 02:28:53.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT NOW, AND GUESS 02:28:53.133 --> 02:28:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT. 02:28:53.433 --> 02:28:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU FOLKS DO WHAT YOU WANT. 02:28:55.066 --> 02:28:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLAIM ANY PRIVILEGE YOU WANT, 02:28:56.733 --> 02:28:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU DON'T COME TESTIFY 02:28:59.033 --> 02:29:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE GOING TO HOLD IT AGAINST 02:29:01.833 --> 02:29:02.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU. 02:29:02.100 --> 02:29:02.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE MOVING FORWARD. 02:29:02.666 --> 02:29:03.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S ONE THING THE PRESIDENT 02:29:03.533 --> 02:29:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT. 02:29:06.433 --> 02:29:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE PROFESSORS SAID THE 02:29:07.733 --> 02:29:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLE IMPEACHMENT POWER IS IN 02:29:08.766 --> 02:29:10.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE, AND THEY'RE MOVING 02:29:10.500 --> 02:29:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD AND IT'S THEIR 02:29:12.533 --> 02:29:13.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBILITY AND RULES. 02:29:13.166 --> 02:29:15.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO IT'S AN INTERESTING EPISODE 02:29:15.800 --> 02:29:19.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CHECKS AND BALANCES. 02:29:19.566 --> 02:29:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND WHAT ABOUT -- BACK TO 02:29:23.466 --> 02:29:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU FRANK BOWMAN -- AT THE 02:29:25.600 --> 02:29:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUTSET OF THE HEARING AFTER WE 02:29:27.400 --> 02:29:28.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD FROM JERRY NADLER, AND 02:29:28.966 --> 02:29:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M LOOKING TO SEE IF THE 02:29:30.700 --> 02:29:32.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE IS ABOUT TO 02:29:32.433 --> 02:29:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECONVENE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE 02:29:34.133 --> 02:29:34.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS. 02:29:34.433 --> 02:29:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'LL COME BACK TO YOU LATER 02:29:35.966 --> 02:29:37.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON, BUT I WAS GOING TO ASK 02:29:37.700 --> 02:29:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT ONE OF THE APPROACHES 02:29:39.466 --> 02:29:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED BY THE REPUBLICANS. 02:29:40.600 --> 02:29:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BELIEVE WE'RE NOW GOING TO 02:29:42.800 --> 02:29:44.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEAR CHAIRMAN JERRY NADLER 02:29:44.533 --> 02:29:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT TO RECONVENE THE 02:29:46.500 --> 02:29:46.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE. 02:29:46.866 --> 02:29:48.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE HEAR TO HEAR HIM TURN 02:29:48.966 --> 02:30:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE QUESTION ORDER NOW. 02:30:04.633 --> 02:30:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> COUNCIL HAVE 45 MINUTES TO 02:30:07.433 --> 02:30:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION THE WITNESSES. 02:30:09.000 --> 02:30:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RANKING MEMBER. 02:30:09.466 --> 02:30:10.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 02:30:10.300 --> 02:30:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE I BEGIN ON THE 02:30:11.400 --> 02:30:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONING. 02:30:11.800 --> 02:30:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO REVISIT A COMMENT 02:30:13.633 --> 02:30:16.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADE EARLIER BY MR. YOU MR. 02:30:16.366 --> 02:30:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN. 02:30:16.733 --> 02:30:17.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR DEMANLDS FOR A HEARING 02:30:17.766 --> 02:30:18.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAY. 02:30:18.033 --> 02:30:20.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND YOU STATED YOU WOULD RULE 02:30:20.700 --> 02:30:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON IT LATER. 02:30:22.133 --> 02:30:23.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RULES DO NOT PERMIT A 02:30:23.700 --> 02:30:25.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTE, AND YOU CANNOT SHUT IT 02:30:25.666 --> 02:30:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOWN, AND ACCORDING TO YOUR 02:30:27.400 --> 02:30:29.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORDS THE MINORITY IS ENTITLED 02:30:29.666 --> 02:30:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HEARINGS, AND IT'S POWER TO 02:30:33.866 --> 02:30:34.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCLUDE OTHER VIEWS. 02:30:34.433 --> 02:30:36.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT THE CHAIRMAN'S VIEW 02:30:36.033 --> 02:30:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DETERMINE IF WE DESERVE A 02:30:38.266 --> 02:30:40.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING OR WHETHER PRIOR 02:30:40.033 --> 02:30:41.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS WERE SUFFICIENT OR 02:30:41.366 --> 02:30:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER WHAT WE SAY OR THINK 02:30:43.400 --> 02:30:43.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ACCEPTABLE. 02:30:43.833 --> 02:30:45.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS CERTAINLY NOT THE 02:30:45.766 --> 02:30:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN'S RIGHT TO INTERFERE 02:30:46.666 --> 02:30:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH OUR RIGHT TO CONDUCT A 02:30:48.400 --> 02:30:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING, AND I JUST COMMEND 02:30:51.133 --> 02:30:52.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. SENSENBRENNER FOR BRINGING 02:30:52.166 --> 02:30:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT FORWARD, AND LOOK FORWARD 02:30:54.533 --> 02:30:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO YOU GETTING THAT SCHEDULED 02:30:58.433 --> 02:30:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPEDITIOUSLY. 02:30:59.033 --> 02:30:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVING ON. 02:30:59.400 --> 02:31:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW WE HIT PHASE TWO. 02:31:02.066 --> 02:31:03.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE HAD ONE SIDE, AND I'LL 02:31:03.400 --> 02:31:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO SAY IT WAS ELOQUENTLY 02:31:05.566 --> 02:31:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUED BY THE COUNSEL AND BY 02:31:07.366 --> 02:31:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESSES INVOLVED, BUT 02:31:08.666 --> 02:31:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S ALWAYS A PHASE TWO. 02:31:09.966 --> 02:31:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PHASE TWO IS WHAT'S 02:31:12.566 --> 02:31:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBLEMATIC HERE. 02:31:13.066 --> 02:31:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS I SAID IN OPENING 02:31:14.333 --> 02:31:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, THIS IS ONE THAT 02:31:15.433 --> 02:31:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE FOR MANY, THE MOST 02:31:18.366 --> 02:31:20.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISPUTED IMPEACHMENTS ON JUST 02:31:20.400 --> 02:31:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS THEMSELVES. 02:31:21.433 --> 02:31:22.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WAS INTERESTING IS THAT 02:31:22.966 --> 02:31:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ACTUALLY SHOWED VIDEOS OF 02:31:25.633 --> 02:31:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 02:31:26.000 --> 02:31:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT ONE OF THEM WAS AN 02:31:27.800 --> 02:31:29.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENING STATEMENT, I BELIEVE 02:31:29.466 --> 02:31:32.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH IS THE CLOSELY THING IS 02:31:32.600 --> 02:31:34.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN OPENING STATEMENT, BECAUSE 02:31:34.400 --> 02:31:35.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S UNCHALLENGED, AND IT 02:31:35.533 --> 02:31:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD BE. 02:31:35.900 --> 02:31:37.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE'VE HAD GREAT WITNESSES 02:31:37.166 --> 02:31:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE TO TALK ABOUT THIS, BUT 02:31:38.933 --> 02:31:41.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DIDN'T TELL US ABOUT KURT 02:31:41.333 --> 02:31:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOLKER WHO SAID SOMETHING 02:31:42.666 --> 02:31:44.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT IT OR NOTHING ABOUT THE 02:31:44.866 --> 02:31:47.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID HELD UP, AND MORRISON 02:31:47.933 --> 02:31:49.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTRADICTED THEM AND OTHER, 02:31:49.466 --> 02:31:53.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE MAJORITY IS NOT HERE 02:31:53.333 --> 02:31:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GIVE EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE. 02:31:55.933 --> 02:31:57.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE SCHIFF REPORT DOESN'T 02:31:57.700 --> 02:31:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVE THE EVIDENCE, AND 02:31:59.866 --> 02:32:03.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE IS HELD BY ADAM 02:32:03.900 --> 02:32:05.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF THAT HASN'T COME TO THE 02:32:05.666 --> 02:32:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE, AND WE STILL 02:32:07.433 --> 02:32:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVEN'T GOTTEN THINGS WE'RE 02:32:08.733 --> 02:32:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPOSEED TO GET. 02:32:09.366 --> 02:32:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE IS THE IMPORTANT PART OF 02:32:13.333 --> 02:32:15.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IG INSPECTOR GENERAL. 02:32:15.166 --> 02:32:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS TESTIMONY IS WITHHELD. 02:32:16.033 --> 02:32:18.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THERE'S A SECRET ON, IT OR 02:32:18.166 --> 02:32:19.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOLDING IT IN CLASSIFICATION. 02:32:19.666 --> 02:32:20.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST TIME I CHECKED WE HAVE 02:32:20.900 --> 02:32:23.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLACES IN THE BUILDING AND 02:32:23.266 --> 02:32:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER BUILDINGS TO HANDLE 02:32:25.766 --> 02:32:26.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. 02:32:26.366 --> 02:32:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S WITHHELD FROM US. 02:32:27.366 --> 02:32:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I BELIEVE THERE'S A REASON 02:32:33.100 --> 02:32:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S WITHHELD. 02:32:33.533 --> 02:32:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'LL SEE IF THAT GOES 02:32:35.200 --> 02:32:35.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD. 02:32:35.533 --> 02:32:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO ANYBODY IN THE MEDIA OR 02:32:37.033 --> 02:32:38.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCHING THE FIRST 45 MINUTES 02:32:38.700 --> 02:32:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WENT THROUGH HAVE PAINTED A 02:32:41.300 --> 02:32:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY INTERESTING PICTURE. 02:32:42.033 --> 02:32:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT PAINTED AN INTERESTING 02:32:43.400 --> 02:32:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PICTURE THAT GOES BACK MANY, 02:32:45.433 --> 02:32:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY YEARS. 02:32:45.833 --> 02:32:46.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT PAINTS AN INTERESTING 02:32:46.866 --> 02:32:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PICTURE OF PICKING AND 02:32:48.200 --> 02:32:49.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHOOSING WHICH PART OF THE 02:32:49.266 --> 02:32:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST FEW WEEKS WE WANT TO TALK 02:32:51.233 --> 02:32:52.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT, AND THAT'S FINE BECAUSE 02:32:52.566 --> 02:32:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'LL HAVE THE REST OF THE DAY 02:32:54.533 --> 02:32:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GO ABOUT THIS. 02:32:56.700 --> 02:32:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY, YOU'RE NOW 02:32:59.400 --> 02:32:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL RESTED. 02:32:59.800 --> 02:33:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WERE ASKED ONE QUESTION. 02:33:02.966 --> 02:33:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO START HERE. 02:33:07.166 --> 02:33:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S DO THIS. 02:33:08.000 --> 02:33:09.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELABORATE, IF YOU WOULD, 02:33:09.100 --> 02:33:11.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE YOU TRIED TO WHEN THE 02:33:11.100 --> 02:33:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION WAS ASKED, AND IF 02:33:12.166 --> 02:33:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S ANYTHING ELSE YOU 02:33:13.366 --> 02:33:14.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD THIS MORNING THAT YOU 02:33:14.633 --> 02:33:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD DISAGREE WITH, OR 02:33:17.300 --> 02:33:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANSWER. 02:33:17.666 --> 02:33:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WILL ALLOW YOU SOME TIME TO 02:33:20.733 --> 02:33:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALK. 02:33:21.166 --> 02:33:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST FOR INFORMATION MR. 02:33:23.133 --> 02:33:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN, THIS IS THE COLDEST 02:33:24.933 --> 02:33:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING ROOM IN THE WORLD. 02:33:25.600 --> 02:33:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WORRIED, 02:33:27.966 --> 02:33:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M HAPPY AS A LARK, BUT THIS 02:33:32.700 --> 02:33:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIR IS TERRIBLE IT'S 02:33:34.666 --> 02:33:35.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMAZING. 02:33:35.033 --> 02:33:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. TURLEY, GO AHEAD. 02:33:36.300 --> 02:33:37.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S A CHALLENGE TO THINK 02:33:37.900 --> 02:33:40.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF ANYTHING I WAS NOT ABLE TO 02:33:40.033 --> 02:33:43.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOVER IN MY ROBUST EXCHANGE 02:33:43.000 --> 02:33:43.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH MAJORITY COUNSEL. 02:33:43.600 --> 02:33:44.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D LIKE TO TRY. 02:33:44.866 --> 02:33:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GO RIGHT AHEAD. 02:33:46.033 --> 02:33:47.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE'S A COUPLE OF THINGS 02:33:47.566 --> 02:33:48.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANTED TO HIGHLIGHT, AND I'M 02:33:48.833 --> 02:33:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT GOING TO TAKE A GREAT DEAL 02:33:51.333 --> 02:33:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF TIME. 02:33:51.666 --> 02:33:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I RESPECT MY COLLEAGUES. 02:33:53.300 --> 02:33:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I KNOW ALL OF THEM, AND I 02:33:56.133 --> 02:33:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDER THEM FRIENDS. 02:33:56.766 --> 02:33:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I CERTAINLY RESPECT WHAT THEY 02:33:59.200 --> 02:34:00.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SAID TODAY. 02:34:00.300 --> 02:34:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE FUNDAMENTAL 02:34:02.333 --> 02:34:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISAGREEMENTS. 02:34:02.766 --> 02:34:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D LIKE TO START WITH THE 02:34:04.966 --> 02:34:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUE OF BRIBERY. 02:34:05.766 --> 02:34:07.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STATEMENT HAS BEEN MADE, 02:34:07.333 --> 02:34:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT JUST BY THESE WITNESSES 02:34:09.933 --> 02:34:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT BY CHAIRMAN SCHIFF AND 02:34:11.500 --> 02:34:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS THAT THIS IS A CLEAR 02:34:13.533 --> 02:34:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE OF BRIBERY. 02:34:14.733 --> 02:34:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT. 02:34:16.800 --> 02:34:18.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CHAIRMAN SCHIFF SAID THAT 02:34:18.533 --> 02:34:20.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MIGHT NOT FIT TODAY'S 02:34:20.466 --> 02:34:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF BRIBERY, BUT IT 02:34:22.466 --> 02:34:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD FIT THE DEFINITION BACK 02:34:24.633 --> 02:34:26.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE 18th CENTURY. 02:34:26.666 --> 02:34:31.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW PUTTING ASIDE MR. SCHIFF'S 02:34:31.266 --> 02:34:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURN TOWARDS ORIGINALISM, I 02:34:33.200 --> 02:34:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK THAT IT MIGHT COME AS A 02:34:35.433 --> 02:34:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELIEF TO HIM AND SUPPORTERS 02:34:37.733 --> 02:34:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HIS CAREER WILL BE A 02:34:38.733 --> 02:34:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHORT ONE, THAT THERE'S NOT AN 02:34:42.033 --> 02:34:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORIGINALIST FUTURE IN THAT 02:34:44.166 --> 02:34:44.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUMENT. 02:34:44.533 --> 02:34:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BRIBERY THEORY PUT FORWARD 02:34:47.166 --> 02:34:49.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A FLAWED IN THE 18th 02:34:49.266 --> 02:34:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CENTURY AS IT IS IN THIS 02:34:50.700 --> 02:34:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CENTURY. 02:34:51.100 --> 02:34:53.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STATEMENT MADE BY ONE OF 02:34:53.266 --> 02:34:55.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY ESTEEMED COLLEAGUES IS THAL 02:34:55.666 --> 02:34:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF BRIBERY WASN'T DEFINED 02:34:58.366 --> 02:34:58.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNTIL MUCH LATER. 02:34:58.933 --> 02:35:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS NO BRIBERY STATUTE. 02:35:17.100 --> 02:35:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE ORIGINAL STANDARD WAS 02:35:19.466 --> 02:35:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TREASON AND BRIBERY. 02:35:20.633 --> 02:35:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT LED MASON TO OBJECT THAT 02:35:23.466 --> 02:35:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS TOO NARROW. 02:35:25.533 --> 02:35:26.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF BRIBERY INCLUDED ANYTHING 02:35:26.600 --> 02:35:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DID FOR PERSONAL INTEREST 02:35:28.666 --> 02:35:29.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD OF PUBLIC INTEREST, 02:35:29.466 --> 02:35:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND YOU HAD AN OVERARCHING 02:35:32.733 --> 02:35:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION. 02:35:33.866 --> 02:35:37.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DEFINITION WOULD HAVE 02:35:37.166 --> 02:35:37.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN USELESS. 02:35:37.600 --> 02:35:39.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DIDN'T AGREE THAT IT WAS 02:35:39.366 --> 02:35:39.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOO NARROW. 02:35:39.766 --> 02:35:42.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY DISAGREED WITH WAS 02:35:42.533 --> 02:35:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY SUGGESTED THE 02:35:44.700 --> 02:35:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION TO ADD TO THE 02:35:45.800 --> 02:35:47.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDARD BECAUSE HE WANTED IT 02:35:47.133 --> 02:35:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE BROADER, AND WHAT JAMES 02:35:49.100 --> 02:35:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADISON SAID IS THAT IS TOO 02:35:54.366 --> 02:35:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BROAD AND WOULD ESSENTIALLY 02:35:56.133 --> 02:35:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREATE A VOTE OF NO EVIDENCE 02:35:58.233 --> 02:35:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN ENGLAND. 02:35:59.233 --> 02:36:00.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WOULD BASICALLY ALLOW 02:36:00.800 --> 02:36:02.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS TO TOSS[A A 02:36:02.100 --> 02:36:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT THEY DID NOT LIKE. 02:36:05.833 --> 02:36:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE ALL CHANNELING THE 02:36:07.466 --> 02:36:31.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTENT OF THE FRAMERS. 02:36:31.700 --> 02:36:35.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DIDN'T SAY BRIBERY WAS 02:36:35.300 --> 02:36:35.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOO NARROW. 02:36:35.700 --> 02:36:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS NOTHING LIKE DESCRIBED. 02:36:37.400 --> 02:36:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE OBJECTION WAS MADE BY 02:36:42.200 --> 02:36:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MASON -- BY MADISON, 02:36:44.900 --> 02:36:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ULTIMATELY THE FRAMERS AGREED, 02:36:46.466 --> 02:36:48.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN MORRIS WHO WAS 02:36:48.566 --> 02:36:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFERRED TO EARLIER DID SAY WE 02:36:50.700 --> 02:36:53.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEED TO ADOPT THIS STANDARD. 02:36:53.000 --> 02:36:59.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WAS LEFT OUT WAS WHAT 02:36:59.300 --> 02:36:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAME AFTERWARDS. 02:36:59.766 --> 02:37:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT MORRIS SAID IS WE NEED TO 02:37:02.300 --> 02:37:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROTECT AGAINST BRIBERY 02:37:03.500 --> 02:37:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WE DON'T WANT ANYTHING 02:37:04.900 --> 02:37:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE WHAT HAPPENED WITH LOUIE 02:37:08.200 --> 02:37:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE 14th AND CHARLES THE 2nd. 02:37:11.466 --> 02:37:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXAMPLE THEY GAVE OF 02:37:13.433 --> 02:37:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY WAS ACCEPTING ACTUAL 02:37:14.800 --> 02:37:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONEY AS THE HEAD OF STATE. 02:37:18.066 --> 02:37:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAPPENED IN THAT EXAMPLE 02:37:19.466 --> 02:37:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MORRIS GAVE AS THE 02:37:21.333 --> 02:37:24.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXAMPLE OF BRIBERY WAS THAT 02:37:24.033 --> 02:37:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOUIE THE 14th WHO WAS A 02:37:26.000 --> 02:37:27.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECIDIVIST WHEN IT CAME TO 02:37:27.733 --> 02:37:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBES GAVE CHARLES THE 2nd A 02:37:30.366 --> 02:37:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY AS WELL 02:37:32.733 --> 02:37:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS OTHER BENEFITS, INCLUDING 02:37:35.466 --> 02:37:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPARENTLY A FRENCH MISTRESS 02:37:38.733 --> 02:37:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN EXCHANGE FOR THE SECRET 02:37:41.800 --> 02:37:45.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TREATY OF DOVER OF 1670. 02:37:45.633 --> 02:37:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I IT WAS ALSO AN EXCHANGE TO 02:37:48.200 --> 02:37:50.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVERTING TO CATHOLICISM. 02:37:50.000 --> 02:37:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THAT WASN'T THE BROAD 02:37:52.433 --> 02:37:53.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTION OF BRIBERY. 02:37:53.000 --> 02:37:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS ACTUALLY NARROW. 02:37:54.566 --> 02:37:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T THINK THAT DOG WILL 02:37:55.866 --> 02:37:57.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUNT IN THE 18th CENTURY, AND 02:37:57.666 --> 02:37:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T THINK IT WILL HUNT 02:37:59.166 --> 02:37:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 02:37:59.466 --> 02:38:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THE 21st 02:38:02.266 --> 02:38:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CENTURY. 02:38:02.600 --> 02:38:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY IS WELL DEFINED. 02:38:04.333 --> 02:38:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SHOULDN'T JUST TAKE OUR 02:38:06.266 --> 02:38:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORD FOR IT. 02:38:07.133 --> 02:38:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SHOULD LOOK TO HOW IT'S 02:38:09.366 --> 02:38:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINED BY THE UNITED STATES 02:38:11.166 --> 02:38:11.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME COURT. 02:38:11.600 --> 02:38:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CASE CALLED MACDONALD 02:38:14.666 --> 02:38:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERSUS THE UNITED STATES, THE 02:38:15.466 --> 02:38:17.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME COURT LOOKED AT A 02:38:17.933 --> 02:38:19.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC CORRUPTIONS BRIBERY 02:38:19.400 --> 02:38:19.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE. 02:38:19.700 --> 02:38:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WAS A CASE WHERE GIFTS 02:38:22.300 --> 02:38:24.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE ACTUALLY RECEIVED, 02:38:24.033 --> 02:38:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFITS WERE ACTUALLY 02:38:25.700 --> 02:38:26.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTENDED. 02:38:26.766 --> 02:38:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS COMPLETION. 02:38:27.466 --> 02:38:30.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WAS NOT SOME HYPOTHETICAL 02:38:30.000 --> 02:38:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A CRIME THAT WAS NOT 02:38:32.766 --> 02:38:34.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FULFILLED OR AN ACTION THAT 02:38:34.366 --> 02:38:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS NOT ACTUALLY TAKEN. 02:38:35.966 --> 02:38:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SUPREME COURT UNANIMOUSLY 02:38:39.466 --> 02:38:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERTURNED THAT CONVICTION 02:38:42.300 --> 02:38:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNANIMOUSLY. 02:38:42.700 --> 02:38:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHAT THEY SAID WAS THAT 02:38:45.933 --> 02:38:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CANNOT TAKE THE BRIBERY 02:38:49.433 --> 02:38:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME AND USE WHAT THEY CALLED 02:38:53.533 --> 02:38:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A BOUNDLESS INTERPRETATION. 02:38:54.200 --> 02:38:55.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THE JUSTICES SAID THAT 02:38:55.766 --> 02:38:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A DANGEROUS THING TO TAKE 02:38:57.766 --> 02:39:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A CRIME LIKE BRIBERY, AND 02:39:00.233 --> 02:39:02.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPLY IT WITH BOUNDLESS 02:39:02.566 --> 02:39:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERPRETATION. 02:39:03.033 --> 02:39:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY REJECTED THE NOTION, FOR 02:39:04.733 --> 02:39:05.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXAMPLE, THAT BRIBERY COULD BE 02:39:05.733 --> 02:39:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED IN TERMS OF SETTING UP 02:39:07.500 --> 02:39:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEETINGS AND OTHER TYPES OF 02:39:08.800 --> 02:39:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS THAT OCCUR IN THE 02:39:11.200 --> 02:39:15.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURSE OF A PUBLIC SERVICE 02:39:15.700 --> 02:39:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAREER. 02:39:16.033 --> 02:39:18.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT I WOULD CAUTION THE 02:39:18.700 --> 02:39:22.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE IS THAT THESE CRIMES 02:39:22.733 --> 02:39:23.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE MEANING. 02:39:23.166 --> 02:39:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT GIVES ME NO JOY TO DISAGREE 02:39:25.700 --> 02:39:27.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH MY COLLEAGUES HERE. 02:39:27.266 --> 02:39:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IREALLY DON'T HAVE A DOG IN 02:39:32.766 --> 02:39:33.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS FIGHT. 02:39:33.166 --> 02:39:35.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT YOU CAN'T ACCUSE A 02:39:35.333 --> 02:39:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF BRIBERY, AND THEN 02:39:37.266 --> 02:39:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN SOME OF YOU NOTE THAT THE 02:39:39.266 --> 02:39:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME COURT HAS REJECTED 02:39:41.233 --> 02:39:43.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR TYPE OF BOUNDLESS 02:39:43.200 --> 02:39:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERPRETATION -- SAY IT'S 02:39:45.433 --> 02:39:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST IMPEACHMENT. 02:39:45.933 --> 02:39:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE REALLY DON'T HAVE TO PROVE 02:39:49.500 --> 02:39:50.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ELEMENTS. 02:39:50.000 --> 02:39:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S A FAVORITE MANTRA. 02:39:55.066 --> 02:39:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL, THIS ISN'T 02:39:59.200 --> 02:39:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPROVIZATIONAL JAZZ. 02:39:59.766 --> 02:40:00.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLOSE IS GOOD ENOUGH. 02:40:00.766 --> 02:40:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU ACCUSE A PRESIDENT OF 02:40:02.533 --> 02:40:04.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY, YOU NEED TO MAKE IT 02:40:04.066 --> 02:40:05.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STICK, BECAUSE YOU'RE TRYING 02:40:05.400 --> 02:40:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO REMOVE A DULY ELECTED 02:40:07.433 --> 02:40:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 02:40:08.733 --> 02:40:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES. 02:40:10.866 --> 02:40:13.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW IT'S UNFAIR TO ACCUSE 02:40:13.033 --> 02:40:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEONE OF A CRIME, AND WHEN 02:40:15.233 --> 02:40:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS SAY THOSE 02:40:16.800 --> 02:40:17.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERPRETATIONS YOU'RE USING 02:40:17.500 --> 02:40:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DEFINE THE CRIME ARE NOT 02:40:19.200 --> 02:40:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VALID, AND TO SAY THEY DON'T 02:40:20.733 --> 02:40:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO BE VALID BECAUSE THIS 02:40:24.900 --> 02:40:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS IMPEACHMENT. 02:40:25.366 --> 02:40:29.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE STANDARD 02:40:29.200 --> 02:40:29.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORICALLY. 02:40:29.633 --> 02:40:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY TESTIMONY LAYS OUT THE 02:40:31.400 --> 02:40:34.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS OF THE 02:40:34.333 --> 02:40:34.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREVIOUS IMPEACHMENT. 02:40:34.900 --> 02:40:36.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE WERE NOT JUST PROVEN 02:40:36.100 --> 02:40:39.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES, THEY WERE ACCEPTED 02:40:39.866 --> 02:40:40.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES. 02:40:40.200 --> 02:40:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS EVEN THE DEMOCRATS ARE 02:40:44.700 --> 02:40:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AGREES 02:40:46.466 --> 02:40:48.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT BILL CLINTON COMMITTED 02:40:48.666 --> 02:40:49.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERJURY. 02:40:49.000 --> 02:40:52.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S ON THE RECORD, AND THE 02:40:52.233 --> 02:40:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEDERAL JUDGE SAID IT WAS 02:40:53.933 --> 02:40:54.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERJURY. 02:40:54.266 --> 02:40:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CASE OF NIXON, THE 02:40:56.466 --> 02:40:57.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES WERE ESTABLISHED. 02:40:57.200 --> 02:40:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO ONE SERIOUSLY DISAGREED 02:40:59.400 --> 02:41:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THOSE CRIMES. 02:41:00.566 --> 02:41:01.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON IS THE OUTLIEER 02:41:01.933 --> 02:41:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE JOHNSON WAS A TRAP 02:41:05.200 --> 02:41:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOOR. 02:41:05.566 --> 02:41:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY CREATED A CRIME KNOWING 02:41:07.300 --> 02:41:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT JOHNSON WANTED TO REPLACE 02:41:10.700 --> 02:41:13.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECRETARY OF WAR STANTON. 02:41:13.200 --> 02:41:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND JOHNSON DID, BECAUSE THEY 02:41:14.533 --> 02:41:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAD SERIOUS TROUBLE IN THE 02:41:16.733 --> 02:41:17.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CABINET. 02:41:17.066 --> 02:41:18.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THEY CREATED A TRAP DOOR 02:41:18.933 --> 02:41:20.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME, WAITED FOR HIM TO FIRE 02:41:20.466 --> 02:41:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SECRETARY OF WAR, AND THEN 02:41:22.933 --> 02:41:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY IMPEACHED HIM. 02:41:23.500 --> 02:41:25.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THERE'S NO QUESTION HE 02:41:25.500 --> 02:41:27.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED THE CRIME, IT'S JUST 02:41:27.300 --> 02:41:30.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNDERLYING STATUTE WAS 02:41:30.966 --> 02:41:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNCONSTITUTIONAL. 02:41:31.466 --> 02:41:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I WOULD CAUTION YOU NOT 02:41:32.733 --> 02:41:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY ABOUT BRIBERY, BUT ALSO 02:41:36.366 --> 02:41:36.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION. 02:41:36.900 --> 02:41:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M SORRY RANKING MEMBER -- 02:41:38.666 --> 02:41:41.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO, YOU'RE DOING A GOOD 02:41:41.400 --> 02:41:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOB. 02:41:41.733 --> 02:41:44.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'D ALSO CAUTION YOU ABOUT 02:41:44.133 --> 02:41:44.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION. 02:41:44.533 --> 02:41:46.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION IS A CRIME ALSO 02:41:46.000 --> 02:41:47.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH MEANING. 02:41:47.200 --> 02:41:49.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT HAS ELEMENTS -- IT HAS 02:41:49.266 --> 02:41:51.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTROLLING CASE AUTHORITY. 02:41:51.633 --> 02:41:54.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RECORD DOES NOT ESTABLISH 02:41:54.233 --> 02:41:56.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION IN THIS CASE. 02:41:56.000 --> 02:41:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS, WHAT MY ESTEEM KLEEPG 02:41:58.866 --> 02:42:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID WAS TRUE, IF YOU ACCEPT 02:42:00.633 --> 02:42:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL OF THEIR PRESUMPTIONS, IT 02:42:03.433 --> 02:42:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE OBSTRUCTION. 02:42:05.866 --> 02:42:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT IMPEACHMENTS HAVE TO BE 02:42:07.433 --> 02:42:09.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASEED ON TRUTH, NOT 02:42:09.133 --> 02:42:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESUMPTIONS. 02:42:09.566 --> 02:42:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE PROBLEM WHEN YOU 02:42:11.466 --> 02:42:13.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVE TOWARDS IMPEACHMENT ON 02:42:13.900 --> 02:42:15.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ABBREVIATED SCHEDULE THAT 02:42:15.166 --> 02:42:17.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS NOT BEEN EXPLAINED TO ME 02:42:17.566 --> 02:42:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY YOU WANT TO SET THE RECORD 02:42:19.433 --> 02:42:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE FASTEST IMPEACHMENT. 02:42:21.700 --> 02:42:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAST IS NOT GOOD FOR 02:42:24.500 --> 02:42:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 02:42:24.900 --> 02:42:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NARROW FAST IMPEACHMENTS HAVE 02:42:26.733 --> 02:42:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAILED. 02:42:27.433 --> 02:42:31.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST ASK JOHNSON. 02:42:31.000 --> 02:42:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THE OBSTRUCTION ISSUE IS AN 02:42:32.966 --> 02:42:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXAMPLE OF THIS PROBLEM. 02:42:34.766 --> 02:42:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HERE'S MY CONCERN. 02:42:36.966 --> 02:42:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THEORY BEING PUT FORWARD 02:42:38.733 --> 02:42:44.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THE THE PRESIDENT 02:42:44.100 --> 02:42:45.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTED CONGRESS BY NOT 02:42:45.366 --> 02:42:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURNING OVER MATERIAL 02:42:47.400 --> 02:42:49.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUESTED BY THE COMMITTEE. 02:42:49.400 --> 02:42:50.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CITATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE 02:42:50.200 --> 02:42:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE THIRD ARTICLE OF THE 02:42:53.100 --> 02:42:53.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON IMPEACHMENT. 02:42:53.600 --> 02:42:55.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST OF ALL, I WANT TO 02:42:55.033 --> 02:42:56.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONFESS, I'VE BEEN A CRITIC OF 02:42:56.600 --> 02:42:58.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THIRD ARTICLE OF THE NIXON 02:42:58.533 --> 02:42:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT MY WHOLE LIFE. 02:42:59.866 --> 02:43:02.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY HAIR CATCHS ON FIRE EVERY 02:43:02.933 --> 02:43:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME SOMEONE MENTIONED THE 02:43:05.866 --> 02:43:06.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIRD ARTICLE. 02:43:06.300 --> 02:43:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY? 02:43:06.566 --> 02:43:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE YOU WOULD BE 02:43:08.333 --> 02:43:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPLICATEING ONCE OF THE WORST 02:43:10.466 --> 02:43:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES WRITTEN ON 02:43:11.133 --> 02:43:11.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 02:43:11.533 --> 02:43:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE'S THE REASON WHY. 02:43:16.000 --> 02:43:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PETER RODINO'S POSITION AS 02:43:17.466 --> 02:43:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN OF JUDICIARY WAS THAT 02:43:19.433 --> 02:43:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS ALONE DECIDES WHAT 02:43:20.933 --> 02:43:24.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION MAY BE GIVEN 02:43:24.166 --> 02:43:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALONE. 02:43:24.466 --> 02:43:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS POSITION WAS THAT THE 02:43:25.400 --> 02:43:28.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURTS HAVE NO ROLE IN THIS. 02:43:28.233 --> 02:43:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SO, IF ANY -- IF I USE 02:43:31.433 --> 02:43:34.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEORY, ANY REFUSAL BY A 02:43:34.166 --> 02:43:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BASED ON EXECUTIVE 02:43:35.433 --> 02:43:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIVILEGE OR IMMUENLT WOULD BE 02:43:38.366 --> 02:43:40.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A BASIS FOR IMPEACHMENT. 02:43:40.533 --> 02:43:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE THEORY BEING 02:43:43.166 --> 02:43:43.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPLICATED TODAY. 02:43:43.666 --> 02:43:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS GONE TO 02:43:45.900 --> 02:43:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COURT. 02:43:46.266 --> 02:43:48.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S ALLOWED TO DO THAT. 02:43:48.666 --> 02:43:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE THREE BRANCHES, NOT 02:43:51.166 --> 02:43:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO. 02:43:51.433 --> 02:43:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAPPEN TO AGREE WITH SOME OF 02:43:54.400 --> 02:43:55.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR CRITICISM OF PRESIDENT 02:43:55.733 --> 02:43:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP INCLUDING THE EARLIER 02:43:56.766 --> 02:43:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE WHERE THE COLLEAGUES 02:43:58.766 --> 02:44:00.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKED ABOUT SAYING THERE'S AN 02:44:00.766 --> 02:44:05.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE 2, AND GIVES US 02:44:05.300 --> 02:44:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERRIDING INTERPRETATION. 02:44:05.933 --> 02:44:07.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SHARE THAT CRITICISM. 02:44:07.000 --> 02:44:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE DOING THE SAME THING 02:44:10.733 --> 02:44:11.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH ARTICLE 1. 02:44:11.366 --> 02:44:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE SAYING ARTICLE 1 GIVES 02:44:13.100 --> 02:44:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US COMPLETE AUTHORITY WHEN WE 02:44:16.000 --> 02:44:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMAND INFORMATION FROM A 02:44:17.466 --> 02:44:19.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRANCH IT MUST BE TURNED OVER 02:44:19.766 --> 02:44:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR WE'LL IMPEACH YOU IN RECORD 02:44:21.533 --> 02:44:21.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME. 02:44:21.833 --> 02:44:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW MAKING THAT WORSE IS THAT 02:44:23.400 --> 02:44:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE SUCH A SHORT 02:44:25.566 --> 02:44:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 02:44:26.000 --> 02:44:27.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A PERFECT STORM. 02:44:27.766 --> 02:44:30.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SET AN INCREDIBLY SHORT 02:44:30.233 --> 02:44:31.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERIOD, DEMAND A HUGE AMOUNT 02:44:31.800 --> 02:44:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF INFORMATION, AND WHEN THE 02:44:33.533 --> 02:44:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT GOES TO COURT, YOU 02:44:35.433 --> 02:44:36.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN IMPEACH HIM. 02:44:36.400 --> 02:44:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW DOES THAT TRACK WITH WHAT 02:44:38.533 --> 02:44:40.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT 02:44:40.533 --> 02:44:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT? 02:44:40.933 --> 02:44:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THAT TRACK WITH THE RULE 02:44:42.600 --> 02:44:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF LAW THAT WE'VE TALKED 02:44:44.900 --> 02:44:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT? 02:44:47.000 --> 02:44:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO, ON OBSTRUCTION, I 02:44:49.500 --> 02:44:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENCOURAGE YOU TO THINK ABOUT 02:44:51.433 --> 02:44:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS. 02:44:52.033 --> 02:44:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF NIXON DID GO TO THE COURTS 02:44:54.966 --> 02:44:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NIXON LOST, AND THAT WAS 02:44:56.900 --> 02:45:00.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON NIXON RESIGNED -- 02:45:00.900 --> 02:45:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE RESIGNED A FEW DAYS AFTER 02:45:02.966 --> 02:45:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SUPREME COURT RULED 02:45:05.033 --> 02:45:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST HIM IN THAT CRITICAL 02:45:06.366 --> 02:45:08.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE, BUT IN THAT CASE, THE 02:45:08.400 --> 02:45:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT RECOGNIZED THERE ARE 02:45:11.466 --> 02:45:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE ARGUMENTS 02:45:12.533 --> 02:45:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CAN'T BE MADE. 02:45:13.633 --> 02:45:15.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DIDN'T SAY YOU HAD NO RIGHT 02:45:15.600 --> 02:45:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMING TO US TO EMBARK ON OUR 02:45:18.966 --> 02:45:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOORSTEP AGAIN. 02:45:19.433 --> 02:45:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SAID WE'VE HEARD YOUR 02:45:21.533 --> 02:45:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUMENT, WE'VE HEARD CONGRESS 02:45:24.366 --> 02:45:27.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUMENTS, AND YOU KNOW WHAT? 02:45:27.133 --> 02:45:27.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU LOSE. 02:45:27.500 --> 02:45:30.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURN OVER THE MATERIAL OF 02:45:30.200 --> 02:45:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS. 02:45:30.566 --> 02:45:32.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THAT DID WITH THE 02:45:32.466 --> 02:45:36.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY IS GIVE THIS BODY 02:45:36.666 --> 02:45:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEGITIMACY. 02:45:37.066 --> 02:45:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WASN'T THE RODINO EXTREME 02:45:38.933 --> 02:45:39.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSITION. 02:45:39.300 --> 02:45:41.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ONLY YOU DECIDE WHAT 02:45:41.100 --> 02:45:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION CAN BE PRODUCED. 02:45:49.966 --> 02:45:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, I TESTIFIED IN 02:45:51.333 --> 02:45:53.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRONT OF YOU A FEW MONTHS AGO. 02:45:53.466 --> 02:45:56.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU RECALL, WE HAD AN 02:45:56.166 --> 02:45:56.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCHANGE, AND I ENCOURAGED YOU 02:45:56.966 --> 02:45:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BRING THOSE ACTIONS AND I 02:45:58.233 --> 02:46:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID I THOUGHT YOU WOULD WIN, 02:46:00.333 --> 02:46:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND YOU DID. 02:46:01.000 --> 02:46:02.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK IT WAS AN 02:46:02.933 --> 02:46:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT WIN FOR THE 02:46:04.333 --> 02:46:05.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE BECAUSE I DON'T 02:46:05.000 --> 02:46:06.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 02:46:06.500 --> 02:46:07.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUMENT IN THAT CASE, BUT 02:46:07.966 --> 02:46:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT CAN 02:46:10.166 --> 02:46:12.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPEN IF YOU ACTUALLY 02:46:12.866 --> 02:46:16.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENA WITNESSES, AND GO TO 02:46:16.300 --> 02:46:16.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT. 02:46:16.600 --> 02:46:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN YOU HAVE AN OBSTRUCTION 02:46:19.466 --> 02:46:19.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE. 02:46:19.766 --> 02:46:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CORE ISSUES AND ORDER. 02:46:22.300 --> 02:46:24.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNLESS THEY STAY THAT ORDER BY 02:46:24.300 --> 02:46:26.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A HIGHER COURT, YOU HAVE 02:46:26.933 --> 02:46:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION. 02:46:29.133 --> 02:46:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I CAN'T EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH, 02:46:31.100 --> 02:46:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I'LL SAY IT ONE MORE TIME. 02:46:33.966 --> 02:46:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU IMPEACH A PRESIDENT, IF 02:46:37.033 --> 02:46:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU MAKE A HIGH CRIME AND 02:46:39.433 --> 02:46:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR OUT OF GOING TO 02:46:41.566 --> 02:46:44.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COURTS, IT IS AN ABUSE OF 02:46:44.933 --> 02:46:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 02:46:45.900 --> 02:46:48.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S YOUR ABUSE OF POWER. 02:46:48.333 --> 02:46:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE DOING PRECISELY WHAT 02:46:49.900 --> 02:46:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE CRITICIZING THE 02:46:50.900 --> 02:46:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF DOING. 02:46:51.433 --> 02:46:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE A THIRD BRANCH THAT 02:46:53.566 --> 02:46:54.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEALS WITH THE CONFLICTS OF 02:46:54.700 --> 02:46:56.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER TWO BRANCHES. 02:46:56.066 --> 02:46:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHAT COMES OUT OF THERE 02:46:57.300 --> 02:47:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHAT YOU DO WITH IT IS THE 02:47:01.200 --> 02:47:01.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF LEGITIMACY. 02:47:01.866 --> 02:47:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LET'S CONTINUE ON WHAT 02:47:03.333 --> 02:47:05.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT. 02:47:05.066 --> 02:47:06.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MACDONALD CASE, HOW WAS 02:47:06.933 --> 02:47:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DECIDED? 02:47:07.366 --> 02:47:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS THAT A SPLIT COURT? 02:47:08.800 --> 02:47:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE THEY TORN ABOUT THAT WHEN 02:47:10.333 --> 02:47:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CASE CAME OUT? 02:47:11.433 --> 02:47:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT CAME OUT UNANIMOUS, SO 02:47:14.066 --> 02:47:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID A COUPLE OTHER KAILSS I 02:47:16.766 --> 02:47:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CITE IN TESTIMONY. 02:47:17.333 --> 02:47:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONE OF THE THINGS YOU SAID 02:47:19.333 --> 02:47:21.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO, AND I THINK IT COULD BE 02:47:21.100 --> 02:47:24.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUMMED UP, AND I USE IT IS THE 02:47:24.800 --> 02:47:26.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAYMAN'S LANGUAGE IS THAT 02:47:26.433 --> 02:47:26.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS DON'T MATTER. 02:47:26.966 --> 02:47:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT I HEARD A LOT OF. 02:47:29.766 --> 02:47:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS DISPUTED THIS, BUT 02:47:31.466 --> 02:47:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THIS, IF THAT, IT RISES TO 02:47:35.366 --> 02:47:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT LEVEL. 02:47:35.866 --> 02:47:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT'S WHAT I THINK YOU 02:47:37.566 --> 02:47:38.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID, CRIMES C MEANING, AND 02:47:38.700 --> 02:47:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE CONCERN THAT I 02:47:40.933 --> 02:47:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE. 02:47:41.233 --> 02:47:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THERE A CONCERN THAT IF WE 02:47:43.433 --> 02:47:44.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST SAY THE FACTS DON'T 02:47:44.933 --> 02:47:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTER THAT WE'RE ALSO, AS YOU 02:47:48.100 --> 02:47:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID, ABUSING OUR POWER AS WE 02:47:49.866 --> 02:47:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GO FORWARD IN LOOKING AT WHAT 02:47:52.033 --> 02:47:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE WOULD SEE AS AN 02:47:54.100 --> 02:47:54.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE? 02:47:54.633 --> 02:47:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK SO, AND PART OF THE 02:47:56.400 --> 02:47:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBLEM IS TO BRING A COUPLE 02:47:58.200 --> 02:47:59.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THESE ARTICLES, YOU HAVE TO 02:47:59.966 --> 02:48:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTRADICT THE POSITION OF 02:48:03.133 --> 02:48:04.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OBAMA. 02:48:04.400 --> 02:48:06.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OBAMA WITHHELD 02:48:06.866 --> 02:48:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE FROM CONGRESS IN FAST 02:48:08.800 --> 02:48:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FURIOUS, AN INVESTIGATION 02:48:11.433 --> 02:48:12.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZOO-A RATHER MORONIC PROGRAM 02:48:12.700 --> 02:48:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT LED TO THE DEATH OF A 02:48:14.966 --> 02:48:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEDERAL AGENT. 02:48:15.466 --> 02:48:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OBAMA GAVE A 02:48:17.533 --> 02:48:18.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SWEEPING ARGUMENT THAT HE WAS 02:48:18.700 --> 02:48:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT ONLY NOT GOING TO GIVE 02:48:20.166 --> 02:48:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE TO THIS BODY, BUT 02:48:23.233 --> 02:48:26.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE COURTS HAD ABSOLUTELY 02:48:26.333 --> 02:48:29.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO ROLE IN DETERMINING WHETHER 02:48:29.200 --> 02:48:30.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE COULD WITHHOLD THE 02:48:30.933 --> 02:48:31.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE. 02:48:31.300 --> 02:48:32.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I HAVE A QUESTION. 02:48:32.266 --> 02:48:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU BROUGHT UP MR. OBAMA 02:48:33.833 --> 02:48:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND OTHER PRESIDENTS IN THIS 02:48:35.466 --> 02:48:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 02:48:35.800 --> 02:48:37.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THERE NOT AN OBLIGATION BY 02:48:37.333 --> 02:48:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT -- 02:48:39.466 --> 02:48:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'LL USE THAT TERM -- NOT TO 02:48:41.766 --> 02:48:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE OBAMA, TRUMP, CLINTON, 02:48:44.366 --> 02:48:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYBODY -- ISN'T THERE AN 02:48:45.900 --> 02:48:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBLIGATION BY THE PRESIDENT TO 02:48:48.200 --> 02:48:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSERT CONSTITUTIONAL 02:48:48.766 --> 02:48:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIVILEGES AND AUTHORITIES 02:48:49.500 --> 02:48:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN WHEN 02:48:51.433 --> 02:48:52.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCUSED OF SOMETHING, A CRIME 02:48:52.800 --> 02:48:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR ANYTHING ELSE? 02:48:53.833 --> 02:48:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK THAT PRESIDENT 02:48:56.433 --> 02:48:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBAMA HAS INVOKEED TOO 02:48:58.766 --> 02:48:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BROADLY, BUT ON THE OTHER 02:48:59.400 --> 02:49:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAND, HE HAS RELEASED A LOT OF 02:49:02.333 --> 02:49:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION. 02:49:02.733 --> 02:49:04.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE BEEN FRIENDS WITH BILL 02:49:04.200 --> 02:49:06.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BARR FOR A LONG TIME. 02:49:06.666 --> 02:49:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DISAGREE ON EXECUTIVE 02:49:09.366 --> 02:49:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIVILEGE. 02:49:10.166 --> 02:49:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M A SCHOLAR, I TEND TO FAVOR 02:49:13.933 --> 02:49:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS IN DISPUTES. 02:49:14.533 --> 02:49:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HE IS THE INVERSE. 02:49:16.733 --> 02:49:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS NATURAL DEFAULT IS ARTICLE 02:49:19.500 --> 02:49:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2. 02:49:20.433 --> 02:49:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINE IS MATERIAL 1. 02:49:21.966 --> 02:49:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT HE'S RELEASED MORE 02:49:24.466 --> 02:49:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIVILEGED INFORMATION THAN 02:49:25.933 --> 02:49:27.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANY ATTORNEY GENERAL IN MY 02:49:27.733 --> 02:49:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIFETIME, INCLUDING THE 02:49:29.700 --> 02:49:30.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER REPORT. 02:49:30.166 --> 02:49:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE TRANSCRIPTS OF THE CALLS 02:49:31.500 --> 02:49:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE CORE EXECUTIVE MATERIAL. 02:49:32.900 --> 02:49:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO QUESTION ABOUT IT. 02:49:33.833 --> 02:49:36.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND IN ESSENCE, THAT'S NOT 02:49:36.233 --> 02:49:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINTED OUT WHEN YOU DO BACK 02:49:37.566 --> 02:49:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FORTH WHAT WE'RE DOING. 02:49:38.733 --> 02:49:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE CALL 02:49:40.400 --> 02:49:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEASED, AND THE THINGS 02:49:43.333 --> 02:49:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEASED BY MUELLER. 02:49:44.166 --> 02:49:46.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A WORK IN PROGRESS BY 02:49:46.433 --> 02:49:46.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ADMINISTRATION. 02:49:46.966 --> 02:49:47.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTERESTING POINT I WANT 02:49:47.866 --> 02:49:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TALK ABOUT IS TWO THINGS. 02:49:50.933 --> 02:49:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS ABUSES ITS OWN POWER 02:49:53.400 --> 02:49:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN INTERNALLY WHERE WE HAVE 02:49:54.933 --> 02:49:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN COMMITTEES NOT WILLING TO 02:49:56.900 --> 02:49:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET MEMBERS SEE TRANSCRIPTS, 02:49:58.900 --> 02:50:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT BEING WILLING TO GIVE 02:50:00.366 --> 02:50:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE UP UNDER THE GUISE OF 02:50:02.133 --> 02:50:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT OR YOU SHOULDN'T 02:50:03.033 --> 02:50:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE ABLE TO SEE THEM, EVEN 02:50:04.833 --> 02:50:06.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGH THE RULES OF THE HOUSE 02:50:06.766 --> 02:50:08.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE NEVER INVOKEED TO STOP 02:50:08.066 --> 02:50:08.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT. 02:50:08.366 --> 02:50:09.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND BEFORE WE MOVE TO 02:50:09.600 --> 02:50:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING ELSE, THE TIMING 02:50:10.700 --> 02:50:12.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUE THAT YOU TALK ABOUT 02:50:12.700 --> 02:50:13.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE. 02:50:13.000 --> 02:50:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN, I BELIEVE WE TALKED 02:50:13.766 --> 02:50:15.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THIS WITH THE Mxá*UL ERR 02:50:15.066 --> 02:50:19.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE 02:50:19.666 --> 02:50:20.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER 02:50:20.000 --> 02:50:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT. 02:50:20.333 --> 02:50:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE FASTEST. 02:50:20.933 --> 02:50:23.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLOCK AND THE CALENDAR ARE 02:50:23.766 --> 02:50:24.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOMINATING. 02:50:24.166 --> 02:50:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S REGARDLESS OF WHAT 02:50:24.933 --> 02:50:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYBODY IN THE COMMITTEE, AND 02:50:26.900 --> 02:50:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESPECIALLY MEMBERS NOT OF THIS 02:50:28.466 --> 02:50:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE TO THINK OF WHAT 02:50:30.266 --> 02:50:31.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE ACTUALLY SEEING MOVING 02:50:31.666 --> 02:50:32.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD. 02:50:32.000 --> 02:50:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DON'T HAVE THAT YET. 02:50:32.900 --> 02:50:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THE QUESTION BECOMES IS AN 02:50:37.733 --> 02:50:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION PENDING WHEN FACTS 02:50:38.900 --> 02:50:41.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE IN DISPUTE. 02:50:41.500 --> 02:50:44.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS ARE NOT UNANIMOUS. 02:50:44.566 --> 02:50:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NOT BIPARTISAN 02:50:45.866 --> 02:50:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREEMENT ON THE FACTS AND 02:50:47.400 --> 02:50:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY LEAD TOO THAT'S BEEN 02:50:51.133 --> 02:50:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENTED, NOT IN THE SCHIFF 02:50:52.200 --> 02:50:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT, BUT IN OTHER REPORTS. 02:50:53.766 --> 02:50:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THAT TIMING BOTHER YOU 02:50:55.933 --> 02:50:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE, 02:50:58.000 --> 02:51:00.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT IN THE PAST, BUT MOVING 02:51:00.500 --> 02:51:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD 02:51:00.833 --> 02:51:03.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FAST AND NARROW@ IS OBJECT A 02:51:03.733 --> 02:51:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOOD RECIPE FOR IMPEACHMENT. 02:51:04.800 --> 02:51:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE CASE WITH JOHNSON. 02:51:06.566 --> 02:51:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NARROW WAS THE CASE WITH 02:51:08.333 --> 02:51:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON. 02:51:08.666 --> 02:51:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY TEND NOT TO SURVIVE. 02:51:09.900 --> 02:51:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY TEND TO COLLAPSE IN THE 02:51:12.900 --> 02:51:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENATE. 02:51:13.233 --> 02:51:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENTS ARE LIKE 02:51:14.400 --> 02:51:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUILDINGS. 02:51:14.766 --> 02:51:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S A RATIO BETWEEN THE 02:51:16.733 --> 02:51:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDATION AND HEIGHT. 02:51:17.333 --> 02:51:19.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% S THIS THE HIGHEST STRUCT YOU 02:51:19.300 --> 02:51:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN BUILD UNDER THE 02:51:20.933 --> 02:51:21.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 02:51:21.366 --> 02:51:22.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WANT TO BUILD IMPEACHMENT. 02:51:22.966 --> 02:51:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE TO HAVE A FOUNDATION 02:51:24.633 --> 02:51:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SUPPORT IT. 02:51:25.633 --> 02:51:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE NARROWEST 02:51:26.800 --> 02:51:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IN HISTORY. 02:51:27.400 --> 02:51:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN ARGUE WITH JOHNSON. 02:51:29.800 --> 02:51:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON MIGHT BE THE FASTEST 02:51:32.400 --> 02:51:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 02:51:32.800 --> 02:51:33.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON ACTUALLY -- WHAT 02:51:33.766 --> 02:51:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED TO JOHNSON WAS 02:51:36.166 --> 02:51:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTUALLY THE FOURTH 02:51:37.766 --> 02:51:39.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT ATTEMPT AGAINST 02:51:39.166 --> 02:51:39.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON. 02:51:39.500 --> 02:51:41.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ACTUALLY THE RECORD GO 02:51:41.200 --> 02:51:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK A YEAR BEFORE. 02:51:42.400 --> 02:51:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY LAID THE TRAP DOOR A YEAR 02:51:44.433 --> 02:51:44.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE. 02:51:44.766 --> 02:51:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT AS FAST AS IT MIGHT 02:51:47.400 --> 02:51:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPEAR. 02:51:47.733 --> 02:51:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND AGAIN, I WANT TO GO 02:51:50.100 --> 02:51:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK TO SOMETHING ELSE. 02:51:50.700 --> 02:51:53.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TALKED ABOUT BRIEBLRY. 02:51:53.166 --> 02:51:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO GO BACK TO SOMETHING 02:51:55.400 --> 02:51:56.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TALKED ABOUT. 02:51:56.666 --> 02:51:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT BROTHERS ME, THE PERCEPTION 02:51:58.800 --> 02:52:01.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT THERE OF WHAT'S GOING ON, 02:52:01.033 --> 02:52:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE DISPUTED TRANSCRIPT, 02:52:02.366 --> 02:52:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE CALL, AND THE 02:52:04.333 --> 02:52:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SAID I WANTED 02:52:05.933 --> 02:52:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING FOR THIS. 02:52:08.566 --> 02:52:10.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE 02:52:10.600 --> 02:52:11.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT PRESENTED. 02:52:11.033 --> 02:52:12.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IT'S REPORTED IN THE 02:52:12.933 --> 02:52:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAINSTREAM MEDIA, AND BACK TO 02:52:14.433 --> 02:52:17.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE DEFINITION IS -- 02:52:17.933 --> 02:52:19.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REGARDING THE HOUSE ACCUSED 02:52:19.533 --> 02:52:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT OF QUID QUO PRO, 02:52:20.566 --> 02:52:22.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE HEAR IT AS WE GO 02:52:22.566 --> 02:52:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGH, AND THEN USED THE 02:52:24.533 --> 02:52:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL FOCUS GROUP TO 02:52:26.200 --> 02:52:28.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DETERMINE WHETHER THE PHRASE 02:52:28.266 --> 02:52:30.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLLED L AND APPARENTLY DIDN'T 02:52:30.000 --> 02:52:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLL L SO THEY CHANGED THE 02:52:31.433 --> 02:52:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEORY OF THE CASE TO BRIBERY. 02:52:35.433 --> 02:52:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THAT FEED INTO FACTS DO 02:52:37.466 --> 02:52:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTER IN A CASE LIKE THIS OR 02:52:40.733 --> 02:52:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME MATTER? 02:52:41.300 --> 02:52:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT DOES. 02:52:42.133 --> 02:52:44.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S A REASON YLT FAST 02:52:44.133 --> 02:52:46.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT HAS ESTABLISHED 02:52:46.866 --> 02:52:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME. 02:52:47.166 --> 02:52:47.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S OBVIOUS. 02:52:47.600 --> 02:52:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT THAT YOU CAN'T 02:52:49.900 --> 02:52:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH ON A NON-CRIME. 02:52:53.033 --> 02:52:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN. 02:52:53.366 --> 02:52:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, NON-CRIMES HAVE BEEN 02:52:54.100 --> 02:52:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF PAST IMPEACHMENTS, BUT 02:52:56.833 --> 02:52:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'VE NEVER GONE UP ALONE 02:52:59.233 --> 02:53:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIMARILY AS A BASIS OF 02:53:00.566 --> 02:53:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 02:53:01.166 --> 02:53:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE PROBLEM HERE. 02:53:01.800 --> 02:53:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU PROVE A QUID QUO PRO, 02:53:03.500 --> 02:53:05.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU MIGHT HAVE AN IMPEACHABLE 02:53:05.400 --> 02:53:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE, BUT TO GO UP ONLY ON 02:53:07.433 --> 02:53:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A NON-CRIMINAL CASE WOULD BE 02:53:08.566 --> 02:53:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY. 02:53:10.766 --> 02:53:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY IS THAT THE CASE? 02:53:11.433 --> 02:53:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON IS THAT CRIMES HAVE 02:53:14.533 --> 02:53:16.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ESTABLISHED DEFINITION IN 02:53:16.333 --> 02:53:16.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE LAW. 02:53:16.700 --> 02:53:20.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THERE'S A CONCRETE 02:53:20.366 --> 02:53:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEPENDENT BODY OF LAW THAT 02:53:21.933 --> 02:53:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSURES THE PUBLIC THAT THIS 02:53:23.466 --> 02:53:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS NOT JUST POLITICAL. 02:53:25.066 --> 02:53:26.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THIS IS A PRESIDENT WHO 02:53:26.933 --> 02:53:28.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID SOMETHING THEY CAN'T DO. 02:53:28.500 --> 02:53:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN'T SAY THE PRESIDENT IS 02:53:29.600 --> 02:53:31.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW IF YOU THEN CASE 02:53:31.833 --> 02:53:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CRIMES YOU ACCUSE HIM OF 02:53:34.233 --> 02:53:36.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T HAVE TO BE ESTABLISHED. 02:53:36.000 --> 02:53:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THAT'S THE PROBLEM 02:53:37.666 --> 02:53:38.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT NOW. 02:53:38.033 --> 02:53:39.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE PROBLEM MEMBERS OF 02:53:39.700 --> 02:53:40.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE AND THE PUBLIC ARE 02:53:40.800 --> 02:53:42.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING AT, IF YOU SAY IT'S 02:53:42.766 --> 02:53:45.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW BUT YOU DON'T 02:53:45.400 --> 02:53:47.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINE THE FACTS TO WHAT YOU 02:53:47.200 --> 02:53:49.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE, THAT'S THE ULTIMATE 02:53:49.266 --> 02:53:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RAILROAD THAT EVERYBODY IN THE 02:53:50.900 --> 02:53:53.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY SHOULD NOT BE 02:53:53.133 --> 02:53:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFORDED. 02:53:53.500 --> 02:53:54.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYONE IS AFFORD THE THE 02:53:54.633 --> 02:53:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS TO MAKE THEIR CASE 02:53:56.433 --> 02:53:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD. 02:53:56.733 --> 02:53:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE CONCERN I HAVE IN 02:53:57.533 --> 02:53:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE, AND WE'VE SEEN 02:53:59.266 --> 02:54:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT VOTED DOWN WE'RE NOT GOING 02:54:00.633 --> 02:54:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO LOOK AT FACT WITNESSES AND 02:54:02.966 --> 02:54:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT PROMISED OTHER HEARINGS -- 02:54:05.233 --> 02:54:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE WORDS CONCERNED AND 02:54:07.433 --> 02:54:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ECHOED BY THE CHAIRMAN WHERE 02:54:08.533 --> 02:54:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DID NOT WANT TO TAKE THE 02:54:10.266 --> 02:54:12.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVICE OF OTHER BODY OR ENTITY 02:54:12.933 --> 02:54:14.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVING THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 02:54:14.466 --> 02:54:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A REPORT AND ACTING AS A 02:54:16.200 --> 02:54:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUBBER STAMP IF WE DIDN'T DO 02:54:18.966 --> 02:54:19.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS. 02:54:19.266 --> 02:54:20.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS TWO AND A HALF WEEKS 02:54:20.500 --> 02:54:21.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THE DISCUSSION OF THIS 02:54:21.466 --> 02:54:24.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KIND OF A HEARING BACK THEN, 02:54:24.100 --> 02:54:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THE HEARING ACTUALLY 02:54:26.000 --> 02:54:26.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOOK PLACE. 02:54:26.400 --> 02:54:28.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE THE KIND OF THINGS 02:54:28.333 --> 02:54:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS TIMING GOES. 02:54:29.366 --> 02:54:30.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OBVIOUS POINT IS THAT 02:54:30.466 --> 02:54:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIMING IS BECOMING MANUFACTURE 02:54:31.400 --> 02:54:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE ISSUE, BECAUSE OF THE 02:54:33.966 --> 02:54:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERN AS STATED BEFORE ABOUT 02:54:36.166 --> 02:54:36.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 02:54:36.533 --> 02:54:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT 02:54:37.933 --> 02:54:40.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FITTING THE FACTS IN TO WHAT 02:54:40.500 --> 02:54:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT SUPPOSEDLY 02:54:41.766 --> 02:54:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESUMABLY D AND MAKE THOSE 02:54:44.200 --> 02:54:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HYPOTHETICALS STICK TO THE 02:54:45.933 --> 02:54:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PUBLIC. 02:54:46.400 --> 02:54:47.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM IS THE TIMING AND 02:54:47.333 --> 02:55:05.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEFINITION OF CRIMES. 02:55:05.100 --> 02:55:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHY IS IT WITHHELD EVEN IN 02:55:07.466 --> 02:55:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A NON-CLASSIFIED SETTING. 02:55:08.533 --> 02:55:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE THE PROBLEMS YOU 02:55:09.466 --> 02:55:10.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGHLIGHTED, AND I THINK THAT 02:55:10.566 --> 02:55:13.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEED TO BE -- AND WHY THE NEXT 02:55:13.033 --> 02:55:15.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 45 MINUTES IS APPLICABLE, 02:55:15.866 --> 02:55:17.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE BOTH SIDES MATTER. 02:55:17.366 --> 02:55:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AT THE END OF THE DAY THIS 02:55:19.133 --> 02:55:21.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A FAST IMPEACHMENT BASED ON 02:55:21.766 --> 02:55:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISPUTED FACTS ON CRIMES OR 02:55:23.300 --> 02:55:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISSERVICES THAT ARE MADE UP 02:55:25.766 --> 02:55:26.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE FACTS. 02:55:26.400 --> 02:55:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO TURN IT OVER TO MY 02:55:31.433 --> 02:55:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL. 02:55:35.366 --> 02:55:36.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSIONALS TURLEY, I'D 02:55:36.866 --> 02:55:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE TO TURN TO THE SUBJECT OF 02:55:38.800 --> 02:55:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTISANSHIP AS THE FOUNDERS 02:55:43.433 --> 02:55:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADE IT, AND HAMILTON WAS 02:55:46.266 --> 02:55:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNED WHEN IT CAME TO THE 02:55:48.400 --> 02:55:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBJECT OF IMPEACHMENT. 02:55:50.733 --> 02:55:53.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WROTE WORDS IN A FEDERAL 02:55:53.600 --> 02:55:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAPER FOR RATICTION OF THE 02:55:54.966 --> 02:55:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 02:55:56.300 --> 02:55:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FEDERALIST PAPERS LAID OUT 02:55:58.033 --> 02:56:00.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASONS MADISON AND 02:56:00.500 --> 02:56:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON THOUGHT THE 02:56:01.800 --> 02:56:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT CLAUSE WAS 02:56:02.466 --> 02:56:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NECESSARY, AND ALSO FLAGGED 02:56:04.433 --> 02:56:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNS. 02:56:04.800 --> 02:56:06.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID IN MANY CASES OF 02:56:06.600 --> 02:56:07.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, IT WILL CONNECT 02:56:07.700 --> 02:56:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ITSELF WITH THE PRE-EXISTING 02:56:09.666 --> 02:56:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTIONS AND WILL ENLIST ALL 02:56:13.300 --> 02:56:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ANIMOSITYS, PARTIALITIES, 02:56:14.500 --> 02:56:17.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE AND INTERESTS ON ONE 02:56:17.366 --> 02:56:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIDE, OR ON THE OTHER AND IN 02:56:20.966 --> 02:56:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOUCH CASES. 02:56:25.533 --> 02:56:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THE BY THE REAL 02:56:28.666 --> 02:56:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMONSTRATIONS OF INNOCENCE OR 02:56:31.433 --> 02:56:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUILT. 02:56:42.933 --> 02:56:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE 02:56:44.266 --> 02:56:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE WAY, THAT WE OFTEN 02:56:46.466 --> 02:56:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK OUR TIMES ARE UNIQUE. 02:56:49.133 --> 02:56:51.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PROVISION WAS WRITTEN FOR 02:56:51.033 --> 02:56:53.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIMES NOT JUST LIKE OURS BUT 02:56:53.600 --> 02:56:55.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR TIMES LIKE OURS. 02:56:55.000 --> 02:56:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT ARE 02:56:56.933 --> 02:57:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN MORE SEVERE THAN THE 02:57:17.666 --> 02:57:18.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RHETORIC TODAY. 02:57:18.133 --> 02:57:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THEY WERE ACTUALLY TRYING 02:57:19.233 --> 02:57:20.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO KILL EACH OTHER. 02:57:20.533 --> 02:57:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT THE SEDITION LAW 02:57:22.400 --> 02:57:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS. 02:57:22.666 --> 02:57:24.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WERE TRYING TO KILL PEOPLE 02:57:24.266 --> 02:57:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DISAGREED WITH YOU. 02:57:26.700 --> 02:57:28.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT'S NOTABLE IS THEY DIDN'T 02:57:28.933 --> 02:57:30.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A SLEW OF IMPEACHMENTS. 02:57:30.966 --> 02:57:32.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY KNEW NOT TO DO IT. 02:57:32.833 --> 02:57:35.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK THAT THAT'S A 02:57:35.033 --> 02:57:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LESSON THAT CAN BE TAKEN FROM 02:57:38.000 --> 02:57:38.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PERIOD. 02:57:38.766 --> 02:57:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS CREATED A STANDARD 02:57:41.833 --> 02:57:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD NOT BE FLUID AND 02:57:44.666 --> 02:57:45.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLEXIBLE, AND THAT STANDARD 02:57:45.766 --> 02:57:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS KEPT US FROM IMPEACHMENTS 02:57:48.600 --> 02:57:52.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESPITE THE PERIOD THAT WE 02:57:52.866 --> 02:57:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY DESPISED EACH OTHER. 02:57:53.900 --> 02:57:55.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S DISTRESSING FOR MOST OF 02:57:55.833 --> 02:57:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US TODAY. 02:57:56.200 --> 02:57:58.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S SO MUCH MORE RAGE THAN 02:57:58.333 --> 02:57:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASON. 02:57:58.666 --> 02:58:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN'T EVEN TALK ABOUT 02:58:00.333 --> 02:58:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ISSUES WITHOUT PEOPLE 02:58:01.633 --> 02:58:03.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING YOU MUST BE IN FAVOR OF 02:58:03.866 --> 02:58:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UKRANIANS TAKING OVER THE 02:58:05.800 --> 02:58:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY OR THE RUSSIANS MOVING 02:58:07.500 --> 02:58:08.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO THE WHITE HOUSE. 02:58:08.933 --> 02:58:14.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT SOME POINT, AS PEOPLE, YOU 02:58:14.133 --> 02:58:15.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO HAVE A SERIOUS 02:58:15.000 --> 02:58:16.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSION ABOUT THE GROUNDS 02:58:16.133 --> 02:58:20.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO REMOVE A DULY ELECTED 02:58:20.466 --> 02:58:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 02:58:20.833 --> 02:58:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY, YOU SAID 02:58:22.066 --> 02:58:23.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN IT COMES TO IMPEACHMENT, 02:58:23.800 --> 02:58:26.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DON'T NEED HALF THE 02:58:26.966 --> 02:58:31.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDEOLOGICAL WARRIORS WE NEED 02:58:31.266 --> 02:58:31.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CIRCUMSPECT ANALYSIS. 02:58:31.833 --> 02:58:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOK AT THE DEEPLY PARTISAN 02:58:34.533 --> 02:58:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LANDSCAPE ON THIS IMPEACHMENT. 02:58:36.600 --> 02:58:38.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TE DEMOCRATIC LEADERS PUSHING 02:58:38.966 --> 02:58:40.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT REPRESENT THE MOST 02:58:40.533 --> 02:58:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAR LEFT COASTAL AREAS OF THE 02:58:43.466 --> 02:58:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 02:58:44.200 --> 02:58:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BARS ARE THE TOTAL OF THE 02:58:46.666 --> 02:58:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTES CASTS, AND THE MARGIN OF 02:58:48.400 --> 02:58:50.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WINNER FOR THE 2016 02:58:50.566 --> 02:58:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 02:58:50.933 --> 02:58:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS YOU SEE THE PARTS VOTED 02:58:55.933 --> 02:58:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERWHELMINGLY FOR HILLARY 02:58:56.833 --> 02:58:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON DURING THE LAST 02:58:59.466 --> 02:59:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. 02:59:02.433 --> 02:59:05.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL 02:59:05.433 --> 02:59:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 02:59:05.800 --> 02:59:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWYER CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS 02:59:09.666 --> 02:59:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TILTED 97% FOR CLINTON, AND 3% 02:59:14.433 --> 02:59:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR TRUMP. 02:59:14.800 --> 02:59:17.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT INCLUDES THOSE ON THE 02:59:17.200 --> 02:59:18.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PANEL HERE TODAY. 02:59:18.266 --> 02:59:19.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY, I'D LIKE TO 02:59:19.666 --> 02:59:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURN TO THE PARTISAN PROCESS 02:59:21.333 --> 02:59:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DEFINES THESE IMPEACHMENT 02:59:23.466 --> 02:59:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS. 02:59:23.866 --> 02:59:25.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS HOW THE NIXON 02:59:25.300 --> 02:59:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT EFFORT WAS 02:59:25.933 --> 02:59:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBED IN THE BIPARTISAN 02:59:29.400 --> 02:59:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAFF REPORT. 02:59:29.833 --> 02:59:31.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TALKED ABOUT THE 02:59:31.833 --> 02:59:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INITIATION OF THE IMPEACHMENT 02:59:33.500 --> 02:59:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY. 02:59:33.833 --> 02:59:37.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS NOT PARTISAN, AND 02:59:37.100 --> 03:00:05.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORTS IN BOTH POLITICAL 03:00:05.466 --> 03:00:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTIES. 03:00:05.800 --> 03:00:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOW SHOULD IMPEACHMENT 03:00:07.033 --> 03:00:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPERATE? 03:00:07.366 --> 03:00:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I BELIEVE THE FOUNDERS 03:00:09.000 --> 03:00:10.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CERTAINLY HAD ASPIRATIONS THAT 03:00:10.433 --> 03:00:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WOULD COME TOGETHER AS A 03:00:12.166 --> 03:00:14.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE 03:00:14.133 --> 03:00:15.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELUSIONS, AND IT CERTAINLY 03:00:15.666 --> 03:00:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS NOT SOMETHING THEY 03:00:17.466 --> 03:00:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AREEVEED IN THEIR OWN 03:00:19.433 --> 03:00:19.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIFETIME. 03:00:19.833 --> 03:00:20.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALTHOUGH, YOU'D BE SURPRISED 03:00:20.766 --> 03:00:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SOME OF THESE FRAMERS 03:00:22.700 --> 03:00:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTUALLY DID AT THE ENDS OF 03:00:25.566 --> 03:00:26.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR LIFE, INCLUDING 03:00:26.866 --> 03:00:28.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JEFFERSON AND ADAM RECONCILE. 03:00:28.600 --> 03:00:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEED, I THINK ONE OF THE 03:00:30.866 --> 03:00:34.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST WEIGHTY AND SIGNIFICANT 03:00:34.333 --> 03:00:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOMENTS IN CONSTITUTIONAL 03:00:35.066 --> 03:00:37.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY IS THE ONE THAT IS 03:00:37.233 --> 03:00:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RARELY DISCUSSED, THAT ADAMS 03:00:38.800 --> 03:00:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND JEFFERSON REACHED OUT TO 03:00:41.300 --> 03:00:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EACH OTHER. 03:00:41.800 --> 03:00:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEY WANTED TO RECONCILE 03:00:45.000 --> 03:00:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THEY DIED. 03:00:46.400 --> 03:00:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY MET AND THEY DID. 03:00:49.500 --> 03:00:50.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MAYBE THAT IS SOMETHING 03:00:50.766 --> 03:00:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE CAN LEARN FROM. 03:00:54.566 --> 03:00:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GREATER THING I WOULD 03:00:56.700 --> 03:00:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT TO IS THE 7 REPUBLICANS 03:00:58.700 --> 03:01:00.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT. 03:01:00.266 --> 03:01:04.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I CAN READ ONE THING TO YOU. 03:01:04.066 --> 03:01:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYONE TALKS AND TALKS ABOUT 03:01:05.333 --> 03:01:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE SENATORS -- BUT NOT 03:01:07.500 --> 03:01:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ONE, AND THAT'S TRUMBLE. 03:01:10.400 --> 03:01:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS A FANTASTIC SENATOR AND 03:01:12.800 --> 03:01:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAME AN ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL 03:01:15.433 --> 03:01:15.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIBERTIES. 03:01:15.800 --> 03:01:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT 03:01:16.533 --> 03:01:18.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST OF THESE SENATORS WHEN IT 03:01:18.300 --> 03:01:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS SAID THAT THEY JUMPED INTO 03:01:21.000 --> 03:01:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR POLITICAL GRAVES IT WAS 03:01:22.800 --> 03:01:23.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUE. 03:01:23.100 --> 03:01:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST OF THEIR POLITICAL 03:01:25.733 --> 03:01:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAREERS ENDED. 03:01:26.166 --> 03:01:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY KNEW IT WOULD END BECAUSE 03:01:27.433 --> 03:01:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE ANIMOSITY OF THE 03:01:30.366 --> 03:01:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERIOD. 03:01:30.700 --> 03:01:33.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMBLE SAID THE FOLLOWING: 03:01:33.000 --> 03:01:35.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID "ONCE YOU SET THE 03:01:35.633 --> 03:01:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXAMPLE OF IMPEACHING A 03:01:36.966 --> 03:01:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT FOR WHAT, WHEN THE 03:01:38.500 --> 03:01:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCITEMENT OF THE HOUR SHALL 03:01:39.833 --> 03:01:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SUBSIDED AND BE REGARDED 03:01:42.300 --> 03:01:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS INSUFFICIENT CAUSES, NO 03:01:44.200 --> 03:01:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FUTURE PRESIDENT WILL BE SAFE 03:01:45.333 --> 03:01:46.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO HAPPENS TO DIFFER FROM THE 03:01:46.833 --> 03:01:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY OF THE HOUSE AND TWO 03:01:49.533 --> 03:01:50.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIRDSF THE SENATE." 03:01:50.566 --> 03:01:52.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID, "I TREMBLE FOR THE 03:01:52.833 --> 03:01:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY." 03:01:53.433 --> 03:01:55.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I CAN'T BE AN TRUEMENT TO 03:01:55.600 --> 03:01:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRODUCE SUCH A RESULT, AND THE 03:01:58.000 --> 03:01:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAZARD OF THE FRIENDSHIPS AND 03:01:59.766 --> 03:02:02.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFECTIONS, THERE WILL COME A 03:02:02.033 --> 03:02:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME TO DO JUSTICE TO THE 03:02:07.433 --> 03:02:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTIVES." 03:02:07.800 --> 03:02:08.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% . 03:02:08.033 --> 03:02:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE PRECEDEED TO GIVE THE VOTE 03:02:09.966 --> 03:02:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ENDED HIS CAREER. 03:02:11.433 --> 03:02:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN'T WAIT. 03:02:14.300 --> 03:02:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TIME FOR YOU IS NOW. 03:02:17.333 --> 03:02:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I WOULD SAY THAT WHAT 03:02:20.866 --> 03:02:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMBLE SAID HAS MORE BEARING 03:02:22.866 --> 03:02:23.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 03:02:23.166 --> 03:02:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS MUCH 03:02:25.533 --> 03:02:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE THE JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT. 03:02:28.166 --> 03:02:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S MANUFACTURED UNTIL YOU 03:02:30.133 --> 03:02:30.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUILD A RECORD. 03:02:30.600 --> 03:02:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOT SAYING YOU CAN'T BUILD 03:02:32.300 --> 03:02:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A RECORD, BUT NOT LIKE THIS. 03:02:45.000 --> 03:02:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE LEGITIMATE IMPEACHMENT 03:02:46.800 --> 03:02:48.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS, THE BOOK IS PRETTY 03:02:48.966 --> 03:02:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANTI-TRUMP. 03:02:49.366 --> 03:02:50.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S CALL KD END OF 03:02:50.766 --> 03:02:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENCY. 03:02:51.166 --> 03:02:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THAT BOOK THE AUTHOR STATES 03:02:53.300 --> 03:02:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOLLOWING. 03:02:53.733 --> 03:02:55.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN AN IMPEACHMENT IS PURELY 03:02:55.800 --> 03:02:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTISAN OR APPEARS THAT WAY. 03:02:58.666 --> 03:02:59.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN ONLY REPUBLICANS OR 03:02:59.966 --> 03:03:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS VIEW THE PRESIDENT'S 03:03:02.433 --> 03:03:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTACT AS JUSTIFYING REMOVAL, 03:03:04.433 --> 03:03:07.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S A RISK THAT PARTISAN 03:03:07.066 --> 03:03:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANIMUS HAVE OVERTAKEN THE 03:03:10.733 --> 03:03:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPARTIALITY. 03:03:11.166 --> 03:03:13.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER QUOTE IS WE CAN EXPECT 03:03:13.200 --> 03:03:13.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPOSITION LEADERS TO THE 03:03:13.866 --> 03:03:15.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WILL BE PUSHED TO 03:03:15.066 --> 03:03:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH, AND WILL SUFFER 03:03:16.766 --> 03:03:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERNAL BLOWBACK IF THEY 03:03:19.433 --> 03:03:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T. 03:03:38.233 --> 03:03:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE ONE THING THAT COMES 03:03:39.966 --> 03:03:42.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT OF THESE IMPEACHMENTS IN 03:03:42.166 --> 03:03:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERMS OF WHAT BIPARTISAN 03:03:44.400 --> 03:03:46.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORT OCCURRED IS 03:03:46.933 --> 03:03:47.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENTS REQUIREMENT 03:03:47.566 --> 03:03:49.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERIODS OF SATURATION AND 03:03:49.400 --> 03:03:49.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATURATION. 03:03:49.800 --> 03:03:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PUBLIC HAS TO KEEP UP. 03:03:52.266 --> 03:03:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOT PRE-JUDGING WHAT YOUR 03:03:54.466 --> 03:03:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD WOULD SHOW, BUT IF YOU 03:03:56.233 --> 03:03:57.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSH THE IMPEACHMENT, YOU'RE 03:03:57.966 --> 03:04:01.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO LEAVE HALF THE 03:04:01.233 --> 03:04:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY BEHIND. 03:04:01.700 --> 03:04:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S CERTAINLY NOT WHAT THE 03:04:03.966 --> 03:04:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS WANTED. 03:04:04.433 --> 03:04:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE TO GIVE TIME TO BUILD 03:04:07.166 --> 03:04:07.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A RECORD. 03:04:07.533 --> 03:04:10.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ISN'T AN IMPULSE BY ITEM. 03:04:10.133 --> 03:04:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE TRYING TO REMOVE A 03:04:12.133 --> 03:04:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 03:04:12.766 --> 03:04:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES. 03:04:13.100 --> 03:04:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT TAKES TIME AND WORK. 03:04:14.066 --> 03:04:16.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE END, IF YOU LOOK AT 03:04:16.066 --> 03:04:17.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON WHICH WAS THE GOLD 03:04:17.366 --> 03:04:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDARD IN THIS RESPECT, THE 03:04:18.733 --> 03:04:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC DID CATCH UP, AND 03:04:20.633 --> 03:04:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORIGINALLY DID NOT SUPPORT 03:04:21.966 --> 03:04:22.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, BECAUSE THEY 03:04:22.900 --> 03:04:23.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHANGED THEIR MIND. 03:04:23.733 --> 03:04:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CHANGED THEIR MIND. 03:04:25.900 --> 03:04:27.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SO DID, BY THE WAY, THE 03:04:27.700 --> 03:04:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURTS, BECAUSE YOU ALLOWED 03:04:29.433 --> 03:04:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ISSUES TO BE HEARD IN THE 03:04:31.433 --> 03:04:33.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT. 03:04:33.000 --> 03:04:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR TURLEY, NIXON AND 03:04:35.433 --> 03:04:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON WERE DEBATED ON THE 03:04:38.800 --> 03:04:39.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES. 03:04:39.200 --> 03:04:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES WERE AT ISSUE? 03:04:40.166 --> 03:04:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT IN THE ISSUES PRESENTED IS 03:04:42.433 --> 03:04:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT YOUR VIEW ANY CRIME WAS 03:04:44.666 --> 03:04:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP? 03:04:46.366 --> 03:04:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 03:04:47.433 --> 03:04:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE BEEN THROUGH THE CRIMES 03:04:50.366 --> 03:04:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MENTIONED AND DO NOT MEET 03:04:52.700 --> 03:04:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONABLE INTERPRETATION OF 03:04:53.400 --> 03:04:54.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE CRIMES, AND I'M RELYING 03:04:54.700 --> 03:04:57.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON EXPRESS STATEMENTS FROM THE 03:04:57.033 --> 03:05:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEDERAL COURTS. 03:05:04.100 --> 03:05:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S THE LANGUAGE OF THE 03:05:05.866 --> 03:05:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERPRETATION OF FEDERAL 03:05:06.966 --> 03:05:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURTS. 03:05:07.300 --> 03:05:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK ALL OF THOSE DECISIONS 03:05:09.566 --> 03:05:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAND MIGHTILY IN THE WAY OF 03:05:11.466 --> 03:05:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE THEORIES. 03:05:17.666 --> 03:05:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU CAN'T MAKE OUT THE 03:05:19.466 --> 03:05:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME, WHAT'S THE POINT. 03:05:21.066 --> 03:05:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL IT TREASON OR ENDANGERED 03:05:23.900 --> 03:05:26.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIES VIOLATION IF NONE OF 03:05:26.366 --> 03:05:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS MATTERS. 03:05:27.066 --> 03:05:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD PUT IT IN THE 03:05:29.766 --> 03:05:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGEST OF HIGH MISDEMEANORS. 03:05:34.500 --> 03:05:36.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN MADISON'S NOTES OF THE 03:05:36.766 --> 03:05:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT DEBATES IT SHOWS 03:05:39.000 --> 03:05:41.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH MISDEMEANOR WAS A 03:05:41.333 --> 03:05:41.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TECHNICAL TERM, NOT JUST 03:05:41.966 --> 03:05:44.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING THAT ANY MAJORITY OF 03:05:44.466 --> 03:05:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTISAN MEMBERS WOULD THINK 03:05:45.533 --> 03:05:47.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS AT ANY GIVEN TIME, AND 03:05:47.500 --> 03:05:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFTEN WHEN THERE'S A DEBATED 03:05:49.233 --> 03:05:51.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT A TECHNICAL TERM, PEOPLE 03:05:51.200 --> 03:05:53.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURN TO DICTIONARIES. 03:05:53.133 --> 03:05:56.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE FIRST WAS SAMIUM 03:05:56.066 --> 03:05:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON, FIRST PUBLISHED IN 03:05:58.033 --> 03:06:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 1755, AND THE FOUNDERS IN MANY 03:06:02.333 --> 03:06:07.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIBRARIES8j AT THIS. 03:06:07.233 --> 03:06:11.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PUBLIC USE OF THE BDING OF 03:06:11.066 --> 03:06:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE USE OF THE CONSTITUTION. 03:06:12.600 --> 03:06:16.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE'S HOW THE 1785 DICTIONARY 03:06:16.966 --> 03:06:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINES HIGH CRIMES AND 03:06:19.200 --> 03:06:19.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 03:06:19.633 --> 03:06:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SUBDEFINITION IS CAPITAL 03:06:23.466 --> 03:06:25.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GREAT, OPPOSED LITTLE. 03:06:25.200 --> 03:06:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF MISDEMEANOR 03:06:26.533 --> 03:06:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINED AS SOMETHING LESS THAN 03:06:30.133 --> 03:06:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ATROCIOUS CRIME. 03:06:31.133 --> 03:06:32.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATROCIOUS IS DEFINED AS WICKED 03:06:32.466 --> 03:06:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN A HIGH DEGREE. 03:06:35.433 --> 03:06:36.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENORMOUS, HORRIBLY CRIMINAL. 03:06:36.333 --> 03:06:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU LOOK AT HOW THE WORDS 03:06:38.633 --> 03:06:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE DEFINED AT THE TIME OF 03:06:41.233 --> 03:06:43.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION WAS RATIFIED, 03:06:43.200 --> 03:06:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATROCIOUS IS WICKED IN A HIGH 03:06:46.066 --> 03:06:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEGREE, AND AS A RESULT A 03:06:50.466 --> 03:06:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HINEOUS MISDEMEANOR IS 03:06:52.400 --> 03:06:54.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING WICKED IN A HIGH 03:06:54.500 --> 03:06:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEGREE. 03:06:55.233 --> 03:06:57.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THAT COMPORT WITH YOUR 03:06:57.200 --> 03:06:58.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTANDING BY THE FOUNDERS, 03:06:58.333 --> 03:07:01.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE PURPOSE OF NARROWING 03:07:01.333 --> 03:07:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PHRASE. 03:07:01.733 --> 03:07:04.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PREVENT THE ABUSES YOU 03:07:04.466 --> 03:07:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBED? 03:07:05.166 --> 03:07:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT DID, IF YOU COMPARE IT 03:07:07.500 --> 03:07:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE EXTRADITION CLAUSE, THE 03:07:09.566 --> 03:07:23.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LANGUAGE USED WAS DIFFERENT. 03:07:23.533 --> 03:07:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S CLEARLY NOT WHAT 03:07:24.866 --> 03:07:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WANT. 03:07:25.233 --> 03:07:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WANTED TO EXPLORE HOW THE 03:07:27.466 --> 03:07:29.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IS, IS THE HIGH 03:07:29.166 --> 03:07:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME, AND NO REQUEST FOR 03:07:31.400 --> 03:07:34.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FALSE INFORMATION UNLIKE THE 03:07:34.066 --> 03:07:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON IMPEACHMENT. 03:07:34.566 --> 03:07:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% START TO BACKGROUND. 03:07:35.133 --> 03:07:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN MEDIA HAS BEEN 03:07:36.600 --> 03:07:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT 03:07:38.866 --> 03:07:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIDEN'S SON, AND THE CORRUPT 03:07:42.300 --> 03:07:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPANY, BURISMA. 03:07:42.800 --> 03:07:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ONE OF THOSE EXAMPLES FROM 03:07:46.066 --> 03:07:48.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUNE 2019, ABC NEWS 03:07:48.033 --> 03:07:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION TITLED HUNTER 03:07:51.400 --> 03:07:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIDEN'S FOREIGN DEALS. 03:07:52.400 --> 03:07:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID JOE BIDEN'S SON PROFIT OFF 03:07:56.233 --> 03:07:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS FATHER'S VPTSZ. 03:07:57.500 --> 03:08:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A 03:08:01.900 --> 03:08:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VICE PRESIDENT. 03:08:02.366 --> 03:08:05.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND MANY HAVE SEEN JOE 03:08:05.000 --> 03:08:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIDEN TALKING ABOUT GETTING 03:08:07.466 --> 03:08:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROSECUTOR OF BURISMA 03:08:09.433 --> 03:08:09.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRED. 03:08:09.733 --> 03:08:12.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND A "NEW YORK TIMES" ARTICLE 03:08:12.433 --> 03:08:14.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFERRING TO JOSEPH BIDEN, ONE 03:08:14.200 --> 03:08:16.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF HIS MOST MEMORABLE 03:08:16.500 --> 03:08:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERFORMANCES CAME TO KIEV WHEN 03:08:18.633 --> 03:08:20.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE THREATENED TO WITHHOLD A 03:08:20.133 --> 03:08:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BILLION DOLLARS IN LOAN 03:08:22.100 --> 03:08:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUARANTEES IF UKRAINE LEADERS 03:08:23.400 --> 03:08:26.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID NOT DISMISS THE TOP 03:08:26.933 --> 03:08:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROSECUTORS. 03:08:27.333 --> 03:08:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMONG THOSE WHO HAD A STAKE IN 03:08:31.366 --> 03:08:32.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OUTCOME WAS MR. BIDEN. 03:08:32.233 --> 03:08:36.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. BIDEN'S SON WAS ON THE 03:08:36.133 --> 03:08:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOARD OFAL OLIGARCH. 03:08:40.733 --> 03:08:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN IF HE DIDN'T PARTICIPATE 03:08:42.133 --> 03:08:43.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CRIMES IF INVESTIGATION LED 03:08:43.666 --> 03:08:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE BANKRUPTCY OF THE 03:08:45.566 --> 03:08:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPT COMPANY, HUNTER 03:08:47.466 --> 03:08:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIDEN'S POSITION WOULD HAVE 03:08:49.033 --> 03:08:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN ELIMINATED ALONG WITH HIS 03:08:51.166 --> 03:08:52.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% $50,000 A MONTH PAYMENT. 03:08:52.600 --> 03:08:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS HIS STAKE IN THE 03:08:54.466 --> 03:08:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROSECUTION OF THE COMPANY. 03:08:55.466 --> 03:08:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, EVEN THE FORMER 03:08:58.666 --> 03:09:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTING SLILS TORE GENERAL 03:09:00.166 --> 03:09:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER PRESIDENT OBAMA IN A 03:09:03.500 --> 03:09:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECENT BOOK SAYS THE 03:09:06.166 --> 03:09:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING. 03:09:07.500 --> 03:09:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "IS WHAT HUNTER BIDEN WRONG? 03:09:11.433 --> 03:09:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABSOLUTELY. 03:09:11.833 --> 03:09:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MADE HIM WHOLLY UNQUALIFYED 03:09:13.400 --> 03:09:15.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SIT ON THE BOARD OF 03:09:15.333 --> 03:09:15.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BURISMA. 03:09:15.666 --> 03:09:18.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONLY REASONABLE LOGICAL 03:09:18.800 --> 03:09:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASON WAS HIS TIE TO VICE 03:09:20.833 --> 03:09:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BIDEN. 03:09:21.300 --> 03:09:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS WRONG AND A POTENTIAL 03:09:22.700 --> 03:09:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DANGER TO OUR COUNTRY SINCE IT 03:09:25.066 --> 03:09:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKES IT EASIER FOR FOREIGN 03:09:27.466 --> 03:09:30.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWERS TO BUY INFLUENCE. 03:09:30.166 --> 03:09:31.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SHOULDN'T ALLOW A FOREIGN 03:09:31.966 --> 03:09:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER TO CONDUCT THIS PEDDLING 03:09:35.466 --> 03:09:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH FAMILY MEMBERS." 03:09:36.933 --> 03:09:39.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND LT. COLONEL VINDMAN WAS 03:09:39.133 --> 03:09:40.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED WOULD IT BE FOREIGN 03:09:40.466 --> 03:09:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLICY TO ASK A FOREIGN LEADER 03:09:41.800 --> 03:09:44.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OPEN A POLITICAL 03:09:44.600 --> 03:09:45.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 03:09:45.033 --> 03:09:46.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE REPLIED CERTAINLY THE 03:09:46.000 --> 03:09:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IS WELL WITHIN HIS 03:09:47.066 --> 03:09:47.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT TO DO THAT. 03:09:47.900 --> 03:09:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TO THE AMERICAN MEDIA AND 03:09:50.366 --> 03:09:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT 03:09:51.900 --> 03:09:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUNTER BIDEN AND HIS 03:09:54.133 --> 03:09:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVOLVEMENT IN UKRAINE. 03:09:55.400 --> 03:09:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP WITH HIS 03:09:56.933 --> 03:09:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL SIMPLY ASKED THE SAME 03:09:58.900 --> 03:10:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS THE MEDIA WAS 03:10:01.433 --> 03:10:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING. 03:10:01.766 --> 03:10:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW PROFESSOR TURLEY, IS IT 03:10:03.433 --> 03:10:05.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR HUNDREDING THAT 03:10:05.266 --> 03:10:06.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHING NIXON AND COVERING 03:10:06.000 --> 03:10:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP A CRIME, AND THAT THE 03:10:09.933 --> 03:10:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENTITARY CRIME SHOWS HE 03:10:12.133 --> 03:10:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNEW OF AN ACT ACCORDING TAPES 03:10:15.433 --> 03:10:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF NIXON ORDERING THE 03:10:18.100 --> 03:10:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATERGATE BREAK-IN? 03:10:18.633 --> 03:10:19.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT IS. 03:10:19.000 --> 03:10:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND IS IT YOUR UNDERSTAND 03:10:20.733 --> 03:10:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK THAT THE HOUSES 03:10:22.100 --> 03:10:23.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED NIXON FOR THE CRIME 03:10:23.366 --> 03:10:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF LYING UNDER OATH, AND 03:10:29.700 --> 03:10:30.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEXUAL HARASSMENT? 03:10:30.200 --> 03:10:31.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT. 03:10:31.533 --> 03:10:33.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE REQUEST FOR FALSE 03:10:33.733 --> 03:10:36.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION IN BOTH THE NIXON 03:10:36.100 --> 03:10:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CLINTON SCANDAL CAME FROM 03:10:37.733 --> 03:11:25.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HIMSELF, 03:11:25.966 --> 03:11:28.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE THE IFDS COMPILED TODAY 03:11:28.833 --> 03:11:30.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY HOUSE DEMOCRATS FAILS TO 03:11:30.800 --> 03:11:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEET THE STANDARD OF CLEAR AND 03:11:33.333 --> 03:11:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVINCEING OEFDS? 03:11:33.833 --> 03:11:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DO BY A CONSIDERABLE 03:11:35.866 --> 03:11:36.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEASURE. 03:11:36.200 --> 03:11:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND LET ME TURN TO THE BOOK 03:11:38.600 --> 03:11:39.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE PRESIDENCY. 03:11:39.166 --> 03:11:41.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AUTHOR STATES THE 03:11:41.100 --> 03:11:43.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACILITATING: " THE 03:11:43.000 --> 03:11:43.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES, 03:11:43.700 --> 03:11:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHING WITH A PARTIAL OR 03:11:46.033 --> 03:11:46.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLAUSIBLEY CONTESTED 03:11:46.633 --> 03:11:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTS IS 03:11:51.400 --> 03:11:51.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A BAD IDEA." 03:11:51.866 --> 03:11:54.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL DO YOU THINK IMPEACHING 03:11:54.500 --> 03:11:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH A PARTIAL UNDERSTANDING 03:11:56.100 --> 03:11:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE FACTS? 03:11:56.700 --> 03:11:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK THAT'S CLEAR, 03:11:58.100 --> 03:12:00.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THIS IS KNOW WO OF THE 03:12:00.500 --> 03:12:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINNEST RECORDS EVER TO GO 03:12:02.133 --> 03:12:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD ON IMPEACHMENT. 03:12:02.800 --> 03:12:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JOHNSON RECORD WE CAN 03:12:06.800 --> 03:12:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEBATE BECAUSE OF THE FOURTH 03:12:09.266 --> 03:12:09.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTEMPT AT IMPEACHMENT. 03:12:09.866 --> 03:12:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THIS IS THE THINNEST OF A 03:12:12.600 --> 03:12:13.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MODERN RECORD. 03:12:13.033 --> 03:12:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE 03:12:14.433 --> 03:12:18.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD OF CLINTON AND NIXON 03:12:18.000 --> 03:12:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE MASSIVE COMPARED TO 03:12:20.566 --> 03:12:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WHICH IS WAFER THIN. 03:12:24.433 --> 03:12:25.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND LEFT DOUBTS. 03:12:25.666 --> 03:12:28.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT JUST IN THE MINDS OF THOSE 03:12:28.066 --> 03:12:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORTING TRUMP, BUT THOSE 03:12:30.533 --> 03:12:33.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE MYSELF ABOUT WHAT 03:12:33.666 --> 03:12:34.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTUALLY OCCURRED. 03:12:34.166 --> 03:12:34.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 03:12:34.900 --> 03:12:35.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION 03:12:35.600 --> 03:12:36.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND A QUID QUO PRO. 03:12:36.900 --> 03:12:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU NEED TO STICK THE LANDING 03:12:38.500 --> 03:12:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THE QUID QUO PRO. 03:12:39.966 --> 03:12:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU NEED TO GET THE EVIDENCE 03:12:42.433 --> 03:12:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SUPPORT IT. 03:12:42.900 --> 03:12:44.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MIGHT BE OUT THERE, I DON'T 03:12:44.966 --> 03:12:45.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW. 03:12:45.266 --> 03:12:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT IT'S NOT IN THAT RECORD. 03:12:46.733 --> 03:12:48.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AGREE WITH THE COLLEAGUES, 03:12:48.533 --> 03:12:49.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE ALL READ THE RECORD, AND 03:12:49.566 --> 03:12:52.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I JUST COME TO A DIFFERENT 03:12:52.000 --> 03:12:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUSION. 03:12:52.400 --> 03:12:54.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T SEE PROOF OF A QUID 03:12:54.066 --> 03:12:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUO PRO. 03:12:54.433 --> 03:12:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO MATTER WHAT MY ASSUMPTIONS 03:12:57.066 --> 03:12:57.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR BIAS MIGHT BE. 03:12:57.966 --> 03:12:59.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ON THAT POINT, I'D LIKE TO 03:12:59.933 --> 03:13:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURN TO THE CURRENT 03:13:03.033 --> 03:13:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEDURES. 03:13:03.433 --> 03:13:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSIONALS TURLEY, DUE 03:13:04.100 --> 03:13:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE THAT A FULL ADVERSARY 03:13:07.166 --> 03:13:10.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SYSTEM IN WHICH EACH SIDE GETS 03:13:10.066 --> 03:13:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A CHANCE TO PRESENT EVIDENCE 03:13:12.633 --> 03:13:13.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR TRUTH? 03:13:13.033 --> 03:13:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 03:13:13.366 --> 03:13:15.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE ENGLISH IMPEACHMENT 03:13:15.166 --> 03:13:17.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MODEL REJECTED BY THE FRAMERS, 03:13:17.500 --> 03:13:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY TOOK THE LANGUAGE BUT 03:13:19.433 --> 03:13:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REJECTED THE MODEL OF 03:13:22.066 --> 03:13:24.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT FROM ENGLAND 03:13:24.300 --> 03:13:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULARLY HASTINGS. 03:13:24.866 --> 03:13:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT EVEN IN ENGLAND IT WAS A 03:13:27.433 --> 03:13:27.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROBUST PROCESS. 03:13:27.900 --> 03:13:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU WANT TO SEE ADVERSARIAL 03:13:31.366 --> 03:13:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORK LOOK AT WHAT BURKE DID TO 03:13:35.433 --> 03:13:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WARREN HASTINGS. 03:13:35.900 --> 03:13:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS ON HIM LIKE UGLY ON 03:13:39.466 --> 03:13:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOOSE THE ENTIRE TRIAL. 03:13:40.600 --> 03:13:42.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND AS YOU KNOW, IN THE 03:13:42.500 --> 03:13:43.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINORITY VIEWS IN THE CLINTON 03:13:43.866 --> 03:13:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT REPORT, THE HOUSE 03:13:45.600 --> 03:13:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS WROTE THE FOLLOWING. 03:13:47.000 --> 03:13:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE BELIEVE IT'S INCUMBENT TO 03:13:50.633 --> 03:13:52.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVIDE BASIC PROTECTIONS AS 03:13:52.866 --> 03:13:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF BARBARA JORDAN DURING THE 03:13:56.233 --> 03:13:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATERGATE HRLING. 03:13:56.900 --> 03:14:01.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MANDATES DUE PROCESS 03:14:01.500 --> 03:14:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUADRUPLED. 03:14:01.900 --> 03:14:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THE SAME MINORITY VIEW 03:14:03.000 --> 03:14:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORTS THE RIGHT TO 03:14:04.733 --> 03:14:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CROSS-EXAMINATION IN A VARIETY 03:14:05.900 --> 03:14:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF CONTEXT IN THE CLINTON 03:14:09.500 --> 03:14:09.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXAMPLE. 03:14:09.833 --> 03:14:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW PROFESSOR TURLEY, YOU 03:14:12.200 --> 03:14:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBED HOW MONICA LEWINSKY 03:14:15.466 --> 03:14:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASN'T ALLOWED TO BE CALLED IN 03:14:17.100 --> 03:14:18.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IMPEACHMENT HEARING, AND 03:14:18.833 --> 03:14:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVEALED HOW SHE HAD BEEN TOLD 03:14:20.566 --> 03:14:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO LIE ABOUT HER RELATIONSHIP 03:14:23.433 --> 03:14:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH PRESIDENT CLINTON. 03:14:24.466 --> 03:14:26.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS A CAUTIONARY TALE ABOUT THE 03:14:26.666 --> 03:14:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DANGERS OF DENYING KEY 03:14:29.366 --> 03:14:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 03:14:29.800 --> 03:14:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN ELABORATE ON TA? 03:14:30.433 --> 03:14:32.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT WAS A PORTION OF MY 03:14:32.633 --> 03:14:34.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY DEALING WITH HOW YOU 03:14:34.100 --> 03:14:35.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRUCTURE THESE IMPEACHMENTS. 03:14:35.733 --> 03:14:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE 03:14:37.066 --> 03:14:38.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON IMPEACHMENT, AND IT 03:14:38.566 --> 03:14:40.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAME UP DURING THE HEARING 03:14:40.066 --> 03:14:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE HAD PREVIOUSLY, WAS A 03:14:43.100 --> 03:14:45.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION OF HOW MUCH THE HOUSE 03:14:45.500 --> 03:14:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAD TO DO IN TERMS OF THE 03:14:49.500 --> 03:14:52.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROBUST RECORD CREATED BY THE 03:14:52.500 --> 03:14:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEPENDENT COUNCIL. 03:14:53.033 --> 03:14:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAD A LOT OF TESTIMONY, 03:14:55.866 --> 03:14:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIDEOTAPES, ET CETERA. 03:14:56.933 --> 03:14:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE BASICALLY 03:14:58.700 --> 03:15:00.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCORPORATED THAT, AND THE 03:15:00.933 --> 03:15:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSUMPTION WAS THAT THOSE 03:15:02.266 --> 03:15:03.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES WOULD BE CALLED AT 03:15:03.866 --> 03:15:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SENATE, BUT THERE WAS A 03:15:05.333 --> 03:15:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAILURE AT THE SENATE, AND THE 03:15:07.466 --> 03:15:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RULES WERE APPLIED, AND IN MY 03:15:09.933 --> 03:15:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIEW WERE NOT FAIR. 03:15:12.200 --> 03:15:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY RESTRICTED WITNESSES TO 03:15:13.800 --> 03:15:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY THREE. 03:15:15.233 --> 03:15:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT I BROUGHT UP THE 03:15:21.333 --> 03:15:21.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEWINSKY MATTER. 03:15:21.800 --> 03:15:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONICA WAS TOLD IF HE SIGNED 03:15:23.333 --> 03:15:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AFFIDAVIT THAT WAS UNTRUE, 03:15:24.866 --> 03:15:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE CALLED 03:15:26.900 --> 03:15:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS A WITNESS. 03:15:27.933 --> 03:15:30.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU ACTUALLY CALLED LIVE 03:15:30.900 --> 03:15:31.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES THAT INFORMATION 03:15:31.566 --> 03:15:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE 03:15:34.033 --> 03:15:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD. 03:15:35.233 --> 03:15:36.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 03:15:36.500 --> 03:15:37.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NOTE THIS IS A MOMENT IN 03:15:37.433 --> 03:15:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH THE WHITE HOUSE WOULD 03:15:38.666 --> 03:15:41.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO 03:15:41.200 --> 03:15:42.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION THE WITNESSES. 03:15:42.100 --> 03:15:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DECLINED THEIR 03:15:43.966 --> 03:15:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVITATION. 03:15:44.366 --> 03:15:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WILL NOT PROCEED TO 03:15:46.800 --> 03:15:48.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS UNDER THE 5 MINUTE 03:15:48.866 --> 03:15:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RULE. 03:15:49.233 --> 03:15:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD MYSELF FIVE MINUTES 03:15:51.433 --> 03:15:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE PURPOSE OF QUESTIONING 03:15:53.400 --> 03:15:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESSES. 03:15:53.833 --> 03:15:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. FELDMAN, WOULD YOU SND 03:15:56.300 --> 03:15:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PROFESSOR TURLEY'S COMMENTS 03:15:58.100 --> 03:15:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT BRIBERY, ESPECIALLY THE 03:15:59.433 --> 03:16:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEVANCE OF THE ELEMENTS OF 03:16:03.466 --> 03:16:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL BRIBERY? 03:16:04.166 --> 03:16:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 03:16:04.633 --> 03:16:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY HAD A CLEAR MEANING TO 03:16:07.466 --> 03:16:07.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS. 03:16:07.866 --> 03:16:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS WHEN THE PRESIDENT, 03:16:09.933 --> 03:16:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USING THE POWER OF HIS OFFICE 03:16:13.533 --> 03:16:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLICITS OR RECEIVE THE 03:16:14.333 --> 03:16:17.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING OF PERSONAL VALUE 03:16:17.200 --> 03:16:18.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM SOMEONE IN POWER. 03:16:18.033 --> 03:16:20.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO BE CLEAR, THE 03:16:20.266 --> 03:16:21.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION IS LAW. 03:16:21.100 --> 03:16:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION IS THE 03:16:22.133 --> 03:16:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND. 03:16:23.466 --> 03:16:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COURSE, PROFESSOR TURLEY IS 03:16:25.733 --> 03:16:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT, YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO 03:16:27.466 --> 03:16:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH SOMEBODY WHO DIDN'T 03:16:30.133 --> 03:16:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIOLATE THE LAW. 03:16:31.433 --> 03:16:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT IT SPECIFIES OTHER HIGH 03:16:35.433 --> 03:16:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. 03:16:36.600 --> 03:16:38.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY HAD A CLEAR MEANING. 03:16:38.066 --> 03:16:40.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THE HOUSE BELIEVES THAT THE 03:16:40.466 --> 03:16:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SOLICITED SOMETHING 03:16:41.766 --> 03:16:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF VALUE IN THE FORM OF 03:16:44.400 --> 03:16:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS OR ANNOUNCEMENT 03:16:45.833 --> 03:16:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF INVESTIGATIONS, AND DID SO 03:16:48.166 --> 03:16:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTLY FOR PERSONAL GAIN, 03:16:50.133 --> 03:16:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD CONSTITUTE BRIBERY 03:16:51.233 --> 03:16:52.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THE MEANING OF THE 03:16:52.800 --> 03:16:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, AND IT WOULDN'T 03:16:54.200 --> 03:16:54.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE LAWLESS. 03:16:54.600 --> 03:16:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WOULD BELIEVE BRIBERY UNDER 03:16:58.100 --> 03:16:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LAW. 03:16:58.600 --> 03:17:00.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THE -- SO THE SUPREME COURT 03:17:00.733 --> 03:17:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE IN MACDONALD INTERPRETING 03:17:02.966 --> 03:17:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FEDERAL BRIBERY STATUTE 03:17:04.166 --> 03:17:05.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND OTHER DECISIONS 03:17:05.666 --> 03:17:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERPRETING THE STATUTE 03:17:06.533 --> 03:17:07.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULDN'T BE RELEVANT? 03:17:07.600 --> 03:17:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE CONSTITUTION IS THE 03:17:09.533 --> 03:17:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME LAW, AND THE 03:17:11.333 --> 03:17:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION SPECIFIES WHAT 03:17:14.066 --> 03:17:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY MEANS. 03:17:14.500 --> 03:17:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEDERAL STATUTES CAN'T TRUMP 03:17:17.033 --> 03:17:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION. 03:17:17.533 --> 03:17:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY CAN'T BE IN THE 03:17:18.633 --> 03:17:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 03:17:19.433 --> 03:17:21.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT WOULD 03:17:21.733 --> 03:17:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU RESPOND TO THE OBSTRUCTION 03:17:22.466 --> 03:17:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF JUSTICE OR OBSTRUCTION OF 03:17:25.800 --> 03:17:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE, PLEASE? 03:17:26.466 --> 03:17:27.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ON OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, 03:17:27.166 --> 03:17:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE THING I WANT TO EMPHASIZE 03:17:28.866 --> 03:17:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE IS 03:17:29.733 --> 03:17:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT JUST ABOUT OBSTRUCTION OF 03:17:32.700 --> 03:17:33.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A COURT. 03:17:33.033 --> 03:17:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S OBSTRUCTION OF ANY LAWFUL 03:17:35.466 --> 03:17:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDING. 03:17:36.933 --> 03:17:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THAT OBSTRUCTION ISN'T 03:17:38.933 --> 03:17:40.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIMITING TO WHATEVER IS 03:17:40.000 --> 03:17:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENING ON THE COURTS, AND 03:17:42.466 --> 03:17:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBVIOUSLY HERE, THERE ARE 03:17:46.033 --> 03:17:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, AND ALSO 03:17:48.600 --> 03:17:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A CRITICAL CONGRESSIONAL 03:17:50.366 --> 03:17:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDING BRINGING US TO 03:17:51.933 --> 03:17:52.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS. 03:17:52.866 --> 03:17:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS, 03:17:53.866 --> 03:17:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T THINK -- IN FACT, I 03:17:55.433 --> 03:17:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN SAY, THERE'S NEVER BEEN 03:17:57.766 --> 03:17:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING LIKE THE PRESIDENT'S 03:17:59.433 --> 03:18:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH 03:18:01.833 --> 03:18:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS FROM THIS BODY. 03:18:03.133 --> 03:18:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE LAWFUL SUBPOENAS. 03:18:04.666 --> 03:18:06.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE THE FORCE OF LAW TO 03:18:06.866 --> 03:18:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEM. 03:18:07.166 --> 03:18:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT 03:18:08.200 --> 03:18:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY OTHER PRESIDENT HAS 03:18:09.933 --> 03:18:12.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLIED WITH, AND ACTUALLY 03:18:12.333 --> 03:18:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTED AND REACTED IN ALIGNMENT 03:18:14.533 --> 03:18:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCEPT FOR PRESIDENT NIXON IN 03:18:17.700 --> 03:18:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A SMALL SET OF MATERIALS. 03:18:19.466 --> 03:18:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR TURLEY IMPLIED IF 03:18:21.433 --> 03:18:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ASSERTS 03:18:25.366 --> 03:18:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ULTMALTDLY NON-EXISTENT PROOF 03:18:26.466 --> 03:18:27.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE ABSOLUTE IMMUNITY, HE 03:18:27.700 --> 03:18:29.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T BE CHARGED WITH 03:18:29.966 --> 03:18:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS 03:18:30.866 --> 03:18:32.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE AFTERALL, IT HASN'T 03:18:32.100 --> 03:18:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN THROUGH THE COURTS YET. 03:18:33.433 --> 03:18:35.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD YOU COMMENT ON THAT MR. 03:18:35.266 --> 03:18:35.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GERHARDT? 03:18:35.633 --> 03:18:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I MISSED PART OF THE 03:18:37.933 --> 03:18:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 03:18:38.500 --> 03:18:40.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR TURLEY IMPLIED WE 03:18:40.000 --> 03:18:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T CHARGE THE PRESIDENT 03:18:41.166 --> 03:18:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS 03:18:43.133 --> 03:18:44.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR REFUSING ALL SUBPOENAS AS 03:18:44.966 --> 03:18:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LONG AS HE HAS ANY FANCYFUL 03:18:47.466 --> 03:18:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLAIM THIS WILL THE COURTS 03:18:52.133 --> 03:18:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REJECT THE CLAIMS. 03:18:53.866 --> 03:18:56.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HIS REFUSAL TO COMPLY IS AN 03:18:56.533 --> 03:19:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEPENDENT EVEN EVENT APART FR 03:19:00.566 --> 03:19:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COURTS AND AN ASSAULT ON 03:19:03.500 --> 03:19:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LEGITIMATE INQUIRY. 03:19:04.966 --> 03:19:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISM THANK YOU. 03:19:06.100 --> 03:19:07.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSIONALS KARLAN, I'LL 03:19:07.766 --> 03:19:09.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO RESPOND 03:19:09.100 --> 03:19:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE SAME QUESTION. 03:19:10.700 --> 03:19:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WANTED TO RESPOND TO THE 03:19:12.633 --> 03:19:15.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST QUESTION OF BRIBERY. 03:19:15.666 --> 03:19:18.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALTHOUGH COUNSEL FOR THE 03:19:18.333 --> 03:19:21.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINORITY READ SAMUEL JOHNSON'S 03:19:21.600 --> 03:19:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITIONS HE DIDN'T READ THE 03:19:24.500 --> 03:19:25.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF BRIBERY. 03:19:25.333 --> 03:19:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE THE 1792 VERSION OF 03:19:29.266 --> 03:19:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY. 03:19:29.833 --> 03:19:30.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T HAVE THE INITIAL ONE. 03:19:30.833 --> 03:19:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THERE HE DEFINES BRIBERY 03:19:33.433 --> 03:19:36.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE CRIME OF GIVING OR 03:19:36.533 --> 03:19:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKING REWARDS FOR BAD 03:19:38.333 --> 03:19:38.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRACTICES. 03:19:38.700 --> 03:19:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DO YOU THINK IT'S A BAD 03:19:40.166 --> 03:19:42.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRACTICE TO DENY MILITARY 03:19:42.000 --> 03:19:43.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROPRIATIONS TO AN ALLY THAT 03:19:43.766 --> 03:19:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS BEEN GIVEN TO? 03:19:45.300 --> 03:19:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU CAN GET THE BAD 03:19:47.466 --> 03:19:49.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRACTICE NOT TO HOLD A MEETING 03:19:49.933 --> 03:19:52.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BUCK UP THE LEGITIMACY OF 03:19:52.300 --> 03:19:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GOVERNMENT ON THE FRONT 03:19:53.400 --> 03:19:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LINE, AND YOU DO THAT IN 03:19:55.366 --> 03:19:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RETURN FOR THE REWARD OF 03:19:57.800 --> 03:20:00.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GETTING HELP WITH YOUR 03:20:00.600 --> 03:20:01.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTION. 03:20:01.333 --> 03:20:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S SAMUEL JOHNSON'S 03:20:03.133 --> 03:20:03.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF BRIBERY. 03:20:03.700 --> 03:20:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 03:20:05.333 --> 03:20:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WASHINGTON WERE HERE TODAY 03:20:06.833 --> 03:20:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND JOINED BY MADISON AND 03:20:08.333 --> 03:20:10.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON AND OTHER FRAMERS, 03:20:10.100 --> 03:20:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE THEY WOULD 03:20:11.166 --> 03:20:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY TO THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED 03:20:13.400 --> 03:20:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE US ABOUT PRESIDENT 03:20:15.033 --> 03:20:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP'S CONDUCT? 03:20:15.500 --> 03:20:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I BELIEVE THEY WOULD SAY 03:20:19.133 --> 03:20:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP'S CONDUCT IS A 03:20:20.633 --> 03:20:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR 03:20:22.033 --> 03:20:24.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE WORRIED ABOUT, AND 03:20:24.133 --> 03:20:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT THE HOUSE OF 03:20:24.633 --> 03:20:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES TO TAKE ACTION 03:20:25.733 --> 03:20:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TO IMPEACH. 03:20:26.200 --> 03:20:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THEY WOULD FIND 03:20:28.133 --> 03:20:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, 03:20:33.133 --> 03:20:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESSOR ONE 03:20:34.300 --> 03:20:35.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THEM? 03:20:35.333 --> 03:20:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF CONGRESS DETERMINES 03:20:36.633 --> 03:20:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT THE EVIDENCE MEANS 03:20:39.066 --> 03:20:40.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WOULD BELIEVE THAT'S WHAT 03:20:40.833 --> 03:20:41.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS OUGHT TO DO. 03:20:41.533 --> 03:20:43.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 03:20:43.033 --> 03:20:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY 03:20:45.600 --> 03:20:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME AND EVIDENCE THE 03:20:47.400 --> 03:20:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, MR. 03:20:49.133 --> 03:20:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLINS FOR FIVE MINUTES OF 03:20:51.100 --> 03:20:51.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONING. 03:20:51.500 --> 03:20:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THIS JUST KEEPS GETTING 03:20:54.033 --> 03:20:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE AMAZING. 03:20:54.466 --> 03:20:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE JUST PUT IN THE JURY POOL 03:20:57.333 --> 03:20:57.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOUNDING FATHERS. 03:20:57.900 --> 03:20:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD WHAT WOULD THEY THINK. 03:20:59.433 --> 03:21:01.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT 03:21:01.033 --> 03:21:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WOULD THINKh#iM ALL DUE 03:21:03.433 --> 03:21:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPECT WITH THIS -- BECAUSE 03:21:04.733 --> 03:21:07.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE DIFFERENT TIMES AND 03:21:07.233 --> 03:21:07.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS WE TALK ABOUT. 03:21:07.833 --> 03:21:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN SOME WAY INSINUATE WITH A 03:21:10.666 --> 03:21:12.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOT OF PEOPLE LISTENING THAT 03:21:12.233 --> 03:21:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOUNDING FATHERS WOULD 03:21:13.533 --> 03:21:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE FOUND PRESIDENT TRUMP 03:21:16.766 --> 03:21:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUILTY IS SIMPLY MALPRACTICE 03:21:17.666 --> 03:21:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE FACTS BEFORE US. 03:21:19.233 --> 03:21:23.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS SIMPLY PAPDERING TO A 03:21:23.166 --> 03:21:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAMERA AND NOT RIGHT. 03:21:25.233 --> 03:21:26.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS AMAZING. 03:21:26.333 --> 03:21:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CAN DISAGREE. 03:21:27.433 --> 03:21:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT'S AMAZING ON THE 03:21:28.166 --> 03:21:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE IS WE DON'T EVEN 03:21:30.700 --> 03:21:31.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISAGREE ON THE FACTS. 03:21:31.333 --> 03:21:34.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CAN'T FIND A FACT RIGHT NOW 03:21:34.366 --> 03:21:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER GOING TO THE PUBLIC 03:21:35.400 --> 03:21:37.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY, AND EVEN THE 03:21:37.700 --> 03:21:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT. 03:21:38.100 --> 03:21:39.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT. 03:21:39.033 --> 03:21:42.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. TURLEY, ARE WE GOING TO 03:21:42.066 --> 03:21:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPUTIZE SOMEONE IN THE JURY 03:21:43.433 --> 03:21:43.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POOL HERE. 03:21:43.866 --> 03:21:46.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FIRST OF ALL, ONLY I WILL 03:21:46.700 --> 03:21:49.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEAK FOR JAMES MADISON. 03:21:49.400 --> 03:21:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO. 03:21:49.733 --> 03:21:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WILL ALL SPEAK FOR MADISON 03:21:51.933 --> 03:21:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF 03:21:55.400 --> 03:21:58.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCURACY. 03:21:58.133 --> 03:21:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S SOMETHING ACADEMICS DO 03:21:59.233 --> 03:22:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THE TIME. 03:22:00.333 --> 03:22:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT WE GET PAID FOR. 03:22:02.533 --> 03:22:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST OF ALL, I FIND IT 03:22:04.600 --> 03:22:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SURPRISING YOU WOULD HAVE 03:22:06.266 --> 03:22:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GEORGE WASHINGTON IN THE JURY 03:22:07.266 --> 03:22:07.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POOL. 03:22:07.566 --> 03:22:09.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD STRIKE HIM FOR CAUSE. 03:22:09.333 --> 03:22:10.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GEORGE WASHINGTON WAS THE 03:22:10.633 --> 03:22:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST GUY TO RAISE EXTREME 03:22:13.633 --> 03:22:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE CLAIMS. 03:22:14.366 --> 03:22:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAD A ROBUST VIEW OF WHAT A 03:22:17.100 --> 03:22:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT COULD SAY. 03:22:17.666 --> 03:22:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU WERE GOING TO MAKE A 03:22:19.200 --> 03:22:20.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE TO GEORGE WASHINGTON THAT 03:22:20.766 --> 03:22:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU COULD IMPEACH OVER A 03:22:22.066 --> 03:22:23.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVERSATION HE HAD WITH 03:22:23.166 --> 03:22:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER HEAD OF STATE, I 03:22:26.900 --> 03:22:28.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPECT HIS POWDERED HAIR WOULD 03:22:28.700 --> 03:22:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CATCH ON FIRE. 03:22:29.733 --> 03:22:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO I I NOTE ONE OTHER THING. 03:22:32.800 --> 03:22:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AM IMPRESSED WITH AN 18th 03:22:35.900 --> 03:22:38.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CENTURY COPY OF SAMUEL JOHNSON 03:22:38.433 --> 03:22:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH YOU. 03:22:38.800 --> 03:22:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S JUST THE ONLINE 03:22:41.700 --> 03:22:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERSION. 03:22:42.033 --> 03:22:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND AS AN ACADEMIC, I WAS 03:22:45.866 --> 03:22:46.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPRESSED. 03:22:46.233 --> 03:22:48.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I JUST WANT TO NOTE ONE THING 03:22:48.666 --> 03:22:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH MAY EXPLAIN PART OF OUR 03:22:51.333 --> 03:22:52.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENCE. 03:22:52.166 --> 03:22:58.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STATUTES TODAY ON BROADLY. 03:22:58.266 --> 03:22:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE POINT. 03:22:58.900 --> 03:23:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MEANING OF THOSE WORDS ARE 03:23:02.133 --> 03:23:02.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBJECT TO INTERPRETATION. 03:23:02.933 --> 03:23:04.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE WRITTEN BROADLY 03:23:04.233 --> 03:23:05.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT THEM 03:23:05.100 --> 03:23:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE TOO NARROW. 03:23:06.233 --> 03:23:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS THE CASE IN THE 18TH 03:23:08.166 --> 03:23:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANC AS OF TODAY. 03:23:09.266 --> 03:23:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE IDEA THAT BAD 03:23:11.000 --> 03:23:13.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRACTICES COULD BE THE 03:23:13.266 --> 03:23:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF BRIBERY? 03:23:15.433 --> 03:23:16.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY? 03:23:16.500 --> 03:23:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT WHAT YOU GET FROM THE 03:23:19.433 --> 03:23:20.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, 03:23:20.900 --> 03:23:23.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT BAD PRACTICES -- IS THAT 03:23:23.800 --> 03:23:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY MASON WANTED TO PUT IN 03:23:27.433 --> 03:23:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MALADMINISTRATION, BECAUSE BAD 03:23:28.566 --> 03:23:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRACTICES IS NOT BROAD ENOUGH. 03:23:30.133 --> 03:23:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS WHERE I DISAGREE. 03:23:31.433 --> 03:23:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW THE OTHER THING I JUST 03:23:33.633 --> 03:23:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTED TO NOTE, AND IT'S -- I 03:23:36.466 --> 03:23:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR NOAH, 03:23:38.866 --> 03:23:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I DISAGREE WITH ON THIS 03:23:41.300 --> 03:23:41.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT. 03:23:41.600 --> 03:23:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I FEEL IT'S A CIRCULAR 03:23:43.266 --> 03:23:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUMENT TO SAY WELL, THE 03:23:45.933 --> 03:23:46.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION IS LAW. 03:23:46.600 --> 03:23:48.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UPON THAT, WE ARE IN 03:23:48.666 --> 03:23:49.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREEMENT. 03:23:49.200 --> 03:23:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE CONSTITUTION REFERS TO 03:23:51.333 --> 03:23:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A CRIME. 03:23:51.666 --> 03:23:53.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SAY WELL, YOU CAN'T TRUMP 03:23:53.666 --> 03:23:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION BAUTZ IT 03:23:55.400 --> 03:23:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINES THE CRIME. 03:23:56.500 --> 03:23:58.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOESN'T DEFINE THE CRIME, 03:23:58.266 --> 03:23:59.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT REFERENCES THE CRIME. 03:23:59.966 --> 03:24:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CRIME EXAMPLES WERE GIVEN 03:24:02.000 --> 03:24:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING THE CONSTITUTIONAL 03:24:03.466 --> 03:24:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVENTION AND THEY DON'T 03:24:04.766 --> 03:24:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPORT WITH BAD PRACTICE. 03:24:06.433 --> 03:24:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY COMPORT WITH REAL 03:24:08.200 --> 03:24:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY. 03:24:08.533 --> 03:24:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT TO SAY THE SUPREME COURT'S 03:24:09.900 --> 03:24:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECISION ON WHAT CONSTITUTES 03:24:11.866 --> 03:24:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY IS SOMEHOW IRRELEVANT 03:24:15.433 --> 03:24:16.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS RATHER ODD. 03:24:16.700 --> 03:24:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE CONSTITUTION CONTAINS 03:24:17.800 --> 03:24:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A REFERENCE TO A CRIME AND 03:24:19.333 --> 03:24:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE TO DECIDE IF THE CRIME 03:24:21.433 --> 03:24:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS COMMITTED. 03:24:21.866 --> 03:24:23.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONE OF THE THINGS THAT CAME 03:24:23.266 --> 03:24:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT A SECOND AGO WAS THE 03:24:25.733 --> 03:24:27.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSION OF -- WE HAD THE 03:24:27.266 --> 03:24:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSION EARLIER ABOUT IS 03:24:29.533 --> 03:24:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENTIAL, AND MEMBERS 03:24:31.400 --> 03:24:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET TO 03:24:33.900 --> 03:24:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSERT PRIVILEGES AND RIGHTS. 03:24:35.366 --> 03:24:38.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE TALKED ABOUT THE FAST AND 03:24:38.200 --> 03:24:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURIOUS OBAMA. 03:24:38.633 --> 03:24:40.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HELD IN CONTEMPT BY THIS 03:24:40.866 --> 03:24:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BODY FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH 03:24:43.400 --> 03:24:43.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS. 03:24:43.766 --> 03:24:47.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DON'T PICK AND CHOOSE 03:24:47.333 --> 03:24:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY. 03:24:47.666 --> 03:24:50.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ALSO MADE A STATEMENT, AND 03:24:50.400 --> 03:24:50.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BAD PRACTICE. 03:24:50.833 --> 03:24:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S ALSO THE LAW OF THE LAND 03:24:52.033 --> 03:24:54.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE ARE SUPPOSEED TO 03:24:54.233 --> 03:24:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENSURE THAT COUNTRY'S GIVEN 03:24:55.333 --> 03:24:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID ARE NOT CORRUPT. 03:24:56.266 --> 03:24:58.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THIS IS ALSO SOMETHING 03:24:58.633 --> 03:24:59.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISSING FROM THIS DISCUSSION. 03:24:59.933 --> 03:25:02.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL, IF THE PRESIDENT HAS HAD 03:25:02.633 --> 03:25:05.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A LONG SEATED DISTRUST OF 03:25:05.100 --> 03:25:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN COUNTRY, , UKRAINE AND 03:25:06.800 --> 03:25:08.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS WITH A HISTORY OF 03:25:08.366 --> 03:25:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION. 03:25:08.766 --> 03:25:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I MADE THE STATEMENT EARLIER 03:25:10.466 --> 03:25:13.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IT'S IN THE REPORT, 68% OF 03:25:13.600 --> 03:25:14.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE POLLED IN THE UKRAINE 03:25:14.933 --> 03:25:16.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR HAD 03:25:16.666 --> 03:25:18.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBED A PUBLIC OFFICIAL. 03:25:18.433 --> 03:25:19.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE HAD CORRUPTION ISSUES. 03:25:19.966 --> 03:25:21.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT CAME OUT FROM THE OBAMA 03:25:21.766 --> 03:25:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION AND THE TRUMP 03:25:22.466 --> 03:25:23.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION AND OUR RULE IS 03:25:23.933 --> 03:25:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEY HAVE TO ACTUALLY 03:25:25.800 --> 03:25:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOK AT THE CORRUPTION BEFORE 03:25:29.733 --> 03:25:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVING TAXPAYER DOLLARS. 03:25:30.366 --> 03:25:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WAS DOING THAT, 03:25:31.866 --> 03:25:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AD NOW IT'S BLOWN UP. 03:25:33.433 --> 03:25:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE FOUND OUT IN THE HEARING 03:25:35.133 --> 03:25:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS REALLY DON'T MATTER IF 03:25:36.933 --> 03:25:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE TRYING TO FIT IT INTO A 03:25:39.066 --> 03:25:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BREAKING OF LAW OR A RULE TO 03:25:41.833 --> 03:25:42.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH ON. 03:25:42.233 --> 03:25:43.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON WE'RE DOING THIS IS 03:25:43.700 --> 03:25:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRAIN IS ON THE TRACK, 03:25:45.200 --> 03:25:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A CLOCK CALENDAR 03:25:47.166 --> 03:25:49.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, NOT A FACT 03:25:49.833 --> 03:25:50.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 03:25:50.233 --> 03:25:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 03:25:50.800 --> 03:25:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK AND I 03:25:55.433 --> 03:25:57.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZE MISS LOFGREN FOR 03:25:57.866 --> 03:25:58.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIVE MINUTES. 03:25:58.300 --> 03:25:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU 03:25:58.700 --> 03:26:00.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS ONLY THE THIRD TIME IN 03:26:00.500 --> 03:26:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MODERN HISTORY THAT THE 03:26:02.000 --> 03:26:04.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE HAS ASSUMED THE 03:26:04.300 --> 03:26:06.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAVE RESPONSIBILITY OF 03:26:06.066 --> 03:26:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERING IMPEACHMENT, AND 03:26:07.300 --> 03:26:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ODDLY ENOUGH, I'VE BEEN 03:26:08.600 --> 03:26:10.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENT AT ALL THREE. 03:26:10.133 --> 03:26:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WAS THE STAFF OF CONGRESSMAN 03:26:13.066 --> 03:26:16.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHN EDWARDS DURING THE NIXON 03:26:16.400 --> 03:26:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 03:26:16.800 --> 03:26:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENT ON THE COMMITTEE 03:26:17.600 --> 03:26:18.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING THE CLINTON 03:26:18.700 --> 03:26:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, AND HERE WE ARE 03:26:21.066 --> 03:26:21.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 03:26:21.833 --> 03:26:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALT ITS CORE, I SEE 03:26:23.466 --> 03:26:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT POWER REALLY ABOUT 03:26:25.233 --> 03:26:28.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESERVATION OF OUR 03:26:28.033 --> 03:26:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM. 03:26:28.533 --> 03:26:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE QUESTION WE MUST ANSWER IS 03:26:30.333 --> 03:26:32.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER THE ACTIVITY OF THE 03:26:32.366 --> 03:26:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT THREATENS OUR 03:26:33.633 --> 03:26:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION AND OUR 03:26:36.466 --> 03:26:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY, AND IT'S ABOUT 03:26:37.566 --> 03:26:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER HE'S ABOVE THE LAW, 03:26:39.433 --> 03:26:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHETHER HE'S HONORING HIS 03:26:41.566 --> 03:26:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OATH OF OFFICE. 03:26:43.433 --> 03:26:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW, THE HOUSE JUDICIARY 03:26:46.733 --> 03:26:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE STAFF, WROTE AN 03:26:48.300 --> 03:26:49.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCELLENT REPORT IN 1974. 03:26:49.800 --> 03:26:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID. 03:26:52.466 --> 03:26:54.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "IMPEACHMENT OF A PRESIDENT IS 03:26:54.866 --> 03:26:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A GRAVE STEP FOR THE NATION. 03:26:58.200 --> 03:27:00.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S PREDICATED ONLY UPON 03:27:00.700 --> 03:27:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT SERIOUSLY 03:27:01.733 --> 03:27:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCOMPATSIBLE WITH THE 03:27:02.866 --> 03:27:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL FORM AND 03:27:04.566 --> 03:27:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRINCIPLE OF OUR GOVERNMENT 03:27:06.800 --> 03:27:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE THE PROPER PERFORMANCE 03:27:09.933 --> 03:27:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF CONSTITUTIONAL DUTIES OF 03:27:12.366 --> 03:27:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT." 03:27:12.900 --> 03:27:16.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I'D ASK CONSENT TO ENTER 03:27:16.433 --> 03:27:20.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPORT ON GROUNDS TO THE 03:27:20.066 --> 03:27:20.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT. 03:27:20.400 --> 03:27:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITH NIXON, THE ALLEGATIONS 03:27:22.666 --> 03:27:24.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP 03:27:24.400 --> 03:27:26.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVOLVED ELECTION RELATED 03:27:26.666 --> 03:27:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISCONDUCT. 03:27:27.466 --> 03:27:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON'S ASSOCIATES BURGLARIZED 03:27:30.033 --> 03:27:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DNC HEADQUARTERS TO GIVE 03:27:31.100 --> 03:27:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM A LEG UP IN THE ELECTION. 03:27:33.400 --> 03:27:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON TRIED TO COVER UP THE 03:27:35.466 --> 03:27:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME BY OBSTRUCTING FEDERAL 03:27:39.266 --> 03:27:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS. 03:27:39.733 --> 03:27:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE ALSO ABUSED POWERS TO 03:27:41.666 --> 03:27:44.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TARGET HIS POLITICAL RIVALS, 03:27:44.100 --> 03:27:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HERE WE'RE CONFRONTED WITH 03:27:46.733 --> 03:27:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE SUGGESTING THAT 03:27:47.833 --> 03:27:50.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP TRIED TO 03:27:50.300 --> 03:27:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEVERAGE APPROPRIATED MILITARY 03:27:52.766 --> 03:27:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSISTANCE TO RESIST RUSSIA BY 03:27:57.066 --> 03:27:58.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE, TO CONVINCE A FOREIGN 03:27:58.533 --> 03:28:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLY TO ANNOUNCE AN 03:28:00.166 --> 03:28:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION OF HIS POLITICAL 03:28:02.766 --> 03:28:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIVAL. 03:28:03.300 --> 03:28:05.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, I'D LIKE 03:28:05.666 --> 03:28:09.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TO TELL ME YOUR VIEW ON 03:28:09.700 --> 03:28:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 03:28:11.200 --> 03:28:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCTED WITH A REQUEST TO 03:28:12.466 --> 03:28:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOREIGN ALLY TO ANNOUNCE 03:28:14.066 --> 03:28:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN INVESTIGATION OF A 03:28:15.500 --> 03:28:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL ALLY, HOW DOES THAT 03:28:16.800 --> 03:28:18.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPARE TO WHAT PRESIDENT 03:28:18.933 --> 03:28:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON DID? 03:28:19.466 --> 03:28:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NOT FAVORABLY. 03:28:21.533 --> 03:28:24.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS I SUGGESTED IN MY OPENING 03:28:24.133 --> 03:28:26.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY, IT WAS A KIND OF 03:28:26.066 --> 03:28:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOUBLING DOWN, BECAUSE 03:28:27.466 --> 03:28:29.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NIXON ABUSED 03:28:29.566 --> 03:28:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOMESTIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TO GO 03:28:31.466 --> 03:28:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER HIS POLITICAL OPPONENTS. 03:28:34.800 --> 03:28:37.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS DONE 03:28:37.900 --> 03:28:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASED ON THE EVIDENCE THAT 03:28:39.466 --> 03:28:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE SEEN SO FAR IS ASKED A 03:28:41.900 --> 03:28:44.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN COUNTRY TO DO THAT, 03:28:44.066 --> 03:28:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH MEANS IT'S SORT OF LIKE 03:28:46.366 --> 03:28:50.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A DAILY DOUBLE, IF YOU WILL 03:28:50.200 --> 03:28:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE. 03:28:51.400 --> 03:28:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PRESIDENT GERHARDT YOU 03:28:54.733 --> 03:28:55.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE ON THAT? 03:28:55.700 --> 03:28:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 03:28:56.033 --> 03:28:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THE DIFFICULTY HERE IS 03:28:58.766 --> 03:29:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE NEED TO REMEMBER THAT 03:29:03.300 --> 03:29:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES DON'T 03:29:03.966 --> 03:29:06.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO BE CRIMINAL OFFENSES 03:29:06.133 --> 03:29:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS YOU WELL KNOW. 03:29:07.466 --> 03:29:09.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT 03:29:09.233 --> 03:29:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISN'T ABUSE OF POWER. 03:29:10.800 --> 03:29:12.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE TALKING ABOUT ABUSE OF 03:29:12.066 --> 03:29:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER THAT ONLY THE PRESIDENT 03:29:13.733 --> 03:29:14.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN COMMIT. 03:29:14.133 --> 03:29:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS A SYSTEMATIC 03:29:16.633 --> 03:29:18.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERTED EFFORT BY THE 03:29:18.400 --> 03:29:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO REMOVE PEOPLE 03:29:20.633 --> 03:29:22.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD SOMEHOW OBSTRUCT OR 03:29:22.166 --> 03:29:24.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BLOCK HIS ABILITY TO PUT THAT 03:29:24.333 --> 03:29:27.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESSURE ON UKRAINE TO GET AN 03:29:27.200 --> 03:29:28.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN 03:29:28.266 --> 03:29:28.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 03:29:28.733 --> 03:29:30.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SEEMS TO BE WHAT HE CARED 03:29:30.466 --> 03:29:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT. 03:29:30.766 --> 03:29:35.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST THE MERE ANNOUNCEMENT. 03:29:35.100 --> 03:29:36.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PRESSURE HE WAS GOING TO 03:29:36.666 --> 03:29:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRODUCE THE OUTCOME HE WANTED 03:29:38.366 --> 03:29:39.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNTIL THE WHISTLEBLOWER PUT A 03:29:39.933 --> 03:29:40.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIGHT ON IT. 03:29:40.800 --> 03:29:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WANT TO GO BACK QUICKLY 03:29:43.466 --> 03:29:45.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SOMETHING PROFESSOR TURLEY 03:29:45.733 --> 03:29:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID. 03:29:46.033 --> 03:29:47.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS WE SAW IN THE MYERS CASE, 03:29:47.600 --> 03:29:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I WAS A MEMBER OF THE 03:29:50.100 --> 03:29:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE WHEN WE TRIED TO GET 03:29:51.466 --> 03:29:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT TESTIMONY, AS WELL AS THE 03:29:54.100 --> 03:29:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAST 03:29:54.566 --> 03:29:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FURIOUS CASE THAT WAS 03:29:57.066 --> 03:29:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LONGFULLY WITHHELD FROM THE 03:29:59.066 --> 03:30:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS, LITIGATION TO ENFORCE 03:30:01.200 --> 03:30:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENAS CAN 03:30:02.600 --> 03:30:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTEND BEYOND THE TERMS OF THE 03:30:04.633 --> 03:30:05.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENCY ITSELF. 03:30:05.466 --> 03:30:09.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HAPPENED IN BOTH OF THOSE 03:30:09.100 --> 03:30:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASES. 03:30:10.733 --> 03:30:13.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, IS IT AN 03:30:13.166 --> 03:30:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF OUR POWER NOT TO GO TO 03:30:15.466 --> 03:30:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COURTS BEFORE USING OUR SOLE 03:30:17.833 --> 03:30:18.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER OF IMPEACHMENT IN YOUR 03:30:18.600 --> 03:30:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDGMENT? 03:30:19.433 --> 03:30:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CERTAINLY NOT. 03:30:20.933 --> 03:30:23.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THE CONSTITUTION THE HOUSE 03:30:23.700 --> 03:30:29.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ENTITLED TO IMPEACH. 03:30:29.633 --> 03:30:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S IT'S POWER. 03:30:30.366 --> 03:30:32.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH 03:30:32.033 --> 03:30:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JUDICIAL BRANCH OF 03:30:33.500 --> 03:30:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 03:30:33.900 --> 03:30:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S YOUR DECISION BASED ON 03:30:34.666 --> 03:30:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR JUDGMENT. 03:30:35.200 --> 03:30:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 03:30:36.566 --> 03:30:39.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D LIKE TO NOTE THIS IS NOT A 03:30:39.100 --> 03:30:41.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDING THAT I LOOKED FORWARD 03:30:41.366 --> 03:30:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO. 03:30:41.633 --> 03:30:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT AN OCCASION FOR JOY. 03:30:44.400 --> 03:30:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S ONE OF SOLEMN OBLIGATION. 03:30:46.266 --> 03:30:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HOPE AND BELIEVE THAT EVERY 03:30:47.966 --> 03:30:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBER OF THIS COMMITTEE IS 03:30:50.433 --> 03:30:51.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISTENING, KEEPING AN OPEN MIND 03:30:51.800 --> 03:30:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HOPING THAT WE HONOR OUR 03:30:54.133 --> 03:30:55.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBLIGATIONS CAREFULLY AND 03:30:55.633 --> 03:30:56.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HONESTLY. 03:30:56.000 --> 03:30:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THAT, I YIELD BACK, 03:30:57.400 --> 03:30:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN. 03:30:58.700 --> 03:31:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLE LADY YIELDS BACK. 03:31:01.366 --> 03:31:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GENTLE LADY YIELDS BACK. 03:31:03.433 --> 03:31:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE EXPECTING VOTES ON THE 03:31:07.100 --> 03:31:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE FLOOR SHORTLY. 03:31:09.000 --> 03:31:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WILL RECESS UNTIL AFTER THE 03:31:11.466 --> 03:31:12.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUSION OF THOSE VOTES. 03:31:12.433 --> 03:31:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASK EVERYBODY TO REMAIN SEATED 03:31:15.400 --> 03:31:16.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND QUIET WHILE THE WITNESSES 03:31:16.600 --> 03:31:21.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXIT THE ROOM. 03:31:21.400 --> 03:31:22.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMIND AUDIENCES THAT YOU MAY 03:31:22.566 --> 03:31:27.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT BE GUARANTEED YOUR SEAT IF 03:31:27.000 --> 03:31:27.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU LEAVE THE HEARING RIM AT 03:31:27.700 --> 03:31:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TIME. 03:31:43.400 --> 03:31:46.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITH THAT, THE HOUSE 03:31:46.533 --> 03:31:48.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE CHAIR, JERRY 03:31:48.566 --> 03:31:49.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NADLER -- 03:31:49.200 --> 03:31:51.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AT THIS TIME THE COMMITTEE 03:31:51.700 --> 03:31:53.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL STAND IN RECESS UNTIL 03:31:53.466 --> 03:31:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VOTES. 03:31:54.933 --> 03:31:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> JERRY NADLER CALLING THE 03:31:56.366 --> 03:31:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO A 03:31:58.366 --> 03:32:01.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BREAK, A RECESS. 03:32:01.033 --> 03:32:04.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHILE AS YOU JUST HEARD, MEMBERS 03:32:04.000 --> 03:32:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL GO TO THE FLOOR FOR VOTE. 03:32:06.633 --> 03:32:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL 03:32:08.000 --> 03:32:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE. 03:32:08.266 --> 03:32:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE WATCHED THIS COMMITTEE IN 03:32:09.466 --> 03:32:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SESSION FOR THE BETTER PART OF 03:32:11.400 --> 03:32:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUR HOURS. 03:32:12.600 --> 03:32:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 3 1/2 HOURS, I SHOULD SAY. 03:32:14.500 --> 03:32:16.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY CAME IN TO SESSION THIS 03:32:16.166 --> 03:32:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORNING AT 10:00 A.M. EASTERN. 03:32:19.133 --> 03:32:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M 1:30 ON THE EAST COAST. 03:32:22.300 --> 03:32:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE JUST BEGINNING THE PROCESS 03:32:23.433 --> 03:32:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF HAVING JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 03:32:26.700 --> 03:32:27.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS POSE QUESTIONS. 03:32:27.833 --> 03:32:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUCH OF THE TIME HAS BAN TAKEN 03:32:29.866 --> 03:32:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP WITH OPENING STATEMENTS AND 03:32:31.433 --> 03:32:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS POSED BY LEGAL 03:32:33.600 --> 03:32:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL. 03:32:33.933 --> 03:32:34.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPOINTED BY THE DEMOCRATS AND 03:32:34.733 --> 03:32:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN APPOINTED BY THE 03:32:37.033 --> 03:32:37.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS. 03:32:37.433 --> 03:32:38.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M JUDY WOODRUFF HERE AT THE 03:32:38.566 --> 03:32:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PBS NEWS HOUR STUDIO IN 03:32:42.400 --> 03:32:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASHINGTON. 03:32:42.900 --> 03:32:44.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING THE LIVE HEARINGS ON 03:32:44.300 --> 03:32:50.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HILL, COVERING FOR US, LISA 03:32:50.400 --> 03:32:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESJARDINS, YAMICHE ALCINDOR AND 03:32:51.233 --> 03:32:54.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE WE MANY IN THE STUDIO, 03:32:54.500 --> 03:32:56.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANK BOWMAN, SOL WISENBERG, 03:32:56.800 --> 03:32:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH HAVE EXPERIENCE NOT ONLY IN 03:32:58.700 --> 03:33:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LEGAL PROFESSION BUT WITH 03:33:01.300 --> 03:33:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 03:33:02.233 --> 03:33:04.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO COME TO YOU, FRANK. 03:33:04.366 --> 03:33:06.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEMS TO ME WHAT WE HAVE WITH 03:33:06.133 --> 03:33:08.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS ONLY CALLING ON 03:33:08.500 --> 03:33:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THREE DEMOCRATIC WITNESSES 03:33:09.266 --> 03:33:12.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR AT LEAST THE SCHOLARS THAT 03:33:12.033 --> 03:33:13.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC POINT OF 03:33:13.566 --> 03:33:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIEW AND THE REPUBLICANS ONLY 03:33:15.833 --> 03:33:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLING ON THE SCHOLAR WHO 03:33:17.700 --> 03:33:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORTS THE REPUBLICAN POINT OF 03:33:19.133 --> 03:33:20.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIEW, IT'S A LITTLE BIT LIKE 03:33:20.800 --> 03:33:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCHING A PING-PONG MATCH HERE. 03:33:22.100 --> 03:33:24.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE NOT SEEING AS MUCH OF THE 03:33:24.600 --> 03:33:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGAGEMENT THAT I THINK PEOPLE 03:33:25.633 --> 03:33:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD FIND MORE SATISFYING. 03:33:27.066 --> 03:33:29.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK THAT'S REGRETTABLE. 03:33:29.100 --> 03:33:31.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THE CHOICE, FOR EXAMPLE, 03:33:31.566 --> 03:33:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INITIAL CHOICE OF COUNSEL 03:33:34.300 --> 03:33:36.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESSENTIALLY TO ONLY ASK ONE VERY 03:33:36.133 --> 03:33:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHORT QUESTION -- 03:33:37.066 --> 03:33:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE DEMOCRATS. 03:33:38.233 --> 03:33:40.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YEAH, TO ASK ONE VERY SHORT 03:33:40.300 --> 03:33:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION OF TURLEY AND CUT HIM 03:33:42.900 --> 03:33:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFF WITH A YES NO SEEMS SMALL. 03:33:45.233 --> 03:33:48.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO, I THINK IT DOES PREVENT 03:33:48.366 --> 03:33:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE KIND OF INTERCHANGE THAT YOU 03:33:50.633 --> 03:33:51.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK THE AMERICAN PUBLIC 03:33:51.966 --> 03:33:54.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD LIKE TO SEE. 03:33:54.000 --> 03:33:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THAT'S REGRETTABLE. 03:33:55.466 --> 03:33:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SOL WISENBERG, I GUESS MAYBE 03:33:58.200 --> 03:34:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE SHOULD EXPECT IT GIVEN THE 03:34:01.166 --> 03:34:02.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTISAN REALITY OF HOW THE 03:34:02.700 --> 03:34:03.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS OPERATES RIGHT NOW. 03:34:03.600 --> 03:34:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE CAN EXPECT IT. 03:34:04.966 --> 03:34:06.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD HAVE HOPED FOR BETTER 03:34:06.900 --> 03:34:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVEN THESE ARE LAW PROFESSORS 03:34:08.766 --> 03:34:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HAVE SOME KIND OF AN 03:34:10.766 --> 03:34:12.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBLIGATION TO BE OBJECTIVE, 03:34:12.966 --> 03:34:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONABLE PEOPLE. 03:34:14.300 --> 03:34:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONABLE PEOPLE CAN HAVE 03:34:15.233 --> 03:34:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONABLE DISAGREEMENTS. 03:34:16.766 --> 03:34:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AGREE WITH PROFESSOR BOWMAN, I 03:34:18.466 --> 03:34:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE MORE OF 03:34:20.333 --> 03:34:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HERE. 03:34:21.200 --> 03:34:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE ARE HEARING TO THE BOTH OF 03:34:23.433 --> 03:34:28.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU, FRANK BOWMAN, SOL 03:34:28.233 --> 03:34:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WISENBERG, WE'RE HEARING 03:34:29.733 --> 03:34:31.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSIONS OF ARGUMENTS FOR 03:34:31.333 --> 03:34:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT THAT THE DEMOCRATS 03:34:32.566 --> 03:34:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE MADE. 03:34:33.400 --> 03:34:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HEARINGS STARTED OUT WITH 03:34:35.433 --> 03:34:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR MICHAEL GERHARDT 03:34:37.833 --> 03:34:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING THAT HE ALREADY SEES FOUR 03:34:40.733 --> 03:34:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES BY THE 03:34:42.800 --> 03:34:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 03:34:43.166 --> 03:34:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY A BECAUSE OF OFFICE, 03:34:45.333 --> 03:34:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE AND 03:34:46.400 --> 03:34:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF THE CONGRESS. 03:34:47.433 --> 03:34:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO COME QUICKLY TO 03:34:50.700 --> 03:34:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY, FRANK. 03:34:51.433 --> 03:34:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE BEEN DISCUSSING THAT HERE 03:34:52.633 --> 03:34:53.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE TABLE. 03:34:53.333 --> 03:34:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S COME UP IN THE HEARING. 03:34:55.433 --> 03:34:58.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DISCUSSION OF WHETHER THE 03:34:58.066 --> 03:34:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF BRIBERY GOES BACK 03:34:59.433 --> 03:35:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ENGLAND AND THE 1600s AND 03:35:02.266 --> 03:35:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THAT OR WHETHER IT'S A 03:35:05.133 --> 03:35:09.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE MODERN DEFINITION IN 03:35:09.066 --> 03:35:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN LEGAL CODE IS RELEVANT 03:35:11.133 --> 03:35:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO WHAT THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT 03:35:14.366 --> 03:35:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 03:35:14.666 --> 03:35:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LET ME PREFACE MY REMARKS BY 03:35:16.633 --> 03:35:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT BY SAYING I'M NOT A FAN OF 03:35:19.466 --> 03:35:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IDEA OF TRYING TO FRAME THE 03:35:22.666 --> 03:35:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE INVOLVING MR. TRUMP AS 03:35:24.933 --> 03:35:25.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY. 03:35:25.266 --> 03:35:26.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN 03:35:26.433 --> 03:35:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FAN IS PLAYING OUT IN FRONT OF 03:35:29.433 --> 03:35:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US RIGHT NOW. 03:35:30.766 --> 03:35:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON THE DEMOCRATS WANTED 03:35:33.900 --> 03:35:36.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DESCRIBE THIS AS BRIBERY IS 03:35:36.866 --> 03:35:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE BRIBERY IS A SEPARATE 03:35:38.900 --> 03:35:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GROUND OF IMPEACHMENT, TREASON 03:35:42.300 --> 03:35:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY, HIGH CRIMES AND 03:35:46.766 --> 03:35:47.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 03:35:47.200 --> 03:35:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES IS THIS CONCEPT IS 03:35:49.433 --> 03:35:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGHT OF TO HAVE A LOT OF 03:35:51.333 --> 03:35:51.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPLANATION. 03:35:51.733 --> 03:35:52.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS THOUGHT IF WE CAN 03:35:52.733 --> 03:35:54.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL THIS BRIBELY, IT'S SIMPLER. 03:35:54.600 --> 03:35:56.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE WILL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER 03:35:56.633 --> 03:35:58.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEREFORE WE CAN PERHAPS 03:35:58.633 --> 03:36:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AVOID THE NECESSITY OF DELVING 03:36:00.166 --> 03:36:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO HIGH CRIMES AND 03:36:02.300 --> 03:36:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 03:36:03.466 --> 03:36:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM IS THAT AS WE'VE 03:36:05.566 --> 03:36:08.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEN, THERE ARE TWO SETS OF 03:36:08.400 --> 03:36:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERPRETIVE ISSUES WITH 03:36:09.933 --> 03:36:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY. 03:36:10.266 --> 03:36:11.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST IS WHICH BRIBERY ARE 03:36:11.233 --> 03:36:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE TALKING ABOUT? 03:36:12.900 --> 03:36:14.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THE BRIBERY 03:36:14.233 --> 03:36:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN FAMILIAR TO 03:36:16.800 --> 03:36:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS IN 1787? 03:36:18.966 --> 03:36:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH IS AS WE HAVE SEEN IS A 03:36:20.600 --> 03:36:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOOD DEAL OF DISAGREEMENT ABOUT 03:36:21.866 --> 03:36:23.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MUCH HARDER TO PIN DOWN. 03:36:23.800 --> 03:36:25.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR ON THE OTHER HAND, IS IT 03:36:25.966 --> 03:36:29.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROPRIATE TO TALK ABOUT MODERN 03:36:29.566 --> 03:36:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY. 03:36:29.900 --> 03:36:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY OWN VIEW IS THAT SINCE WE'RE 03:36:31.033 --> 03:36:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING ABOUT THE INTERPRETATION 03:36:32.333 --> 03:36:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE CONSTITUTION WRITTEN IN 03:36:34.866 --> 03:36:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 1787, ON THIS POINT I THINK WHAT 03:36:36.933 --> 03:36:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY WAS BACK THEN IS 03:36:38.366 --> 03:36:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBABLY A BETTER INDICATOR OF 03:36:40.766 --> 03:36:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS. 03:36:42.466 --> 03:36:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE -- 03:36:43.433 --> 03:36:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE'S A BROADER DEFINITION. 03:36:44.433 --> 03:36:47.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'M NOT SURE THAT IT IS. 03:36:47.333 --> 03:36:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPENDS ON WHICH DEFINITION THAT 03:36:50.466 --> 03:36:51.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU PICK OUT. 03:36:51.300 --> 03:36:52.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% S 03:36:52.733 --> 03:36:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAMUEL JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY OR 03:36:57.133 --> 03:36:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER CONTEMPORARY SOURCES. 03:36:58.700 --> 03:37:00.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S IMMENSE DISAGREEMENT 03:37:00.133 --> 03:37:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT WHAT COMMON LAW BRIBERY 03:37:04.800 --> 03:37:06.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE MEANT. 03:37:06.000 --> 03:37:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME OF THE WITNESSES SAY IT 03:37:09.366 --> 03:37:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFERRED TO JUDGES. 03:37:10.766 --> 03:37:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S SOME EVIDENCE THAT THERE 03:37:14.433 --> 03:37:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASN'T ANY INCLUSION OF 03:37:16.766 --> 03:37:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS IN 03:37:17.633 --> 03:37:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY UNTIL PERHAPS AS LATE AS 03:37:19.466 --> 03:37:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE 1800s. 03:37:21.866 --> 03:37:24.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S ALSO THE VIEW THAT 03:37:24.400 --> 03:37:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERHAPS THE THING THAT PEOPLE AT 03:37:27.466 --> 03:37:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TIME WOULD HAVE DESCRIBED 03:37:29.833 --> 03:37:31.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS CONDUCT AS EXTORTION, NOT 03:37:31.800 --> 03:37:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY. 03:37:32.866 --> 03:37:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE POINT IS, WHY GET INTO ALL 03:37:35.466 --> 03:37:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS FALLEDERAL? 03:37:39.466 --> 03:37:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DISTRACT FROM THE MAIN POINT. 03:37:44.000 --> 03:37:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMPLAINT POINT IS THAT HE 03:37:45.566 --> 03:37:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSED HIS POWER. 03:37:46.733 --> 03:37:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST TALK ABOUT THAT. 03:37:47.733 --> 03:37:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND SOL WISENBERG, WE DON'T 03:37:50.133 --> 03:37:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW WHAT THE DEMOCRATIC 03:37:51.433 --> 03:37:52.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT, 03:37:52.800 --> 03:37:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSUMING THEY'RE WRITTEN -- WE 03:37:54.100 --> 03:37:55.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSUME THEY WILL BE, BUT WE 03:37:55.500 --> 03:37:57.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T KNOW, WHAT THEY WILL FOCUS 03:37:57.466 --> 03:37:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON. 03:37:57.733 --> 03:37:59.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE THE RECOMMENDATIONS, 03:37:59.300 --> 03:38:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OPINIONS OF THESE LAW 03:38:01.700 --> 03:38:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS LAYING OUT THE 03:38:03.500 --> 03:38:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VARIOUS GROUNDS FOR IMPEACHMENT. 03:38:05.700 --> 03:38:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS YOUR VIEW IN TERMS OF 03:38:07.200 --> 03:38:10.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER IT'S BRIBERY, ABUSE OF 03:38:10.200 --> 03:38:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER OR ONE OF THE OBSTRUCTIONS 03:38:11.800 --> 03:38:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEY DESCRIBED THIS 03:38:13.466 --> 03:38:13.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORNING? 03:38:13.966 --> 03:38:15.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I AGREE WITH FRANK. 03:38:15.300 --> 03:38:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK GIVEN THE STATE OF THE 03:38:17.000 --> 03:38:19.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD HERE, IT'S BETTER TO 03:38:19.766 --> 03:38:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOCUS ON GENERAL CONCEPTS LIKE 03:38:22.800 --> 03:38:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER OR PUBLIC 03:38:27.933 --> 03:38:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRU 03:38:28.633 --> 03:38:29.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION. 03:38:29.033 --> 03:38:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU GET INTO PROBLEMS WHEN YOU 03:38:29.766 --> 03:38:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALK ABOUT BRIBERY. 03:38:30.366 --> 03:38:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS TURLEY POINTED OUT, MASON -- 03:38:33.400 --> 03:38:35.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GEORGE MASON, ONE OF THE 03:38:35.033 --> 03:38:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDERS THOUGHT THAT HE 03:38:36.300 --> 03:38:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTED -- HE DIDN'T VOTE TO 03:38:39.466 --> 03:38:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROVE THE CONSTITUTION. 03:38:43.100 --> 03:38:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE VOTED OR ARGUED AGAINST 03:38:46.033 --> 03:38:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATIFICATION. 03:38:46.566 --> 03:38:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE THOUGHT BRIBERY WAS TOO 03:38:49.233 --> 03:38:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NARROW. 03:38:49.900 --> 03:38:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY HE SUGGESTED 03:38:52.333 --> 03:38:52.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MALADMINISTRATION. 03:38:52.833 --> 03:38:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JEFFERSON THOUGHT 03:38:53.366 --> 03:38:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MALADMINISTRATION WAS TOO BROAD. 03:38:54.133 --> 03:38:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE I SAID BEFORE, IF YOU WANT 03:38:56.466 --> 03:38:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO FOCUS ON WHAT THE 03:38:57.800 --> 03:38:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE HAS 03:38:58.766 --> 03:39:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOCUSED ON, THE UKRAINE INCIDENT 03:39:01.433 --> 03:39:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I AGREE WITH FRANK THAT IT'S 03:39:03.133 --> 03:39:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT CONFINED TO THAT ONE 03:39:05.900 --> 03:39:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TELEPHONE CALL, I BELIEVE THAT 03:39:07.500 --> 03:39:09.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THIS RECORD, THIS INCIDENT 03:39:09.833 --> 03:39:12.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALONE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NOT 03:39:12.066 --> 03:39:14.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUFFICIENT BASED ON WHAT WE KNOW 03:39:14.133 --> 03:39:18.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW TO SUPPORT IMPEACHMENT AND 03:39:18.400 --> 03:39:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMOVAL. 03:39:18.733 --> 03:39:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT SAYING THAT PRESIDENT 03:39:22.800 --> 03:39:27.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP WON'T TWEET HIMSELF INTO A 03:39:27.166 --> 03:39:28.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BROADER IMPEACHMENT CASE. 03:39:28.066 --> 03:39:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ABSOLUTELY AGREE IF YOU'RE 03:39:29.733 --> 03:39:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO DO THAT AS A MATTER OF 03:39:32.966 --> 03:39:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TACTICS AND STRATEGY, I THINK IT 03:39:34.266 --> 03:39:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL BE WISE FOR THE DEMOCRATS 03:39:37.566 --> 03:39:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INCLUDE THE ALLEGED 03:39:40.100 --> 03:39:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTIVE ACTS THAT WERE 03:39:41.300 --> 03:39:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MENTIONED IN THE SECOND SECTION 03:39:43.133 --> 03:39:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE MUELLER REPORT. 03:39:44.633 --> 03:39:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WHETHER OR NOT YOU 03:39:45.300 --> 03:39:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVE THAT IS CRIMINAL 03:39:47.166 --> 03:39:49.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION, IT WAS CLEARLY 03:39:49.066 --> 03:39:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPREHENSIBLE CONDUCT ON THE 03:39:51.333 --> 03:39:52.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF THE PRESIDENT. 03:39:52.566 --> 03:39:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAD THE PRESIDENT SUGGESTING 03:39:55.100 --> 03:39:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OUR ASKING DON McGANN TO 03:39:57.533 --> 03:39:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREATE A FALSE RECORD OF WHAT 03:39:59.400 --> 03:40:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAD ASKED HIM TO 03:40:01.200 --> 03:40:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO. 03:40:01.633 --> 03:40:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY POWERFUL STUFF. 03:40:02.966 --> 03:40:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO QUESTION ABOUT IT. 03:40:05.033 --> 03:40:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YAMICHE ALCINDOR, WE'RE STILL 03:40:06.366 --> 03:40:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTING FOR LISA AT THE CAPITOL. 03:40:09.000 --> 03:40:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT YAMICHE, I WANT TO COME TO 03:40:10.733 --> 03:40:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU. 03:40:11.433 --> 03:40:14.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE JUST HEARD DON McGANN'S NAME 03:40:14.100 --> 03:40:14.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RAISED. 03:40:14.900 --> 03:40:17.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S A FORMER WHITE HOUSE 03:40:17.566 --> 03:40:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL WHO LEFT SOME MONTHS 03:40:19.200 --> 03:40:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGO. 03:40:19.466 --> 03:40:22.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE IS NOW BEEN SUBPOENAED TO 03:40:22.733 --> 03:40:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPEAR. 03:40:23.433 --> 03:40:25.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO FAR HE'S CHALLENGING THAT IN 03:40:25.266 --> 03:40:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COURTS. 03:40:26.900 --> 03:40:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'LL WAIT AND SEE WHETHER OR 03:40:28.766 --> 03:40:30.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT HE DOES. 03:40:30.966 --> 03:40:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO MUCH OF THE DISCUSSION RIGHT 03:40:33.533 --> 03:40:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW ABOUT WHETHER THE PRESIDENT 03:40:35.400 --> 03:40:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID OR DIDN'T DO SOMETHING THAT 03:40:39.266 --> 03:40:40.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTES AN INPEACHABLE 03:40:40.433 --> 03:40:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE MAY HINGE, THE FACTS OF 03:40:43.400 --> 03:40:44.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT, MAY HINGE IN PART ON WHETHER 03:40:44.966 --> 03:40:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS IS ABLE TO HEAR FROM 03:40:46.800 --> 03:40:49.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PEOPLE LIKE DON McGANN AND 03:40:49.800 --> 03:40:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS WHO CURRENTLY SERVE IN 03:40:50.933 --> 03:40:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ADMINISTRATION WHO THE 03:40:51.666 --> 03:40:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SAID HE DOESN'T WANT 03:40:55.400 --> 03:40:56.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TESTIFY. 03:40:56.866 --> 03:40:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT, JUDY. 03:40:58.233 --> 03:40:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A NEWS OF WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS 03:40:59.733 --> 03:41:01.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CURRENT AND FORMER THAT THE 03:41:01.233 --> 03:41:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS DECIDED NOT TO 03:41:03.300 --> 03:41:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE AVAILABLE TO CONGRESS. 03:41:05.900 --> 03:41:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE INDIVIDUALS COULD STILL 03:41:07.033 --> 03:41:07.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME BEFORE CONGRESS IF THEY 03:41:07.766 --> 03:41:09.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELT LIKE THEY NEEDED TO DO 03:41:09.733 --> 03:41:10.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT. 03:41:10.033 --> 03:41:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S PEOPLE WORKING AT THE 03:41:13.300 --> 03:41:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE LIKE LIEUTENANT 03:41:18.100 --> 03:41:19.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLONEL VINDMAN WHO HAS SAID 03:41:19.800 --> 03:41:21.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOK, IT WAS MY DUTY TO COME 03:41:21.666 --> 03:41:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE CONGRESS. 03:41:22.400 --> 03:41:24.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE LIKE JOHN BOLTON, PEOPLE 03:41:24.166 --> 03:41:26.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE DON McGANN, THE FORMER 03:41:26.333 --> 03:41:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL, THE ACTING 03:41:27.433 --> 03:41:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHIEF OF STAFF, MICK MULVANEY, 03:41:30.033 --> 03:41:31.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO IS STILL WORKING AT THE 03:41:31.566 --> 03:41:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE, NONE OF THEM HAVE 03:41:34.566 --> 03:41:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOWN UP TO THIS IMPEACHMENT 03:41:37.733 --> 03:41:38.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY. 03:41:38.066 --> 03:41:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS ARE SAYING THAT'S PART 03:41:39.400 --> 03:41:41.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S OBSTRUCTING 03:41:41.333 --> 03:41:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE. 03:41:41.666 --> 03:41:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM NOT ALLOWING OFFICIALS TO 03:41:43.400 --> 03:41:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME BEFORE CONGRESS IS PART OF 03:41:46.566 --> 03:41:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT COULD BE IMPEACHABLE. 03:41:48.100 --> 03:41:49.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE REPUBLICANS WITNESSES 03:41:49.566 --> 03:41:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SAID THAT REALLY HE THINKS 03:41:51.133 --> 03:41:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DEMOCRATS ARE THE ONES THAT 03:41:52.700 --> 03:41:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MIGHT BE ABUSING POWER BECAUSE 03:41:53.933 --> 03:41:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID SOMETHING CRITICAL. 03:41:55.933 --> 03:41:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID IF YOU THINK THAT NOT 03:41:58.700 --> 03:42:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLOWING WITNESSES AND ALLOWING 03:42:01.366 --> 03:42:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COURTS TO THINK THROUGH 03:42:03.333 --> 03:42:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER OR NOT THESE WITNESSES 03:42:05.133 --> 03:42:06.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN BE COMPELLED TO COME TO 03:42:06.900 --> 03:42:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS, IF THAT IS 03:42:08.266 --> 03:42:09.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE, IT'S ON THE SIDE OF 03:42:09.733 --> 03:42:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS. 03:42:10.533 --> 03:42:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO YOU HAD A POWERFUL STATEMENT 03:42:12.733 --> 03:42:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE REPUBLICAN WITNESS 03:42:13.633 --> 03:42:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING DEMOCRATS, YOU'RE DOING 03:42:15.433 --> 03:42:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT YOU THINK PRESIDENT TRUMP 03:42:16.766 --> 03:42:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS DOING HERE. 03:42:18.733 --> 03:42:20.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SHOULD ALSO NOTE THE WHITE 03:42:20.366 --> 03:42:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE IS RESPONDING IN REAL 03:42:22.766 --> 03:42:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME. 03:42:23.066 --> 03:42:24.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STEPHANIE GRISHAM SAID THREE OF 03:42:24.400 --> 03:42:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOUR WITNESSES TALKING ABOUT 03:42:25.900 --> 03:42:26.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRAT WITNESSES, THEY 03:42:26.833 --> 03:42:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T HAVE ANY WITNESSES. 03:42:31.433 --> 03:42:32.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE AIRING THEIR 03:42:32.433 --> 03:42:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRUSTRATION AND STILL DIDN'T 03:42:33.500 --> 03:42:34.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE ANY DIRECT EVIDENCE TYING 03:42:34.733 --> 03:42:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PRESIDENT TRUMP WHAT 03:42:35.766 --> 03:42:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS SAY IS A SCHEME TO 03:42:37.133 --> 03:42:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESSURE UKRAINE TO INVESTIGATE 03:42:38.633 --> 03:42:40.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOE BIDEN AND HUNTER BIDEN. 03:42:40.900 --> 03:42:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND YAMICHE, INTERESTING WHAT 03:42:42.833 --> 03:42:45.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE SAID ABOUT PROFESSOR 03:42:45.266 --> 03:42:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JONATHAN TURLEY, THE ONE WITNESS 03:42:46.366 --> 03:42:48.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLED BY REPUBLICANS AND WHAT 03:42:48.533 --> 03:42:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAD TO SAY ABOUT IMPEACHMENT 03:42:50.666 --> 03:42:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHETHER THE PRESIDENT'S 03:42:52.333 --> 03:42:54.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATION OR LACK OF 03:42:54.266 --> 03:42:56.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATION, BECAUSE ANOTHER ONE 03:42:56.066 --> 03:42:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THESE LEGAL SCHOLARS WAS 03:42:58.600 --> 03:43:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING THAT THERE'S ABUNDANT 03:43:01.300 --> 03:43:01.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE. 03:43:01.666 --> 03:43:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORDS TO THE EFFECT, NO 03:43:03.466 --> 03:43:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS EVER REFUSED AS 03:43:05.366 --> 03:43:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUCH AS THIS PRESIDENT HAS 03:43:08.000 --> 03:43:09.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSED TO TURN OVER EVIDENCE TO 03:43:09.733 --> 03:43:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVIDE WITNESSES -- 03:43:10.700 --> 03:43:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CAN I SPEAK TO THAT 03:43:13.500 --> 03:43:14.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SURE. 03:43:14.833 --> 03:43:15.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL? 03:43:15.366 --> 03:43:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BOTH SIDES MADE GOOD POINTS. 03:43:21.266 --> 03:43:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH POINTS. 03:43:22.066 --> 03:43:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TURLEY SAID THAT CUPPERMAN 03:43:24.366 --> 03:43:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WENT TO A COURT AND HE SAID 03:43:25.700 --> 03:43:28.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS WANTS ME TO DO THIS. 03:43:28.700 --> 03:43:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS INSTRUCTED ME 03:43:30.433 --> 03:43:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO THIS. 03:43:31.100 --> 03:43:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NEED THE GUIDANCE OF THE 03:43:34.000 --> 03:43:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT. 03:43:34.300 --> 03:43:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE. 03:43:34.600 --> 03:43:35.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN'T DO SOMETHING TO 03:43:35.733 --> 03:43:37.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEBODY LIKE THAT. 03:43:37.300 --> 03:43:39.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S PROFESSOR GERHARDT THAT 03:43:39.300 --> 03:43:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYS THERE'S BEEN NO PRESIDENT 03:43:40.733 --> 03:43:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO HAS CLAIMED SUCH A BROAD 03:43:43.400 --> 03:43:43.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION. 03:43:43.800 --> 03:43:45.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S TELLING NOT JUST WHITE 03:43:45.033 --> 03:43:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OFFICIALS, ALL THE 03:43:46.466 --> 03:43:48.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTS HAVE TAKEN THAT 03:43:48.000 --> 03:43:48.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSITION. 03:43:48.366 --> 03:43:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S TELLING EVERYBODY IN THE 03:43:49.666 --> 03:43:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTIVE BRANCH YOU CANNOT 03:43:51.400 --> 03:43:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPEAR AND YOU CANNOT GIVE ANY 03:43:53.366 --> 03:43:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENTS. 03:43:53.766 --> 03:43:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT I BELIEVE IS TRULY 03:43:56.366 --> 03:43:56.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNPRECEDENTED. 03:43:56.800 --> 03:43:57.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND FORMER OFFICIALS AS WELL. 03:43:57.933 --> 03:44:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I MEAN, THEY FALL UNDER THIS 03:44:00.366 --> 03:44:00.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UMBRELLA. 03:44:00.733 --> 03:44:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> RIGHT. 03:44:01.733 --> 03:44:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN, IF THEY'RE FORMER WHITE 03:44:03.466 --> 03:44:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OFFICIALS, EVERYBODY 03:44:04.666 --> 03:44:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SINCE AT LEAST CLINTON 03:44:05.933 --> 03:44:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS TAKEN THIS EXTREME POSITION 03:44:08.200 --> 03:44:09.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEY'RE IMMUNE FROM EVEN 03:44:09.866 --> 03:44:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOWING UP. 03:44:10.700 --> 03:44:13.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS WE'VE SEEN IN THE COURTS, TWO 03:44:13.000 --> 03:44:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURTS HAVE CONSIDERED THIS NOW 03:44:13.766 --> 03:44:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND BOTH HAVE REJECTED THAT. 03:44:16.200 --> 03:44:19.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LISA DESJARDINS AT THE 03:44:19.733 --> 03:44:20.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAPITOL. 03:44:20.066 --> 03:44:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE YOU ARE. 03:44:21.966 --> 03:44:23.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANY OPPORTUNITY TO TALK TO 03:44:23.100 --> 03:44:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS, TALK TO MEMBERS ON THE 03:44:25.400 --> 03:44:26.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE ABOUT HOW THEY THINK 03:44:26.233 --> 03:44:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS HEARING IS GOING SO FAR 03:44:28.766 --> 03:44:29.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY? 03:44:29.066 --> 03:44:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DID HAVE SOME OPPORTUNITY 03:44:30.533 --> 03:44:31.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TALK TO MEMBERS. 03:44:31.300 --> 03:44:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY ABLE TO CATCH ONE. 03:44:34.600 --> 03:44:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE ON THEIR WAY TO VOTE. 03:44:37.200 --> 03:44:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR PRODUCER IS DOWNSTAIRS HERE 03:44:40.166 --> 03:44:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CAPITOL. 03:44:41.066 --> 03:44:43.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, HONESTLY, IT WAS JUST 03:44:43.600 --> 03:44:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING POINTS. 03:44:44.700 --> 03:44:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HANK JOHNSON, DEMOCRAT, TALKING 03:44:46.733 --> 03:44:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ME ABOUT SAYING HE FELT LIKE 03:44:49.700 --> 03:44:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATIC WITNESSES 03:44:51.433 --> 03:44:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLETELY CONVICTED THEIR CASE. 03:44:53.700 --> 03:44:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK FELT LIKE THAT IT WAS 03:44:56.100 --> 03:44:57.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. 03:44:57.700 --> 03:45:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, I THINK SITTING IN THE 03:45:01.266 --> 03:45:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM, ONE THOUGHT THAT INSTRUCT 03:45:02.766 --> 03:45:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ME, DEMOCRATS MADE AN EARLY 03:45:04.800 --> 03:45:06.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECISION AND HOW TO STRUCTURE 03:45:06.000 --> 03:45:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS HEARING IN THAT THEY WOULD 03:45:07.466 --> 03:45:10.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE THREE WITNESSES, SOMETHING 03:45:10.066 --> 03:45:11.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR GUESTS HAVE TALKED ABOUT 03:45:11.766 --> 03:45:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THERE WOULD BE ONE 03:45:13.233 --> 03:45:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN WITNESS. 03:45:13.766 --> 03:45:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WONDER IF THEY DIDN'T CONSIDER 03:45:16.533 --> 03:45:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SINGLE REPUBLICAN WITNESS 03:45:18.066 --> 03:45:20.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE KIND OF AN ADVANTAGE 03:45:20.233 --> 03:45:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HE COULD TAKE AS MUCH TIME AS 03:45:22.700 --> 03:45:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WANTED AND PRESENT ONE LONG 03:45:26.200 --> 03:45:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLOWING ARGUMENT VERSUS THE 03:45:27.466 --> 03:45:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE WITNESSES ON THE 03:45:32.933 --> 03:45:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC SIDE THAT YOU WERE 03:45:34.700 --> 03:45:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING FROM THEM POPCORN LIKE 03:45:35.833 --> 03:45:37.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE AFTER THE OTHER. 03:45:37.433 --> 03:45:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS SAID THEY WANTED THE 03:45:38.633 --> 03:45:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LONG STAFF QUESTIONING, 45 03:45:39.966 --> 03:45:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES BECAUSE THEY WANTED THE 03:45:41.633 --> 03:45:43.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHANCE TO LAY OUT ONE LOGICAL 03:45:43.866 --> 03:45:44.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLOW OF AN ARGUMENT. 03:45:44.933 --> 03:45:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WONDER IF THEY ENDED UP GIVING 03:45:48.300 --> 03:45:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS AN EVEN BETTER 03:45:49.633 --> 03:45:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPORTUNITY BY LIMITING THEM TO 03:45:51.466 --> 03:45:52.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE WITNESS. 03:45:52.600 --> 03:45:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS HAVE TOLD ME THEY 03:45:53.366 --> 03:45:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID ASK FOR MORE WITNESSES. 03:45:55.400 --> 03:45:57.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY GAVE SEVERAL NAMES FOR 03:45:57.000 --> 03:45:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSSIBLE CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS 03:45:58.866 --> 03:46:01.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THIS HEARING. 03:46:01.533 --> 03:46:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS SELECTED FROM THAT 03:46:03.000 --> 03:46:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN LIST MR. TURLEY. 03:46:04.566 --> 03:46:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT THEIR 03:46:05.933 --> 03:46:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGHTS ARE LATER ABOUT THAT 03:46:07.466 --> 03:46:07.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SELECTION. 03:46:07.833 --> 03:46:09.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT WILL BE VERY INTERESTING 03:46:09.233 --> 03:46:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SEE AS WE HAVE NOTED TIME AND 03:46:11.466 --> 03:46:11.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN. 03:46:11.766 --> 03:46:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S THE DEMOCRATS THAT ARE IN 03:46:13.800 --> 03:46:15.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MAJORITY. 03:46:15.200 --> 03:46:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY MAKE THESE JUDGMENT CALLS 03:46:17.466 --> 03:46:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE'LL SEE WHETHER OR NOT -- 03:46:19.233 --> 03:46:20.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW THIS PANS OUT. 03:46:20.500 --> 03:46:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS STRIKING THOUGH AS YOU 03:46:22.766 --> 03:46:24.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID THE DEMOCRATS -- 03:46:24.800 --> 03:46:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC -- RATHER THE 03:46:26.100 --> 03:46:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES CALLED BY THE 03:46:27.100 --> 03:46:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS, THE CONSTITUTIONAL 03:46:28.766 --> 03:46:33.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHOLARS, LAW PROFESSORS HAVE 03:46:33.033 --> 03:46:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADE SOME I THINK POINTS THAT 03:46:34.766 --> 03:46:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE SALIENT, THAT COME ACROSS, 03:46:36.966 --> 03:46:38.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEM TO BE STRONG POINTS. 03:46:38.566 --> 03:46:40.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THEN AS YOU SAID, THEY MIX 03:46:40.866 --> 03:46:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT UP AMONG THEMSELVES AND 03:46:42.666 --> 03:46:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. TURLEY CALLED BY THE 03:46:45.300 --> 03:46:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS HAS HIS OWN 45 03:46:46.766 --> 03:46:49.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES ALL PRETTY MUCH TO 03:46:49.333 --> 03:46:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF. 03:46:49.666 --> 03:46:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONE OTHER THING ABOUT THAT, 03:46:51.233 --> 03:46:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING ABOUT I THINK 03:46:52.766 --> 03:46:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. TURLEY'S DEMEANOR IN THE 03:46:57.133 --> 03:46:57.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM. 03:46:57.433 --> 03:46:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS WERE PAYING CLOSER 03:46:58.733 --> 03:46:59.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTENTION TO HIM. 03:46:59.666 --> 03:47:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAS A WAY OF MAKING EYE 03:47:01.700 --> 03:47:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTACT WITH THE MEMBERS. 03:47:03.500 --> 03:47:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S RELATING PERSONAL STORIES. 03:47:06.233 --> 03:47:09.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SMOKE ABOUT HIS WIFE. 03:47:09.733 --> 03:47:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S GOT A MORE LAID BACK 03:47:12.166 --> 03:47:13.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMEANOR AND MAKING EYE CONTACT. 03:47:13.966 --> 03:47:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH SIDES PAY MORE ATTENTION TO 03:47:15.466 --> 03:47:17.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM THAN TO THE DEMOCRATIC 03:47:17.266 --> 03:47:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 03:47:17.633 --> 03:47:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK IN PART, THEY WERE MORE 03:47:20.166 --> 03:47:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREDICTABLE. 03:47:20.600 --> 03:47:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS ANSWERS ARE LESS PREDICTABLE 03:47:22.633 --> 03:47:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HE WOULD GET A LITTLE MORE 03:47:27.466 --> 03:47:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTENTION FROM THE DAIS OVER THE 03:47:30.533 --> 03:47:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESULT. 03:47:30.866 --> 03:47:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHEN HE SPOKE ABOUT HIS MAD, 03:47:33.200 --> 03:47:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE TALKED ABOUT HIS DOG. 03:47:35.233 --> 03:47:36.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA, WE'RE GOING TO LET YOU 03:47:36.533 --> 03:47:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCH WHAT'S GOING ON AND MAYBE 03:47:37.933 --> 03:47:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME BACK. 03:47:40.166 --> 03:47:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA REPORTING FROM THE CAPITOL 03:47:41.900 --> 03:47:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE HOUSE JUDICIARY TAKES A 03:47:43.300 --> 03:47:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BREAK FROM THE IMPEACHMENT 03:47:45.700 --> 03:47:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING IN ORDER TO TAKE SOME 03:47:48.166 --> 03:47:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTES ON THE HOUSE FLOOR. 03:47:51.433 --> 03:47:54.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL, I WANT TO COME BACK TO YOU 03:47:54.700 --> 03:47:57.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THIS DECISION BY THE 03:47:57.266 --> 03:47:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS TO NOT -- WE KNEW THEY 03:47:58.800 --> 03:48:00.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE MORE WITNESSES. 03:48:00.733 --> 03:48:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS THEIR RIGHT TO DO THAT. 03:48:03.233 --> 03:48:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT TO STRUCTURE THIS IN THE WAY 03:48:07.500 --> 03:48:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEY HAVE IS -- IN ESSENCE 03:48:10.800 --> 03:48:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE THREE PROFESSORS THAT THE 03:48:13.066 --> 03:48:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS CALLED ARE REPEATING 03:48:14.500 --> 03:48:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EACH OTHER'S ARGUMENTS, AREN'T 03:48:16.266 --> 03:48:16.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY? 03:48:16.566 --> 03:48:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S AMAZING TO FIND OUT THAT 03:48:19.500 --> 03:48:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS ACTUALLY PICKED 03:48:21.933 --> 03:48:24.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY FROM THE REPUBLICAN LIST 03:48:24.400 --> 03:48:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE HE'S VERY ELOQUENT. 03:48:26.733 --> 03:48:29.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S DONE THIS -- HE'S ON TV 03:48:29.633 --> 03:48:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTANTLY AND HE'S TESTIFIED 03:48:31.866 --> 03:48:32.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTANTLY. 03:48:32.266 --> 03:48:33.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS 03:48:33.800 --> 03:48:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL IN IMPEACHMENT CASES. 03:48:34.766 --> 03:48:36.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I CERTAINLY THINK AGAIN FROM 03:48:36.766 --> 03:48:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A TACTICAL PERSPECTIVE, THAT'S A 03:48:39.266 --> 03:48:40.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIG MISTAKE. 03:48:40.000 --> 03:48:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE ARE -- WE RIGHT NOW ARE 03:48:42.733 --> 03:48:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAITING FOR THE COMMITTEE TO 03:48:44.666 --> 03:48:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME BACK FROM ITS BREAK. 03:48:46.400 --> 03:48:48.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WOULD LIKE TO REPLAY FOR YOU 03:48:48.533 --> 03:48:49.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MAYBE WE'LL HAVE TIME TO DO 03:48:49.800 --> 03:48:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IN ITS ENTIRETY, THE 03:48:52.766 --> 03:48:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENING STATEMENT BY THE 03:48:54.666 --> 03:48:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE 03:48:56.200 --> 03:48:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE JERRY NADLER 03:48:57.766 --> 03:49:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FOLLOWED BY THE OPENING 03:49:00.666 --> 03:49:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT BY THE RANKING 03:49:02.400 --> 03:49:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN DOUG 03:49:04.833 --> 03:49:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLINS OF GEORGIA. 03:49:05.800 --> 03:49:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S START BY AIRING CHAIRMAN 03:49:09.466 --> 03:49:10.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NADLER'S STATEMENT. 03:49:10.366 --> 03:49:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FACTS BEFORE US ARE 03:49:14.800 --> 03:49:15.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDISPUTED. 03:49:15.366 --> 03:49:18.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON JULY 25, PRESIDENT TRUMP 03:49:18.166 --> 03:49:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLED PRESIDENT ZELENSKY OF 03:49:19.500 --> 03:49:21.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE AND PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 03:49:21.033 --> 03:49:23.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORDS ASKED HIM FOR A FAVOR. 03:49:23.166 --> 03:49:25.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CALL WAS PART OF A 03:49:25.866 --> 03:49:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERTED EFFORT BY THE 03:49:27.233 --> 03:49:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT AND HIS MEN TO SOLICIT 03:49:29.266 --> 03:49:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PERSONAL ADVANTAGE IN THE NEXT 03:49:31.466 --> 03:49:31.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 03:49:31.833 --> 03:49:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TIME IN THE FORM OF AN 03:49:34.133 --> 03:49:36.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION OF HIS POLITICAL 03:49:36.000 --> 03:49:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVERSARIES BY A FOREIGN 03:49:37.800 --> 03:49:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 03:49:38.666 --> 03:49:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OBTAIN THAT PRIVATE POLITICAL 03:49:41.733 --> 03:49:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVANTAGE, PRESIDENT TRUMP 03:49:42.833 --> 03:49:44.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHHELD BOTH AN OFFICIAL WHITE 03:49:44.133 --> 03:49:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE MEETING FROM THE 03:49:46.766 --> 03:49:49.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEWLY-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE 03:49:49.000 --> 03:49:51.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAGILE DEMOCRACY AND WITHHELD 03:49:51.300 --> 03:49:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VITAL MILITARY AID FROM A 03:49:54.466 --> 03:49:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VULNERABLE ALLY. 03:49:55.333 --> 03:49:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN CONGRESS FOUND OUT ABOUT 03:49:56.466 --> 03:49:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS SCHEME AND BEGAN TO 03:49:59.200 --> 03:50:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE, PRESIDENT TRUMP 03:50:00.366 --> 03:50:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOOK EXTRAORDINARY AND UNPRESHE 03:50:02.200 --> 03:50:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEBTED STEPS TO COVER UP HIS 03:50:04.733 --> 03:50:07.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFORTS AND TO WITHHOLD EVIDENCE 03:50:07.233 --> 03:50:08.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE INVESTIGATORS. 03:50:08.633 --> 03:50:10.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN WITNESSES DISOBEYED HIM, 03:50:10.633 --> 03:50:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN CAREER PROFESSIONALS CAME 03:50:12.366 --> 03:50:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD AND TOLD US THE TRUTH, 03:50:14.500 --> 03:50:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE ATTACKED THEM VICIOUSLY. 03:50:16.733 --> 03:50:17.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLING THEM TRAITORS AND LIE I 03:50:17.766 --> 03:50:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T REMEMBERS, PROMISES THAT 03:50:20.866 --> 03:50:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WILL GO THROUGH SOME 03:50:24.366 --> 03:50:24.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS. 03:50:24.700 --> 03:50:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COURSE THIS IS NOT THE FIRST 03:50:26.566 --> 03:50:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS 03:50:28.566 --> 03:50:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGAGED IN THIS PATTERN OF 03:50:31.400 --> 03:50:31.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT. 03:50:31.733 --> 03:50:34.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN 2016, THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT 03:50:34.066 --> 03:50:36.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGAGED IN A SWEEPING AND 03:50:36.500 --> 03:50:37.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SYSTEMATIC CAMPAIGN OF 03:50:37.533 --> 03:50:40.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THEIR ELECTIONS. 03:50:40.133 --> 03:50:43.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE WORDS OF SPECIAL COUNSEL 03:50:43.366 --> 03:50:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROBERT MUELLER "THE RUSSIAN 03:50:44.266 --> 03:50:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT PERCEIVED IT WOULD 03:50:45.233 --> 03:50:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT FROM A TRUMP PRESIDENCY 03:50:47.400 --> 03:50:50.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WORK TO SECURITY THAT 03:50:50.066 --> 03:50:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUTCOME." 03:50:50.433 --> 03:50:53.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WELCOMED THAT 03:50:53.633 --> 03:50:54.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE. 03:50:54.066 --> 03:50:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE SAW THIS IN REAL TIME WHEN 03:50:56.233 --> 03:50:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP ASKED RUSSIA TO 03:50:57.066 --> 03:50:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HACK HIS POLITICAL OPPONENT. 03:50:59.433 --> 03:51:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VERY NEXT DAY, A RUSSIAN 03:51:01.433 --> 03:51:04.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MILITARY INTELLIGENCE UNIT 03:51:04.400 --> 03:51:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTEMPTED TO HACK THAT POLITICAL 03:51:07.433 --> 03:51:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENT. 03:51:07.800 --> 03:51:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HIS OWN JUSTICE DEPARTMENT 03:51:10.766 --> 03:51:13.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRIED TO UNCOVER THE EXTENT TO 03:51:13.000 --> 03:51:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BROKE 03:51:14.400 --> 03:51:18.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR LAWS, THE PRESIDENT TOOK 03:51:18.133 --> 03:51:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNPRECEDENTED STEPS TO OBSTRUCT 03:51:18.866 --> 03:51:22.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING 03:51:22.733 --> 03:51:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IGNORING SUBPOENAS AND PUBLICLY 03:51:27.433 --> 03:51:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTACKING AND INTIMIDATING 03:51:28.766 --> 03:51:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 03:51:29.366 --> 03:51:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE ADMINISTRATION'S 03:51:31.433 --> 03:51:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEVEL OF OBSTRUCTION IS WITHOUT 03:51:34.666 --> 03:51:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECEDENT. 03:51:35.400 --> 03:51:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO OTHER PRESIDENT HAS VOWED TO 03:51:37.400 --> 03:51:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "FIGHT ALL OF THE SUBPOENAS" AS 03:51:40.733 --> 03:51:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP PROMISED. 03:51:42.666 --> 03:51:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE 1974 IMPEACHMENT 03:51:45.533 --> 03:51:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS, PRESIDENT NIXON 03:51:46.733 --> 03:51:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRODUCED DOZENS OF RECORDINGS. 03:51:48.600 --> 03:51:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN 1998, PRESIDENT CLINTON 03:51:52.266 --> 03:51:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHYSICALLY GAVE HIS BLOOD. 03:51:54.100 --> 03:51:56.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP BY CONTRAST HAS 03:51:56.633 --> 03:51:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSED TO PRODUCE A SINGLE 03:51:58.700 --> 03:52:00.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENT AND DIRECTED EVERY 03:52:00.966 --> 03:52:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESS NOT TO TESTIFY. 03:52:03.300 --> 03:52:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE ARE THE FACTS BEFORE US. 03:52:07.033 --> 03:52:08.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY HAS MOVED 03:52:08.866 --> 03:52:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK TO THE HOUSE JUDICIARY 03:52:10.766 --> 03:52:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE. 03:52:11.133 --> 03:52:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS WE BEGIN A REVIEW, THE 03:52:13.333 --> 03:52:15.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR 03:52:15.066 --> 03:52:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS CLEAR. 03:52:16.266 --> 03:52:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP WELCOMED FOREIGN 03:52:18.466 --> 03:52:21.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THE 2016 03:52:21.733 --> 03:52:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 03:52:22.100 --> 03:52:25.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DEMANDED IT FOR THE 2020 03:52:25.100 --> 03:52:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 03:52:25.466 --> 03:52:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN BOTH CASES, HE GOT CAUGHT. 03:52:28.533 --> 03:52:31.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN BOTH CASES HE DID EVERYTHING 03:52:31.900 --> 03:52:33.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HIS POWER TO PREVENT THE 03:52:33.733 --> 03:52:34.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE FROM LEARNING 03:52:34.466 --> 03:52:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRUTH ABOUT HIS CONDUCT. 03:52:35.433 --> 03:52:38.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 24th, THE SPECIAL COUNSEL 03:52:38.766 --> 03:52:39.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED BEFORE THIS COMMITTEE. 03:52:39.933 --> 03:52:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE IMPLORED US TO SEE THE NATURE 03:52:42.633 --> 03:52:45.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE THREATS TO OUR COUNTRY. 03:52:45.100 --> 03:52:46.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "OVER THE COURSE OF MY CAREER, I 03:52:46.900 --> 03:52:49.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF CHALLENGES 03:52:49.933 --> 03:52:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OUR DEMOCRACY. 03:52:50.966 --> 03:52:51.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT'S EFFORTS 03:52:51.733 --> 03:52:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INTERFERE IN OUR ELECTIONS IS 03:52:54.666 --> 03:52:56.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMONG THE MOST SERIOUS. 03:52:56.000 --> 03:52:59.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS DESERVES THE ATTENTION OF 03:52:59.666 --> 03:53:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY AMERICAN." 03:53:01.466 --> 03:53:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IGNORING THAT WARNING, PRESIDENT 03:53:02.600 --> 03:53:04.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP CALLED THE UKRAINIAN 03:53:04.366 --> 03:53:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT THE VERY NEXT DAY TO 03:53:05.700 --> 03:53:08.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASK HIM TO INVESTIGATE THE 03:53:08.400 --> 03:53:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S POLITICAL OPPONENT. 03:53:10.766 --> 03:53:11.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS WE EXERCISED OUR 03:53:11.733 --> 03:53:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE 03:53:12.600 --> 03:53:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER THIS PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR 03:53:16.766 --> 03:53:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTES AN IMPEACHABLE 03:53:17.866 --> 03:53:19.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE, IT'S IMPORTANT TO PLACE 03:53:19.700 --> 03:53:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP'S CONDUCT INTO 03:53:22.133 --> 03:53:23.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORICAL CONTEXT. 03:53:23.100 --> 03:53:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE THE FOUNDING OF OUR 03:53:25.000 --> 03:53:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY, THE HOUSE OF 03:53:27.433 --> 03:53:28.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES HAS IMPEACHED 03:53:28.300 --> 03:53:29.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY TWO PRESIDENTS. 03:53:29.000 --> 03:53:32.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A THIRD WAS ON HIS WAY TO 03:53:32.633 --> 03:53:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT WHEN HE RESIGNED. 03:53:33.566 --> 03:53:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COMMITTEE HAS VOTED TO 03:53:36.566 --> 03:53:38.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH TWO PRESIDENTS FOR 03:53:38.433 --> 03:53:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE. 03:53:39.433 --> 03:53:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE VOTED TO IMPEACH ONE 03:53:41.066 --> 03:53:42.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT FOR OBSTRUCTING A 03:53:42.866 --> 03:53:43.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION. 03:53:43.533 --> 03:53:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE EXTENT THAT PRESIDENT 03:53:45.166 --> 03:53:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP'S CONDUCT FITS THESE 03:53:47.433 --> 03:53:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CATEGORIES, THERE'S PRECEDENT 03:53:49.733 --> 03:53:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR RECOMMENDING IMPEACHMENT 03:53:51.400 --> 03:53:51.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE. 03:53:51.966 --> 03:53:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF 03:53:53.933 --> 03:53:55.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLIC HAVE WE BEEN FORCED 03:53:55.500 --> 03:53:57.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CONSIDER THE CONDUCT OF A 03:53:57.566 --> 03:53:59.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WHO APPEARS TO HAVE 03:53:59.100 --> 03:54:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLICITED PERSONAL POLITICAL 03:54:01.600 --> 03:54:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAVORS FROM A FOREIGN 03:54:03.466 --> 03:54:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 03:54:05.033 --> 03:54:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER BEFORE HAS A PRESIDENT 03:54:07.133 --> 03:54:08.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGAGED IN THE COURSE OF CONDUCT 03:54:08.500 --> 03:54:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT INCLUDED ALL OF THE ACTS 03:54:10.166 --> 03:54:11.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MOST CONCERNED THE FRAMERS. 03:54:11.966 --> 03:54:15.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PATRIOTS THAT FOUNDED OUR 03:54:15.366 --> 03:54:17.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY WERE NOT FEARFUL MEN. 03:54:17.966 --> 03:54:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY FOUGHT A WAR. 03:54:19.466 --> 03:54:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WITNESSED TERRIBLE 03:54:21.866 --> 03:54:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIOLENCE. 03:54:22.233 --> 03:54:23.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY OVERTHREW A KING. 03:54:23.733 --> 03:54:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THEY MET TO FRAME OUR 03:54:25.800 --> 03:54:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, THOSE PATRIOTS 03:54:27.433 --> 03:54:29.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STILL FEARED ONE THREAT ABOVE 03:54:29.333 --> 03:54:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL. 03:54:29.733 --> 03:54:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN OUR 03:54:34.766 --> 03:54:38.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 03:54:38.700 --> 03:54:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY JUXTAPOSED A TYRANT. 03:54:44.400 --> 03:54:46.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE EARLY YEARS OF THE 03:54:46.933 --> 03:54:49.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC, THEY ASKED US TO BE 03:54:49.600 --> 03:54:51.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIGILANT TO THAT THREAT. 03:54:51.366 --> 03:54:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASHINGTON WARNED US "TO BE 03:54:53.733 --> 03:54:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTANTLY AWAKE SINCE HISTORY 03:54:55.233 --> 03:54:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND EXPERIENCE PROVED THAT 03:54:56.500 --> 03:54:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INFLUENCES IS ONE OF THE 03:54:59.433 --> 03:55:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST BAINFUL FOES OF REPUBLICAN 03:55:05.233 --> 03:55:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENTS." 03:55:06.100 --> 03:55:08.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADAMS WROTE, THE DANGER OF 03:55:08.466 --> 03:55:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INFLUENCE RECURS. 03:55:15.466 --> 03:55:18.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON'S WARNING WAS MORE 03:55:18.900 --> 03:55:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIRE. 03:55:19.466 --> 03:55:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID ADVERSARIES WOULD 03:55:23.466 --> 03:55:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTEMPT TO RAISE A CREATURE OF 03:55:24.966 --> 03:55:26.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR OWN TO THE UNION. 03:55:26.266 --> 03:55:28.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN SHORT, THE FOUNDERS WARNED US 03:55:28.700 --> 03:55:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE SHOULD EXPECT OUR 03:55:30.866 --> 03:55:32.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN ADVERSARIES TO TARGET 03:55:32.833 --> 03:55:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ELECTIONS AND WE WILL FIND 03:55:39.000 --> 03:55:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OURSELVES IN GREATER DANGER IF 03:55:44.700 --> 03:55:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEOPENS THE DOOR TO THEIR 03:55:46.566 --> 03:55:46.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILLINGNESS. 03:55:46.966 --> 03:55:48.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW WILL WE KNOW IN THE 03:55:48.900 --> 03:55:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS BETRAYED HIS 03:55:49.900 --> 03:55:50.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY IN THIS MANNER? 03:55:50.866 --> 03:55:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW WILL WE KNOW IF HE BETRAYS 03:55:54.433 --> 03:55:57.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT FOR PETTY PERSONAL GAIN? 03:55:57.200 --> 03:55:59.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON HAD A RESPONSE AS WELL. 03:55:59.533 --> 03:56:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WROTE "WHEN A MAN 03:56:03.466 --> 03:56:06.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNPRINCIPLED IN PRIVATE LIFE, 03:56:06.033 --> 03:56:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOLD IN HIS TEMPER, POSSESSES OF 03:56:09.166 --> 03:56:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERABLE TALENTS, KNOWN TO 03:56:10.800 --> 03:56:13.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SCOFFED AT THE PRINCIPLES 03:56:13.900 --> 03:56:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF LIBERTY, WHEN A MAN MOUNTS 03:56:17.600 --> 03:56:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOBBY HORSE OF POPULARITY, 03:56:19.466 --> 03:56:21.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY OF 03:56:21.566 --> 03:56:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EMBARRASSING THE GENERAL 03:56:22.800 --> 03:56:25.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT AND BRINGING IT UNDER 03:56:25.500 --> 03:56:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUSPICION, IT MAY JUSTLY BE 03:56:28.133 --> 03:56:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUSPECTED HIS OBJECT IS TO THROW 03:56:30.433 --> 03:56:31.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS INTO CONFUSION THAT HE 03:56:31.666 --> 03:56:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY RIDE THE STORM AND DIRECT 03:56:34.766 --> 03:56:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHIRLWIND." 03:56:36.466 --> 03:56:37.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE STORM 03:56:37.600 --> 03:56:40.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN WHICH WE FIND OURSELVES IN 03:56:40.666 --> 03:56:41.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WAS SET IN MOTION BY 03:56:41.933 --> 03:56:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP. 03:56:42.600 --> 03:56:46.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DO NOT WISH THIS MOMENT ON THE 03:56:46.700 --> 03:56:47.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 03:56:47.033 --> 03:56:49.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT A PLEASANT TASK THAT WE 03:56:49.066 --> 03:56:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERTAKE TODAY. 03:56:49.866 --> 03:56:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE EACH TAKEN AN OATH TO 03:56:52.766 --> 03:56:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION AND THE 03:56:55.233 --> 03:56:56.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS BEFORE US ARE CLEAR. 03:56:56.566 --> 03:56:58.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP DID NOT MERELY 03:56:58.066 --> 03:56:59.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEK TO BENEFIT FROM FOREIGN 03:56:59.666 --> 03:57:03.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN OUR ELECTIONS. 03:57:03.066 --> 03:57:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DIRECTLY AND INVITED FOREIGN 03:57:05.133 --> 03:57:06.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN OUR ELECTIONS. 03:57:06.400 --> 03:57:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE USED THE POWERS OF HIS OFFICE 03:57:08.733 --> 03:57:10.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TRY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. 03:57:10.433 --> 03:57:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SENT HIS AGENTS TO MAY CLEAR 03:57:12.566 --> 03:57:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THIS IS WHAT HE WANTED AND 03:57:15.400 --> 03:57:16.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMANDED. 03:57:16.166 --> 03:57:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS WILLING TO COMPROMISE OUR 03:57:18.866 --> 03:57:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY AND HIS OFFICE FOR 03:57:21.700 --> 03:57:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL POLITICAL GAIN. 03:57:23.066 --> 03:57:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOES NOT MATTER THAT 03:57:25.633 --> 03:57:28.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP GOT CAUGHT AND 03:57:28.000 --> 03:57:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ULTIMATELY RELEASED THE FUNDS 03:57:29.266 --> 03:57:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE UKRAINE SO DESPERATELY 03:57:31.466 --> 03:57:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEEDED. 03:57:32.566 --> 03:57:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MATTERS THAT HE ENLISTED A 03:57:36.633 --> 03:57:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TO INTERVENE 03:57:37.766 --> 03:57:39.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE FIRST PLACE. 03:57:39.700 --> 03:57:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES NOT MATTER THAT PRESIDENT 03:57:41.766 --> 03:57:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP FELT THAT THESE 03:57:43.433 --> 03:57:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS WERE UNFAIR TO 03:57:44.166 --> 03:57:45.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM. 03:57:45.100 --> 03:57:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT MATTERS THAT HE USED HIS 03:57:47.066 --> 03:57:50.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE NOT MERELY TO DEFEND 03:57:50.000 --> 03:57:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF BUT TO OBSTRUCT 03:57:52.700 --> 03:57:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATORS AT EVERY TURN. 03:57:54.100 --> 03:57:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE ALL AWARE THE NEXT 03:57:56.300 --> 03:57:57.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION IS LOOMING. 03:57:57.100 --> 03:57:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CANNOT WAIT FOR THE ELECTION 03:57:59.066 --> 03:58:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ADDRESS THE PRESENT CRISIS. 03:58:01.733 --> 03:58:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTEGRITY OF THAT ELECTION 03:58:03.500 --> 03:58:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ONE OF THE VERY THINGS AT 03:58:07.500 --> 03:58:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAKE. 03:58:07.800 --> 03:58:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS SHOWN US HIS 03:58:09.166 --> 03:58:10.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATTERN OF CONDUCT. 03:58:10.633 --> 03:58:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE DON'T ACT TO HOLD HIM IN 03:58:12.600 --> 03:58:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHECK NOW, PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL 03:58:14.533 --> 03:58:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALMOST CERTAINLY TRY AGAIN TO 03:58:17.300 --> 03:58:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLICIT INTERFERENCE IN THE 03:58:19.466 --> 03:58:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION FOR HIS PERSONAL 03:58:21.433 --> 03:58:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL GAIN. 03:58:22.066 --> 03:58:24.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WE WILL BEGIN OUR 03:58:24.133 --> 03:58:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVERSATION WHERE WE SHOULD 03:58:25.633 --> 03:58:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE TEXT OF THE CONTEXT. 03:58:27.466 --> 03:58:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE EMPOWERED TO RECOMMEND 03:58:29.800 --> 03:58:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT 03:58:30.700 --> 03:58:32.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP TO THE HOUSE IF WE FIND 03:58:32.600 --> 03:58:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HE HAS COMMITTED TREASON, 03:58:35.966 --> 03:58:38.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY OR OTHER HIGH CRIMES AND 03:58:38.066 --> 03:58:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 03:58:38.500 --> 03:58:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR WITNESS PANEL WILL HELP US 03:58:40.266 --> 03:58:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GUIDE THAT CONVERSATION. 03:58:41.766 --> 03:58:43.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN A FEW DAYS, WE WILL RECONVENE 03:58:43.900 --> 03:58:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HEAR FROM THE COMMITTEES AT 03:58:45.433 --> 03:58:48.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORK TO UNCOVER THE FACTS BEFORE 03:58:48.800 --> 03:58:49.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US. 03:58:49.200 --> 03:58:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN WE APPLY THE CONSTITUTION 03:58:50.933 --> 03:58:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THOSE FACTS, IF IT IS TRUE 03:58:54.033 --> 03:58:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS 03:58:55.433 --> 03:58:57.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE 03:58:57.466 --> 03:58:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR MULTIPLE IMPEACHABLE 03:58:59.433 --> 03:59:01.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSES, THEN WE MUST MOVE 03:59:01.400 --> 03:59:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SWIFTLY TO DO OUR DUTY AND 03:59:03.500 --> 03:59:04.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHARGE HIM ACCORDINGLY. 03:59:04.866 --> 03:59:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THANK THE WITNESSES FOR BEING 03:59:08.800 --> 03:59:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE TODAY. 03:59:09.433 --> 03:59:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FOR EVERYBODY WHO HAS NOT 03:59:10.533 --> 03:59:13.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN HERE BEFORE, THIS IS A NEW 03:59:13.566 --> 03:59:14.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM, NEW RULES. 03:59:14.233 --> 03:59:16.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A NEW MONTH. 03:59:16.700 --> 03:59:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE EVEN GOT CUTE LITTLE 03:59:19.500 --> 03:59:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STICKERS 4 OR STAFF SO WE CAN 03:59:22.766 --> 03:59:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME. 03:59:23.066 --> 03:59:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS IS IMPORTANT. 03:59:23.666 --> 03:59:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S IMPEACHMENT. 03:59:25.066 --> 03:59:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE DONE A TERRIBLE JOB OF IT 03:59:27.466 --> 03:59:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE. 03:59:27.800 --> 03:59:28.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS NOT NEW IS BASICALLY 03:59:28.966 --> 03:59:31.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAS JUST BEEN REITERATED BY 03:59:31.700 --> 03:59:33.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHAIRMAN WHAT IS NOT NEW IS 03:59:33.366 --> 03:59:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS. 03:59:34.266 --> 03:59:36.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS NOT NEW IS THIS IS THE 03:59:36.766 --> 03:59:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAME SAD STORY. 03:59:39.466 --> 03:59:40.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS INTERESTING BEFORE I GET 03:59:40.466 --> 03:59:43.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO MY -- PART OF MY OPENING 03:59:43.000 --> 03:59:44.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, WHAT WAS JUST SAID BY 03:59:44.466 --> 03:59:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHAIRMAN. 03:59:45.866 --> 03:59:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WEREN'T -- WE BACK TO A REDO 03:59:49.233 --> 03:59:50.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF MR. MUELLER. 03:59:50.533 --> 03:59:52.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID THE ATTENTION OF THE 03:59:52.600 --> 03:59:53.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE SHOULD BE ON 03:59:53.966 --> 03:59:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE. 03:59:55.466 --> 03:59:56.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AGREE. 03:59:56.000 --> 03:59:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I GUESS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DID 03:59:56.900 --> 03:59:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT INCLUDE THE JUDICIARY 03:59:58.766 --> 03:59:59.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE. 03:59:59.133 --> 04:00:00.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DIDN'T TAKE IT UP. 04:00:00.066 --> 04:00:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DIDN'T HAVE HEARINGS. 04:00:03.000 --> 04:00:04.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO DELVE 04:00:04.466 --> 04:00:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEEPLY INTO THIS ISSUE. 04:00:06.100 --> 04:00:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE PASSED ELECTION BILLS BUT DID 04:00:08.166 --> 04:00:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT GET INTO WHAT MR. MUELLER 04:00:09.666 --> 04:00:10.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKED ABOUT. 04:00:10.300 --> 04:00:11.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKING HIS OWN REPORT AND HAVING 04:00:11.933 --> 04:00:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS ABOUT THAT. 04:00:12.633 --> 04:00:13.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DIDN'T DO IT. 04:00:13.900 --> 04:00:15.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I GUESS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE 04:00:15.700 --> 04:00:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOESN'T INCLUDE THE HOUSE 04:00:17.666 --> 04:00:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. 04:00:21.200 --> 04:00:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTERESTING THING WE JUST 04:00:23.433 --> 04:00:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD, WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A LOT 04:00:26.566 --> 04:00:28.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE 04:00:28.300 --> 04:00:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION AND THE FOUNDERS 04:00:29.433 --> 04:00:30.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS INTERESTING, THE 04:00:30.800 --> 04:00:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN TALKED ABOUT THE 04:00:32.900 --> 04:00:34.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDERS FROM THE QUOTES AND 04:00:34.066 --> 04:00:36.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEING CONCERNED ABOUT FOREIGN 04:00:36.233 --> 04:00:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE. 04:00:36.600 --> 04:00:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HE ALSO DIDN'T QUOTE IS THE 04:00:37.933 --> 04:00:40.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDERS BEING REALLY CONCERNED 04:00:40.666 --> 04:00:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT POLITICAL IMPEACHMENT. 04:00:43.233 --> 04:00:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU JUST DON'T LIKE THE GUY. 04:00:45.466 --> 04:00:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU NEVER LOOKED HIM SINCE 04:00:46.733 --> 04:00:49.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOVEMBER OF 2016. 04:00:49.333 --> 04:00:50.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHAIRMAN HAS TALKED ABOUT 04:00:50.333 --> 04:00:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT SINCE LAST YEAR WHEN 04:00:51.933 --> 04:00:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS ELECTED CHAIRMAN. 04:00:53.800 --> 04:00:55.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO YEARS ON NOVEMBER 17, BEFORE 04:00:55.733 --> 04:00:57.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS SWORN IN AS CHAIRMAN. 04:00:57.633 --> 04:00:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO DON'T TELL ME THIS IS ABOUT 04:00:59.333 --> 04:01:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEW EVIDENCE AND NEW THINGS AND 04:01:00.566 --> 04:01:01.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEW STUFF. 04:01:01.066 --> 04:01:02.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE MAY HAVE A NEW HEARING ROOM, 04:01:02.933 --> 04:01:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY HAVE NEW MICS AND CHAIRS 04:01:04.766 --> 04:01:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT AREN'T COMFORTABLE BUT THIS 04:01:05.866 --> 04:01:08.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS NOTHING NEW, FOLKS. 04:01:08.866 --> 04:01:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS SAD. 04:01:10.766 --> 04:01:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE TODAY? 04:01:14.800 --> 04:01:16.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHAT I'M THINKING? 04:01:16.133 --> 04:01:17.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I LOOKED AT THIS. 04:01:17.133 --> 04:01:18.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS INTERESTING IS THERE'S 04:01:18.433 --> 04:01:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO THINGS THAT HAVE COME VERY 04:01:20.966 --> 04:01:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR. 04:01:21.266 --> 04:01:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IMPEACHMENT IS NOT ABOUT 04:01:23.433 --> 04:01:23.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS. 04:01:23.733 --> 04:01:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF IT WAS, THE OTHER COMMITTEES 04:01:26.700 --> 04:01:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE SENT OVER 04:01:27.433 --> 04:01:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPEACHMENT. 04:01:28.766 --> 04:01:31.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF IT GOES BADLY, THEY WANT TO 04:01:31.966 --> 04:01:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BLAME ADAM SCHIFF'S COMMITTEE 04:01:33.500 --> 04:01:35.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEY WANT TO BLAME THIS ONE 04:01:35.100 --> 04:01:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR IT GOING BAD. 04:01:37.066 --> 04:01:41.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THEY'RE ALREADY DRAFTING 04:01:41.500 --> 04:01:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLES. 04:01:42.133 --> 04:01:45.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WENT IN WITH THIS MUELLER 04:01:45.666 --> 04:01:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COHEN, THE EMOLUMENTS, THE LIST 04:01:51.400 --> 04:01:51.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOES ON. 04:01:51.733 --> 04:01:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS 04:01:53.300 --> 04:01:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DRIVING THIS? 04:01:54.333 --> 04:01:55.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLOCK AND THE CALENDAR. 04:01:55.633 --> 04:01:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S IT. 04:01:56.200 --> 04:01:57.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST PEOPLE IN LIFE, IF YOU WANT 04:01:57.633 --> 04:01:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO KNOW WHAT THEY VALUE, LOOK AT 04:01:59.366 --> 04:02:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR CHECKBOOK AND THEIR 04:02:01.633 --> 04:02:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALENDAR. 04:02:02.000 --> 04:02:02.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHAT THEY VALUE. 04:02:02.666 --> 04:02:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT THIS COMMITTEE 04:02:04.766 --> 04:02:05.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VALUES. 04:02:05.100 --> 04:02:05.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME. 04:02:05.400 --> 04:02:06.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WANT TO DO IT BEFORE THE 04:02:06.400 --> 04:02:07.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% END OF THE YEAR. 04:02:07.766 --> 04:02:08.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY? 04:02:08.066 --> 04:02:09.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHAIRMAN SAID IT JUST A 04:02:09.200 --> 04:02:09.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECOND AGO. 04:02:09.800 --> 04:02:11.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE SCARED OF THE ELECTIONS 04:02:11.633 --> 04:02:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT YEAR. 04:02:12.566 --> 04:02:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE SCARED OF THE ELECTIONS, 04:02:14.666 --> 04:02:15.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE'LL LOSE AGAIN. 04:02:15.800 --> 04:02:18.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE HAVE TO DO THIS NOW. 04:02:18.500 --> 04:02:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLOCK AND THE CALENDAR IS 04:02:20.866 --> 04:02:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS DRIVING IMPEACHMENT, NOT 04:02:22.300 --> 04:02:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS. 04:02:23.433 --> 04:02:24.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT THE WITNESSES WILL 04:02:24.233 --> 04:02:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY TODAY. 04:02:24.900 --> 04:02:26.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE TODAY? 04:02:26.400 --> 04:02:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS REALLY INTERESTING TODAY 04:02:28.666 --> 04:02:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS, 04:02:30.766 --> 04:02:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICA WILL SEE WHY MOST PEOPLE 04:02:32.933 --> 04:02:34.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T GO TO LAW SCHOOL. 04:02:34.200 --> 04:02:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO OFFENSE TO OUR PROFESSORS. 04:02:38.233 --> 04:02:40.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT PLEASE, REALLY? 04:02:40.000 --> 04:02:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE BRINGING YOU IN HERE TODAY 04:02:41.866 --> 04:02:43.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TESTIFY SOMETHING ON MOST OF 04:02:43.500 --> 04:02:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE ALREADY WRITTEN ABOUT, 04:02:45.233 --> 04:02:46.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL FOUR, THE OPINIONS WE 04:02:46.166 --> 04:02:47.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALREADY KNOW OUT OF THE 04:02:47.700 --> 04:02:48.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLASSROOMS THAT MAYBE YOU'RE 04:02:48.566 --> 04:02:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GETTING READY FOR FINALS IN TO 04:02:51.466 --> 04:02:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSS THINGS THAT YOU PROBABLY 04:02:52.433 --> 04:02:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE -- UNLESS 04:02:54.100 --> 04:02:55.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE GOOD ON TV WATCHING THE 04:02:55.766 --> 04:02:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS, 04:02:58.000 --> 04:02:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU COULDN'T HAVE ACTUALLY 04:02:59.366 --> 04:03:00.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIGESTED THE ADAM SCHIFF REPORT 04:03:00.533 --> 04:03:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM YESTERDAY OR THE REPUBLICAN 04:03:02.066 --> 04:03:04.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSE IN ANY REAL WAY. 04:03:04.533 --> 04:03:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CAN BE THEORETICAL ALL WE 04:03:07.433 --> 04:03:10.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT BUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE 04:03:10.366 --> 04:03:11.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO SAY HUH? 04:03:11.366 --> 04:03:12.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT ARE WE DOING? 04:03:12.933 --> 04:03:14.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO FACT WITNESSES 04:03:14.000 --> 04:03:15.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLANNED FOR THIS COMMITTEE. 04:03:15.666 --> 04:03:18.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S AN INTERESTING THING. 04:03:18.166 --> 04:03:19.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO PLAN AT ALL EXCEPT 04:03:19.400 --> 04:03:21.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT WEEK A HEARING ON THE 04:03:21.566 --> 04:03:22.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECIPITATION FROM THE OTHER 04:03:22.266 --> 04:03:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE TO SEND US A REPORT 04:03:23.866 --> 04:03:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE JUDICIALRY COMMITTEE 04:03:24.766 --> 04:03:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH I'M NOT SURE WHAT THEY 04:03:26.900 --> 04:03:29.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT TOP SEND US A REPORT ON, NO 04:03:29.200 --> 04:03:29.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLAN. 04:03:29.500 --> 04:03:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING ELSE. 04:03:29.933 --> 04:03:31.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASKED THE CHAIRMAN BEFORE WE 04:03:31.166 --> 04:03:32.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FT FOR THANKS GIVING TO STAY 04:03:32.433 --> 04:03:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN TOUCH, TALK ABOUT WHAT WE 04:03:34.766 --> 04:03:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE. 04:03:35.066 --> 04:03:36.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY WILL SHINE A BRIGHT 04:03:36.133 --> 04:03:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIGHT ON US STARTING THIS 04:03:38.300 --> 04:03:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORNING. 04:03:38.633 --> 04:03:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRICKETS. 04:03:39.000 --> 04:03:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNTIL I ASKED FOR A WITNESS THE 04:03:40.600 --> 04:03:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER DAY AND LET'S SAY THAT 04:03:42.600 --> 04:03:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T GO WELL. 04:03:44.400 --> 04:03:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO WHISTLE-BLOWER. 04:03:45.533 --> 04:03:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE WAY, WE'LL PROVE TODAY 04:03:46.733 --> 04:03:49.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HE'S NOT OR SHE'S NOT 04:03:49.333 --> 04:03:51.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFORDED THE PROTECTION OF 04:03:51.566 --> 04:03:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDENTITY. 04:03:51.933 --> 04:03:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT IN THE STATUTE. 04:03:54.733 --> 04:03:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S SOMETHING THAT WAS MADE UP 04:03:56.833 --> 04:03:57.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY ADAM SCHIFF. 04:03:57.833 --> 04:03:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ALSO DON'T HAVE ADAM SCHIFF 04:03:59.233 --> 04:03:59.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO WROTE THE REPORT. 04:03:59.933 --> 04:04:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID I'M NOT GOING TO. 04:04:03.466 --> 04:04:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'LL SEND STAFF TO DO THAT. 04:04:05.500 --> 04:04:07.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S NOT GOING TO. 04:04:07.066 --> 04:04:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, TO ME, IF HE WAS 04:04:08.666 --> 04:04:09.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTING TO, HE WOULD COME 04:04:09.800 --> 04:04:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEGGING TO US. 04:04:10.800 --> 04:04:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE'S THE PROBLEM. 04:04:12.200 --> 04:04:15.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SUMS IT UP SIMPLY LIKE THIS. 04:04:15.700 --> 04:04:17.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST 19 MINUTES AFTERNOON ON 04:04:17.733 --> 04:04:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INAUGURATION DAY, THE CAMPAIGN 04:04:19.466 --> 04:04:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT HAS 04:04:22.300 --> 04:04:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEGUN. 04:04:22.766 --> 04:04:27.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S "THE WASHINGTON POST." 04:04:27.166 --> 04:04:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER TWEET, THE COUP IS 04:04:28.766 --> 04:04:29.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STARTED. 04:04:29.100 --> 04:04:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IMPEACHMENT WILL FOLLOW. 04:04:30.433 --> 04:04:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AL GREEN SAYS IF WE DON'T 04:04:31.866 --> 04:04:33.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT, HE WILL 04:04:33.766 --> 04:04:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET RE-ELECTED. 04:04:34.300 --> 04:04:35.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS HAPPEN 04:04:35.933 --> 04:04:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING HERE WE GO. 04:04:37.500 --> 04:04:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY DID EVERYTHING I SAY UP TO 04:04:38.866 --> 04:04:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS POINT ABOUT NO FACT 04:04:40.733 --> 04:04:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES, NOTHING FOR THE 04:04:42.333 --> 04:04:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WHICH SPEND 04:04:44.800 --> 04:04:48.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2 1/2 WEEKS BEFORE THIS HEARING 04:04:48.333 --> 04:04:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS HELD, WE DIDN'T FIND YOUR 04:04:50.133 --> 04:04:52.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NAMES OUT UNTIL LESS THAN 48 04:04:52.233 --> 04:04:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOURS AGO. 04:04:55.066 --> 04:04:56.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE PLAYING 04:04:56.000 --> 04:04:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIDE THE BAN ON. 04:04:56.833 --> 04:04:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S EASY WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO 04:04:58.600 --> 04:04:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY. 04:04:58.866 --> 04:05:00.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT ARE WE DOING THE NEXT 04:05:00.533 --> 04:05:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO WEEKS? 04:05:01.366 --> 04:05:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE I HAVE NO HIDE. 04:05:03.466 --> 04:05:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHAIR SAID A HEARING ON THE 04:05:05.966 --> 04:05:06.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT. 04:05:06.300 --> 04:05:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE'RE NOT GOING TO HAVE FACT 04:05:07.800 --> 04:05:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES, WE'RE THE RUBBER 04:05:09.933 --> 04:05:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAMP HIDING OUT BACK, THE VERY 04:05:11.466 --> 04:05:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUBBER STAMP THE CHAIRMAN TALKS 04:05:12.533 --> 04:05:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO. 04:05:14.033 --> 04:05:16.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT A DISGRACE TO THIS 04:05:16.166 --> 04:05:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE. 04:05:16.766 --> 04:05:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HAVE THIS COMMITTEE OF 04:05:18.466 --> 04:05:20.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT SIMPLY TAKE FROM 04:05:20.000 --> 04:05:22.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER ENTITY AND RUBBER STAMP 04:05:22.966 --> 04:05:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT. 04:05:23.233 --> 04:05:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SEE WHY DOES DO THE THINGS I 04:05:24.766 --> 04:05:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY MATTER ABOUT FACT WITNESSES 04:05:26.466 --> 04:05:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HEARINGS AND HAVING A DUE 04:05:28.633 --> 04:05:28.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS? 04:05:28.966 --> 04:05:30.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE WAY, JUST A COUPLE MONTHS 04:05:30.933 --> 04:05:32.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGO, THE DEMOCRATS GOT ALL SORT 04:05:32.433 --> 04:05:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF DRESSED UP, IF YOU WOULD AND 04:05:35.433 --> 04:05:37.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID WE'RE GOING TO HAVE DUE 04:05:37.533 --> 04:05:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS AND GOOD FAIRNESS. 04:05:38.666 --> 04:05:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE ONLY COMMITTEE IN 04:05:40.600 --> 04:05:43.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WOULD HAVE A 04:05:43.033 --> 04:05:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSSIBILITY, BUT NO OFFENSE TO 04:05:44.166 --> 04:05:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU, THE LAW PROFESSORS, THE 04:05:47.233 --> 04:05:48.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS NOTHING TO ASK 04:05:48.700 --> 04:05:49.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU. 04:05:49.566 --> 04:05:50.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE NOT GOING TO PROVIDE 04:05:50.866 --> 04:05:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING HE CAN'T READ. 04:05:52.466 --> 04:05:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS ATTORNEYS HAVE NOTHING ELSE. 04:05:53.866 --> 04:05:54.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT WITNESSES IN THEY'RE THAT 04:05:54.766 --> 04:05:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN BE FACT WITNESSES THAT CAN 04:05:57.366 --> 04:05:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE ACTUALLY CROSS EXAMINED. 04:05:59.866 --> 04:06:00.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S FAIRNESS. 04:06:00.733 --> 04:06:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY ATTORNEY KNOWS THAT. 04:06:02.166 --> 04:06:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A SHAM. 04:06:03.500 --> 04:06:06.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I ALSO SEE 04:06:06.000 --> 04:06:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE, QUOTES LIKE THIS. 04:06:07.466 --> 04:06:10.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE MUST NEVER BE A NARROW LE 04:06:10.100 --> 04:06:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTED IMPEACHMENT OR IMPEACHMENT 04:06:11.466 --> 04:06:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORTED BY A POLITICAL PARTY. 04:06:13.700 --> 04:06:16.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUCH AN IMPEACHMENT WILL PRODUCE 04:06:16.433 --> 04:06:17.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEVICIVE AND BITTERNESS FOR 04:06:17.133 --> 04:06:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS TO COME AND CALL INTO THE 04:06:19.466 --> 04:06:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION THE LEGITIMATE SEE OF 04:06:20.933 --> 04:06:22.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS. 04:06:22.433 --> 04:06:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL 04:06:23.333 --> 04:06:23.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCHING. 04:06:23.700 --> 04:06:24.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WON'T FORGET. 04:06:24.300 --> 04:06:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU MAY HAVE THE VOTES, YOU MAY 04:06:25.800 --> 04:06:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE THE MUSCLE BUT YOU DON'T 04:06:27.466 --> 04:06:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A NATIONAL CONSENSUS OR A 04:06:29.700 --> 04:06:30.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL IMPAIR TENT. 04:06:30.900 --> 04:06:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COUP WILL GO DOWN IN INFAMY 04:06:34.766 --> 04:06:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE HISTORY OF THE NEIGHBORS. 04:06:38.100 --> 04:06:39.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW ABOUT THIS ONE? 04:06:39.233 --> 04:06:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THE KEY POINT IS THAT 04:06:40.766 --> 04:06:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLICANS ARE STILL 04:06:41.666 --> 04:06:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUNNING A RAILROAD JOB WITH NO 04:06:42.666 --> 04:06:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTEMPT AT FAIR PROCEDURE. 04:06:45.333 --> 04:06:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WHEN THE DEMOCRATS OFFERED 04:06:48.600 --> 04:06:50.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMENDMENTS, SAID WE SHOULD FIRST 04:06:50.833 --> 04:06:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSS AND ADOPT STANDARDS FOR 04:06:53.033 --> 04:06:54.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT VOTED DOWN OR RULED 04:06:54.166 --> 04:06:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT OF ORDER. 04:06:55.333 --> 04:06:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PORT THING IS TO LOOK 04:06:57.600 --> 04:06:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE QUESTION BEFORE WE HAVE A 04:06:59.433 --> 04:07:03.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTE WITH NO INQUIRY FIRST, THAT 04:07:03.933 --> 04:07:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS VOTED DOWN AND RULED OUT OF 04:07:07.500 --> 04:07:07.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORD. 04:07:07.766 --> 04:07:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION IS HERE. 04:07:09.633 --> 04:07:12.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SET UP A FAIR PROCESS WHETHER TO 04:07:12.033 --> 04:07:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT THIS COUNTRY THROUGH AN 04:07:13.466 --> 04:07:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING WAS RULED 04:07:14.733 --> 04:07:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT OF ORDER. 04:07:16.800 --> 04:07:19.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY REFUSED TO LET US DISCUSS 04:07:19.966 --> 04:07:20.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT. 04:07:20.400 --> 04:07:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE ARE ALL CHAIRMAN NADLER 04:07:21.700 --> 04:07:23.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE HE WAS CHAIRMAN. 04:07:23.000 --> 04:07:25.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I GUESS 20 YEARS MAKES A 04:07:25.200 --> 04:07:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENCE. 04:07:25.600 --> 04:07:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S AN INTERESTING TIME. 04:07:26.566 --> 04:07:28.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE HAVING A FACTLESS 04:07:28.100 --> 04:07:28.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 04:07:28.500 --> 04:07:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HEARD ONE SIDE OF FACTS 04:07:29.833 --> 04:07:30.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THIS PRESIDENT. 04:07:30.400 --> 04:07:32.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WE'LL PRESENT THE OTHER 04:07:32.500 --> 04:07:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIDE WILL GET SO CONVENIENTLY 04:07:34.766 --> 04:07:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEFT OUT. 04:07:36.366 --> 04:07:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAIRNESS DOES DICTATE THAT. 04:07:38.366 --> 04:07:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAYBE NOT HERE. 04:07:40.766 --> 04:07:43.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WE'RE NOT SCHEDULING 04:07:43.633 --> 04:07:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING ELSE. 04:07:45.433 --> 04:07:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY 04:07:47.433 --> 04:07:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINKS THEY OUGHT TO POLE TEST 04:07:49.100 --> 04:07:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEN'T DID. 04:07:51.166 --> 04:07:52.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT FOLLOWING THE FACTS 04:07:52.933 --> 04:07:55.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH HAVE A DEEP-SEEDED HATRED 04:07:55.666 --> 04:07:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A MAN THAT CAME TO THE WHITE 04:07:57.133 --> 04:07:58.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE AND DID WHAT HE SAID HE 04:07:58.500 --> 04:07:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS GOING TO DO. 04:07:59.433 --> 04:08:02.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOST AMAZING QUESTION THAT I 04:08:02.100 --> 04:08:04.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOT IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF 04:08:04.233 --> 04:08:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS FROM REPORTERS, CAN YOU 04:08:06.266 --> 04:08:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVE HE'S PUTTING FORTH THOSE 04:08:07.800 --> 04:08:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDEAS? 04:08:08.266 --> 04:08:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YES, HE RAN ON THEM. 04:08:09.400 --> 04:08:12.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE TOLD THE TRUTH AND DID WHAT 04:08:12.233 --> 04:08:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID. 04:08:12.600 --> 04:08:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM HERE TODAY IS THIS 04:08:15.500 --> 04:08:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL ALSO BE ONE OF THE FIRST 04:08:17.666 --> 04:08:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENTS THE CHAIRMAN 04:08:18.466 --> 04:08:19.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MENTIONED THERE WAS TWO OF THEM, 04:08:19.733 --> 04:08:21.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE THAT BEFORE HE RESIGNED 04:08:21.466 --> 04:08:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE AND ONE IN CLINTON IN 04:08:22.800 --> 04:08:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH THE FACTS EVEN BY 04:08:24.633 --> 04:08:25.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS WERE 04:08:25.666 --> 04:08:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT REALLY DISPUTED. 04:08:27.966 --> 04:08:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS ONE THEY'RE NOT ONLY 04:08:31.466 --> 04:08:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISPUTED, THEY'RE COUNTER 04:08:33.833 --> 04:08:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DICKIVE OF EACH OTHER. 04:08:35.466 --> 04:08:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NOTHING TO PRESENT AN 04:08:37.966 --> 04:08:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT HERE EXCEPT A 04:08:39.966 --> 04:08:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CARRYING OUT HIS JOB 04:08:41.800 --> 04:08:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE WAY HE SAW FIT TO DO IT. 04:08:46.333 --> 04:08:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS WHERE WE'RE ADD TODAY. 04:08:48.100 --> 04:08:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOST SPRINGING THING HERE, 04:08:49.533 --> 04:08:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS MAY BE A NEW TIME AND PLACE 04:08:51.233 --> 04:08:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE MAY BE SCRUBBED UP AND 04:08:53.033 --> 04:08:54.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING PRETTY FOR IMPEACHMENT. 04:08:54.633 --> 04:08:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS NOT AN IMPEACHMENT. 04:08:56.500 --> 04:08:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A SIMPLE RAILROAD JOB. 04:08:58.400 --> 04:08:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TONIGHT IS A WASTE OF TIME. 04:08:59.766 --> 04:09:01.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE WE'RE AT. 04:09:01.100 --> 04:09:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I CLOSE TODAY WITH THIS. 04:09:02.333 --> 04:09:03.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T START WITH MUELLER, 04:09:03.700 --> 04:09:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T START WITH A PHONE CALL. 04:09:05.233 --> 04:09:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHERE THIS STARTED? 04:09:07.300 --> 04:09:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STARTED WITH TEARS IN BROOKLYN 04:09:09.533 --> 04:09:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN NOVEMBER 2016. 04:09:10.800 --> 04:09:12.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN AN ELECTION WAS LOST. 04:09:12.700 --> 04:09:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE'RE HERE, NO PLAN, NO FACT 04:09:15.466 --> 04:09:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES, SIMPLY BEING A RUBBER 04:09:16.766 --> 04:09:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAMP FOR WHAT WE HAVE. 04:09:18.066 --> 04:09:21.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY HEY, WE GOT LAW PROFESSORS 04:09:21.566 --> 04:09:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE. 04:09:21.966 --> 04:09:23.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT A START OF A PARTY. 04:09:23.366 --> 04:09:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU JUST HEARD FROM THE 04:09:25.600 --> 04:09:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RANKING REPUBLICAN ON THE HOUSE 04:09:26.900 --> 04:09:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, CONGRESSMAN 04:09:28.366 --> 04:09:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOUG COLLINS OF GEORGIA. 04:09:30.266 --> 04:09:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESSENTIALLY MAKING THE ARGUMENT 04:09:31.466 --> 04:09:33.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HIS PARTY HAS BEEN MAKING 04:09:33.800 --> 04:09:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGHOUT THIS IMPEACHMENT 04:09:35.466 --> 04:09:36.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS, THIS IS ALL PART OF 04:09:36.666 --> 04:09:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A -- A WASTE OF TIME, THAT IT'S 04:09:39.466 --> 04:09:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN EFFORT BY THE DEMOCRATS YET 04:09:41.300 --> 04:09:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN TO TRY TO TAKE DOWN A 04:09:43.466 --> 04:09:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WHO THEY NEVER THOUGHT 04:09:44.700 --> 04:09:48.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD HAVE BEEN ELECTED IN THE 04:09:48.433 --> 04:09:49.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST PLACE. 04:09:49.066 --> 04:09:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HE SAID TEARS IN BROOKLYN, 04:09:50.800 --> 04:09:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S REFERRING TO HILLARY 04:09:55.466 --> 04:09:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON'S CAMPAIGN HEAD QUARTERS 04:09:57.500 --> 04:09:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN NEW YORK CITY. 04:09:59.033 --> 04:10:00.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M HERE JUDY WOODRUFF KEEPING 04:10:00.700 --> 04:10:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN EYE WITH MY COLLEAGUES ON THE 04:10:03.433 --> 04:10:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 04:10:04.600 --> 04:10:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING ROOM. 04:10:05.166 --> 04:10:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS YOU CAN SEE, PRETTY MUCH 04:10:07.433 --> 04:10:09.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY MEMBER IS GONE AS THEY GO 04:10:09.700 --> 04:10:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TAKE VOTES ON THE FLOOR OF 04:10:11.333 --> 04:10:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 04:10:14.600 --> 04:10:17.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE EXPECT THEM BACK IN MINUTES. 04:10:17.233 --> 04:10:18.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE WATCHING THE ROOM AND 04:10:18.233 --> 04:10:21.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'LL GO BACK TO THE HEARING 04:10:21.133 --> 04:10:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM AS SOON AS THEY RECONVENE. 04:10:24.366 --> 04:10:26.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY COLLEAGUE, LISA DESJARDINS IS 04:10:26.833 --> 04:10:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE CAPITOL AND YAMICHE 04:10:29.400 --> 04:10:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALCINDOR AT THE CAPITOL. 04:10:31.100 --> 04:10:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YAMICHE, YOU'VE HAD A CHANCE TO 04:10:32.766 --> 04:10:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALK TO SOME COMMITTEE MEMBERS 04:10:33.566 --> 04:10:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMING AND GOING. 04:10:34.666 --> 04:10:36.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT ARE THEY SAYING ABOUT WHAT 04:10:36.900 --> 04:10:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE HEARING SO FAR? 04:10:37.966 --> 04:10:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'M ONE FLOOR ABOVE THE HOUSE 04:10:42.133 --> 04:10:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAMBER FLOOR. 04:10:43.300 --> 04:10:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE TEN MINUTES 04:10:46.733 --> 04:10:48.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEFT OF VOTING. 04:10:48.700 --> 04:10:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEAKING TO HOUSE MEMBERS, I 04:10:50.133 --> 04:10:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTED TO SEEK OUT DEMOCRATS AND 04:10:52.033 --> 04:10:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET THEIR RESPONSE TO PROFESSOR 04:10:55.333 --> 04:10:56.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY'S ARGUMENTS. 04:10:56.533 --> 04:10:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SPOKE TO VAL DEMING. 04:10:58.366 --> 04:10:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE'S ON THE HOUSE JUDICIARY AND 04:10:59.800 --> 04:11:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO IN THE HOUSE TELL COMMITTEE 04:11:02.166 --> 04:11:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS. 04:11:02.533 --> 04:11:04.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE'S A FORMER POLICE CHIEF, SHE 04:11:04.033 --> 04:11:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS A LAW ENFORCEMENT 04:11:05.933 --> 04:11:06.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACKGROUND. 04:11:06.333 --> 04:11:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASKED HER WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF 04:11:08.266 --> 04:11:10.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROFESSOR'S ARGUMENT THAT 04:11:10.633 --> 04:11:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEFINITION OF BRIBERY 04:11:12.166 --> 04:11:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUIRES THAT SOMEONE GET THE 04:11:14.433 --> 04:11:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBE, THAT THAT ACTUALLY BE 04:11:16.633 --> 04:11:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVEN ACCORDING TO MR. TURLEY. 04:11:19.433 --> 04:11:20.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE REPRESENTED SUPREME COURT LAW 04:11:20.900 --> 04:11:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND RULINGS. 04:11:22.033 --> 04:11:24.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID NO, IT'S THE ACT OF 04:11:24.033 --> 04:11:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COERCING THE BRIBE THAT CREATES 04:11:25.900 --> 04:11:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBE. 04:11:26.200 --> 04:11:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE FELT STRONGLY ABOUT THAT. 04:11:27.433 --> 04:11:33.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ALSO ASKED HER ABOUT PROFESSOR 04:11:33.033 --> 04:11:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY'S ASSERTION THAT IF 04:11:33.833 --> 04:11:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS MOVE FORWARD WITH A 04:11:35.433 --> 04:11:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSH, THAT THEY WILL LOST HALF 04:11:37.066 --> 04:11:39.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE COUNTRY IN THIS 04:11:39.133 --> 04:11:40.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCESS. 04:11:40.033 --> 04:11:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE RESPONDED IN A STEM WINDER 04:11:42.033 --> 04:11:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A RESPONSE VERY STRONGLY, NO, 04:11:44.200 --> 04:11:46.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SEE AN ABUSE OF POWER 04:11:46.533 --> 04:11:46.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENING. 04:11:46.900 --> 04:11:48.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU SEE THAT HAPPENING, YOU 04:11:48.266 --> 04:11:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEED TO ACT TO STOP IT, NEED TO 04:11:50.500 --> 04:11:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACT TO PREVENT IT AS SOON AS 04:11:52.433 --> 04:11:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE AWARE OF IT OR WE COULD 04:11:54.133 --> 04:11:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A PRESIDENT THAT CONTINUES 04:11:55.100 --> 04:11:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO THIS. 04:11:55.933 --> 04:11:57.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE NEED TO ACT AS SOON AS WE 04:11:57.466 --> 04:12:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVE THERE'S AN ABUSE OF 04:12:00.633 --> 04:12:00.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 04:12:00.933 --> 04:12:03.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO LISA, AT LEAST BY -- A FEW 04:12:03.833 --> 04:12:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS THAT YOU'VE BEEN ABLE 04:12:04.700 --> 04:12:07.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TALK TO, THEY'RE STICKING 04:12:07.600 --> 04:12:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOGETHER IN THEIR BELIEF THAT 04:12:09.166 --> 04:12:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE IS -- THEY'RE PROCEEDING THE 04:12:10.766 --> 04:12:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT WAY. 04:12:11.200 --> 04:12:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT. 04:12:13.066 --> 04:12:14.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN CHANGE IN TIMELINE. 04:12:14.200 --> 04:12:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE BASICALLY SAID YES, WE ARE 04:12:17.000 --> 04:12:19.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVING TO ARTICLES OF 04:12:19.066 --> 04:12:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 04:12:19.466 --> 04:12:21.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO SENSE THEY'RE 04:12:21.733 --> 04:12:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELAYING. 04:12:22.100 --> 04:12:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY SEEM TO BE ON TRACK FOR A 04:12:25.600 --> 04:12:31.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE VOTE NEXT WEEK AND A 04:12:31.333 --> 04:12:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE VOTED TWO WEEKS FROM NOW. 04:12:33.633 --> 04:12:35.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND DOUG COLLINS SAID IT'S 04:12:35.533 --> 04:12:36.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNCLEAR WHAT IS NEXT. 04:12:36.533 --> 04:12:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T 04:12:38.100 --> 04:12:42.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCED SPECIFIC DATES FOR A 04:12:42.566 --> 04:12:42.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTE. 04:12:42.866 --> 04:12:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT RIGHT? 04:12:43.400 --> 04:12:44.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S CORRECT. 04:12:44.966 --> 04:12:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOR TO THEY ANNOUNCE FUTURE 04:12:47.400 --> 04:12:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS. 04:12:49.866 --> 04:12:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE WAITING TO HEAR FROM THE 04:12:51.100 --> 04:12:52.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IF HE WILL 04:12:52.933 --> 04:12:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICIPATE, IF HE WANTS TO CALL 04:12:53.933 --> 04:12:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS OWN WITNESSES OR NOT. 04:12:56.133 --> 04:12:57.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE HEARD FROM ADAM SCHIFF, 04:12:57.466 --> 04:12:59.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE TOLD ME YESTERDAY THAT HE 04:12:59.700 --> 04:13:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES PLAN FOR HIS STAFF COUNSEL, 04:13:03.466 --> 04:13:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO WE SAW DOING THE QUESTIONING 04:13:06.800 --> 04:13:10.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST WEEK TO GIVE A PRESENTATION 04:13:10.033 --> 04:13:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGH HOUSE JUDICIARY. 04:13:11.866 --> 04:13:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MENS THERE WILL BE AT LEAST 04:13:14.700 --> 04:13:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE MORE HEARING. 04:13:16.800 --> 04:13:18.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WILL BE CONTENTIOUS. 04:13:18.833 --> 04:13:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THIS IS ALL UP IN THE AIR. 04:13:20.633 --> 04:13:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE'LL LET YOU CONTINUE TO 04:13:21.966 --> 04:13:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT. 04:13:22.300 --> 04:13:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M GOING TO COME BACK TO THE 04:13:28.633 --> 04:13:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "NEWSHOUR" STUDIO WITH FRANK 04:13:29.933 --> 04:13:32.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOWMAN AND SOL WISENBERG TO TALK 04:13:32.666 --> 04:13:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE PRESENTATION THAT WE 04:13:33.433 --> 04:13:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD FROM BOTH SIDES THIS 04:13:38.366 --> 04:13:38.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORNING. 04:13:38.700 --> 04:13:40.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THREE REPUBLICAN OR I'M 04:13:40.366 --> 04:13:41.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SORRY, THE THREE CONSTITUTIONAL 04:13:41.933 --> 04:13:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHOLARS, LAW PROFESSORS CALLED 04:13:42.733 --> 04:13:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE DEMOCRATS. 04:13:45.233 --> 04:13:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONE WHO WAS CALLED BY 04:13:47.966 --> 04:13:48.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS. 04:13:48.366 --> 04:13:51.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANK BOWMAN, HOW IS IT THAT YOU 04:13:51.366 --> 04:13:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN HAVE TWO COMPLETELY 04:13:54.133 --> 04:13:58.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT MIRROR IMAGE 04:13:58.500 --> 04:13:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERPRETATIONS OF WHETHER THE 04:13:59.433 --> 04:14:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS COMMITTED 04:14:02.466 --> 04:14:07.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES OR NOT? 04:14:07.066 --> 04:14:08.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE'S ALL THE ROOM NOR 04:14:08.066 --> 04:14:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUMENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 04:14:10.166 --> 04:14:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 04:14:10.666 --> 04:14:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALTHOUGH WE LAW PROFESSORS LIKE 04:14:13.466 --> 04:14:16.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INDULGE THE CON SEAT THAT WE 04:14:16.100 --> 04:14:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE ALWAYS ABOVE THE FREEWAY AND 04:14:18.366 --> 04:14:20.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGOROUSLY NEUTRAL, THAT'S NOT 04:14:20.766 --> 04:14:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALWAYS THE CASE. 04:14:23.466 --> 04:14:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THERE'S SOME PARTISAN OR 04:14:27.433 --> 04:14:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTY GUIDANCE TO SOME EXTENT. 04:14:33.133 --> 04:14:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WOULD BE SILLY TO DENY THAT. 04:14:35.966 --> 04:14:37.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S ALSO CONSIDERING TO 04:14:37.433 --> 04:14:38.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDER THE FRAME WORK OF 04:14:38.833 --> 04:14:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY'S ARGUMENT. 04:14:40.233 --> 04:14:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HELPS EXPLAIN THIS. 04:14:42.833 --> 04:14:45.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THE ONE HAND, WHAT HE'S 04:14:45.966 --> 04:14:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY SAYING, NOT JUST HIS ORAL 04:14:48.600 --> 04:14:50.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT BUT WRITTEN STATEMENT 04:14:50.000 --> 04:14:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU LOOK AT IT, HE SAYS I 04:14:52.666 --> 04:14:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCEDE THAT YOU CAN BE 04:14:56.433 --> 04:14:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED FOR SOMETHING THAT IS 04:14:57.400 --> 04:14:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT A CRIME. 04:14:58.233 --> 04:15:00.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT ON THE OTHER HAND, IN THE 04:15:00.066 --> 04:15:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE PREVIOUS IMPEACHMENTS 04:15:02.133 --> 04:15:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE HAD, THERE'S BEEN SOME 04:15:03.466 --> 04:15:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KIND OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. 04:15:06.366 --> 04:15:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEREFORE HE INTIMATES THAT TO 04:15:08.266 --> 04:15:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH A PRESIDENT FOR ANYTHING 04:15:09.400 --> 04:15:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER THAN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 04:15:11.466 --> 04:15:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE OVERTLY IN THE 04:15:13.533 --> 04:15:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION OUR I'LL LEGITIMATE 04:15:15.466 --> 04:15:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR UNPRECEDENTED. 04:15:18.100 --> 04:15:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN HE THROWS ALL OF IT'S 04:15:20.833 --> 04:15:22.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEIGHT ARGUING ABOUT THE DETAILS 04:15:22.733 --> 04:15:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF BRIBERY. 04:15:24.966 --> 04:15:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE END, HE CONCEDES YES, 04:15:28.766 --> 04:15:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER IS IMPEACHABLE 04:15:30.566 --> 04:15:32.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT YOU SHOULDN'T IMPEACH HIM 04:15:32.000 --> 04:15:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW BECAUSE YOU NEED MORE 04:15:35.433 --> 04:15:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS. 04:15:35.833 --> 04:15:37.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE TRAP THERE IS THAT IF 04:15:37.866 --> 04:15:40.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TAKE THAT SERIOUSLY AND IF 04:15:40.833 --> 04:15:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAY YOU NEED MORE 04:15:42.400 --> 04:15:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS AND B, THE 04:15:46.766 --> 04:15:47.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECONDITION OF THE PROCEEDINGS 04:15:47.500 --> 04:15:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE ANY 04:15:50.133 --> 04:15:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBJECTION THE PRESIDENT MAY 04:15:51.433 --> 04:15:55.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE, PRECONDITIONED IS YOU MUST 04:15:55.033 --> 04:15:55.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LITIGATE THOSE CONTENTIONS 04:15:55.700 --> 04:15:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOWEVER FRIVOLOUS THEY MAY BE, 04:15:57.600 --> 04:15:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THE WAY TO THE UNITED STATES 04:15:58.900 --> 04:16:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME COURT, WHICH WOULD 04:16:01.000 --> 04:16:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLAINLY TAKE A YEAR AND MORE. 04:16:02.866 --> 04:16:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT MR. TURLEY IS REALLY 04:16:04.633 --> 04:16:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING, WELL, DEMOCRATS, IF YOU 04:16:06.233 --> 04:16:08.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT TO DO IT THE WAY I THINK 04:16:08.633 --> 04:16:11.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SHOULD DO IT, YOU CAN'T DO 04:16:11.933 --> 04:16:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT UNTIL THE NEXT ELECTION. 04:16:13.733 --> 04:16:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T KNOW THAT HE'S ARGUING 04:16:16.766 --> 04:16:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRENUOUSLY THAT THE FACTS DON'T 04:16:18.200 --> 04:16:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOW ABUSE OF POWER. 04:16:19.466 --> 04:16:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S SAYING WELL, WE NEED MORE 04:16:22.066 --> 04:16:22.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME. 04:16:22.366 --> 04:16:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEED TO LITIGATE. 04:16:23.433 --> 04:16:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MORE PROCESS ARGUMENT THAN 04:16:24.900 --> 04:16:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS. 04:16:26.000 --> 04:16:28.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL, YOU WERE JUST DISCUSSING 04:16:28.600 --> 04:16:29.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS A MINUTE AGO. 04:16:29.566 --> 04:16:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN WHAT WE HAVE BEFORE US, IT'S 04:16:34.766 --> 04:16:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFICULT, EVEN CONGRESSMAN 04:16:37.200 --> 04:16:39.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLINS WAS SAYING, YOU DON'T 04:16:39.033 --> 04:16:40.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISPUTE THE FACTS, WHAT IS AT 04:16:40.833 --> 04:16:42.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUE IS IT CONSTITUTES 04:16:42.566 --> 04:16:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING THAT A PRESIDENT 04:16:43.233 --> 04:16:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE 04:16:44.833 --> 04:16:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER. 04:16:45.133 --> 04:16:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PRIMARILY THE FACTS ARE NOT 04:16:49.500 --> 04:16:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISPUTED. 04:16:50.733 --> 04:16:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M A GLASS HALFFUL KIND OF GUY. 04:16:52.766 --> 04:16:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE GUYS ARE ALL ARGUING FROM 04:16:55.066 --> 04:16:56.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A ORIGINALIST POSITION. 04:16:56.066 --> 04:16:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN I WAS IN LAW SCHOOL, YOU 04:16:57.733 --> 04:17:00.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE LAUGHED OUT OF THE 04:17:00.766 --> 04:17:01.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLASSROOM. 04:17:01.133 --> 04:17:02.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SEE THAT AS A REAL PROGRESS 04:17:02.666 --> 04:17:05.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE SCALIA WOULD BE HAPPY. 04:17:05.933 --> 04:17:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ALSO THINK BOTH SIDES AGREE 04:17:08.000 --> 04:17:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT YOU DON'T -- YOU DON'T HAVE 04:17:09.566 --> 04:17:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HAVE A CRIME FOR THEIR TO BE 04:17:11.466 --> 04:17:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE. 04:17:14.533 --> 04:17:16.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S A COMMON LAW OF 04:17:16.600 --> 04:17:17.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT THROUGH CONGRESS 04:17:17.433 --> 04:17:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HAS DEVELOPED THROUGH A 04:17:18.366 --> 04:17:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUPLE OF CENTURIES AND VERY 04:17:21.333 --> 04:17:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR THAT TURLEY HAS A MUCH 04:17:23.466 --> 04:17:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NARROWER VIEW OF HIGH CRIMES AND 04:17:25.400 --> 04:17:27.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS THAN THE OTHER 04:17:27.033 --> 04:17:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS TESTIFYING. 04:17:27.933 --> 04:17:30.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WANT TO STOP YOU THERE. 04:17:30.066 --> 04:17:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THEY'RE ARGUING DOESN'T 04:17:31.033 --> 04:17:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO BE A CRIME, THE 04:17:33.100 --> 04:17:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF HIGH CRIMES AND 04:17:36.566 --> 04:17:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS, SO THERE'S CRIMES 04:17:37.500 --> 04:17:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CRIMES. 04:17:38.000 --> 04:17:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, WHAT IS BEING MORE 04:17:40.600 --> 04:17:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFIC? 04:17:40.966 --> 04:17:43.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DOES NOT -- THERE'S NEARLY 04:17:43.800 --> 04:17:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNIVERSAL AGREEMENT AMONG 04:17:44.666 --> 04:17:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHOLARS THAT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO 04:17:45.900 --> 04:17:48.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE A CRIME IN THE SENSE OF A 04:17:48.933 --> 04:17:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CURRENT CRIMINAL LAW CRIME. 04:17:49.966 --> 04:17:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE ARE TERMS OF ART. 04:17:51.433 --> 04:17:53.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANOR IS A 04:17:53.633 --> 04:17:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERM OF ART THAT'S BEEN AROUND 04:17:57.300 --> 04:17:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR BOWMAN CAN CORRECT ME 04:17:58.733 --> 04:18:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE AT LEAST THE 1300s. 04:18:01.166 --> 04:18:03.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO NOT EVERYBODY AGREES ON 04:18:03.866 --> 04:18:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXACTLY WHAT IT MEANT. 04:18:04.800 --> 04:18:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT CLEARLY IF YOU LOOK AT THE 04:18:07.100 --> 04:18:08.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY OF IMPEACHMENTS AND LOOK 04:18:08.033 --> 04:18:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT WHAT THE FRAMERS WROTE, IT'S 04:18:10.666 --> 04:18:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT CONFINEDED TO AN ACTUAL 04:18:14.066 --> 04:18:16.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL CODE OR EVEN A COMMON 04:18:16.133 --> 04:18:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW DEFINITION OF CRIME. 04:18:17.000 --> 04:18:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SEEMS TO BE AGREEMENT ON 04:18:18.200 --> 04:18:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT, DOESN'T THERE, FRANK? 04:18:19.466 --> 04:18:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE IS. 04:18:22.033 --> 04:18:24.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE HAS TO BE. 04:18:24.100 --> 04:18:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST THING THAT VIEWERS 04:18:26.200 --> 04:18:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD REMEMBER IS THAT IT'S 04:18:27.466 --> 04:18:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EASY TO GET TRICKED BID HIGH 04:18:29.600 --> 04:18:31.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. 04:18:31.300 --> 04:18:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOESN'T MEAN WHAT IT SOUNDS 04:18:33.966 --> 04:18:37.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE IT MEANS. 04:18:37.866 --> 04:18:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS AS SEVERALITNESSES 04:18:41.300 --> 04:18:42.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED, IT'S A TERM OF ART 04:18:42.366 --> 04:18:43.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND INCLUDES A VARIETY OF 04:18:43.866 --> 04:18:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS. 04:18:44.200 --> 04:18:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY HAVING TO DO WITH ABUSE OF 04:18:45.833 --> 04:18:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER, ABUSE OF OFFICE. 04:18:47.000 --> 04:18:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME GIVE YOU AN ILLUSTRATION 04:18:49.966 --> 04:18:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE KINDS OF THINGS THAT 04:18:51.433 --> 04:18:54.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD CERTAINLY BE AN 04:18:54.700 --> 04:18:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE. 04:18:56.233 --> 04:18:57.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPOSE TOMORROW THE PRESIDENT 04:18:57.233 --> 04:19:00.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE TO WAKE UP AND SAY, I DON'T 04:19:00.866 --> 04:19:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE BEING PRESIDENT. 04:19:02.466 --> 04:19:04.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO TAKE A SIX MONTH 04:19:04.200 --> 04:19:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VACATION. 04:19:04.566 --> 04:19:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M GOING TO BARBADOS. 04:19:05.766 --> 04:19:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEE YOU IN SIX MONTHS. 04:19:08.600 --> 04:19:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT A CRIME. 04:19:10.000 --> 04:19:12.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S BY NO MEANS A CRIME IN ANY 04:19:12.833 --> 04:19:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY. 04:19:13.100 --> 04:19:14.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD IT BE AN IMPEACHABLE HIGH 04:19:14.566 --> 04:19:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR? 04:19:16.800 --> 04:19:34.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A DERILICTION OF DUTY. 04:19:34.733 --> 04:19:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN JOHNSON LAWYERS WERE TRYING 04:19:37.666 --> 04:19:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CLAIM THAT CRIMES REQUIRE, HE 04:19:40.233 --> 04:19:42.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID IMAGINE IN 1861 WHEN THE 04:19:42.966 --> 04:19:43.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOUTH SECEDED. 04:19:43.700 --> 04:19:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAD AS PRESIDENT NOT ABRAHAM 04:19:45.800 --> 04:19:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LINCOLN BUT A MAN THAT THOUGHT 04:19:47.000 --> 04:19:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR REASONS OF MISGUIDED IDEA ON 04:19:50.100 --> 04:19:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR COWARDESS, THAT HE COULDN'T 04:19:56.100 --> 04:19:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET THE SOUTH BACK. 04:19:57.400 --> 04:19:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HE FELT FOR WHATEVER REASON 04:19:59.466 --> 04:20:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HE SHOULD LET THE COUNTRY 04:20:03.433 --> 04:20:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIVIDE. 04:20:04.333 --> 04:20:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEN BUTLER ASKS, CAN IT BE TRUE 04:20:06.266 --> 04:20:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO 04:20:07.800 --> 04:20:09.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH THAT MAN, THAT WE WOULD 04:20:09.333 --> 04:20:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO ALLOW THE DESTRUCTION OF 04:20:12.366 --> 04:20:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COUNTRY AND THAT KIND OF 04:20:20.933 --> 04:20:22.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DERILICTION OF DUTY? 04:20:22.533 --> 04:20:23.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YAMICHE ALCINDOR IS STANDING 04:20:23.566 --> 04:20:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY NOT FAR FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. 04:20:25.700 --> 04:20:26.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YAMICHE, IT'S THE CASE THAT THE 04:20:26.766 --> 04:20:30.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE HAS HAD, SHALL WE 04:20:30.166 --> 04:20:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY, EVOLVING POSITION ON WHAT 04:20:31.500 --> 04:20:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN ACCUSED 04:20:34.300 --> 04:20:34.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF. 04:20:34.733 --> 04:20:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORIGINALLY SAYING IT WASN'T 04:20:35.833 --> 04:20:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUE, THAT THE ELEMENTS OF THE 04:20:38.800 --> 04:20:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHONE CALL INTERACTION WITH THE 04:20:41.900 --> 04:20:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINIANS AND ACKNOWLEDGING 04:20:42.600 --> 04:20:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTS WERE TRUE AND COMING 04:20:43.400 --> 04:20:46.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AROUND TO SAY SURE, A LOT OF 04:20:46.600 --> 04:20:50.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS HAPPENED, BUT WHAT OF IT? 04:20:50.066 --> 04:20:53.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT AS IF WE'RE DENYING THE 04:20:53.000 --> 04:20:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS OF THIS, IS IT? 04:20:54.566 --> 04:20:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THEY'RE NOT DENYING THE FACTS 04:20:57.133 --> 04:20:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF MOST OF THIS. 04:20:59.200 --> 04:21:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS WILL HAVE BEEN, TO 04:21:00.166 --> 04:21:03.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT IT LIGHTLY, NIMBLE IN THEIR 04:21:03.166 --> 04:21:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENSE OF THE PRESIDENT. 04:21:04.333 --> 04:21:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHITE HOUSE HAS BEEN 04:21:07.433 --> 04:21:09.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTANTLY ADJUSTING THE MESS 04:21:09.100 --> 04:21:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINK AND DEFENDING THE 04:21:11.433 --> 04:21:12.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 04:21:12.333 --> 04:21:16.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE COUNTED 16 AND 17 DEFENSES 04:21:16.333 --> 04:21:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND INCLUDING LINDSEY GRAHAM 04:21:17.866 --> 04:21:19.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING THE PRESIDENT'S POLICIES 04:21:19.800 --> 04:21:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE TOO INCOHERENT TO EVER PULL 04:21:22.300 --> 04:21:23.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFF A QUID PRO QUO. 04:21:23.166 --> 04:21:26.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WAY THE PRESIDENT GOVERNS, 04:21:26.300 --> 04:21:27.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN IF HE TRIED HE COULDN'T 04:21:27.666 --> 04:21:29.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PULL OFF A QUID PRO QUO. 04:21:29.566 --> 04:21:30.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S INTERESTING. 04:21:30.066 --> 04:21:31.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHITE HOUSE IS MAKING A 04:21:31.600 --> 04:21:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIMILAR ARGUMENT WHEN IT COMES 04:21:32.800 --> 04:21:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE MUELLER INVESTIGATION 04:21:34.700 --> 04:21:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING THE PRESIDENT'S CAMPAIGN 04:21:35.766 --> 04:21:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS TO FREE WHEELING TO EVER 04:21:38.266 --> 04:21:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A CONSPIRACY WITH RUSSIA. 04:21:39.733 --> 04:21:42.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PUT IT PLAINLY, THE WHITE 04:21:42.766 --> 04:21:44.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE HAS GONE BACK TO 04:21:44.466 --> 04:21:45.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVE DOUG COLLINS' 04:21:45.633 --> 04:21:47.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT WHICH IS THE TEARS IN 04:21:47.700 --> 04:21:48.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BROOKLYN, THIS IDEA THAT 04:21:48.833 --> 04:21:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS ARE MAD THAT THE 04:21:49.900 --> 04:21:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WAS ELECTED IN THE 04:21:50.800 --> 04:21:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST PLACE AND AS A RESULT 04:21:52.666 --> 04:21:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'VE BEEN TRYING TO TAKE HIM 04:21:54.033 --> 04:21:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOWN. 04:21:54.333 --> 04:21:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS HAVE SAID THIS IS NOT 04:21:55.100 --> 04:21:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF THE MUELLER 04:21:57.600 --> 04:21:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION, THIS IS SOMETHING 04:21:58.400 --> 04:21:59.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEW, A WHISTLE-BLOWER COMPLAINT 04:21:59.900 --> 04:22:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CAME TO US WITH THIS 04:22:02.433 --> 04:22:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSON, THIS GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL 04:22:03.466 --> 04:22:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEMS WHO WAS VERY ANXIOUS AND 04:22:05.233 --> 04:22:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNED ABOUT THE FACT THAT 04:22:07.166 --> 04:22:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT MIGHT BE USING HIS 04:22:10.400 --> 04:22:12.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWERS AND HIS SWAY OVER A 04:22:12.100 --> 04:22:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN COUNTRY TO IMPACT THE 04:22:13.733 --> 04:22:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2020 ELECTION IN HIS FAVOR. 04:22:15.233 --> 04:22:17.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WE HEAR IS THE WHITE HOUSE 04:22:17.133 --> 04:22:19.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKING THE CLAIMS THAT THE 04:22:19.066 --> 04:22:19.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DID NOTHING WRONG AND 04:22:19.800 --> 04:22:21.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS ALL PARTISAN. 04:22:21.466 --> 04:22:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS HAVE HAD TO BACK 04:22:24.500 --> 04:22:26.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PRESIDENT AND HAVE HAD TO 04:22:26.233 --> 04:22:28.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STICK WITH HIM ADD HE ADJUSTED 04:22:28.100 --> 04:22:29.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS MESSAGE TIME AND TIME AGAIN. 04:22:29.466 --> 04:22:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YAMICHE, ESSENTIALLY WHAT 04:22:31.433 --> 04:22:33.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE SAYING, THE WHITE HOUSE 04:22:33.166 --> 04:22:34.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVES THEIR STRONGEST DEFENSE 04:22:34.166 --> 04:22:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS TO MAKE THIS POLITICAL. 04:22:35.366 --> 04:22:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS TO SAY HEY, THIS IS ALL ABOUT 04:22:37.466 --> 04:22:40.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS TRYING TO GET ME 04:22:40.533 --> 04:22:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT OF OFFICE, PERIOD. 04:22:43.400 --> 04:22:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT, JUDY. 04:22:45.066 --> 04:22:47.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS THE DEFENSE THAT THE 04:22:47.033 --> 04:22:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENT 04:22:48.400 --> 04:22:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK IS WORKING FOR THEM. 04:22:50.033 --> 04:22:51.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESPECIALLY BECAUSE WE'RE ALMOST 04:22:51.066 --> 04:22:52.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN AN ELECTION YEAR. 04:22:52.733 --> 04:22:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S 2020. 04:22:55.866 --> 04:22:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WAS JUST TEXTING WITH A MEMBER 04:22:56.700 --> 04:22:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENT'S CAMPAIGN. 04:22:58.400 --> 04:23:00.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SAID THIS IS GREAT FOR OUR 04:23:00.066 --> 04:23:00.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. 04:23:00.933 --> 04:23:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE SEEING MORE DONORS, MORE 04:23:03.466 --> 04:23:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOLUNTEERS, VOTERS BEING 04:23:05.366 --> 04:23:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENERGIZED BPCAUSE NOW THEY SEE 04:23:06.800 --> 04:23:07.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ATTACKED ON 04:23:07.900 --> 04:23:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL TELEVISION IN THESE 04:23:09.266 --> 04:23:11.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS SO THE PRESIDENT'S 04:23:11.300 --> 04:23:12.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAMPAIGN ON THE SURFACE IS 04:23:12.233 --> 04:23:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING ALL OF THIS IS HELPING 04:23:14.500 --> 04:23:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT IN HIS BID TO BE 04:23:16.633 --> 04:23:17.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTED IN 2020. 04:23:17.966 --> 04:23:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS WILL SAY THE PRESIDENT 04:23:19.133 --> 04:23:20.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS BOTHERED BY THIS. 04:23:20.500 --> 04:23:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS HAS BEEN SOMETHING THAT HAS 04:23:21.866 --> 04:23:24.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STUCK ON HIM LIKE NOTHING ELSE. 04:23:24.000 --> 04:23:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS HAD ALL SORTS 04:23:27.066 --> 04:23:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF CONTROVERSIES, THIS 04:23:28.400 --> 04:23:29.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLE-BLOWER COMPLAINT AND THE 04:23:29.300 --> 04:23:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISLAND THAT DEMOCRATS CAN SAY 04:23:30.333 --> 04:23:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THIS PRESIDENT WAS TRYING 04:23:31.433 --> 04:23:33.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO USE HIS PRESIDENTIAL POWERS 04:23:33.466 --> 04:23:35.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INFLUENCE A FOREIGN 04:23:35.033 --> 04:23:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT, THAT HE WAS REALLY 04:23:36.166 --> 04:23:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRYING TO USE HIS POLITICAL -- 04:23:37.766 --> 04:23:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY TRYING TO HAVE A 04:23:39.433 --> 04:23:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL GAIN HERE, A POLITICAL 04:23:41.233 --> 04:23:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT IN LOU OF NATIONAL 04:23:43.300 --> 04:23:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY, THAT ARGUMENT HA 04:23:44.000 --> 04:23:45.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STUCK TO PRESIDENT TRUMP. 04:23:45.500 --> 04:23:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY WE SEE THE PRESIDENT 04:23:46.733 --> 04:23:49.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANGRY AND LASHING OUT. 04:23:49.766 --> 04:23:51.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I CAN'T SAY IT ENOUGH. 04:23:51.600 --> 04:23:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WAS A PRESIDENT THAT WAS 04:23:53.366 --> 04:23:55.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPOSED TO HAVE A PRESS 04:23:55.700 --> 04:23:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONFERENCE. 04:23:56.100 --> 04:23:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYBODY WAS WAITING ON HIM TO 04:23:58.100 --> 04:23:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASH THE DEMOCRATS AND TALK 04:23:59.733 --> 04:24:01.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT IT'S AN IMPEACHMENT 04:24:01.400 --> 04:24:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY AND HE DIDN'T DO IT. 04:24:02.733 --> 04:24:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TELLS YOU THAT THIS IS A 04:24:04.333 --> 04:24:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY 04:24:07.200 --> 04:24:08.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SOMEONE WHO IS REALLY TRYING 04:24:08.900 --> 04:24:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO COME UP WITH A DEFENSE FOR 04:24:10.533 --> 04:24:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF WHEN IT COMES TO THIS 04:24:13.433 --> 04:24:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. 04:24:14.033 --> 04:24:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YAMICHE, AS WE SAID, 04:24:16.766 --> 04:24:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORTING FROM THE WHITE 04:24:19.233 --> 04:24:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSEKEEPING TRACK OF WHAT THE 04:24:20.833 --> 04:24:21.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IS DOING EVEN THOUGH 04:24:21.833 --> 04:24:24.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S IN LONDON RIGHT NOW AS THE 04:24:24.400 --> 04:24:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS PROCEED. 04:24:25.633 --> 04:24:26.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA DESJARDINS, YOU'RE STILL 04:24:26.933 --> 04:24:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE AT THE CAPITOL WHILE WE 04:24:28.766 --> 04:24:30.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAIT FOR THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 04:24:30.233 --> 04:24:31.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO COME BACK AND RECONVENE. 04:24:31.966 --> 04:24:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE TAKING VOTES ON THE 04:24:34.666 --> 04:24:36.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLOOR OF THE HOUSE. 04:24:36.433 --> 04:24:37.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME BACK TO THIS POINT THAT WAS 04:24:37.900 --> 04:24:39.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST DISCUSSING WITH YAMICHE. 04:24:39.366 --> 04:24:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE SAID THE WHITE HOUSE OR 04:24:41.900 --> 04:24:43.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLKS WITH THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN 04:24:43.766 --> 04:24:47.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE SAYING THIS IS GOOD FOR 04:24:47.266 --> 04:24:47.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEM. 04:24:47.566 --> 04:24:48.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE RAISING MORE MONEY. 04:24:48.266 --> 04:24:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE ARE MORE ENERGIZED. 04:24:49.666 --> 04:24:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW CONCERNS ARE DEMOCRATS ABOUT 04:24:50.966 --> 04:24:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT OR DO THEY BELIEVE THAT 04:24:52.400 --> 04:24:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY CAN ENERGIZE DEMOCRATS WITH 04:24:54.200 --> 04:24:54.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE HEARINGS? 04:24:54.700 --> 04:24:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT ARE THEY TELLING YOU? 04:24:56.100 --> 04:24:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'M SURE THERE'S MORE THAN A 04:24:58.000 --> 04:25:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOZEN DEMOCRATS THAT ARE RUNNING 04:25:00.366 --> 04:25:01.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PRESIDENT THAT ARE CONCERNED 04:25:01.966 --> 04:25:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THAT. 04:25:03.000 --> 04:25:03.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'LL TELL YOU AS FAR AS THE 04:25:03.866 --> 04:25:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE GOES, 04:25:05.533 --> 04:25:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS HERE, THEY DON'T 04:25:08.166 --> 04:25:09.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEM THAT CONCERNED BY IT. 04:25:09.733 --> 04:25:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE TWO REASONS. 04:25:11.466 --> 04:25:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE, THE DEMOCRATS WHO ARE -- 04:25:13.433 --> 04:25:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO NOW SEEM TO BE UNITED IN 04:25:17.300 --> 04:25:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IMPEACHMENT ARE TWO KINDS. 04:25:18.633 --> 04:25:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE, THEY FEEL MORALLY, 04:25:21.966 --> 04:25:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ETHICALLY AND GIVEN THE 04:25:23.300 --> 04:25:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, THEY HAVE TO 04:25:24.966 --> 04:25:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PURSUE THIS. 04:25:25.600 --> 04:25:27.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME FEEL IN SUBSTANCE IS 04:25:27.566 --> 04:25:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING THAT THEY MUST DO 04:25:29.400 --> 04:25:30.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE IT? 04:25:30.733 --> 04:25:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVICTS THE PRESIDENT OR NOT. 04:25:33.433 --> 04:25:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN THERE'S ANOTHER GROUP THAT 04:25:34.666 --> 04:25:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANKLY FEELS THAT THIS COULD 04:25:35.866 --> 04:25:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAMAGE THE PRESIDENT FOR NEXT 04:25:37.500 --> 04:25:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEAR'S ELECTION REGARDLESS OF 04:25:39.433 --> 04:25:40.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS FUND-RAISING. 04:25:40.433 --> 04:25:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY FEEL THIS WILL EXPOSE WHAT 04:25:43.300 --> 04:25:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY SEE AS A DANGEROUS 04:25:45.333 --> 04:25:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 04:25:45.700 --> 04:25:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WILL THE PUBLIC DECIDE? 04:25:47.433 --> 04:25:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S UNCLEAR. 04:25:49.366 --> 04:25:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS WHO I'M SURE AS 04:25:51.433 --> 04:25:53.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECENTLY AS THREE MONTHS AGO 04:25:53.266 --> 04:25:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT WHETHER THIS WAS A GOOD 04:25:54.666 --> 04:25:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDEA NOW SEEM TO BE CO LESING ON 04:25:59.333 --> 04:26:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IDEA IT'S GOOD POLICY AND 04:26:01.566 --> 04:26:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOOD POLITICS. 04:26:03.033 --> 04:26:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVEN'T SPOKEN TO DEMOCRATS 04:26:04.433 --> 04:26:09.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ARE IN A TOP TIER RUNNING 04:26:09.100 --> 04:26:09.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PRESIDENT. 04:26:09.833 --> 04:26:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE JUST BEEN REPORTING, 04:26:11.200 --> 04:26:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT THIS 04:26:12.466 --> 04:26:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THE TRAIL. 04:26:13.300 --> 04:26:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S SOMETHING THOSE DEMOCRATS 04:26:15.466 --> 04:26:16.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT DON'T SEEM 04:26:16.400 --> 04:26:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THINK ADVANTAGES THEM AN'T 04:26:17.833 --> 04:26:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS POINT, TO REALLY RAIL 04:26:19.466 --> 04:26:24.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST THE PRESIDENT. 04:26:24.700 --> 04:26:25.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY MENTION IT. 04:26:25.166 --> 04:26:26.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S THE PRESIDENTS AND 04:26:26.300 --> 04:26:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS THAT BRING IT MORE 04:26:27.333 --> 04:26:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THIS TOPIC. 04:26:27.933 --> 04:26:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LISA, WHEN YOU SPEAK OF THAT 04:26:30.133 --> 04:26:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHANGE, SHIFT IN VIEW ON THE 04:26:31.466 --> 04:26:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF THE DEMOCRATS, THE THING 04:26:34.800 --> 04:26:36.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CHANGED IS UKRAINE. 04:26:36.533 --> 04:26:37.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 04:26:37.900 --> 04:26:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT, 04:26:38.900 --> 04:26:41.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHITE HOUSE, UKRAINIAN 04:26:41.433 --> 04:26:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEADERS OVER MILITARY AID. 04:26:42.466 --> 04:26:43.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REQUEST THAT THEY 04:26:43.866 --> 04:26:44.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE JOE BIDEN. 04:26:44.600 --> 04:26:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS REALLY WHAT HAS SHIFTED 04:26:47.433 --> 04:26:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS. 04:26:47.966 --> 04:26:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE NOW, AS WE KNOW, HOUSE 04:26:50.266 --> 04:26:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEAKER, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE 04:26:52.766 --> 04:26:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE, NANCY PELOSI IN 04:26:54.133 --> 04:26:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULAR, WAS AGAINST GOING 04:26:55.466 --> 04:26:56.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AHEAD WITH ANY IMPEACHMENT 04:26:56.666 --> 04:26:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDING BASED ON THE MUELLER 04:26:59.733 --> 04:27:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT BECAUSE THEY FELT IT 04:27:01.566 --> 04:27:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASN'T ENOUGH TO MOVE FORWARD 04:27:03.300 --> 04:27:03.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH. 04:27:03.600 --> 04:27:04.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT. 04:27:04.066 --> 04:27:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS AROUND SEPTEMBER 24 THAT 04:27:06.433 --> 04:27:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PELOSI ANNOUNCED THAT SHE WAS 04:27:09.933 --> 04:27:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVING FORWARD WITH AN 04:27:11.133 --> 04:27:12.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT POLICY. 04:27:12.033 --> 04:27:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS A COMPLETE DEPARTURE. 04:27:13.333 --> 04:27:15.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY FELT THE EVIDENCE, WHAT 04:27:15.066 --> 04:27:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAVE, THE READ-OUT OF THE 04:27:16.800 --> 04:27:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHONE CALL WAS ENOUGH TO SAY 04:27:17.900 --> 04:27:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THIS PRESIDENT HAD ABUSED 04:27:19.900 --> 04:27:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 04:27:20.433 --> 04:27:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S SO INTERESTING. 04:27:21.266 --> 04:27:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HEAR THIS FROM YOUR GUESTS AS 04:27:23.466 --> 04:27:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL. 04:27:23.833 --> 04:27:25.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING AT WHAT IS HAPPENING 04:27:25.433 --> 04:27:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE VERSUS CLINTON, THEY'RE 04:27:27.466 --> 04:27:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALMOST EXACT OPPOSITES. 04:27:30.566 --> 04:27:31.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON, EVERYBODY AGREED THAT 04:27:31.800 --> 04:27:32.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE LIED. 04:27:32.600 --> 04:27:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DIDN'T AGREE ON WHETHER THAT 04:27:34.566 --> 04:27:35.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS IMPEACHABLE. 04:27:35.633 --> 04:27:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE, IT SEEMS ALMOST EVERYONE 04:27:37.733 --> 04:27:39.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREED THAT IF THERE WAS A 04:27:39.166 --> 04:27:41.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUID PRO QUO, IF THE PRESIDENT 04:27:41.133 --> 04:27:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID WITHHOLD AID IN ORDER TO 04:27:42.666 --> 04:27:44.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORCE INVESTIGATIONS, IF THERE 04:27:44.866 --> 04:27:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS -- IF WE KNOW THAT FACT, 04:27:47.433 --> 04:27:49.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS PROBABLY IMPEACHABLE. 04:27:49.800 --> 04:27:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN REPUBLICANS WILL TELL ME 04:27:51.433 --> 04:27:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT. 04:27:51.900 --> 04:27:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS WILL SAY WE TONIGHT 04:27:52.700 --> 04:27:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW THAT. 04:27:53.866 --> 04:27:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROOF DOESN'T GO FAR ENOUGH. 04:27:56.033 --> 04:27:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY SAID IT'S TOO THIN 04:27:58.000 --> 04:27:59.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPARED TO THE CLINTON PROOF. 04:27:59.666 --> 04:28:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS DISAGREE. 04:28:00.633 --> 04:28:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEY SAY LISTEN TO THE CALL. 04:28:02.066 --> 04:28:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE QUESTION HERE. 04:28:03.233 --> 04:28:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, WHAT EXACTLY DID THE 04:28:05.866 --> 04:28:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DO, WHAT DO WE KNOW. 04:28:08.566 --> 04:28:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SPEAK TO ONE OFFICER AND 04:28:10.833 --> 04:28:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHELY SAY THIS IS A CLASSIC CASE 04:28:13.533 --> 04:28:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF SOMEONE TRYING TO COOERS 04:28:14.533 --> 04:28:15.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEBODY ELSE. 04:28:15.000 --> 04:28:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHERE THE DOUBT IS IN 04:28:17.166 --> 04:28:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS HEARING. 04:28:17.800 --> 04:28:20.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LISA DESJARDINS FOLLOWING THE 04:28:20.533 --> 04:28:22.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS ON CAN TOLL HILL. 04:28:22.000 --> 04:28:27.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH ME, SOL WISENBERG, FRANK 04:28:27.000 --> 04:28:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOWMAN. 04:28:27.333 --> 04:28:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL, HOW MUCH DOES IT MATTER 04:28:30.033 --> 04:28:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PUBLIC SEE WHAT'S IS 04:28:31.466 --> 04:28:35.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING ON AS A LEGITIMATE 04:28:35.333 --> 04:28:35.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS? 04:28:35.666 --> 04:28:37.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACT THAT THE HOUSE 04:28:37.166 --> 04:28:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HAVING THE 04:28:39.466 --> 04:28:40.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS TODAY, HEARING FROM 04:28:40.800 --> 04:28:46.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUR LEGAL SCHOLARS, LAW 04:28:46.133 --> 04:28:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS, TO BOLSTER THE CASE 04:28:47.000 --> 04:28:48.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT LEAST THREE OUT OF THE FOUR 04:28:48.633 --> 04:28:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE WITH THE DEMOCRATS. 04:28:50.933 --> 04:28:51.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW IMPORTANT IS IT DO YOU THINK 04:28:51.966 --> 04:28:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SEE 04:28:53.500 --> 04:28:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS AS A PROCESS THAT HAS SOME 04:28:56.900 --> 04:28:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GROUNDING IN THE CONSTITUTION? 04:28:58.200 --> 04:28:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK IT'S CRITICALLY 04:28:59.866 --> 04:29:00.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT. 04:29:00.300 --> 04:29:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT ONLY THAT IT HAS A GROUNDING 04:29:02.366 --> 04:29:04.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CONSTITUTION, WHICH OF 04:29:04.133 --> 04:29:07.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURSE IT DOES, BUT THAT THEY 04:29:07.233 --> 04:29:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEE IT AS FAIR. 04:29:09.000 --> 04:29:10.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S ONE REASON THE 04:29:10.500 --> 04:29:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS FOR QUITE A WHILE 04:29:11.500 --> 04:29:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE BEEN POUNDING ON FAIRNESS 04:29:14.400 --> 04:29:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUE. 04:29:14.700 --> 04:29:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER OR NOT THEY'RE RIGHT OR 04:29:17.466 --> 04:29:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONG, THEY REALIZE THAT'S 04:29:19.500 --> 04:29:19.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT. 04:29:19.866 --> 04:29:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, AS I LISTEN TO THE 04:29:22.033 --> 04:29:24.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY AND AS I THINK ABOUT 04:29:24.100 --> 04:29:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAS HAPPENED THE LAST FEW 04:29:27.466 --> 04:29:30.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEEKS, ONE OF THE THINGS THAT IS 04:29:30.833 --> 04:29:32.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRIKING TO ME, THE PRESIDENT IS 04:29:32.200 --> 04:29:34.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING. 04:29:34.366 --> 04:29:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU INVESTIGATE HIM LONG 04:29:35.466 --> 04:29:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENOUGH, HE'S GOING TO TWEET AND 04:29:37.066 --> 04:29:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S GOING TO GIVE HIMSELF MORE 04:29:38.933 --> 04:29:39.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBLEMS. 04:29:39.300 --> 04:29:41.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THAT IS 04:29:41.000 --> 04:29:43.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN FORMER AMBASSADOR WAS 04:29:43.033 --> 04:29:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFYING. 04:29:43.466 --> 04:29:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE MIDDLE OF HER TESTIMONY, 04:29:45.900 --> 04:29:47.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE STARTS TWEETING ABOUT HER. 04:29:47.700 --> 04:29:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUESS WHAT? 04:29:48.766 --> 04:29:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HURTS. 04:29:49.300 --> 04:29:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WILL BE MENTIONED IN SOME 04:29:50.733 --> 04:29:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY IN THE ULTIMATE ARTICLES OF 04:29:54.533 --> 04:29:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 04:29:54.933 --> 04:29:55.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER FASCINATING THING TO ME 04:29:55.733 --> 04:29:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS VOLUME 2 OF THE MUELLER 04:29:58.800 --> 04:30:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT ABOUT OBSTRUCTION. 04:30:01.000 --> 04:30:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STRIKING THING TO ME, THE 04:30:03.033 --> 04:30:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ASKED HIS STAFFERS TO 04:30:04.800 --> 04:30:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO SOME HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE 04:30:07.200 --> 04:30:07.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS. 04:30:07.533 --> 04:30:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY REFUSED OR IGNORED HIM AND 04:30:10.700 --> 04:30:13.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY THEY WON'T DO THAT. 04:30:13.000 --> 04:30:13.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% McGANN -- 04:30:13.833 --> 04:30:15.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> INCLUDING FIRING THE FBI. 04:30:15.733 --> 04:30:17.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THEY BASICALLY SAVED HIM FROM 04:30:17.933 --> 04:30:18.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF. 04:30:18.266 --> 04:30:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS PARTICULAR EVENT, THE 04:30:20.433 --> 04:30:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE INCIDENT, THERE SEEMS TO 04:30:22.033 --> 04:30:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE BEEN NOBODY CLOSE TO HIM IN 04:30:23.833 --> 04:30:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INNER CIRCLE THAT SAID YOU 04:30:25.233 --> 04:30:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T DO THAT. 04:30:27.433 --> 04:30:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SHOULDN'T BE DOING THAT. 04:30:28.466 --> 04:30:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> INTERESTING. 04:30:30.033 --> 04:30:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANK BOWMAN ON THIS QUESTION OF 04:30:31.433 --> 04:30:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER -- TO WHAT EXTENT THE 04:30:33.200 --> 04:30:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC SEES THIS AS A PROCESS 04:30:36.066 --> 04:30:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ISN'T JUST ABOUT POLITICS. 04:30:38.333 --> 04:30:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IT HAS A GROUNDING IN THE 04:30:40.100 --> 04:30:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY SOUNDING OF OUR COUNTRY AND 04:30:42.933 --> 04:30:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW THE FOUNDERS SAW WHAT THE 04:30:45.300 --> 04:30:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC SHOULD BE, WHAT SORT OF 04:30:48.600 --> 04:30:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWS WE SHOULD HONOR ON WHAT 04:30:50.800 --> 04:30:52.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GROUNDS WE SHOULD BASE THE 04:30:52.300 --> 04:30:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMOVAL OF THE HIGHEST OFFICER 04:30:54.033 --> 04:30:55.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE GOVERNMENT, THE PRESIDENT 04:30:55.900 --> 04:30:57.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE UNITED STATES. 04:30:57.166 --> 04:30:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MATTERS. 04:30:59.433 --> 04:31:00.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> OF COURSE IT DOES. 04:31:00.933 --> 04:31:04.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT OF COURSE TO RESPOND TO YOUR 04:31:04.533 --> 04:31:06.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION, YOU SAY IT'S IMPORTANT 04:31:06.500 --> 04:31:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PUBLIC PERCEIVED IT'S 04:31:09.433 --> 04:31:12.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT PURELY ABOUT POLITICS. 04:31:12.300 --> 04:31:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COURSE, POLITICS MEANS LOTS 04:31:13.233 --> 04:31:13.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THINGS. 04:31:13.966 --> 04:31:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT HAS TWO MEANINGS, I SUPPOSE. 04:31:16.466 --> 04:31:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE WHEN WE USE THE WORD 04:31:20.166 --> 04:31:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "POLITICS", WE THINK OF PARTISAN 04:31:23.433 --> 04:31:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BICKERING BACK AND FORTH, VYING 04:31:24.766 --> 04:31:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR ADVANTAGE. 04:31:26.033 --> 04:31:27.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICS IN THE LARGE SENSE IS 04:31:27.200 --> 04:31:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THIS IS ABOUT AND WHAT IT'S 04:31:28.766 --> 04:31:30.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALWAYS INTENDED TO BE ABOUT. 04:31:30.500 --> 04:31:32.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IS A POLITICAL 04:31:32.100 --> 04:31:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS IN THE LARGE SENSE. 04:31:34.000 --> 04:31:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS INSERTED IN THE UNITED 04:31:35.433 --> 04:31:37.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES CONSTITUTION AS A MEANS 04:31:37.333 --> 04:31:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF PRESERVING OUR POLITICS, OUR 04:31:39.966 --> 04:31:40.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE. 04:31:40.700 --> 04:31:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS INSERTED TO MAKE SURE IN 04:31:43.133 --> 04:31:43.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULAR THAT THE PRESIDENT 04:31:43.933 --> 04:31:45.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT DESTROY THAT STRUCTURE THAT 04:31:45.366 --> 04:31:48.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE NOT THROUGH THE FORCE OF HIS 04:31:48.666 --> 04:31:52.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONALITY OR CORRUPTION 04:31:52.100 --> 04:31:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERWHELM THE OTHER COMPONENTS 04:31:53.200 --> 04:31:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, THE 04:31:54.300 --> 04:31:57.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS, THE COURTS AND ALL THE 04:31:57.833 --> 04:31:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER CONSTRAINTS THAT SHOULD 04:31:59.733 --> 04:32:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KEEP A PRESIDENT IN CHECK. 04:32:03.433 --> 04:32:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESUMABLY -- WHAT THE PERSON 04:32:04.833 --> 04:32:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC WOULD NEED TO CONCLUDE 04:32:07.466 --> 04:32:09.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THIS TO ACTUALLY SUCCEED IN 04:32:09.700 --> 04:32:12.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMOVING HIM IS THAT INDEED HE 04:32:12.433 --> 04:32:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHAVED IN A WAY THAT REPRESENTS 04:32:14.700 --> 04:32:17.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A DANGER TO AMERICAN 04:32:17.233 --> 04:32:17.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONALISM. 04:32:17.733 --> 04:32:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE CASE THE DEMOCRATS 04:32:18.466 --> 04:32:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE MAKING. 04:32:19.433 --> 04:32:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK IT'S FAIRLY CLEAR THAT 04:32:22.033 --> 04:32:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP'S MOST LOYAL BASE, 30 OR 04:32:23.900 --> 04:32:26.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 40% OF THE COUNTRY MAY NEVER BE 04:32:26.066 --> 04:32:27.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVINCED OF THAT REGARDLESS OF 04:32:27.300 --> 04:32:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS SAID IN THESE HEARINGS. 04:32:29.600 --> 04:32:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE DON'T KNOW. 04:32:30.700 --> 04:32:32.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT THERE CLEARLY 04:32:32.666 --> 04:32:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A POLITICAL ELEMENT AND 04:32:33.933 --> 04:32:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE RIGHT. 04:32:34.500 --> 04:32:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I MEAN THAT SEPARATELY FROM THE 04:32:37.466 --> 04:32:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PURELY PARTISAN DEFINITION THAT 04:32:39.433 --> 04:32:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE COME TO THINK ABOUT 04:32:40.766 --> 04:32:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICS TODAY. 04:32:42.333 --> 04:32:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST THE RELENTLESS INCESSANT 04:32:52.200 --> 04:32:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISAGREEMENT. 04:32:52.633 --> 04:32:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU KNOW, NIXON. 04:32:53.900 --> 04:32:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE WERE VERY PARTISAN BACK 04:32:55.400 --> 04:32:56.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THAT PERIOD. 04:32:56.866 --> 04:32:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE'S A GUY THAT WON THE 04:32:58.700 --> 04:33:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION IN 72 IN A LANDSLIDE. 04:33:01.200 --> 04:33:03.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 60% OF THE POPULAR VOTE, I 04:33:03.666 --> 04:33:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK. 04:33:04.100 --> 04:33:06.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PUBLIC WAS VERY MUCH AGAINST 04:33:06.933 --> 04:33:07.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IN THE BEGINNING. 04:33:07.666 --> 04:33:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE EVIDENCE KEPT COMING OUT 04:33:11.400 --> 04:33:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE PRESIDENT KEPT LYING. 04:33:12.633 --> 04:33:14.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE DON'T HAVE THAT YET HERE. 04:33:14.233 --> 04:33:18.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DON'T HAVE THE KIND OF SHIFTS 04:33:18.800 --> 04:33:21.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT YOU HAD IN THE CASE OF 04:33:21.566 --> 04:33:21.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON. 04:33:21.900 --> 04:33:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTLY THAT IS BECAUSE OF THE 04:33:23.666 --> 04:33:24.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 04:33:24.033 --> 04:33:26.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE OTHER ELEPHANT IN THIS 04:33:26.666 --> 04:33:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM IS THAT -- THE REASON WHY 04:33:29.733 --> 04:33:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M SOMEWHAT PESSIMISTIC ABOUT 04:33:31.033 --> 04:33:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FUTURE OF THIS PARTICULAR 04:33:32.900 --> 04:33:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS AND SADLY A LITTLE 04:33:34.800 --> 04:33:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PESSIMISTIC ABOUT THE NEAR TERM 04:33:35.966 --> 04:33:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FUTURE OF OUR POLITICS IS THAT 04:33:38.000 --> 04:33:39.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THING THAT MADE THE SHIFT OF 04:33:39.900 --> 04:33:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPINION POSSIBLE WITH NIXON WAS 04:33:41.733 --> 04:33:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT SET OF 04:33:43.266 --> 04:33:46.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL ALIGNMENTS IN TERMS OF 04:33:46.300 --> 04:33:50.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PARTIES AND A DRAMATICALLY 04:33:50.400 --> 04:33:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT MEDIA ENVIRONMENT. 04:33:51.433 --> 04:33:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN FACTS CAME OUT ABOUT NIXON, 04:33:55.400 --> 04:33:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE NOT ONLY BEING 04:33:58.766 --> 04:34:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENTED ON LIVE TV BUT THROUGH 04:34:03.466 --> 04:34:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE NEUTRAL ARBITERS IN THE 04:34:07.466 --> 04:34:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEDIA. 04:34:08.733 --> 04:34:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MEDIA WAS RIGOROUS IN 04:34:11.466 --> 04:34:13.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTING THE FACTUAL VALIDITY OF 04:34:13.266 --> 04:34:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WAS SAID. 04:34:14.433 --> 04:34:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE END, IN NIXON, THERE WAS 04:34:16.033 --> 04:34:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A GENERAL NATIONAL CONSENSUS. 04:34:23.866 --> 04:34:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A ABOUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND 04:34:25.366 --> 04:34:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IT WAS BAD. 04:34:26.133 --> 04:34:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM HERE AND I DON'T 04:34:27.433 --> 04:34:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEAN TO PICK ON THE REPUBLICANS 04:34:28.666 --> 04:34:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT SEEMS TO ME THIS IS WHERE 04:34:30.533 --> 04:34:33.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM LIES, AT LEAST IN 04:34:33.466 --> 04:34:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAST HEARINGS, YOU HAD 04:34:34.800 --> 04:34:36.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVES 04:34:36.866 --> 04:34:40.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKING POSITIONS AND MAKING AER 04:34:40.800 --> 04:34:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS -- ASSERTIONS THAT WERE 04:34:46.500 --> 04:34:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTER FACTUAL AND THEY SUFFER 04:34:47.733 --> 04:34:48.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO PENALTY FOR THAT BECAUSE 04:34:48.933 --> 04:34:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S A COMPONENT OF THE MEDIA 04:34:51.433 --> 04:34:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN TO WHICH THEY CAN RETREAT 04:34:53.433 --> 04:34:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE A NICE WARM BATH. 04:34:54.733 --> 04:34:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT COMPONENT OF THE MEDIA IS 04:34:57.300 --> 04:34:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT GOING TO QUESTION THEIR 04:34:58.700 --> 04:35:00.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTER FACTUAL ASSERTIONS. 04:35:00.933 --> 04:35:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT TO SAY THAT LIBERALS ARE 04:35:03.466 --> 04:35:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE LIBERAL LEANING MEDIA ARE 04:35:07.433 --> 04:35:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALWAYS INNOCENT IN THIS REGARD. 04:35:09.166 --> 04:35:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT I THINK IT'S THE LARGER 04:35:11.466 --> 04:35:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THIS IS 04:35:15.833 --> 04:35:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPERATING THAT IS SO DIFFERENT. 04:35:17.400 --> 04:35:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE'RE CLEARLY IN A DIFFERENT 04:35:18.733 --> 04:35:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEDIA ENVIRONMENT TIED. 04:35:19.333 --> 04:35:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S WHAT I HEAR A LOT. 04:35:21.433 --> 04:35:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE THE REPUBLICANS LIKE 04:35:24.366 --> 04:35:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOWARD BAKER AND HUGH SCOTT. 04:35:25.800 --> 04:35:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT I THINK SOME REPUBLICANS 04:35:27.466 --> 04:35:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY ARE CONSERVATIVES TODAY 04:35:29.766 --> 04:35:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD SAY THERE WAS THE 04:35:31.433 --> 04:35:34.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPEARANCE OF NEUTRALITY OR 04:35:34.433 --> 04:35:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBJECTIVITY BACK THEN. 04:35:35.233 --> 04:35:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT IT'S ALWAYS -- WHY IS IT 04:35:36.633 --> 04:35:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALWAYS THE REPUBLICANS THAT HAVE 04:35:38.233 --> 04:35:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE THE PEOPLE THAT 04:35:39.833 --> 04:35:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPROMISE? 04:35:40.233 --> 04:35:42.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU LOOK AT MOST OF 04:35:42.233 --> 04:35:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC SCANDALS IN THE LAST 04:35:43.466 --> 04:35:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 20 YEARS, THE DEMOCRATS ARE IN 04:35:47.366 --> 04:35:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE ARE IN ABSOLUTE LOCK 04:35:49.133 --> 04:35:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STEP IN SUPPORTING THE 04:35:50.800 --> 04:35:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 04:35:51.166 --> 04:35:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH SIDES DO IT. 04:35:52.266 --> 04:35:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH SIDES HAVE THEIR NETWORK -- 04:35:54.566 --> 04:35:55.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE WERE DEMOCRATS THAT 04:35:55.766 --> 04:35:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTED AGAINST BILL CLINTON IN 04:35:57.133 --> 04:35:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IMPEACHMENT. 04:35:57.766 --> 04:35:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IN THE HOUSE THERE WERE. 04:35:59.433 --> 04:36:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S TRUE. 04:36:01.000 --> 04:36:02.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NONE IN THE SENATE. 04:36:02.700 --> 04:36:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO IT IS WHAT IT IS. 04:36:04.666 --> 04:36:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT CERTAINLY I AGREE WITH 04:36:06.266 --> 04:36:06.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANK. 04:36:06.600 --> 04:36:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT YOU DON'T -- THERE'S NO 04:36:08.166 --> 04:36:10.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM ANYMORE FOR THE -- THAT 04:36:10.500 --> 04:36:12.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KIND OF REPUBLICAN. 04:36:12.433 --> 04:36:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DON'T REALLY EXIST ANYMORE. 04:36:15.833 --> 04:36:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TO ME, ONE QUESTION IN MY 04:36:18.200 --> 04:36:20.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MIND IS WE HAVE GONE BACK AND 04:36:20.100 --> 04:36:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORTH REFLECTING ON THE NIXON 04:36:22.033 --> 04:36:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AND ON THE CLINTON 04:36:24.366 --> 04:36:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 04:36:24.766 --> 04:36:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER TWO IN OUR MODERN ERA. 04:36:27.100 --> 04:36:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEMS TO ME IN SOME WAYS THIS IS 04:36:29.866 --> 04:36:33.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE AKIN TO THE NIXON 04:36:33.233 --> 04:36:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IN THE WAY THAT THE 04:36:34.800 --> 04:36:36.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS HAVE BUILT UP. 04:36:36.333 --> 04:36:41.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT THAT -- YOU DON'T HAVE 04:36:41.500 --> 04:36:44.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME SIMILARITIES. 04:36:44.233 --> 04:36:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH CLINTON, IT WAS ABOUT HIS 04:36:45.700 --> 04:36:46.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT 04:36:46.933 --> 04:36:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVING HAD AN EXTRAMARITAL 04:36:51.433 --> 04:36:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFAIR. 04:36:52.633 --> 04:36:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> RIGHT. 04:36:53.833 --> 04:36:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE INTERESTING COMPARISON 04:36:55.433 --> 04:36:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT 04:36:59.600 --> 04:37:00.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS HERE. 04:37:00.133 --> 04:37:01.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND I SHOULD SAY 04:37:01.866 --> 04:37:02.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION -- 04:37:02.700 --> 04:37:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONE CRITICAL POINT HERE THAT 04:37:03.966 --> 04:37:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE HAVE TO UNDERSTAND WHEN 04:37:05.233 --> 04:37:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY THINK ABOUT THE WAY IN 04:37:06.633 --> 04:37:09.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH THIS PROCEED IS PERCEIVED, 04:37:09.833 --> 04:37:10.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO, SOME REPUBLICAN COMPLAINTS 04:37:10.800 --> 04:37:13.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT PROCESS AND SOME OF WHICH 04:37:13.133 --> 04:37:14.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK ARE LEGITIMATE, NOT ALL 04:37:14.866 --> 04:37:18.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT SOME, IS THAT THIS 04:37:18.600 --> 04:37:21.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IS UNIQUE IN THIS 04:37:21.900 --> 04:37:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPECT. 04:37:22.233 --> 04:37:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN BOTH NIXON WHERE -- AND IN 04:37:25.233 --> 04:37:26.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON, WHEN THE HOUSE 04:37:26.366 --> 04:37:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE CAME TO 04:37:27.466 --> 04:37:29.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDER IMPEACHMENT, IT DID IT 04:37:29.066 --> 04:37:30.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON A LARGE BODY OF MATERIAL THAT 04:37:30.500 --> 04:37:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS COLLECTED BY OTHER ENTITIES. 04:37:34.300 --> 04:37:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON, THERE WAS A SPECIAL 04:37:36.300 --> 04:37:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROSECUTOR INVESTIGATION THAT 04:37:39.466 --> 04:37:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRODUCED GRAND JURY MATERIAL AND 04:37:40.566 --> 04:37:44.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAD A LONG INVESTIGATION BY THE 04:37:44.066 --> 04:37:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATERGATE SENATE COMMITTEE. 04:37:46.366 --> 04:37:47.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THAT MATERIAL AND 04:37:47.933 --> 04:37:48.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEWSPAPERS. 04:37:48.333 --> 04:37:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY BASICALLY DELIVERED THAT TO 04:37:49.500 --> 04:37:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND THEY 04:37:50.900 --> 04:37:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T HAVE TO DO MUCH FACTUAL 04:37:54.533 --> 04:37:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 04:37:54.966 --> 04:37:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKEWISE WITH RESPECT TO 04:37:56.466 --> 04:37:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON, KEN STARR JUMPED THIS 04:37:58.600 --> 04:38:00.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STUFF, DROVE THE VAN UP TO THE 04:38:00.100 --> 04:38:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE STEPS AND DUMPED THIS ON 04:38:01.900 --> 04:38:04.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE AND SAID DO SOMETHING 04:38:04.366 --> 04:38:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH IT. 04:38:04.700 --> 04:38:06.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE UNIQUELY, THE ONLY TEAM IN 04:38:06.933 --> 04:38:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN HISTORY WE HAD THE 04:38:08.533 --> 04:38:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ON ITS 04:38:11.500 --> 04:38:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OWN HAVING TO INVESTIGATE ON ITS 04:38:14.500 --> 04:38:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OWN THE FACTS OF AN ENTIRELY NEW 04:38:17.833 --> 04:38:18.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTER. 04:38:18.166 --> 04:38:18.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTIRELY NEW. 04:38:18.666 --> 04:38:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHICH IS UKRAINE. 04:38:20.166 --> 04:38:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> RIGHT. 04:38:20.633 --> 04:38:23.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU DON'T HAVE A PROSECUTOR. 04:38:23.700 --> 04:38:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAD A SPECIAL COUNSEL IN -- 04:38:27.433 --> 04:38:30.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH REGARD TO THE RUSSIA 04:38:30.100 --> 04:38:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION AND ROBERT 04:38:31.366 --> 04:38:31.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER. 04:38:31.700 --> 04:38:32.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE RIGHT. 04:38:32.133 --> 04:38:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT WITH REGARD TO UKRAINE, 04:38:34.300 --> 04:38:35.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH IS THE PRINCIPLE FOCUS. 04:38:35.666 --> 04:38:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DOES MAKE THIS DIFFERENT. 04:38:37.266 --> 04:38:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT DOES. 04:38:39.400 --> 04:38:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS UNIQUE BECAUSE I GET 04:38:42.133 --> 04:38:44.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UPSET WHEN I HEAR SOME OF THE 04:38:44.766 --> 04:38:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS PEOPLE 04:38:46.400 --> 04:38:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING THAT THIS IS WORSE THAN 04:38:50.500 --> 04:38:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATERGATE. 04:38:50.966 --> 04:38:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN NO WAY IS THIS WORSE THAN 04:38:54.666 --> 04:38:55.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATERGATE. 04:38:55.033 --> 04:38:56.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING IS LIKE WATERGATE. 04:38:56.333 --> 04:38:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FELONIOUS OBSTRUCTION OF 04:38:58.400 --> 04:38:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE, GROSS VIOLATION OF 04:38:59.466 --> 04:39:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CIVIL LIBERTIES. 04:39:01.833 --> 04:39:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM HERE, THEIR PROBLEM 04:39:03.200 --> 04:39:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT THEY'RE GOING TO HAVE TO 04:39:05.800 --> 04:39:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT MORE INTO IT THAN THIS ONE 04:39:07.500 --> 04:39:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVENT. 04:39:08.200 --> 04:39:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ASKED EARLIER ABOUT HOW 04:39:09.366 --> 04:39:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD THE REPUBLICANS HANDLE 04:39:10.866 --> 04:39:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS. 04:39:11.166 --> 04:39:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THE WAY THEY SHOULD HAVE 04:39:13.233 --> 04:39:15.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HANDLED IT FROM THE BEGINNING, 04:39:15.600 --> 04:39:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT SHOULD HAVE SAID 04:39:16.466 --> 04:39:17.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID I SCREW UP. 04:39:17.266 --> 04:39:20.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE THAT. 04:39:20.200 --> 04:39:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS A TERRIBLE THING TO DO. 04:39:22.866 --> 04:39:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> OR MAYBE THAT WOULD HAVE GONE 04:39:25.800 --> 04:39:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AWAY. 04:39:26.100 --> 04:39:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE 04:39:27.233 --> 04:39:28.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 04:39:28.300 --> 04:39:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING ROM. 04:39:28.866 --> 04:39:30.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A NUMBER OF THE MEMBERS HAVE 04:39:30.300 --> 04:39:33.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME BACK, NOT ALL OF THEM. 04:39:33.033 --> 04:39:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE LIKING FOR CHAIRMAN JERRY 04:39:34.866 --> 04:39:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NADLER BECAUSE THEY WILL BEGIN 04:39:35.866 --> 04:39:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GO TO OTHER MEMBERS. 04:39:37.633 --> 04:39:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY STARTED THE MEMBERS 04:39:38.800 --> 04:39:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONING BUT THEY HAVE A LONG 04:39:39.733 --> 04:39:40.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY TO GO. 04:39:40.833 --> 04:39:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S 24 DEMOCRATS, 17 04:39:44.733 --> 04:39:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS. 04:39:45.133 --> 04:39:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S ALREADY 2:40 P.M. IN THE 04:39:47.300 --> 04:39:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTERNOON IN THE EAST. 04:39:49.633 --> 04:39:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE'RE LOOKING AT A LONG 04:39:50.966 --> 04:39:52.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTERNOON EVEN THOUGH IT'S FIVE 04:39:52.566 --> 04:39:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES A MEMBER, WE'RE LOOKING 04:39:55.466 --> 04:39:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT AT LEAST A COUPLE HOURS MORE 04:39:58.566 --> 04:40:00.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF TESTIMONY. 04:40:00.200 --> 04:40:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN, JUDY WOODRUFF HERE WITH 04:40:03.466 --> 04:40:07.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL WISENBERG AND FRANK BOWMAN. 04:40:07.400 --> 04:40:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOES IN SO MANY WAYS COME 04:40:10.400 --> 04:40:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOWN TO THE -- NOT JUST THE 04:40:13.700 --> 04:40:15.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS OF THE CASE BUT US A WE'RE 04:40:15.733 --> 04:40:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING FROM THE LEGAL EXPERTS 04:40:19.166 --> 04:40:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE CONSTITUTION SAYS AND 04:40:20.600 --> 04:40:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER WHAT PRESIDENT TRUMP IS 04:40:22.800 --> 04:40:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCUSED OF DOING FITS THE 04:40:25.933 --> 04:40:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION AS THE FOUNDING 04:40:27.433 --> 04:40:30.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FATHERS DEFINED IT, DESCRIBED IT 04:40:30.633 --> 04:40:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH CONSTITUTES AN IMPEACHABLE 04:40:34.133 --> 04:40:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE. 04:40:34.500 --> 04:40:36.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I MIGHT RECHARACTERIZE IT A 04:40:36.766 --> 04:40:37.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LITTLE BIT. 04:40:37.166 --> 04:40:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A MISTAKE TO THINK THAT THE 04:40:39.400 --> 04:40:42.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDING FATHERS DEFINED THE 04:40:42.366 --> 04:40:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCOPE OF IMPEACHABLE CONDUCT. 04:40:43.400 --> 04:40:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DIDN'T, NOT REALLY. 04:40:44.833 --> 04:40:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY PUT A PHRASE IN THE 04:40:46.766 --> 04:40:48.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTUSION. 04:40:48.500 --> 04:40:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TREASON, BRIBERY OR OTHER HIGH 04:40:51.400 --> 04:40:52.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. 04:40:52.100 --> 04:40:53.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALTHOUGH WHEN THEY PUT IN HIGH 04:40:53.600 --> 04:40:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS, THEY 04:40:54.300 --> 04:40:56.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNEW THAT WAS IN A SENSE A TERM 04:40:56.566 --> 04:40:58.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF ART THAT INCLUDED ESSENTIALLY 04:40:58.966 --> 04:41:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THE THINGS FOR WHICH 04:41:01.300 --> 04:41:02.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARLIAMENT HAD IMPEACHED PEOPLE 04:41:02.933 --> 04:41:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR IN THE PAST AND EARLY 04:41:04.766 --> 04:41:06.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN IMPEACHMENTS HAD USED 04:41:06.000 --> 04:41:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PHRASE. 04:41:06.566 --> 04:41:08.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY WERE REALLY DOING WHEN 04:41:08.966 --> 04:41:09.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY PUT HIGH CRIMES AND 04:41:09.600 --> 04:41:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS IN THE CONSTITUTION 04:41:11.500 --> 04:41:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THEY WERE SAYING AND I THINK 04:41:13.933 --> 04:41:17.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAM KARLAN MAY HAVE MENTIONED 04:41:17.200 --> 04:41:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS, THEY WERE RECOGNIZING THAT 04:41:20.733 --> 04:41:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY COULDN'T PREDICT IN THE 04:41:22.800 --> 04:41:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VARIETIES OF EVIL INGENUITY OR 04:41:24.466 --> 04:41:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VARIOUS WAYS IN WHICH FUTURE 04:41:27.433 --> 04:41:30.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE HOLDERS MIGHT MISBEHAVE. 04:41:30.100 --> 04:41:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY UNINCLUDED THIS PHRASE 04:41:31.433 --> 04:41:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THEY RECOGNIZED WHILE IT 04:41:32.733 --> 04:41:34.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAVE IT SOME SENSE OF WHAT HAD 04:41:34.400 --> 04:41:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN DONE IN THE PAST, IT ALSO 04:41:36.966 --> 04:41:39.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAVE CONGRESS THE PERMISSION TO 04:41:39.233 --> 04:41:42.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE WHAT ARE IN THE END 04:41:42.166 --> 04:41:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ULTIMATELY POLITICAL JUDGMENTS 04:41:43.300 --> 04:41:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE NATURE OF THE 04:41:44.733 --> 04:41:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER. 04:41:45.300 --> 04:41:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME PEOPLE DON'T LIKE THAT. 04:41:46.800 --> 04:41:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE 04:41:47.966 --> 04:41:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTION THAT THIS IS OPEN ENDED, 04:41:50.433 --> 04:41:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVES CONGRESS THIS KIND OF 04:41:53.766 --> 04:41:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AUTHORITIES. 04:41:55.100 --> 04:41:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS PLAIN A THROUGH OF 04:41:56.833 --> 04:41:58.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. TURLEY. 04:41:58.166 --> 04:42:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WANTS TO MAKE THIS A 04:42:03.466 --> 04:42:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEGALISTIC PROCESS. 04:42:04.433 --> 04:42:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE ABLE TO PROVE EACH AND 04:42:07.266 --> 04:42:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY ELEMENT BEYOND A 04:42:10.833 --> 04:42:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONABLE DOUBT IF THIS WAS A 04:42:13.766 --> 04:42:14.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL TRIAL. 04:42:14.233 --> 04:42:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT WHAT IMPEACHMENT IS. 04:42:15.033 --> 04:42:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S ABOUT THE CONSTITUTIONAL 04:42:16.833 --> 04:42:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BALANCE. 04:42:17.166 --> 04:42:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S SOMETHING THAT WE'RE 04:42:21.066 --> 04:42:21.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STILL DEBATING. 04:42:21.733 --> 04:42:22.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND ALWAYS DEBATE. 04:42:22.833 --> 04:42:26.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN SOME SENSE THE CHALLENGE AND 04:42:26.333 --> 04:42:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BEAUTY OF IMPEACHMENT. 04:42:28.133 --> 04:42:29.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I TEACH THIS IMPEACHMENT CLASS 04:42:29.166 --> 04:42:30.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT GEORGETOWN. 04:42:30.466 --> 04:42:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SAY TO MY STUDENTS, IN SOME 04:42:33.433 --> 04:42:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAYS IMPEACHMENT IS THIS NARROW 04:42:36.066 --> 04:42:40.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LITTLE NEVER USED EVENT. 04:42:40.333 --> 04:42:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRUTH IS, IF YOU LOOK BACK 04:42:43.433 --> 04:42:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO 1376, IF YOU UNDERSTAND 04:42:49.966 --> 04:42:50.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, YOU HAVE TO 04:42:50.600 --> 04:42:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTAND WHAT HAS HAPPENED 04:42:51.400 --> 04:42:52.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IT TOUCHES EVERYTHING. 04:42:52.800 --> 04:42:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT THE 04:42:55.866 --> 04:42:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES AND ENGLAND FROM 04:42:58.366 --> 04:42:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH THE UNITED STATES REBELLED 04:42:59.800 --> 04:43:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SEPARATED. 04:43:01.266 --> 04:43:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M KEEPING AN EYE ON 04:43:02.866 --> 04:43:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSMAN JERRY NADLER. 04:43:04.333 --> 04:43:06.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE JUST GAVELLED THE COMMITTEE 04:43:06.300 --> 04:43:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK INTO SESSION. 04:43:07.133 --> 04:43:07.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S LISTEN. 04:43:07.666 --> 04:43:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOUNDS LIKE THEY'RE ABOUT TO GET 04:43:10.833 --> 04:43:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERWAY AGAIN. 04:43:12.633 --> 04:43:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAYBE NOT. 04:43:18.200 --> 04:43:20.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS ONLY THE FOURTH TIME IN 04:43:20.033 --> 04:43:21.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN HISTORY THAT 04:43:21.666 --> 04:43:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS HAVE 04:43:23.433 --> 04:43:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN INSTITUTED IN THE CONGRESS. 04:43:25.733 --> 04:43:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT YOU'RE JUST SAYING ABOUT 04:43:29.833 --> 04:43:31.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW RARELY IT'S TAKEN PLACE IN 04:43:31.300 --> 04:43:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE 250 YEARS, 240-YEAR HISTORY 04:43:34.800 --> 04:43:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS COUNTRY TELLS YOU 04:43:36.300 --> 04:43:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING ABOUT WHAT A SPECIAL 04:43:38.000 --> 04:43:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND UNUSUAL THING IT IS. 04:43:40.266 --> 04:43:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF I COULD BRIEFLY RESPOND -- 04:43:43.433 --> 04:43:47.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AS WE CONGRESSMAN NADLER. 04:43:47.333 --> 04:43:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOWEVER BROAD IT IS, IT CAN'T 04:43:49.100 --> 04:43:51.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE THAT WHATEVER A MAJORITY OF 04:43:51.766 --> 04:43:54.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE DECIDES TO IMPEACH, 04:43:54.900 --> 04:43:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PRESIDENT KIND OF 04:43:56.433 --> 04:43:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVES AT THEIR PLEASURE. 04:43:57.600 --> 04:44:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT MADISON WAS TALKING 04:44:01.600 --> 04:44:02.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT WHEN HE SAID THE 04:44:02.700 --> 04:44:03.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION IS TOO BROAD 04:44:03.400 --> 04:44:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT WOULD BE 04:44:04.166 --> 04:44:06.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBJECT TO THE WINDS OF 04:44:06.466 --> 04:44:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY. 04:44:06.833 --> 04:44:08.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ALL AGREE THAT IS TOO BROAD. 04:44:08.966 --> 04:44:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE QUESTION IS, WHERE DOES THE 04:44:10.733 --> 04:44:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LINE FALL. 04:44:11.200 --> 04:44:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S VERY CLEAR THAT TURLEY HAS 04:44:13.500 --> 04:44:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A NARROWER VIEW THAN THE THREE 04:44:15.466 --> 04:44:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER PROFESSORS. 04:44:16.266 --> 04:44:18.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHICH BRINGS US BACK TO WHO 04:44:18.300 --> 04:44:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESSES ARE TODAY. 04:44:21.200 --> 04:44:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S PROFESSOR JONATHAN TURLEY 04:44:22.866 --> 04:44:24.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE TESTIFYING ON THE RIGHT. 04:44:24.266 --> 04:44:27.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKS LIKE HE'S TAKING HIS SEAT 04:44:27.633 --> 04:44:28.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT NOW. 04:44:28.000 --> 04:44:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S THE WITNESS CALLED GEORGE 04:44:29.600 --> 04:44:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE 04:44:30.266 --> 04:44:32.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESS CALLED BY THE 04:44:32.366 --> 04:44:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS. 04:44:32.800 --> 04:44:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER THREE ON HIS RIGHT, 04:44:35.833 --> 04:44:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR LEFT AREMELA KARLAN, 04:44:41.733 --> 04:44:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NOAH FELDMAN. 04:44:43.966 --> 04:44:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE CALLED BY THE 04:44:46.066 --> 04:44:46.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS. 04:44:46.433 --> 04:44:52.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S LISTEN NOW. 04:44:52.966 --> 04:44:55.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LET ME REPEAT. 04:44:55.000 --> 04:44:56.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE WILL COME TO 04:44:56.800 --> 04:44:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDER. 04:44:57.133 --> 04:44:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN WE BROKE FOR RECESS, WE 04:44:59.733 --> 04:45:01.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE ON THE FIVE MINUTE RULE, 04:45:01.533 --> 04:45:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I RECOGNIZE MR. 04:45:05.800 --> 04:45:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENSENBRENNER FOR FIVE 04:45:07.466 --> 04:45:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES. 04:45:07.800 --> 04:45:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. 04:45:09.666 --> 04:45:10.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN. 04:45:10.033 --> 04:45:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M A VETERAN TO IMPEACHMENTS. 04:45:11.800 --> 04:45:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE BEEN NAMED BY THE HOUSE 04:45:14.733 --> 04:45:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS AN IMPEACHMENT MANAGER IN 04:45:18.633 --> 04:45:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUR IMPEACHMENTS. 04:45:19.133 --> 04:45:20.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON AND THREE JUDGES. 04:45:20.233 --> 04:45:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S MORE THAN ANYBODY ELSE 04:45:22.100 --> 04:45:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HISTORY. 04:45:22.500 --> 04:45:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE THINGS IN EVERY 04:45:25.066 --> 04:45:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, WHETHER IT'S THE 04:45:25.933 --> 04:45:28.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONES THAT I WAS INVOLVED IN OR 04:45:28.800 --> 04:45:30.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS THAT HAVE COME BEFORE 04:45:30.600 --> 04:45:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE WHERE I WAS NOT 04:45:32.333 --> 04:45:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A MANAGER THE DEBATE. 04:45:33.833 --> 04:45:36.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS A HIGH CRIME AND 04:45:36.033 --> 04:45:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR, AND HOW SERIOUS 04:45:39.833 --> 04:45:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THAT HAVE TO BE IN ORDER 04:45:41.266 --> 04:45:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR IT TO RISE TO THE LEVEL OF 04:45:46.266 --> 04:45:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE. 04:45:47.433 --> 04:45:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 50 YEARS AGO, GERALD FORD MADE 04:45:50.100 --> 04:45:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A COMMENT SAYING A HIGH CRIME 04:45:53.300 --> 04:45:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MISDEMEANOR IS ANYTHING 04:45:54.566 --> 04:45:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MAJORITY OF THE HOUSE OF 04:45:56.933 --> 04:45:58.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES DEEMS IT TO BE 04:45:58.266 --> 04:45:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON ANY GIVEN DAY. 04:45:59.600 --> 04:46:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T AGREE WITH THAT. 04:46:01.900 --> 04:46:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, THAT SETS A LOW BAR 04:46:04.666 --> 04:46:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR A NON-EXISTENT BAR, AND IT 04:46:07.100 --> 04:46:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CERTAINLY WOULD BE THE 04:46:10.833 --> 04:46:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SERVES AT THE 04:46:12.366 --> 04:46:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLEASURE OF THE HOUSE WHICH IS 04:46:13.700 --> 04:46:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT WHAT THE FRAMERS INTENDED 04:46:17.400 --> 04:46:20.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THEY REJECTED THE BRITISH 04:46:20.466 --> 04:46:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORM OF PARLIAMENTARY 04:46:22.033 --> 04:46:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY WHERE THE PRIME 04:46:22.866 --> 04:46:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINISTER IS THE GOVERNMENT 04:46:24.200 --> 04:46:25.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD BE OVERTHROWN BY A MERE 04:46:25.966 --> 04:46:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN THE 04:46:27.466 --> 04:46:29.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OF COMMONS. 04:46:29.300 --> 04:46:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I'M LOOKING AT WHAT WE'RE 04:46:35.766 --> 04:46:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACING HERE. 04:46:36.466 --> 04:46:37.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS INQUIRY WAS STARTED OUT 04:46:37.900 --> 04:46:39.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY A COMMENT THAT PRESIDENT 04:46:39.900 --> 04:46:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP MADE TO PRESIDENT 04:46:41.766 --> 04:46:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY IN THE JULY 25th CALL 04:46:44.733 --> 04:46:47.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF QUOTE DO ME A FAVOR." 04:46:47.133 --> 04:46:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE ARE SOME WHO SAID IT'S A 04:46:51.433 --> 04:46:53.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUID QUO PRO. 04:46:53.166 --> 04:46:55.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS IMPLIED IT WAS A QUID 04:46:55.600 --> 04:46:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUO PRO. 04:46:55.933 --> 04:46:57.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH TRUMP AND ZELENSKY SAID 04:46:57.266 --> 04:46:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WASN'T, AND ZELENSKY SAID 04:46:59.000 --> 04:47:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS NO PRESSURE ON ME, 04:47:05.033 --> 04:47:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE AID WENT THROUGH 04:47:08.566 --> 04:47:09.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHIN SIX WEEKS AFTER THE 04:47:09.866 --> 04:47:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHONE CALL WAS MADE. 04:47:11.800 --> 04:47:13.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTRAST THAT TO WHERE THERE 04:47:13.133 --> 04:47:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS NO IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY TO 04:47:17.800 --> 04:47:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN WHEN HE 04:47:26.100 --> 04:47:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID I HELD UP A BILLION 04:47:27.866 --> 04:47:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOLLARS WORTH OF AID UNLESS 04:47:30.566 --> 04:47:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROSECUTOR WAS FIRED 04:47:32.933 --> 04:47:34.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHIN SIX HOURS, AND SON OF A 04:47:34.933 --> 04:47:36.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BLEEP, THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED. 04:47:36.400 --> 04:47:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEMS TO ME IF YOU'RE LOOKING 04:47:37.800 --> 04:47:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR A QUID QUO PRO AND LOOKING 04:47:39.733 --> 04:47:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS REALLY 04:47:40.600 --> 04:47:43.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER THE TOP, IT WAS NOT 04:47:43.200 --> 04:47:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING DO ME A FAVOR. 04:47:45.200 --> 04:47:48.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS SAYING SON OF A BLEEP, 04:47:48.733 --> 04:47:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED IN SIX 04:47:51.233 --> 04:47:51.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOURS. 04:47:51.533 --> 04:47:53.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, THE REPUBLICANS WHO 04:47:53.333 --> 04:47:56.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE IN CHARGE OF CONGRESS AT 04:47:56.166 --> 04:47:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TIME BIDEN MADE THAT 04:47:58.566 --> 04:48:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMENT, WE DID NOT TIE THE 04:48:01.700 --> 04:48:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY UP FOR THREE MONTHS, 04:48:03.500 --> 04:48:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND GOING ON FOUR NOW, 04:48:07.466 --> 04:48:10.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRAPPING EVERYBODY IN THIS 04:48:10.300 --> 04:48:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOWN AROUND THE AXELROD. 04:48:14.300 --> 04:48:16.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ATTEMPTED TO DO THE 04:48:16.600 --> 04:48:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC'S BUSINESS. 04:48:17.100 --> 04:48:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT WHAT'S HAPPENING 04:48:17.833 --> 04:48:18.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE. 04:48:18.133 --> 04:48:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THE AMERICAN PUBLIC 04:48:19.466 --> 04:48:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE GETTING A LITTLE BIT SICK 04:48:21.066 --> 04:48:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TIRED OF IMPEACHMENT, 04:48:23.300 --> 04:48:24.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, IMPEACHMENT, WHEN 04:48:24.333 --> 04:48:26.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NAY KNOW THAT LESS THAN A YEAR 04:48:26.866 --> 04:48:29.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM NOW, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO 04:48:29.300 --> 04:48:30.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DETERMINE WHETHER DONALD TRUMP 04:48:30.500 --> 04:48:32.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAYS IN OFFICE OR SOMEBODY 04:48:32.166 --> 04:48:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELSE WILL BE ELECTED. 04:48:36.066 --> 04:48:38.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I TAKE THIS RESPONSIBILITY 04:48:38.833 --> 04:48:39.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTREMELY SERIOUSLY. 04:48:39.366 --> 04:48:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, IT IS AN AWESOME AND 04:48:41.766 --> 04:48:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY GRAVE RESPONSIBILITY, AND 04:48:43.333 --> 04:48:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT ONE THAT SHOULD BE 04:48:46.266 --> 04:48:46.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONE LIGHTLY. 04:48:46.700 --> 04:48:51.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT ONE THAT SHOULD BE 04:48:51.300 --> 04:48:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONE WHICH SHOULD BE DONE 04:48:53.766 --> 04:48:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUICKLY WITHOUT EXAMINING ALL 04:48:54.833 --> 04:48:56.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE WHICH WAS DONE IN 04:48:56.333 --> 04:48:57.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE NIXON IMPEACHMENT, AND 04:48:57.866 --> 04:49:01.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WAS DONE LARGELY BY 04:49:01.866 --> 04:49:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KENNETH STAR IN THE CLINTON 04:49:05.366 --> 04:49:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 04:49:05.766 --> 04:49:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D LIKE TO ASK YOU, PROFESSOR 04:49:07.200 --> 04:49:08.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY BECAUSE YOU'RE THE ONLY 04:49:08.433 --> 04:49:10.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE FOUR UP THERE THAT 04:49:10.433 --> 04:49:12.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE IT MADE 04:49:12.000 --> 04:49:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP BEFORE YOU WALK INTO THE 04:49:14.066 --> 04:49:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOOR. 04:49:14.400 --> 04:49:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISN'T THERE A DIFFERENCE 04:49:17.000 --> 04:49:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETWEEN "DO ME A FAVOR" AND 04:49:19.500 --> 04:49:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "SON OF A BLEEP, THAT'S WHAT 04:49:25.566 --> 04:49:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED." 04:49:25.933 --> 04:49:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN SIX HOURS TIME. 04:49:29.800 --> 04:49:32.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GRAMMATICALLY, YES. 04:49:32.133 --> 04:49:33.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONALLY, IT REALLY 04:49:33.266 --> 04:49:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPENLDS ON THE CONTEXT. 04:49:34.533 --> 04:49:36.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK YOUR POINT IS A GOOD 04:49:36.266 --> 04:49:38.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE IN THE SENSE THAT WE HAVE 04:49:38.066 --> 04:49:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DETERMINE FROM THE 04:49:39.466 --> 04:49:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT, AND HOPEFULLY FROM 04:49:41.766 --> 04:49:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER WITNESSES WHETHER THIS 04:49:43.466 --> 04:49:45.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT WAS PART OF AN 04:49:45.733 --> 04:49:46.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTUAL QUID QUO PRO. 04:49:46.300 --> 04:49:49.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I GUESS THE THRESHOLD QUESTION 04:49:49.000 --> 04:49:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS, IF THE PRESIDENT SAID I'D 04:49:50.966 --> 04:49:53.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE YOU TO DO THESE 04:49:53.066 --> 04:49:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS. 04:49:53.533 --> 04:49:55.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T GROUP THEM TOGETHER. 04:49:55.000 --> 04:49:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE 04:49:56.466 --> 04:49:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION INTO 04:49:58.433 --> 04:50:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2016, FROM THE INVESTIGATION 04:50:01.433 --> 04:50:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO BIDEN. 04:50:01.833 --> 04:50:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT IT IS AN ISSUE OF ORDER. 04:50:04.833 --> 04:50:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MAGNITUDE OF ORDER 04:50:07.433 --> 04:50:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONALLY IF YOU ASK, 04:50:08.766 --> 04:50:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU DO THIS, 04:50:11.200 --> 04:50:13.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS OPPOSED TO I HAVE A QUID 04:50:13.266 --> 04:50:13.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUO PRO. 04:50:13.600 --> 04:50:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU EITHER DO THIS OR YOU 04:50:15.433 --> 04:50:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T GET MILITARY AID. 04:50:16.733 --> 04:50:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE TIME FOR THE GENTLEMAN 04:50:18.966 --> 04:50:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPIRED. 04:50:19.433 --> 04:50:20.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LADY FROM TEXAS. 04:50:20.400 --> 04:50:24.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, 04:50:24.000 --> 04:50:24.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR YIELDING. 04:50:24.600 --> 04:50:26.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT SAID IF 04:50:26.333 --> 04:50:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TODAY 04:50:27.866 --> 04:50:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS NOT IMPEACHABLE, THEN 04:50:29.733 --> 04:50:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING IS IMPEACHABLE. 04:50:32.733 --> 04:50:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M REMINDED OF MY TIME ON THE 04:50:35.400 --> 04:50:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 04:50:37.266 --> 04:50:38.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING THE 1990s IMPEACHMENT, 04:50:38.433 --> 04:50:40.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND A NUMBER OF FEDERAL 04:50:40.900 --> 04:50:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDGES. 04:50:41.233 --> 04:50:43.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WAS GUIDED NOT ONLY BY THE 04:50:43.866 --> 04:50:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS, BUT BY THE CONSTITUTION 04:50:44.900 --> 04:50:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE DUTY TO SERVE THIS 04:50:47.400 --> 04:50:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATION. 04:50:48.300 --> 04:50:50.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BELIEVE, AS WE GREET YOU 04:50:50.866 --> 04:50:53.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY THAT WE ARE CHARGED WITH 04:50:53.133 --> 04:50:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A SOBER AND SOMBER 04:50:56.733 --> 04:50:58.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBILITY. 04:50:58.166 --> 04:51:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO PROFESSOR KARLAN, I'D LIKE 04:51:00.366 --> 04:51:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TO LOOK AT THE 04:51:05.233 --> 04:51:06.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE VOLUME WHERE 04:51:06.300 --> 04:51:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUNDREDS OF DOCUMENTS ARE 04:51:07.466 --> 04:51:10.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHIND THAT, AND THE MUELLER 04:51:10.033 --> 04:51:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT. 04:51:10.733 --> 04:51:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, YOU STUDIED 04:51:13.400 --> 04:51:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RECORD. 04:51:13.800 --> 04:51:19.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO YOU THINK IT IS "WAFER 04:51:19.300 --> 04:51:20.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN" AND CAN YOU REMARK ON 04:51:20.800 --> 04:51:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STRENGTH OF THE RECORD 04:51:23.433 --> 04:51:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE US? 04:51:27.866 --> 04:51:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> OBVIOUSLY, IT'S NOT WAFER 04:51:31.100 --> 04:51:31.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIN. 04:51:31.766 --> 04:51:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STRENGTH OF THE RECORD IS 04:51:32.866 --> 04:51:36.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT JUST IN THE SEPTEMBER -- I 04:51:36.833 --> 04:51:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEAN THE JULY 25th CALL. 04:51:38.633 --> 04:51:40.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THE WAY YOU NEED TO 04:51:40.133 --> 04:51:43.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASK ABOUT THIS IS HOW DOES IT 04:51:43.200 --> 04:51:44.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIT INTO THE PATTERN OF 04:51:44.933 --> 04:51:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHAVIOR BY THE PRESIDENT. 04:51:46.500 --> 04:51:48.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT YOU'RE DOING IS DRAWING 04:51:48.800 --> 04:51:49.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFERENCES HERE. 04:51:49.266 --> 04:51:51.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS ABOUT CIRCUMSTANTIAL 04:51:51.500 --> 04:51:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE AS WELL AS DIRECT 04:51:53.533 --> 04:51:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE. 04:51:53.900 --> 04:51:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE TRYING TO INFER DID THE 04:51:55.400 --> 04:51:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ASK FOR A POLITICAL 04:51:56.700 --> 04:51:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAVOR, AND I THINK THIS RECORD 04:51:59.033 --> 04:52:00.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORTS THE INFERENCE THAT HE 04:52:00.700 --> 04:52:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID. 04:52:01.266 --> 04:52:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT COMPARISONS, PROFESSOR 04:52:03.433 --> 04:52:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KARLAN, CAN WE MAKE BETWEEN 04:52:05.200 --> 04:52:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KINGS THAT THE FRAMERS WERE 04:52:06.733 --> 04:52:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFRAID OF, AND THE PRESIDENT'S 04:52:09.466 --> 04:52:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT TODAY? 04:52:10.000 --> 04:52:12.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO KINGS COULD DO NO WRONG, 04:52:12.666 --> 04:52:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THE KING'S WORD WAS 04:52:14.400 --> 04:52:14.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW. 04:52:14.866 --> 04:52:15.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTRARY TO WHAT PRESIDENT 04:52:15.733 --> 04:52:17.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP HAS SAID, ARTICLE 2 DOES 04:52:17.733 --> 04:52:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT GIVE HIM THE POWER TO TWO 04:52:20.600 --> 04:52:21.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING HE WANTS. 04:52:21.133 --> 04:52:22.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'LL GIVE YOU ONE EXAMPLE THAT 04:52:22.766 --> 04:52:24.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 04:52:24.300 --> 04:52:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM AND A KING. 04:52:25.466 --> 04:52:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION SAYS THERE 04:52:26.733 --> 04:52:29.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN BE NO TITLES OF NOBILITY. 04:52:29.666 --> 04:52:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHILE THE PRESIDENT CAN NAME 04:52:32.733 --> 04:52:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS SON BARON, HE CAN'T MAKE 04:52:35.433 --> 04:52:36.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM AIL BARON. 04:52:36.500 --> 04:52:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FOUNDING FATHER STEWART 04:52:39.466 --> 04:52:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MASON ASKED, SHALL ANY MAN BE 04:52:41.766 --> 04:52:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE JUSTICE, AND ALEXANDER 04:52:44.833 --> 04:52:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON WROTE HIGH CRIMES AND 04:52:46.333 --> 04:52:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS MEAN THE ABUSE OF 04:52:47.433 --> 04:52:48.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIOLATION OF SOME PUBLIC 04:52:48.733 --> 04:52:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUST. 04:52:49.033 --> 04:52:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS WE MOVE QUICKLY, PROFESSOR 04:52:51.466 --> 04:52:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN, YOU PREVIOUSLY 04:52:52.266 --> 04:52:53.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED THAT THE PRESIDENT 04:52:53.600 --> 04:52:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS ABUSED HIS POWER, IS THAT 04:52:55.400 --> 04:52:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRECT? 04:52:56.733 --> 04:52:57.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, MA'AM. 04:52:57.566 --> 04:52:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT IS THE MOST COMPELLING 04:52:59.066 --> 04:53:00.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE IN THIS IMPEACHMENT 04:53:00.766 --> 04:53:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY THAT WOULD LEAD YOU TO 04:53:03.000 --> 04:53:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT? 04:53:03.300 --> 04:53:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE PHONE CALL OF JULY 25th 04:53:05.800 --> 04:53:07.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS EXTRAORDNIARILY CLEAR TO MY 04:53:07.233 --> 04:53:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MIND IN THAT WE HEAR THE 04:53:09.466 --> 04:53:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ASKING FOR A FAVOR 04:53:10.833 --> 04:53:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S CLEARLY OF PERSONAL 04:53:12.566 --> 04:53:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT, RATHER THAN ACTING ON 04:53:14.266 --> 04:53:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHALF OF THE INTERESTS OF THE 04:53:16.766 --> 04:53:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATION. 04:53:17.100 --> 04:53:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FURTHER FROM THAT -- 04:53:19.333 --> 04:53:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD, MORE 04:53:21.333 --> 04:53:22.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE THAT TENDS TO GIVE 04:53:22.900 --> 04:53:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONTEXT, AND SUPPORT FOR 04:53:24.433 --> 04:53:26.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXPLANATION OF WHAT 04:53:26.666 --> 04:53:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED. 04:53:27.433 --> 04:53:29.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN HOW DOES 04:53:29.033 --> 04:53:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ABUSE AFFECT THE 04:53:31.433 --> 04:53:31.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM. 04:53:31.933 --> 04:53:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HAVING FOREIGN INTERFERENCE 04:53:32.966 --> 04:53:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR ELECTION MEANS THAT WE 04:53:34.766 --> 04:53:35.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE LESS FREE. 04:53:35.566 --> 04:53:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS LESS OF WE THE PEOPLE 04:53:39.433 --> 04:53:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DETERMINING THE ELECTION THAN 04:53:40.966 --> 04:53:41.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT. 04:53:41.533 --> 04:53:43.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK IT'S FAIR TO SAY 04:53:43.033 --> 04:53:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PRESIDENT'S ACTIONS 04:53:45.900 --> 04:53:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE UNPRECEDENTED. 04:53:46.400 --> 04:53:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT ALSO STRIKES ME IS HOW 04:53:47.433 --> 04:53:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS 04:53:49.633 --> 04:53:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVE THAT HIS CONDUCT WAS 04:53:58.233 --> 04:53:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONG. 04:53:58.700 --> 04:54:00.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LISTEN TO THE COLONEL. 04:54:00.500 --> 04:54:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S IMPROPER FOR THE 04:54:01.833 --> 04:54:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 04:54:02.733 --> 04:54:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DEMAND A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT 04:54:05.566 --> 04:54:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE AN U.S. CITIZEN 04:54:07.466 --> 04:54:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND POLITICAL APPOINTMENT. 04:54:08.666 --> 04:54:10.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN IN LIGHT 04:54:10.633 --> 04:54:11.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE FACT THAT THE PRESIDENT 04:54:11.933 --> 04:54:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED FOR AN INVESTIGATION, 04:54:13.300 --> 04:54:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN ONLY WHEN HE WAS 04:54:15.466 --> 04:54:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAUGHT RELEASED THE MILITARY 04:54:19.166 --> 04:54:22.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID, IS THERE STILL A NEED FOR 04:54:22.733 --> 04:54:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT? 04:54:23.133 --> 04:54:23.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, MA'AM. 04:54:23.566 --> 04:54:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IS COMPLETE WHEN 04:54:26.000 --> 04:54:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ABUSED HIS 04:54:27.433 --> 04:54:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE, AND HE ABUSED OFFICE 04:54:29.400 --> 04:54:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY ATTEMPTING TO ABUSE. 04:54:31.433 --> 04:54:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN 04:54:32.400 --> 04:54:34.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRYING TO DO IT AND SUCCEEDING 04:54:34.633 --> 04:54:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN DOING IT, AND ESPECIALLY 04:54:37.033 --> 04:54:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUE IF YOU ONLY STOPPED WHEN 04:54:38.633 --> 04:54:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU GET CAUGHT. 04:54:40.566 --> 04:54:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONLY 70% OF THE AMERICAN 04:54:42.200 --> 04:54:43.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE BELIEVE WHAT THE 04:54:43.833 --> 04:54:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DID WAS WRONG. 04:54:45.166 --> 04:54:46.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE A SOLEMN 04:54:46.966 --> 04:54:47.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS 04:54:47.633 --> 04:54:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT, AND AS WELL, OUR 04:54:49.533 --> 04:54:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIDELITY TO OUR OATH AND OUR 04:54:53.100 --> 04:54:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DUTY, REMINDED OF THE MEN AND 04:54:54.666 --> 04:54:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE UNITED 04:54:56.700 --> 04:54:57.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES MILITARY. 04:54:57.166 --> 04:54:58.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M REMINDED OF MY THREE 04:54:58.966 --> 04:55:00.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNCLES WHO SERVED IN WORLD WAR 04:55:00.800 --> 04:55:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% II. 04:55:01.166 --> 04:55:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I CAN'T IMAGINE THEM BEING ON 04:55:03.466 --> 04:55:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BATTLEFIELD, NEEDING ARMS 04:55:05.833 --> 04:55:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FOOD, AND THE GENERAL 04:55:08.333 --> 04:55:10.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYS, DO ME A FAVOR. 04:55:10.233 --> 04:55:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNOW THAT GENERAL WOULD NOT 04:55:12.200 --> 04:55:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY DO ME A FAVOR. 04:55:14.166 --> 04:55:17.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SO IN THIS INSTANCE, THE 04:55:17.766 --> 04:55:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE 04:55:18.633 --> 04:55:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNFETTERED LEADERSHIP, AND 04:55:19.466 --> 04:55:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S OUR DUTY TO FAIRLY ASSESS 04:55:21.866 --> 04:55:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS AND THE 04:55:23.400 --> 04:55:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 04:55:23.833 --> 04:55:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK MY TIME. 04:55:27.233 --> 04:55:28.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 04:55:28.900 --> 04:55:30.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 04:55:30.500 --> 04:55:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S CLEAR TO ME NO MATTER 04:55:32.933 --> 04:55:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT QUESTIONS WE ASK THE FOUR 04:55:34.600 --> 04:55:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES TODAY, AND NO MATTER 04:55:36.166 --> 04:55:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEIR ANSWERS ARE, THAT 04:55:38.100 --> 04:55:39.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST IF NOT ALL OF THE 04:55:39.866 --> 04:55:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS ON THE COMMITTEE ARE 04:55:40.933 --> 04:55:43.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO VOTE TO IMPEACH 04:55:43.733 --> 04:55:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP. 04:55:44.200 --> 04:55:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT THEIR HARDCORE 04:55:45.833 --> 04:55:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP HATING BASE WANTS AND 04:55:47.366 --> 04:55:49.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE WANTED THAT SINCE THE 04:55:49.066 --> 04:55:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WAS ELECTED THREE 04:55:50.100 --> 04:55:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS AGO. 04:55:50.466 --> 04:55:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, WHEN DEMOCRATS TOOK 04:55:51.933 --> 04:55:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER THE HOUSE, ONE OF THE 04:55:53.700 --> 04:55:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST THINGS THAT THEY DID WAS 04:55:56.766 --> 04:55:57.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTRODUCE ARTICLES OF 04:55:57.900 --> 04:55:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AGAINST PRESIDENT 04:55:59.166 --> 04:56:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP, AND THAT WAS WAY BEFORE 04:56:01.466 --> 04:56:03.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP AND PRESIDENT 04:56:03.400 --> 04:56:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY EVER HAD THEIR FAMOUS 04:56:05.033 --> 04:56:07.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHONE CALL, WHETHER IT WAS 04:56:07.400 --> 04:56:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERFECT OR NOT. 04:56:08.733 --> 04:56:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW TODAY WE'RE UNDERTAKING A 04:56:12.466 --> 04:56:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LARGELY ACADEMIC EXERCISE, 04:56:13.733 --> 04:56:16.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD OF HEARING FROM FACT 04:56:16.166 --> 04:56:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES LIKE ADAM SCHIFF OR 04:56:22.233 --> 04:56:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUNTER BIDEN. 04:56:22.666 --> 04:56:25.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE NOT PERMED TO CALL THEM. 04:56:25.833 --> 04:56:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SEEMS ADAM SCHIFF MISLED 04:56:27.966 --> 04:56:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. 04:56:29.266 --> 04:56:30.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMON SENSE WOULD CALL FOR 04:56:30.400 --> 04:56:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF TO BE QUESTIONED ABOUT 04:56:32.933 --> 04:56:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE THINGS. 04:56:33.533 --> 04:56:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT WE CAN'T. 04:56:33.966 --> 04:56:35.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, BACK IN 1998 04:56:35.933 --> 04:56:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN ANOTHER PRESIDENT, BILL 04:56:37.666 --> 04:56:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON WAS BEING CONSIDERED 04:56:39.333 --> 04:56:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR IMPEACHMENT, YOU SAID, AND 04:56:40.966 --> 04:56:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I QUOTE, "WE MUST NOT OVERTURN 04:56:43.166 --> 04:56:44.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ELECTION AND IMPEACH A 04:56:44.700 --> 04:56:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WITHOUT AN 04:56:47.066 --> 04:56:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERWHELMING CONSENSUS OF THE 04:56:48.200 --> 04:56:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE, AND THE 04:56:51.433 --> 04:56:57.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS" 04:56:57.433 --> 04:57:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ALSO SAID, THERE SHOULDN'T 04:57:03.500 --> 04:57:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE AN IMPEACHMENT BY ONE SIDE, 04:57:07.133 --> 04:57:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND OPPOSED BY THE OTHER. 04:57:09.566 --> 04:57:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SHOULD IT WOULD CALL INTO 04:57:11.466 --> 04:57:12.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION THE VERY LEGITIMACY 04:57:12.833 --> 04:57:14.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF OUR POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS. 04:57:14.900 --> 04:57:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT YOU SAID BACK 04:57:17.533 --> 04:57:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN, MR. CHAIRMAN. 04:57:18.466 --> 04:57:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL, WHAT YOU SAID SHOULD 04:57:20.966 --> 04:57:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER HAPPEN, WHAT WE SHOULD 04:57:22.233 --> 04:57:24.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER DO IS WHAT YOU'RE DOING 04:57:24.700 --> 04:57:26.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW, MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT A 04:57:26.933 --> 04:57:28.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSENSUS, AND IMPEACHMENT BY 04:57:28.200 --> 04:57:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE MAJOR PARTY THAT'S OPPOSED 04:57:29.833 --> 04:57:30.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE OTHER. 04:57:30.633 --> 04:57:31.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IT'S ALMOST CERTAIN THAT 04:57:31.966 --> 04:57:35.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S GOING TO RESULT IN THE 04:57:35.300 --> 04:57:36.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY DEVICEIVENESS AND 04:57:36.533 --> 04:57:38.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BITTERNESS THAT YOU SO 04:57:38.766 --> 04:57:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCURATELY WARNED US ABOUT 04:57:40.600 --> 04:57:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK THEN. 04:57:40.966 --> 04:57:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A COUPLE MORE QUOTES FROM A 04:57:43.333 --> 04:57:46.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WISE JERRY NADLER TWO DECADES 04:57:46.433 --> 04:57:46.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGO. 04:57:46.700 --> 04:57:48.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "THE LAST THING YOU WANT IS TO 04:57:48.566 --> 04:57:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A PARTY LINE IMPEACHMENT. 04:57:50.700 --> 04:57:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SHOULDN'T IMPEACH THE 04:57:52.333 --> 04:57:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT UNLESS IT'S A BROAD 04:57:54.566 --> 04:57:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSENSUS OF THE AMERICAN 04:57:56.200 --> 04:57:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE." 04:57:56.733 --> 04:57:58.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE WERE WISE WORDS, MR. 04:57:58.933 --> 04:57:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN, BUT YOU'RE NOT 04:57:59.766 --> 04:58:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING THEM TODAY. 04:58:01.000 --> 04:58:03.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FINALLY AGAIN YOUR WORDS. 04:58:03.166 --> 04:58:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "THE ISSUE IN A POTERNAL 04:58:05.866 --> 04:58:09.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPE 04:58:09.066 --> 04:58:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POTENTIAL 04:58:09.533 --> 04:58:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IS WHETHER TO 04:58:11.833 --> 04:58:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERTURN AN ELECTION, THE FREE 04:58:12.900 --> 04:58:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPRESSION OF THE AMERICAN 04:58:14.600 --> 04:58:15.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE. 04:58:15.066 --> 04:58:15.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S AN EXTRAORDINARY POWER, 04:58:15.866 --> 04:58:18.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IT IS NOT ONE THAT WE 04:58:18.400 --> 04:58:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD EXERCISE LIGHTLY. 04:58:19.100 --> 04:58:21.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS CERTAINLY NOT ONE WHICH 04:58:21.366 --> 04:58:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN A 04:58:22.933 --> 04:58:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANNER WHICH EITHER IS OR 04:58:24.766 --> 04:58:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE PERCEIVED BY THE 04:58:26.166 --> 04:58:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE TO BE UNFAIR 04:58:29.833 --> 04:58:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN, MR. CHAIRMAN, THOSE 04:58:31.133 --> 04:58:34.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS THAT YOU WARNED AGAINST 04:58:34.200 --> 04:58:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN ARE EXACTLY WHAT YOU AND 04:58:36.566 --> 04:58:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES ARE 04:58:38.100 --> 04:58:38.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOING NOW. 04:58:38.466 --> 04:58:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE ABOUT TO MOVE FORWARD 04:58:40.100 --> 04:58:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH A TOTALLY PARTY LINE 04:58:42.466 --> 04:58:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 04:58:43.466 --> 04:58:48.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS NOT A BROAD CONSENSUS. 04:58:48.566 --> 04:58:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE OVERTURNING THE RESULT 04:58:49.300 --> 04:58:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A NATIONAL ELECTION, AND 04:58:50.900 --> 04:58:52.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO DOUBTS IT WILL BE 04:58:52.833 --> 04:58:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERCEIVED BY AT LEAST HALF OF 04:58:54.200 --> 04:58:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AS AN 04:58:58.000 --> 04:58:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNFAIR PARTISAN EFFORT. 04:58:58.600 --> 04:58:59.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARE BOUND AND DETERMINEED 04:58:59.966 --> 04:59:01.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE 04:59:01.033 --> 04:59:02.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, AND THE AMERICAN 04:59:02.666 --> 04:59:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE DESERVE BETTER. 04:59:03.500 --> 04:59:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I GET IT. 04:59:04.766 --> 04:59:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS ON THIS COMMITTEE 04:59:06.100 --> 04:59:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T LIKE THIS PRESIDENT. 04:59:07.500 --> 04:59:09.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DON'T LIKE HIS POLICIES 04:59:09.600 --> 04:59:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AS A PERSON. 04:59:10.766 --> 04:59:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HATE HIS TWEETS. 04:59:12.466 --> 04:59:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DON'T LIKE THE MUELLER 04:59:14.700 --> 04:59:15.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION WAS A FLOP. 04:59:15.333 --> 04:59:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO NOW YOU'RE GOING TO IMPEACH 04:59:17.633 --> 04:59:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM. 04:59:17.900 --> 04:59:20.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU, YOU MAY 04:59:20.900 --> 04:59:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWIST ENOUGH ARMS IN THE HOUSE 04:59:23.500 --> 04:59:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT, BUT 04:59:28.366 --> 04:59:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S DIES. 04:59:28.766 --> 04:59:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE PRESIDENT WILL LIKELY 04:59:31.400 --> 04:59:33.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE RE-ELECTED TO A SECOND TERM 04:59:33.300 --> 04:59:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE HELP OF THIS 04:59:35.466 --> 04:59:36.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT CHARADE WE'RE 04:59:36.833 --> 04:59:39.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING THROUGH NOW, AND WHILE 04:59:39.933 --> 04:59:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASTING THE AMERICAN TIME, AND 04:59:42.433 --> 04:59:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONOTHIS IMPEACHMENT, THERE'S 04:59:43.466 --> 04:59:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER PERSONALITY THINGS GOING 04:59:45.833 --> 04:59:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDONE. 04:59:46.333 --> 04:59:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHIN THE COMMITTEE'S 04:59:50.733 --> 04:59:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JURISDICTION, WE SHOULD BE 04:59:51.466 --> 04:59:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORKING ON THE OPOIDS, AND 04:59:56.233 --> 04:59:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASYLUM AT THE BORDER. 04:59:57.333 --> 04:59:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM 04:59:59.800 --> 05:00:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 05:00:01.766 --> 05:00:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY CHINESE COMPANIESS AND 05:00:03.966 --> 05:00:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENHANCING ELECTION SECURITY, 05:00:04.666 --> 05:00:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST TO NAME A FEW THINGS. 05:00:06.166 --> 05:00:07.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CONGRESS OOZE A WHOLE 05:00:07.666 --> 05:00:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD BE WORKING ON REBUILDING 05:00:11.433 --> 05:00:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE, 05:00:13.533 --> 05:00:14.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PROVIDING TAX RELIEF TO 05:00:14.933 --> 05:00:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MIDDLE CLASS AND 05:00:16.200 --> 05:00:16.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADDITIONAL SECURITY TO OUR 05:00:16.900 --> 05:00:19.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE HERE AT HOME AND 05:00:19.066 --> 05:00:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABROAD. 05:00:19.433 --> 05:00:20.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD, HERE WE ARE SPINNING 05:00:20.900 --> 05:00:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR WHEELS ONCE AGAIN ON 05:00:22.700 --> 05:00:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 05:00:23.433 --> 05:00:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT A WASTE. 05:00:24.433 --> 05:00:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE SO 05:00:27.433 --> 05:00:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUCH BETTER. 05:00:29.533 --> 05:00:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YIELD BACK. 05:00:29.933 --> 05:00:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 05:00:33.400 --> 05:00:33.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. COLLINS. 05:00:33.800 --> 05:00:36.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIR. 05:00:36.033 --> 05:00:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I TAKE NO PLEASURE IN THE FACT 05:00:38.100 --> 05:00:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE HERE. 05:00:38.500 --> 05:00:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS A PATRIOT WHO LOVES 05:00:40.933 --> 05:00:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICA, IT PAINS ME THAT THE 05:00:42.600 --> 05:00:43.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CIRCUMSTANCES FORCED US TO 05:00:43.933 --> 05:00:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERTAKE THIS GRAVE AND 05:00:47.400 --> 05:00:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLEMN OBLIGATION. 05:00:51.133 --> 05:00:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NONETHELESS IS APPEARS 05:00:52.266 --> 05:00:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP PRESSUREDu A 05:00:55.400 --> 05:00:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENT WILL IN THE 05:00:57.300 --> 05:01:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION BY PRESSURING A 05:01:01.166 --> 05:01:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENT. 05:01:01.700 --> 05:01:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE HERE TO PROTECT THE 05:01:02.466 --> 05:01:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED 05:01:03.466 --> 05:01:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES, AND UNDERSTANDING 05:01:04.166 --> 05:01:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER THE PRESIDENT'S 05:01:05.800 --> 05:01:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT IS IMPEACHABLE. 05:01:06.433 --> 05:01:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S ENTIRELY APPROPRIATE THAT 05:01:07.733 --> 05:01:09.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE EXAMINING OUR NATION'S 05:01:09.233 --> 05:01:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY AS IT RELATES TO 05:01:10.866 --> 05:01:11.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 05:01:11.266 --> 05:01:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS OF THE 05:01:12.766 --> 05:01:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION FEARED FOR 05:01:14.700 --> 05:01:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THE NATION'S 05:01:15.433 --> 05:01:16.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOVEREIGNTY AND WANTED TO 05:01:16.700 --> 05:01:18.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENSURE A CHECK AND BALANCE ON 05:01:18.566 --> 05:01:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXECUTIVE. 05:01:19.133 --> 05:01:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE SIT HERE WITH A DUTY TO THE 05:01:21.300 --> 05:01:22.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDERS, TO FULFILL THEIR 05:01:22.600 --> 05:01:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WISDOM AND BE A CHECK ON THE 05:01:25.900 --> 05:01:26.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTIVE. 05:01:26.266 --> 05:01:28.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE THE PEOPLES HOUSE ARE THAT 05:01:28.433 --> 05:01:28.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHECK. 05:01:28.733 --> 05:01:29.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THE CONSTITUTION THE HOW 05:01:29.633 --> 05:01:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELSE CAN IMPEACH A PRESIDENT 05:01:31.433 --> 05:01:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR TREASON, BRIBERY AND OTHER 05:01:33.200 --> 05:01:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. 05:01:35.433 --> 05:01:36.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN YOU 05:01:36.233 --> 05:01:37.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSED HIGH CRIMES AND 05:01:37.533 --> 05:01:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS AND THE FACT THAT 05:01:39.433 --> 05:01:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH REFERS TO CRIMES AND 05:01:41.266 --> 05:01:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 05:01:41.700 --> 05:01:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN YOU GIVE US A SUMMARY OF 05:01:43.100 --> 05:01:44.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HIGH CRIMES AND 05:01:44.133 --> 05:01:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS ARE, AND HOW 05:01:45.466 --> 05:01:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE SDIRNGT FROM WHAT 05:01:47.400 --> 05:01:49.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY SAID THEY 05:01:49.333 --> 05:01:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE? 05:01:49.633 --> 05:01:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:01:50.033 --> 05:01:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTIONS OF THE PRESIDENT IN 05:01:52.466 --> 05:01:54.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE WHERE HE USESS HAD 05:01:54.900 --> 05:01:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE TO ADVANCE HIS PERSONAL 05:01:57.333 --> 05:01:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS, POTENTIALLY FOR 05:01:59.066 --> 05:02:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL GAIN, POTENTIALLY TO 05:02:01.300 --> 05:02:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPT THE ELECTORAL PROCESS, 05:02:02.966 --> 05:02:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND POTENTIALLY AS WELL, 05:02:04.600 --> 05:02:05.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST THE NATIONAL SECURITY 05:02:05.733 --> 05:02:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES. 05:02:07.466 --> 05:02:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD ADD THAT THE WORD HIGH 05:02:10.733 --> 05:02:13.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS FOR CRIMES AND 05:02:13.000 --> 05:02:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 05:02:13.433 --> 05:02:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND HIGH 05:02:17.033 --> 05:02:18.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS, AND I BELIEVE 05:02:18.033 --> 05:02:19.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEFINITION THAT WAS POSTED 05:02:19.800 --> 05:02:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARLIER OF MISDEMEANOR WAS NOT 05:02:22.033 --> 05:02:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEFINITION OF HIGH 05:02:23.433 --> 05:02:24.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR WHICH WAS A 05:02:24.600 --> 05:02:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFIC TERM BY THE FRAMERS, 05:02:26.000 --> 05:02:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND DISCUSSED IN THE 05:02:27.333 --> 05:02:28.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, BUT 05:02:28.066 --> 05:02:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY THE WORD MISDEMEANOR. 05:02:29.533 --> 05:02:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S AN EASY MISTAKE TO 05:02:31.433 --> 05:02:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE, BUT HIGH MISDEMEANORS 05:02:32.700 --> 05:02:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE THEIR OWN CATEGORY OF 05:02:34.600 --> 05:02:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSES OF OFFICE AND THOSE 05:02:35.833 --> 05:02:36.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS ARE IMPEACHABLE. 05:02:36.900 --> 05:02:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, PROFESSOR. 05:02:39.433 --> 05:02:42.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSIONALS FELDMAN AND 05:02:42.500 --> 05:02:43.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GERHARDT YOU INDICATED THREE 05:02:43.833 --> 05:02:45.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CATEGORY OF HIGH CRIMES AND 05:02:45.966 --> 05:02:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANORS. 05:02:46.400 --> 05:02:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER, BETRAYAL OF 05:02:51.400 --> 05:02:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTEREST, AND 05:02:53.766 --> 05:02:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION CORRUPTION. 05:02:54.333 --> 05:02:54.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT RIGHT? 05:02:54.766 --> 05:02:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, IT IS, AND PRESIDENT 05:02:56.100 --> 05:02:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN AND GERHARDT, DO YOU 05:02:59.400 --> 05:02:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE? 05:02:59.766 --> 05:03:00.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:03:00.600 --> 05:03:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, YOU SAID 05:03:02.400 --> 05:03:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE IS 05:03:04.800 --> 05:03:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SACRIFICING NATIONAL INTEREST 05:03:05.500 --> 05:03:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR HIS OWN PRIVATE END. 05:03:07.133 --> 05:03:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO YOU ALL AGREE WITH THAT? 05:03:09.166 --> 05:03:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, SIR. 05:03:10.833 --> 05:03:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:03:11.333 --> 05:03:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BASED ON THE EVIDENCE THAT 05:03:13.300 --> 05:03:15.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE SEEN PROFESSOR FELDMAN, 05:03:15.766 --> 05:03:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KARLAN AND GERHARDT, HAS 05:03:18.366 --> 05:03:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP SACRIFICED THE 05:03:20.566 --> 05:03:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY'S INTEREST FOR HIS 05:03:22.666 --> 05:03:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OWN? 05:03:22.933 --> 05:03:23.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:03:23.266 --> 05:03:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND IS THERE A PARTICULAR 05:03:25.000 --> 05:03:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PIECE OF EVIDENCE THAT ILLUMN 05:03:27.433 --> 05:03:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NAIFTS THAT? 05:03:28.666 --> 05:03:30.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT ILLUMINATES THAT MOST 05:03:30.400 --> 05:03:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR ME IS THE STATEMENT BY 05:03:32.866 --> 05:03:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR SONDLAND THAT HE 05:03:35.433 --> 05:03:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTED SIMPLY THE ANNOUNCEMENT 05:03:37.266 --> 05:03:38.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF AN INVESTIGATION, AND 05:03:38.766 --> 05:03:41.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEVERAL PEOPLE SAID THE SAME 05:03:41.133 --> 05:03:41.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THING. 05:03:41.433 --> 05:03:42.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY BY AMBASSADOR VOLKER 05:03:42.500 --> 05:03:43.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THIS AS WELL. 05:03:43.800 --> 05:03:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HE WANTED WAS JUST 05:03:45.866 --> 05:03:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC INFORMATION TO DAMAGE 05:03:47.766 --> 05:03:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOE BIDEN. 05:03:48.200 --> 05:03:49.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DIDN'T CARE WHETHER JOE 05:03:49.933 --> 05:03:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIDEN WAS FOUND GUILTY OR 05:03:53.366 --> 05:03:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXONERATED 05:03:53.766 --> 05:03:57.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSIONALS FELDMAN, DO 05:03:57.200 --> 05:03:58.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU AGREE? 05:03:58.266 --> 05:03:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MY EMPHASIS WOULD BE THE 05:03:59.433 --> 05:04:02.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACT THAT THE PRESIDENT HELD 05:04:02.100 --> 05:04:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP AID TO AN ALLY FIGHTING A 05:04:05.133 --> 05:04:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAR IN CONTRAVENTION OF THE 05:04:07.466 --> 05:04:08.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE. 05:04:08.233 --> 05:04:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SEEMS TO HAVE PLACED HIS 05:04:10.466 --> 05:04:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OWN INTERESTS IN PERSONAL 05:04:13.500 --> 05:04:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVANTAGE AHEAD OF THE -- 05:04:15.466 --> 05:04:18.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND BIPARTISAN? 05:04:18.000 --> 05:04:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:04:19.133 --> 05:04:20.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT? 05:04:20.100 --> 05:04:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I AGREE WITH MY COLLEAGUES. 05:04:22.500 --> 05:04:24.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE 05:04:24.700 --> 05:04:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S OBSTRUCTION OF 05:04:26.200 --> 05:04:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS, REFUSAL TO COMPLY 05:04:26.900 --> 05:04:29.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH A NUMBER OF SUBPOENAS 05:04:29.100 --> 05:04:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDERING MANY HIGH LEVEL 05:04:29.933 --> 05:04:30.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIALS IN THE GOVERNMENT 05:04:30.633 --> 05:04:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT TO COMPLY WITH SUBPOENAS 05:04:32.400 --> 05:04:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ASKING AND RTDING THE 05:04:34.600 --> 05:04:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTIRE EXECUTIVE BRANCH NOT TO 05:04:37.500 --> 05:04:38.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATE WITH CONGRESS. 05:04:38.200 --> 05:04:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S USEFUL TO REMEMBER THE 05:04:40.266 --> 05:04:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION SAYS THE HOUSE 05:04:41.166 --> 05:04:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS THE SOLE POWER TO IMPEACH. 05:04:44.166 --> 05:04:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY USE THE WORD SOLE TWICE 05:04:46.566 --> 05:04:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH REFERENCE TO THE HOUSE, 05:04:47.800 --> 05:04:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ONE WITH REFERENCE TO THE 05:04:50.266 --> 05:04:53.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENATE WITH RESPECT TO 05:04:53.466 --> 05:04:54.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT TRIALS. 05:04:54.000 --> 05:04:55.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLE MEANS SOLE ONLY. 05:04:55.300 --> 05:04:57.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PROFESSOR TURLEY, 05:04:57.900 --> 05:05:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE A SELF-DESCRIBED 05:05:00.233 --> 05:05:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SELF-ANNOINTED DEFENDER OF 05:05:02.266 --> 05:05:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE 1 CONGRESS GUY. 05:05:02.866 --> 05:05:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT YOU JUSTIFY THE POSITION 05:05:04.800 --> 05:05:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SAYS LEGALLY ISSUED 05:05:06.533 --> 05:05:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS BY CONGRESS 05:05:08.766 --> 05:05:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENFORCING ITS POWERS DON'T 05:05:09.466 --> 05:05:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO BE COMPLIED WITH. 05:05:11.833 --> 05:05:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SEEMS YOU'RE AN ARTICLE 2 05:05:16.466 --> 05:05:16.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTIVE GUY. 05:05:16.900 --> 05:05:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT THE 05:05:17.833 --> 05:05:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT IS NOT 05:05:19.466 --> 05:05:19.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USESFUL. 05:05:19.800 --> 05:05:21.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS MALADMINISTRATION. 05:05:21.233 --> 05:05:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A CRIMINAL ACT. 05:05:23.033 --> 05:05:24.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU PROFESSORS FOR 05:05:24.766 --> 05:05:26.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HELPING US UNDERSTAND HIGH 05:05:26.433 --> 05:05:27.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. 05:05:27.200 --> 05:05:28.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE THE PEOPLES REPRESENTATIVES 05:05:28.733 --> 05:05:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE PEOPLES HOUSE HAVE A 05:05:34.533 --> 05:05:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH RESPONSIBILITY, AND SOLE 05:05:35.800 --> 05:05:37.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER TO DEFEND THE 05:05:37.100 --> 05:05:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION AND DEFEND THE 05:05:38.633 --> 05:05:40.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY, AND WE SHOULD 05:05:40.433 --> 05:05:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN'S TIME EXPIRED. 05:05:46.566 --> 05:05:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 05:05:47.366 --> 05:05:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'M AFRAID THIS HEARING IS 05:05:50.433 --> 05:05:52.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDICATIVE OF THE INDECENCY TO 05:05:52.066 --> 05:05:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH WE'VE COME WHEN INSTEAD 05:05:54.466 --> 05:05:57.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 05:05:57.266 --> 05:05:58.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRINGING IN FACTS WITH 05:05:58.633 --> 05:05:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSS TO GET TO THE BOTTOM 05:05:59.800 --> 05:06:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF WHAT HAPPENED -- AND NOT 05:06:02.833 --> 05:06:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN HAVING TIME TO REVIEW THE 05:06:05.833 --> 05:06:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT, BUT TO START THE 05:06:23.466 --> 05:06:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF 05:06:24.866 --> 05:06:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE SAYING THAT THE 05:06:27.466 --> 05:06:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS ARE UNDISPUTED. 05:06:29.133 --> 05:06:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONLY THING THAT IS 05:06:32.333 --> 05:06:33.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISPUTED MORE THAN THE FACTS 05:06:33.733 --> 05:06:34.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CASE IS THE STATEMENT 05:06:34.966 --> 05:06:38.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE FACTS ARE UNDISPUTED. 05:06:38.466 --> 05:06:40.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY DISPUTED, 05:06:40.033 --> 05:06:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE EVIDENCE IS A BUNCH OF 05:06:42.400 --> 05:06:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARSAY ON HEARSAY THAT IF 05:06:45.066 --> 05:06:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYBODY HERE HAD TRIED CASES 05:06:47.233 --> 05:06:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE OF ENOUGH MAGNITUDE, 05:06:48.600 --> 05:06:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WOULD KNOW YOU CAN'T RELY 05:06:51.433 --> 05:06:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON HEARSAY ON HEARSAY, BUT WE 05:06:55.433 --> 05:06:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE EXPERTS WHO KNOW BETTER 05:06:58.733 --> 05:06:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN THE ACCUMULATED 05:06:59.466 --> 05:07:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPERIENCE OF THE AGES. 05:07:01.433 --> 05:07:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO HERE WE ARE. 05:07:02.766 --> 05:07:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD SUBMIT THAT WE NEED 05:07:05.700 --> 05:07:06.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME FACTUAL WITNESSES. 05:07:06.300 --> 05:07:08.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DO NOT NEED TO RECEIVE A 05:07:08.900 --> 05:07:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT THAT WE DON'T HAVE A 05:07:10.400 --> 05:07:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHANCE TO READ BEFORE THIS 05:07:13.366 --> 05:07:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING. 05:07:13.700 --> 05:07:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE NEED A CHANCE TO BRING IN 05:07:17.833 --> 05:07:19.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTUAL FACT WITNESSES, AND A 05:07:19.866 --> 05:07:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUPLE NAMED ARE CRITICAL OF 05:07:22.100 --> 05:07:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GETING TO THE BOTTOM. 05:07:22.666 --> 05:07:26.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WORK FOR THE NATIONAL 05:07:26.366 --> 05:07:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY COUNCIL. 05:07:27.333 --> 05:07:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABIGAIL GRAY, THEY WERE 05:07:28.633 --> 05:07:32.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVOLVED IN THE U.S. UKRAINE 05:07:32.833 --> 05:07:33.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFAIRS. 05:07:33.166 --> 05:07:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WORKED WITH VICE 05:07:33.900 --> 05:07:37.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BIDEN ON DIFFERENT 05:07:37.533 --> 05:07:38.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTERS INVOLVING UKRAINE. 05:07:38.166 --> 05:07:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WORKED WITH BRENNAN AND 05:07:40.166 --> 05:07:40.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MASTERS. 05:07:40.500 --> 05:07:42.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAVE CRITICAL INFORMATION 05:07:42.500 --> 05:07:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT CERTAIN UKRANIANS 05:07:44.200 --> 05:07:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVOLVEMENT IN OUR U.S. 05:07:46.666 --> 05:07:47.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 05:07:47.033 --> 05:07:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE 05:07:47.800 --> 05:07:51.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES WHO WENT BEFORE THE 05:07:51.300 --> 05:07:52.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEL COMMITTEE AND OTHERS 05:07:52.566 --> 05:07:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVOLVED IN THE ALLEGATIONS, 05:07:53.933 --> 05:07:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE THEM THE MOST CRITICAL 05:07:56.300 --> 05:07:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES IN THIS ENTIRE 05:07:58.033 --> 05:07:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 05:07:58.466 --> 05:07:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE RECORDS, INCLUDING 05:07:59.600 --> 05:08:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR E-MAILS AND TEXT 05:08:01.633 --> 05:08:03.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MESSAGES AND FLASH DRIVES AND 05:08:03.066 --> 05:08:03.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPUTERS HAVE INFORMATION 05:08:03.733 --> 05:08:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WILL BRING THIS EFFORT TO 05:08:05.866 --> 05:08:09.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMOVE THE PRESIDENT TO A 05:08:09.800 --> 05:08:11.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCREECHING HALT. 05:08:11.233 --> 05:08:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE HAVE ARTICLES HERE FROM 05:08:14.366 --> 05:08:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OCTOBER 11th, GARY PICKET -- 05:08:16.466 --> 05:08:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINTS OUT THAT HOUSE 05:08:19.466 --> 05:08:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE 05:08:20.933 --> 05:08:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN, ADAM SCHIFF 05:08:22.700 --> 05:08:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECRUITED AIDES WHO WORKED 05:08:25.766 --> 05:08:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALONGSIDE THE CIA 05:08:28.633 --> 05:08:32.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLEBLOWER DURING THE OBAMA 05:08:32.533 --> 05:08:33.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION. 05:08:33.000 --> 05:08:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABIGAIL GRACE WAS HIREED IN 05:08:34.566 --> 05:08:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEBRUARY WHILE SHAWN MISCO, 05:08:38.000 --> 05:08:40.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE NSCA JOINED SCHIFF'S 05:08:40.200 --> 05:08:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE IN AUGUST, THE SAME 05:08:41.800 --> 05:08:43.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONTH THE WHISTLEBLOWER 05:08:43.500 --> 05:08:46.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBMITTED HIS COMPLAINT. 05:08:46.200 --> 05:08:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT GOES ON TO POINT OUT THAT 05:08:48.100 --> 05:08:50.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAILS WAS HIREED TO HELP 05:08:50.066 --> 05:08:52.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF'S COMMITTEE TO 05:08:52.100 --> 05:08:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE THE TRUMP WHITE 05:08:53.800 --> 05:08:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE. 05:08:54.300 --> 05:08:56.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MONTH TRUMP ACCUSED 05:08:56.533 --> 05:08:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF OF STEALING PEOPLE WHO 05:08:58.233 --> 05:08:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE WORKING AT THE WHITE 05:08:59.466 --> 05:09:00.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE, AND CHAIRMAN SCHIFF 05:09:00.933 --> 05:09:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID IF THE PRESIDENT IS 05:09:02.400 --> 05:09:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORRIED ABOUT US HIRING FORMER 05:09:05.566 --> 05:09:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION PEOPLE HEESHLD 05:09:06.433 --> 05:09:08.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORK ON BEING A BETTER 05:09:08.966 --> 05:09:09.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EMPLOYER. 05:09:09.333 --> 05:09:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO, HE SHOULD HAVE FIRED 05:09:11.500 --> 05:09:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYBODY LIKE BILL CLINTON D 05:09:12.800 --> 05:09:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THE U.S. ATTORNEYS ON THE 05:09:14.666 --> 05:09:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAME DAY. 05:09:15.033 --> 05:09:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD HAVE SAVED US A LOT 05:09:16.766 --> 05:09:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF WHAT'S GOING ON HERE. 05:09:18.733 --> 05:09:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYWAY, WE NEED THOSE TWO 05:09:22.133 --> 05:09:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 05:09:22.500 --> 05:09:23.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE CRITICAL. 05:09:23.000 --> 05:09:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN WE ALSO NEED SOMEONE 05:09:26.000 --> 05:09:30.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO WAS A CIA DETAILEE TO THE 05:09:30.166 --> 05:09:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE, AND THE STATE 05:09:31.466 --> 05:09:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPARTMENT SHOWS THAT HE WAS 05:09:36.966 --> 05:09:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS IN THE LAST ELECTIONS, AND 05:09:39.466 --> 05:09:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SPEAKS ARABIC AND RUSSIAN, 05:09:42.300 --> 05:09:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORTED DIRECTLY TO CHARLES, 05:09:45.333 --> 05:09:48.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FRIEND OF THE CLINTON'S 05:09:48.666 --> 05:09:50.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AIDE, BLUMENTHAL, AND DID WORK 05:09:50.600 --> 05:09:53.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE POLICY OF CORRUPTION, 05:09:53.466 --> 05:09:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CLOSE TO CONTACT WITH THE 05:09:55.466 --> 05:09:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FBI STATE UKRANIAN OFFICIALS. 05:09:58.000 --> 05:09:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAD A COLLATERAL DUTY TO 05:09:59.800 --> 05:10:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORT VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN. 05:10:03.233 --> 05:10:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS BIDEN WHO WAS OBAMA'S 05:10:07.433 --> 05:10:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT MAN ON UKRAINE. 05:10:09.533 --> 05:10:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSOCIATED WITH DNC OPERATIVE, 05:10:14.266 --> 05:10:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHALUPA. 05:10:14.600 --> 05:10:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MET WITH HER, AND UKRANIAN 05:10:17.800 --> 05:10:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELEGATION. 05:10:18.200 --> 05:10:20.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THERE IS ALL KINDS OF 05:10:20.033 --> 05:10:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONS WE NEED THESE THREE 05:10:23.666 --> 05:10:24.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 05:10:24.033 --> 05:10:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD ASK PURSUANT TO 05:10:26.900 --> 05:10:30.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECTION 4, HOUSE RESOLUTION 05:10:30.200 --> 05:10:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 660, ASK OUR CHAIRMAN TO -- I 05:10:33.066 --> 05:10:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEAN OUR RANKING MEMBER TO 05:10:34.600 --> 05:10:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBMIT THE REQUEST FOR THESE 05:10:36.633 --> 05:10:37.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE WITNESSES, BECAUSE WE'RE 05:10:37.700 --> 05:10:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT HAVING A FACTUAL HEARING 05:10:39.433 --> 05:10:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNTIL WE HAVE THESE PEOPLE 05:10:40.933 --> 05:10:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF 05:10:42.700 --> 05:10:46.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY FACT OF THIS 05:10:46.133 --> 05:10:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 05:10:46.566 --> 05:10:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN -- 05:10:47.366 --> 05:10:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I YIELD BACK. 05:10:48.233 --> 05:10:50.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANKS FOR BRINGING DOWN 05:10:50.233 --> 05:10:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GAVEL HARD. 05:10:51.100 --> 05:10:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 05:10:54.333 --> 05:10:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JOHNSON. 05:10:54.733 --> 05:10:55.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, 05:10:55.700 --> 05:10:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS REGULARLY 05:10:59.000 --> 05:11:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND RECENTLY SOLICITED FOREIGN 05:11:00.566 --> 05:11:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN OUR UPCOMING 05:11:03.133 --> 05:11:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 05:11:03.500 --> 05:11:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY WARNS THIS IS 05:11:05.800 --> 05:11:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN IMPULSE MOMENT, AND 05:11:07.433 --> 05:11:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGESTS THE HOUSE SHOULD 05:11:10.833 --> 05:11:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAUSE. 05:11:11.133 --> 05:11:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, DO YOU AGREE 05:11:12.766 --> 05:11:14.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH PROFESSOR TURLEY? 05:11:14.100 --> 05:11:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 05:11:14.400 --> 05:11:15.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU CONCLUDE, AS I THINK 05:11:15.966 --> 05:11:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE TO THIS POINT 05:11:17.466 --> 05:11:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOWS, THAT THE PRESIDENT IS 05:11:19.900 --> 05:11:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLICITING FOREIGN INVOLVEMENT 05:11:21.000 --> 05:11:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR ELECTION, YOU NEED TO 05:11:22.500 --> 05:11:24.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACT NOW TO PREVENT FOREIGN 05:11:24.700 --> 05:11:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THE NEXT 05:11:26.900 --> 05:11:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION LIKE THE ONE WE HAD 05:11:28.466 --> 05:11:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE PAST. 05:11:29.533 --> 05:11:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, PROFESSOR 05:11:31.433 --> 05:11:31.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KARLAN. 05:11:31.766 --> 05:11:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN 30 SECONDS OR LESS TELL US 05:11:34.133 --> 05:11:36.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY YOU BELIEVE THE 05:11:36.400 --> 05:11:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S CONDUCT WAS SO 05:11:38.733 --> 05:11:42.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EGREGIOUS IT MERITS THE 05:11:42.066 --> 05:11:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DRASTIC REMEDY OF IMPEACHMENT. 05:11:43.433 --> 05:11:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BECAUSE HE INVITED THE 05:11:46.266 --> 05:11:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIANS INTO THE PROCESS THE 05:11:47.766 --> 05:11:50.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST TIME, AND HE INVITED 05:11:50.833 --> 05:11:51.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRANIANS INTO THE PROCESS, 05:11:51.966 --> 05:11:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SUGGESTED HE WOULD LIKE 05:11:53.033 --> 05:11:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHINESE TO COME INTO THE 05:11:55.333 --> 05:11:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS 05:11:56.366 --> 05:11:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 05:11:56.833 --> 05:12:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE FRAMERS OF OUR 05:12:00.566 --> 05:12:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, EDMUND RANDALL 05:12:01.300 --> 05:12:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO AT ONE TIME WAS MAYOR OF 05:12:05.166 --> 05:12:06.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA WARNED 05:12:06.700 --> 05:12:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US THAT "THE EXECUTIVE WILL 05:12:09.533 --> 05:12:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES OF 05:12:11.800 --> 05:12:16.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSING HIS POWER." 05:12:16.366 --> 05:12:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, PEOPLE LIKE 05:12:19.433 --> 05:12:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAYOR RANDOLPH REBELLED 05:12:20.633 --> 05:12:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE OF THE TYRANNY OF THE 05:12:22.333 --> 05:12:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KING. 05:12:22.633 --> 05:12:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY WERE THE FRAMERS CAREFUL 05:12:23.666 --> 05:12:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO AVOID THE POTENTIAL FOR A 05:12:25.800 --> 05:12:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO BECOME SO 05:12:29.800 --> 05:12:30.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TYRANNICAL AND ABUSIVE? 05:12:30.400 --> 05:12:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT DID THEY DO TO PROTECT 05:12:32.333 --> 05:12:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST IT? 05:12:32.800 --> 05:12:34.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FRAMERS BELIEVED 05:12:34.333 --> 05:12:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRONGLY THAT THE PEOPLE WERE 05:12:36.633 --> 05:12:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KING AND SOVEREIGN. 05:12:37.200 --> 05:12:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MEANS THE PRESIDENT 05:12:38.100 --> 05:12:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORKED FOR THE PEOPLE. 05:12:39.433 --> 05:12:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY KNEW THAT A PRESIDENT WHO 05:12:42.700 --> 05:12:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULDN'T BE CHECKED, WHO COULD 05:12:43.966 --> 05:12:45.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT BE SUPERVISESED BY HIS OWN 05:12:45.733 --> 05:12:46.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, AND WHO 05:12:46.600 --> 05:12:48.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD NOT BE SUPERVISED BY 05:12:48.366 --> 05:12:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS AND COULD NOT BE 05:12:51.400 --> 05:12:52.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED WOULD EFFECTIVELY BE 05:12:52.533 --> 05:12:54.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW AND USE HIS 05:12:54.500 --> 05:12:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER TO GET HIMSELF 05:12:58.466 --> 05:12:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTED. 05:12:58.866 --> 05:12:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, PROFESSOR 05:12:59.766 --> 05:13:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN. 05:13:00.166 --> 05:13:03.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO DISCUSS THE FRAMERS 05:13:03.166 --> 05:13:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERN ABOUT HOW ABUSE OF 05:13:05.366 --> 05:13:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER RELATES TO PRESIDENT 05:13:07.433 --> 05:13:07.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP'S CONDUCT. 05:13:07.900 --> 05:13:09.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON JULY 25th PRESIDENT TRUMP 05:13:09.100 --> 05:13:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID TO PRESIDENT ZELENSKY, "I 05:13:11.500 --> 05:13:16.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO US A 05:13:16.700 --> 05:13:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAVOR, THOUGH." 05:13:17.466 --> 05:13:19.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN WHO TRUMP 05:13:19.266 --> 05:13:22.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED USE OF THE WORLD FAVOR 05:13:22.433 --> 05:13:24.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGH, DUENGT HE WAS BENIGNLY 05:13:24.266 --> 05:13:26.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING FOR A FAVOR, AND HOW IS 05:13:26.233 --> 05:13:27.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION 05:13:27.766 --> 05:13:30.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEVANT TO WHETHER THE 05:13:30.233 --> 05:13:31.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ABUSED POWER? 05:13:31.233 --> 05:13:32.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S RELEVANT BECAUSE 05:13:32.600 --> 05:13:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH 05:13:34.133 --> 05:13:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEONE ASKING FOR A FAVOR IN 05:13:35.433 --> 05:13:37.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTEREST OF THE UNITED 05:13:37.000 --> 05:13:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES OF AMERICA. 05:13:37.666 --> 05:13:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT IS FOR THE 05:13:39.466 --> 05:13:41.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO USE HIS OFFICE TO 05:13:41.533 --> 05:13:44.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLICIT OR DEMAND A FAVOR FOR 05:13:44.566 --> 05:13:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL BENEFIT. 05:13:45.066 --> 05:13:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE STRONGLY SUGGESTS 05:13:45.933 --> 05:13:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT GIVEN THE POWER OF THE 05:13:47.766 --> 05:13:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, AND GIVEN THE 05:13:48.766 --> 05:13:50.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCENTIVES THAT THE PRESIDENT 05:13:50.533 --> 05:13:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREATED FOR UKRAINE TO COMPLY 05:13:52.133 --> 05:13:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE REQUEST, THAT THE 05:13:53.433 --> 05:13:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WAS SEEKING TO SERVE 05:13:55.366 --> 05:13:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS OWN PERSONAL BENEFIT AND 05:13:57.066 --> 05:13:57.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEREST. 05:13:57.433 --> 05:13:59.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE DEFINITION OF 05:13:59.100 --> 05:13:59.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION UNDER THE 05:13:59.666 --> 05:14:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 05:14:00.166 --> 05:14:02.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> OTHER WITNESSES HAVE ALSO 05:14:02.033 --> 05:14:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED THAT IT WAS THEIR 05:14:04.433 --> 05:14:05.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPRESSION THAT WHEN PRESIDENT 05:14:05.600 --> 05:14:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP SAID I WOULD LIKE YOU TO 05:14:07.300 --> 05:14:11.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO US A FAVOR, THOUGH, THAT HE 05:14:11.066 --> 05:14:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS ACTUALLY MAKING A DEMANLD 05:14:12.566 --> 05:14:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NOT A Q. PROFESSOR FELDMAN 05:14:16.466 --> 05:14:20.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW DOES LT. COLONEL'S VINLD 05:14:20.133 --> 05:14:21.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAN'S TESTIMONY THAT IT WAS A 05:14:21.366 --> 05:14:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMAND BECAUSE OF THE POWER 05:14:23.300 --> 05:14:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESPAIRITY BETWEEN THE TWO 05:14:24.866 --> 05:14:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRIES RELATE BACK TO OUR 05:14:29.800 --> 05:14:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMER'S CONCERNS ABOUT ABUSE 05:14:31.433 --> 05:14:32.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF POWER. 05:14:32.100 --> 05:14:33.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HE STATES CLEARLY THAT THE 05:14:33.666 --> 05:14:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 05:14:34.500 --> 05:14:36.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS SO MUCH MORE POWER THAN 05:14:36.533 --> 05:14:38.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE THAT 05:14:38.033 --> 05:14:39.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PRESIDENT USES THE 05:14:39.800 --> 05:14:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORD FAVOR, THE REALITY IS 05:14:41.800 --> 05:14:43.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S APPLYING TREMENDOUS 05:14:43.066 --> 05:14:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESSURE. 05:14:43.433 --> 05:14:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESSURE OF THE POWER OF 05:14:44.500 --> 05:14:45.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNITED STATES. 05:14:45.033 --> 05:14:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT RELATES TO THE 05:14:46.800 --> 05:14:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL ABUSE OF 05:14:47.433 --> 05:14:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE. 05:14:47.766 --> 05:14:48.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE 05:14:48.466 --> 05:14:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 05:14:50.366 --> 05:14:51.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE 05:14:51.600 --> 05:14:53.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO A FAVOR, THE PRESIDENT 05:14:53.633 --> 05:14:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF UKRAINE COULD SAY KNOW. 05:14:54.933 --> 05:14:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE 05:14:56.266 --> 05:14:57.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES USES THE OFFICE 05:14:57.833 --> 05:14:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENT TO ASK FOR A 05:14:59.233 --> 05:15:00.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAVOR THERE'S NO WAY FOR THE 05:15:00.900 --> 05:15:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE TO 05:15:02.333 --> 05:15:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSE. 05:15:02.900 --> 05:15:04.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE'VE HEARD TESTIMONY THAT 05:15:04.466 --> 05:15:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WITHHELD A WHITE 05:15:05.800 --> 05:15:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE MEETING AND MILITARY AID 05:15:07.466 --> 05:15:10.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN ORDER TO FURTHER PRESSURE 05:15:10.566 --> 05:15:11.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE TO ANNOUNCE 05:15:11.666 --> 05:15:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS OF VICE 05:15:14.066 --> 05:15:16.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BIDEN AND THE 2016 05:15:16.866 --> 05:15:17.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 05:15:17.233 --> 05:15:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT KARLAN IS THAT WHY 05:15:19.466 --> 05:15:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR TESTIMONY CONCLUDED THAT 05:15:20.933 --> 05:15:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ABUSED HIS 05:15:22.333 --> 05:15:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER? 05:15:22.633 --> 05:15:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THOUGHT THE PRESIDENT 05:15:24.433 --> 05:15:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSED HIS POWER, BY ASKING 05:15:26.800 --> 05:15:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 05:15:28.166 --> 05:15:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF AN UNITED STATES CITIZEN 05:15:29.800 --> 05:15:33.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR POLITICAL ENDS REGARDLESS 05:15:33.266 --> 05:15:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF EVERYTHING ELSE. 05:15:34.133 --> 05:15:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT ICING ON THE CAKE. 05:15:35.800 --> 05:15:39.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S AN AGGRAVATING 05:15:39.366 --> 05:15:40.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CIRCUMSTANCE THAT WAS HERE. 05:15:40.500 --> 05:15:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE PRESIDENT HOLDING AN 05:15:43.433 --> 05:15:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN ALLY OVER A BARREL TO 05:15:45.566 --> 05:15:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTRACT PERSONAL FAVORS IS 05:15:47.800 --> 05:15:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEEPLY TROUBLING. 05:15:48.300 --> 05:15:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS NOT AN IMPULSE BY 05:15:51.166 --> 05:15:51.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOMENT. 05:15:51.500 --> 05:15:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A BREAK THE GLASS MOMENT, 05:15:53.100 --> 05:15:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IMPEACHMENT IS IS THE ONLY 05:15:55.400 --> 05:15:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROPRIATE REMEDY. 05:15:55.933 --> 05:15:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THAT I YIELD BACK. 05:15:57.400 --> 05:16:00.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 05:16:00.500 --> 05:16:00.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JORDAN. 05:16:00.900 --> 05:16:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. 05:16:03.500 --> 05:16:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BEFORE SPEAKER PELOSI 05:16:05.833 --> 05:16:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCED IMPEACHMENT, BEFORE 05:16:07.100 --> 05:16:08.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CALL BETWEEN PRESIDENT 05:16:08.233 --> 05:16:10.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP AND PRESIDENT ZELENSKY 05:16:10.433 --> 05:16:11.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON JULY 25th. 05:16:11.033 --> 05:16:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THE MUELLER HEARING IN 05:16:12.566 --> 05:16:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRONT OF THIS COMMITTEE ON 05:16:14.800 --> 05:16:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 24th, BEFORE ALL THAT, 05:16:18.733 --> 05:16:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAD ALREADY VOTEED TO 05:16:21.166 --> 05:16:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVE FORWARD ON IMPEACHMENT. 05:16:23.333 --> 05:16:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 16 DEMOCRATS ON THE JUDICIARY 05:16:24.633 --> 05:16:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MMITTEE VOTEED TO MOVE 05:16:25.733 --> 05:16:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD ON THE IMPEACHMENT 05:16:27.933 --> 05:16:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY TODAY. 05:16:28.366 --> 05:16:29.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THE 05:16:29.666 --> 05:16:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSITIONS THEY'VE TAKEN ARE 05:16:32.333 --> 05:16:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL. 05:16:32.800 --> 05:16:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEMS A LITTLE BACKWARD TO ME. 05:16:34.266 --> 05:16:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CAN'T GET AGREEMENT. 05:16:35.800 --> 05:16:38.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE FOUR DEMOCRATS, FOUR 05:16:38.400 --> 05:16:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR CLINTON, 05:16:40.400 --> 05:16:42.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEY CAN'T AGREE. 05:16:42.366 --> 05:16:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THE 05:16:44.366 --> 05:16:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 05:16:44.800 --> 05:16:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY, YOU'VE BEEN 05:16:45.566 --> 05:16:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GREAT TODAY, BUT I THINK YOU 05:16:46.766 --> 05:16:48.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE WRONG ON ONE THING. 05:16:48.333 --> 05:16:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID THAT THIS IS A FAST 05:16:51.900 --> 05:16:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 05:16:52.700 --> 05:16:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD ARGUE IT'S NOT FAST. 05:16:55.433 --> 05:16:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A PREDETERMINED 05:16:57.500 --> 05:16:57.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 05:16:57.900 --> 05:16:58.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREDETERMINED IMPEACHMENT DONE 05:16:58.633 --> 05:17:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE MOST UNFAIR PART SAN 05:17:00.633 --> 05:17:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FASHION WE HAVE EVER SEEN. 05:17:02.866 --> 05:17:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO SUBPOENA POWER FOR 05:17:04.833 --> 05:17:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS. 05:17:05.233 --> 05:17:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPOSITIONS IN SECRET IN THE 05:17:06.800 --> 05:17:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUNKER OF THE CAPITOL. 05:17:09.466 --> 05:17:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 17 PEOPLE COMING IN, AND NO 05:17:11.466 --> 05:17:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE ALLOWED IN EXCEPT WHO ADAM 05:17:15.466 --> 05:17:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF ALLOWED. 05:17:17.000 --> 05:17:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SCHIFF PREVENTED 05:17:19.100 --> 05:17:21.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS FROM ANSWERING 05:17:21.233 --> 05:17:21.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS. 05:17:21.766 --> 05:17:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY DEMOCRAT QUESTION GOT 05:17:23.466 --> 05:17:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANSWERED. 05:17:25.400 --> 05:17:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THEY WOULDN'T ALLOW THE 05:17:27.800 --> 05:17:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES WE WANTED THREE 05:17:30.700 --> 05:17:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEEKS AGO. 05:17:31.100 --> 05:17:32.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS PROMISED US THE 05:17:32.466 --> 05:17:33.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLEBLOWER WOULD TESTIFY, 05:17:33.166 --> 05:17:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN CHANGED THEIR MIND. 05:17:34.600 --> 05:17:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEY CHANGED THEIR MIND 05:17:36.566 --> 05:17:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY? 05:17:37.033 --> 05:17:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THE WHOLE WORLD 05:17:38.366 --> 05:17:40.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCOVERED THAT ADAM SCHIFF'S 05:17:40.433 --> 05:17:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAFF HAD COORDINATED WITH THE 05:17:43.300 --> 05:17:43.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLEBLOWER. 05:17:43.733 --> 05:17:46.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WHISTLEBLOWER WITH NO 05:17:46.233 --> 05:17:46.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE, AND 05:17:46.900 --> 05:17:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIASED AGAINST THE PRESIDENT 05:17:47.666 --> 05:17:49.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WORKED WITH JOE BIDEN, 05:17:49.766 --> 05:17:52.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHOSE LAWYER IN JANUARY OF '17 05:17:52.600 --> 05:17:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS 05:17:54.733 --> 05:17:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STARTS THEN. 05:17:55.233 --> 05:17:58.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE UNFAIR PROCESS 05:17:58.166 --> 05:17:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE BEEN THROUGH. 05:17:59.000 --> 05:18:03.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON IT'S UNFAIR, CUT TO 05:18:03.100 --> 05:18:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHASE. 05:18:03.466 --> 05:18:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON IT'S UNFAIR IS 05:18:04.966 --> 05:18:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THE FACTS AREN'T ON 05:18:07.266 --> 05:18:07.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR SIDE. 05:18:07.666 --> 05:18:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS ARE ON THE 05:18:10.166 --> 05:18:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S SIDE. 05:18:10.666 --> 05:18:12.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUR KEY FACTS WILL NEVER 05:18:12.866 --> 05:18:13.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHANGE. 05:18:13.200 --> 05:18:15.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE THE TRANSCRIPT. 05:18:15.100 --> 05:18:16.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NO QUID QUO PRO IN THE 05:18:16.866 --> 05:18:17.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT. 05:18:17.266 --> 05:18:17.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TWO GUYS ON THE CALLER, 05:18:17.966 --> 05:18:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP AND PRESIDENT 05:18:20.566 --> 05:18:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY BOTH SAID NO PRESSURE 05:18:24.900 --> 05:18:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR PUSHING. 05:18:25.366 --> 05:18:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRANIANS DIDN'T KNOW THE AID 05:18:26.466 --> 05:18:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS HELD UP AT THE TIME OF THE 05:18:28.466 --> 05:18:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHONE CALL, AND MOST 05:18:30.533 --> 05:18:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT, UKRANIANS NEVER 05:18:31.466 --> 05:18:33.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROMISED TO START, AND NEVER 05:18:33.233 --> 05:18:34.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCED AN INVESTIGATION IN 05:18:34.433 --> 05:18:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TIME THAT THE AID WAS 05:18:37.033 --> 05:18:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAUSED. 05:18:37.400 --> 05:18:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER ONCE. 05:18:37.800 --> 05:18:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHAT DID HAPPEN IN 05:18:39.466 --> 05:18:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE 55 DAYS THAT THE AID WAS 05:18:42.333 --> 05:18:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAUSED. 05:18:42.666 --> 05:18:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WERE FIVE KEY MEETINGS 05:18:44.366 --> 05:18:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETWEEN PRESIDENT ZELENSKY AND 05:18:45.466 --> 05:18:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENIOR OFFICIALS IN OUR 05:18:47.833 --> 05:18:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 05:18:48.233 --> 05:18:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIVE KEY MEETINGS. 05:18:53.033 --> 05:18:55.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 26, AMBASSADOR VOLKER, 05:18:55.000 --> 05:18:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAYLOR, AND SONDLAND MEET WITH 05:18:58.200 --> 05:18:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY. 05:18:58.566 --> 05:18:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE THEN HAD AMBASSADOR VOLKER 05:18:59.833 --> 05:19:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% END OF AUGUST METEOROLOGIST 05:19:02.866 --> 05:19:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH PRESIDENT ZELENSKY. 05:19:03.466 --> 05:19:05.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE VICE PRESIDENT MET 05:19:05.433 --> 05:19:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH ZELENSKY ON SEPTEMBER 05:19:07.366 --> 05:19:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 1st, AND THEN MORE 05:19:10.333 --> 05:19:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANTLY, DEMOCRATIC 05:19:11.333 --> 05:19:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENATOR MURPHY, WITH 05:19:12.900 --> 05:19:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN SENATOR JOHNSON MET 05:19:15.500 --> 05:19:18.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH PRESIDENT ZELENSKY ON 05:19:18.766 --> 05:19:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEPTEMBER 5th. 05:19:19.200 --> 05:19:21.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NONE OF THESE FIVE MEETINGS 05:19:21.400 --> 05:19:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS AID SDULSED IN EXCHANGE 05:19:23.866 --> 05:19:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR SAN ANNOUNCEMENT OF 05:19:25.366 --> 05:19:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 05:19:26.000 --> 05:19:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND YOU WOULD THINK AFTER 05:19:29.133 --> 05:19:31.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UKRANIANS KNEW THE AID WAS 05:19:31.066 --> 05:19:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHHELD IT WOULD COME UP WITH 05:19:34.533 --> 05:19:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN, ESPECIALLY WHEN DEMOCRAT 05:19:36.166 --> 05:19:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MURPHY WAS TALK K ABOUT IT. 05:19:37.666 --> 05:19:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS ARE ON THE 05:19:39.833 --> 05:19:40.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S SIDE. 05:19:40.333 --> 05:19:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE AN UNFAIR PROCESS, AND 05:19:41.633 --> 05:19:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DON'T HAVE THE FACTS. 05:19:43.166 --> 05:19:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE AN UNFAIR PROCESS, AND 05:19:45.533 --> 05:19:47.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS GETS TO SOMETHING ELSE 05:19:47.100 --> 05:19:49.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID, MR. TURLEY. 05:19:49.766 --> 05:19:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS SCARY. 05:19:55.100 --> 05:19:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW MAD THE KOUBTDRY IS. 05:19:57.133 --> 05:19:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS HAVE NEVER 05:19:58.400 --> 05:20:00.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCEPTED THE WILL OF THE 05:20:00.533 --> 05:20:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE. 05:20:02.200 --> 05:20:05.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO MR. TURLEY'S POINT, 17 DAYS 05:20:05.066 --> 05:20:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGO, THE SPEAKER OF THE UNITED 05:20:06.733 --> 05:20:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES HOUSE OF 05:20:07.433 --> 05:20:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES CALLED THE 05:20:08.700 --> 05:20:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 05:20:12.566 --> 05:20:12.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN IMPOSTOR. 05:20:12.966 --> 05:20:15.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GUY 63 MILLION AMERICANS 05:20:15.066 --> 05:20:17.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTED FOR, AND WON AN 05:20:17.766 --> 05:20:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTORAL LANDSLIDE, THE 05:20:19.433 --> 05:20:25.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEAKER CALLED THAT INDIVIDUAL 05:20:25.500 --> 05:20:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN IMPOSTOR. 05:20:25.900 --> 05:20:28.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FACTS ARE THE FACTS ON 05:20:28.333 --> 05:20:29.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S SIDE. 05:20:29.066 --> 05:20:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT WE NEED TO FOCUS 05:20:32.300 --> 05:20:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON. 05:20:32.566 --> 05:20:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT SOME CONSTITUTIONAL 05:20:34.266 --> 05:20:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING. 05:20:34.600 --> 05:20:37.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE END OF THE PROCESS WHEN 05:20:37.300 --> 05:20:38.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE ALREADY DETERMINED 05:20:38.133 --> 05:20:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO GO. 05:20:39.966 --> 05:20:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 05:20:40.400 --> 05:20:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 05:20:44.166 --> 05:20:45.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 05:20:45.733 --> 05:20:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS MONTH, WE 05:20:47.766 --> 05:20:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMEMORATE THE 75th 05:20:49.633 --> 05:20:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF 05:20:51.400 --> 05:20:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BULGE. 05:20:53.433 --> 05:20:59.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY LATE FURTHER, STAFF 05:20:59.300 --> 05:21:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERGEANT BERNARD DEUTSCH HE 05:21:02.433 --> 05:21:04.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAVE BLOOD AMONG TENS OF 05:21:04.166 --> 05:21:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS WHO 05:21:06.166 --> 05:21:07.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVED UNDER OFFICERS AND A 05:21:07.666 --> 05:21:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMANDER IN CHIEF WHO WERE 05:21:09.266 --> 05:21:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT FIGHTING A WAR FOR THEIR 05:21:11.433 --> 05:21:12.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OWN PERSONAL BENEFIT. 05:21:12.300 --> 05:21:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY PUT COUNTRY FIRST. 05:21:13.500 --> 05:21:16.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY MADE THE SAME SOLEMN 05:21:16.066 --> 05:21:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROMISE THAT MEMBERS OF 05:21:17.000 --> 05:21:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF 05:21:17.800 --> 05:21:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNITED STATES MAKE, TO 05:21:20.433 --> 05:21:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALWAYS PUT NATIONAL INTERESTS 05:21:22.400 --> 05:21:26.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THEIR OWN PERSONAL 05:21:26.766 --> 05:21:27.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS. 05:21:27.133 --> 05:21:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS EVIDENCE SHOWS THE 05:21:28.666 --> 05:21:30.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BROKE THAT PROMISE. 05:21:30.200 --> 05:21:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STUEG GIVES THE PRESIDENT 05:21:32.933 --> 05:21:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENORMOUS POWER. 05:21:33.400 --> 05:21:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT ALSO IMPOSES A REMEDY, 05:21:35.800 --> 05:21:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, WHEN THOSE POWERS 05:21:37.966 --> 05:21:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE ABUSED. 05:21:38.533 --> 05:21:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN JULY, PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS, 05:21:39.833 --> 05:21:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I QUOTE, I HAVE AN ARTICLE 05:21:43.133 --> 05:21:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2, THE RIGHT TO DO WHATEVER I 05:21:45.866 --> 05:21:50.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT AS PRESIDENT,". 05:21:50.000 --> 05:21:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSIONALS FELDMAN THE 05:21:51.900 --> 05:21:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS BROAD POWER, 05:21:53.566 --> 05:21:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT? 05:21:53.866 --> 05:21:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, SIR. 05:21:54.966 --> 05:21:56.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DO THOSE POWERS MEAN THAT 05:21:56.800 --> 05:21:59.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT CAN DO AS HE 05:21:59.133 --> 05:22:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID, WHATEVER HE WANTS AS 05:22:01.833 --> 05:22:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT? 05:22:02.200 --> 05:22:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN HE ABUSE THE POWERS THAT 05:22:03.466 --> 05:22:04.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION GIVES HIM? 05:22:04.500 --> 05:22:06.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HE MAY NOT. 05:22:06.666 --> 05:22:08.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THE PRESIDENT USES POWERS 05:22:08.500 --> 05:22:09.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PERSONAL GAIN OR CORRUPT 05:22:09.800 --> 05:22:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ELECTION OR AGAINST THE 05:22:11.333 --> 05:22:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS OF 05:22:12.466 --> 05:22:14.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNITED STATES, HE MAY BE 05:22:14.133 --> 05:22:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED FOR HIGH CRIME AND 05:22:15.433 --> 05:22:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR. 05:22:15.833 --> 05:22:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF USING HIS POWER TO 05:22:17.633 --> 05:22:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERE IN U.S. ELECTIONS AN 05:22:19.166 --> 05:22:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF THAT POWER? 05:22:21.000 --> 05:22:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, SIR. 05:22:22.333 --> 05:22:23.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSIONALS GERHARDT HOW 05:22:23.800 --> 05:22:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THE FRAMERS OF THE 05:22:25.766 --> 05:22:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION VIEWED THE 05:22:26.466 --> 05:22:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ASKING FOR ELECTION 05:22:28.400 --> 05:22:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE OF A FOREIGN 05:22:29.800 --> 05:22:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEADER? 05:22:31.433 --> 05:22:33.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S ALWAYS PRACTICALLY 05:22:33.666 --> 05:22:34.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW EXACTLY 05:22:34.933 --> 05:22:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE FRAMERS WOULD THINK, 05:22:38.000 --> 05:22:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT NOT HOW THE CONSTITUTION 05:22:39.433 --> 05:22:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEALS WITH IT. 05:22:40.233 --> 05:22:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND UNDER THE CONSTITUTION 05:22:42.933 --> 05:22:46.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S PLAINLY AN ABUELS OF 05:22:46.633 --> 05:22:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 05:22:47.233 --> 05:22:49.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S HORRIFYING ABUSE OF 05:22:49.000 --> 05:22:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 05:22:49.300 --> 05:22:51.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE'VE HEARD WITNESSES 05:22:51.833 --> 05:22:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY ABOUT CONCERNS WHEN 05:22:53.100 --> 05:22:54.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT USED FOREIGN 05:22:54.800 --> 05:22:57.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLICY FSH POLITICAL GAIN. 05:22:57.900 --> 05:22:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LT. COLONEL VINDMAN WAS 05:22:59.233 --> 05:23:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOCKED AND COULDN'T BELIEVE 05:23:02.166 --> 05:23:03.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HE HEARD ON THE PHONE 05:23:03.900 --> 05:23:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL, DIVERGING FROM EFFORTS 05:23:04.766 --> 05:23:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PROTECT THE NATIONAL 05:23:07.266 --> 05:23:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY POLICY. 05:23:07.733 --> 05:23:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AMBASSADOR TAYLOR THOUGHT 05:23:08.766 --> 05:23:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS CRAZY TO WITHHOLD 05:23:11.466 --> 05:23:12.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR HELP 05:23:12.400 --> 05:23:15.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. 05:23:15.100 --> 05:23:16.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, THESE 05:23:16.666 --> 05:23:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNS AREN'T MERE 05:23:17.833 --> 05:23:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENCES OVER POLICY, ARE 05:23:19.466 --> 05:23:20.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY? 05:23:20.033 --> 05:23:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 05:23:20.333 --> 05:23:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY GO TO THE VERY FOUNDATION 05:23:23.433 --> 05:23:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF OUR DEMOCRACY. 05:23:24.933 --> 05:23:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND OFFERING TO EXCHANGE A 05:23:27.433 --> 05:23:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE MEETING AND 05:23:29.733 --> 05:23:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF 05:23:31.433 --> 05:23:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOLLARS IN SECURITY ASSISTANCE 05:23:32.866 --> 05:23:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR HELP WITH HIS RE-ELECTION, 05:23:35.066 --> 05:23:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CAN'T BE PART OF OUR 05:23:37.466 --> 05:23:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATION'S FOREIGN POLICY, CAN 05:23:38.933 --> 05:23:39.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT? 05:23:39.200 --> 05:23:39.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 05:23:39.500 --> 05:23:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S THE ESSENCE OF DOING 05:23:40.966 --> 05:23:42.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING FOR PERSONAL REASONS 05:23:42.266 --> 05:23:43.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATHER THAN FOR POLITICAL 05:23:43.766 --> 05:23:44.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONS. 05:23:44.100 --> 05:23:46.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF I COULD JUST SAY ONE THING 05:23:46.433 --> 05:23:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THIS BRIEFLY, MAYBE WHEN 05:23:47.966 --> 05:23:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS FIRST RUNNING FOR 05:23:49.966 --> 05:23:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HE HAD NEVER BEEN 05:23:51.433 --> 05:23:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING OTHER THAN A REALITY 05:23:56.100 --> 05:23:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TV SHOW -- THAT WAS HIS PUBLIC 05:23:59.166 --> 05:24:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIFE -- MAYBE HE COULD SAY 05:24:01.800 --> 05:24:04.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIA IF YOU'RE LISTENING 05:24:04.400 --> 05:24:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S OKAY. 05:24:04.766 --> 05:24:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT BY THE TIME HE SAID 05:24:07.133 --> 05:24:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE HELP ME WITH THE 05:24:08.600 --> 05:24:09.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTION, HE HAD TO KNOW 05:24:09.700 --> 05:24:11.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH 05:24:11.300 --> 05:24:12.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OATH OF OFFICE. 05:24:12.333 --> 05:24:14.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ARE FOUNDERS GRANTING THE 05:24:14.100 --> 05:24:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 05:24:16.733 --> 05:24:17.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENORMOUS POWERS. 05:24:17.200 --> 05:24:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT AT THE SAME TIME, WHAT 05:24:19.466 --> 05:24:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE BEEN REMINDED OF TODAY, 05:24:22.033 --> 05:24:23.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WORRIED THE POWERS COULD 05:24:23.566 --> 05:24:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE ABUSED BY A CORRUPT 05:24:25.633 --> 05:24:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 05:24:26.000 --> 05:24:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE OF ABUSE OF POWER 05:24:28.366 --> 05:24:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS INQUIRY PROVED OUR 05:24:30.333 --> 05:24:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDERS WERE RIGHT TO BE 05:24:33.133 --> 05:24:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORRIED. 05:24:33.533 --> 05:24:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YES, YES. 05:24:33.900 --> 05:24:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS THE POWER TO 05:24:35.800 --> 05:24:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIRECT AMERICA'S FOREIGN 05:24:37.800 --> 05:24:38.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLICY. 05:24:38.133 --> 05:24:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT NO, HE CANNOT USE THAT 05:24:39.966 --> 05:24:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER TO CHEAT IN OUR 05:24:43.433 --> 05:24:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 05:24:44.366 --> 05:24:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMEMBER, I ASK ALL OF MY 05:24:46.400 --> 05:24:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES TO REMEMBER, THE 05:24:47.800 --> 05:24:49.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION GRANTS THE 05:24:49.200 --> 05:24:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HIS POWER THROUGH 05:24:51.433 --> 05:24:53.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. 05:24:53.966 --> 05:24:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S SOURCE OF 05:24:55.333 --> 05:24:57.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER IS A DEMOCRATIC 05:24:57.666 --> 05:24:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 05:24:58.033 --> 05:25:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, THE 05:25:02.233 --> 05:25:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTERS WHO TRUSTED HIM TO LOOK 05:25:04.900 --> 05:25:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT FOR THEM. 05:25:07.366 --> 05:25:10.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING OUT FOR THE COUNTRY. 05:25:10.233 --> 05:25:11.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT INSTEAD, PRESIDENT TRUMP 05:25:11.700 --> 05:25:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKED OUT FOR HIMSELF, AND 05:25:14.600 --> 05:25:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HELPING HIMSELF TO GET 05:25:17.300 --> 05:25:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTED. 05:25:17.700 --> 05:25:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE ABUSED THE POWER THAT WE 05:25:20.933 --> 05:25:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUSTED HIM WITH FOR PERSONAL 05:25:23.433 --> 05:25:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND POLITICAL GAIN. 05:25:25.566 --> 05:25:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOUNDERS WORRIED ABOUT 05:25:27.100 --> 05:25:29.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST THIS TYPE OF ABUSE OF 05:25:29.500 --> 05:25:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER, AND THEY PROVIDEED ONE 05:25:34.233 --> 05:25:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY. 05:25:34.766 --> 05:25:36.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE WAY FOR CONGRESS TO 05:25:36.333 --> 05:25:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPOND, AND THAT'S THE POWER 05:25:37.966 --> 05:25:38.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF IMPEACHMENT. 05:25:38.566 --> 05:25:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 05:25:39.433 --> 05:25:42.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BALK. 05:25:42.233 --> 05:25:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. BUCK. 05:25:42.600 --> 05:25:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 05:25:44.433 --> 05:25:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSIONALS TURLEY, I WANT 05:25:45.166 --> 05:25:48.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ASK A QUESTION TO YOU. 05:25:48.833 --> 05:25:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER THREE WITNESSES HAVE 05:25:52.633 --> 05:25:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDENTIFIED STANDARD FOR 05:25:53.800 --> 05:25:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHING A PRESIDENT. 05:25:54.433 --> 05:25:56.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAVE SAID THAT IF A 05:25:56.800 --> 05:25:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ABUSES HAD POWER FOR 05:25:59.433 --> 05:26:02.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL OR POLITICAL GAIN, 05:26:02.666 --> 05:26:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S IMPEACHABLE CONDUCT. 05:26:03.333 --> 05:26:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO YOU AGREE WITH ME? 05:26:05.166 --> 05:26:07.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NOT THE SAY IT'S STATED. 05:26:07.633 --> 05:26:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'VE GOT A LONG WAYS TO GO 05:26:09.666 --> 05:26:10.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE? 05:26:10.233 --> 05:26:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE'S NO MANY STANDARDS. 05:26:13.066 --> 05:26:15.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO ABUSE 05:26:15.100 --> 05:26:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE. 05:26:15.500 --> 05:26:16.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOT SURE HOW TO RECOGNIZE 05:26:16.600 --> 05:26:17.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT OR DEFINE IT. 05:26:17.500 --> 05:26:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LET ME GO WITH A FEW 05:26:19.433 --> 05:26:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXAMPLES AND SEE IF YOU AGREE. 05:26:22.100 --> 05:26:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LYNDON JAUNSOG DIRECTED THE 05:26:23.666 --> 05:26:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY TO 05:26:25.366 --> 05:26:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLACE A SPY IN BARRY 05:26:28.766 --> 05:26:29.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOLDWATER'S CAMPAIGN. 05:26:29.333 --> 05:26:31.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SPY GOT ADVANCE COPIES OF 05:26:31.233 --> 05:26:34.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEECHES AND DELIVERED THAT TO 05:26:34.200 --> 05:26:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JOHNSON CAMPAIGN. 05:26:34.766 --> 05:26:36.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THAT BE IMPEACHABLE 05:26:36.500 --> 05:26:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT ACCORDING TO THE OTHER 05:26:39.466 --> 05:26:40.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PANELISTS? 05:26:40.200 --> 05:26:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT SPEAKS BROADLY, SO I 05:26:42.300 --> 05:26:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK SO. 05:26:42.666 --> 05:26:45.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOW ABOUT WHEN PRESIDENT 05:26:45.266 --> 05:26:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHNSON PUT A WIRE TAP ON 05:26:47.800 --> 05:26:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOLDWATER'S CAMPAIGN PLANE? 05:26:49.433 --> 05:26:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THAT BE FOR POLITICAL 05:26:51.433 --> 05:26:52.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT? 05:26:52.100 --> 05:26:54.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I CAN'T EXCLUDE ANYTHING 05:26:54.766 --> 05:26:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THAT ISSUE. 05:26:55.433 --> 05:26:59.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'LL GO WITH A FEW OTHERS. 05:26:59.566 --> 05:27:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSMAN DEUTSCH INFORMED 05:27:01.600 --> 05:27:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US THAT F.D.R. PUT COUNTRY 05:27:05.033 --> 05:27:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST. 05:27:05.366 --> 05:27:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT DIRECTED 05:27:06.633 --> 05:27:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IRS TO CONDUCT AUDITS ON 05:27:10.266 --> 05:27:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS POLITICAL ENEMIES. 05:27:11.500 --> 05:27:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NAMELY, HUEY LONG, WILLIAM 05:27:15.466 --> 05:27:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARST. 05:27:17.866 --> 05:27:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAMILTON PHISH. 05:27:19.133 --> 05:27:19.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FATHER COUGHLIN. 05:27:19.600 --> 05:27:21.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THAT BE ABUSE OF 05:27:21.233 --> 05:27:22.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL POWER ACCORDING TO 05:27:22.966 --> 05:27:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OTHER PANELISTS. 05:27:23.833 --> 05:27:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK 05:27:25.933 --> 05:27:28.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOW ABOUT WHEN PRESIDENT 05:27:28.200 --> 05:27:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KENNEDY DIRECTEDS HAD BROTHER 05:27:30.133 --> 05:27:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROBERT KENNEDY TO DEPORT ONE 05:27:32.766 --> 05:27:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF HIS MISTRESSES AS AN 05:27:35.466 --> 05:27:36.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EASTERN GERMAN SPY. 05:27:36.533 --> 05:27:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THAT QUALIFY AS 05:27:38.333 --> 05:27:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE CONDUCT? 05:27:38.866 --> 05:27:39.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I CAN'T EXCLUDE IT. 05:27:39.933 --> 05:27:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND WHEN HE DIRECTED THE 05:27:41.733 --> 05:27:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FBI TO USE WIRE TAPS ON 05:27:44.433 --> 05:27:47.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL STAFFERS WHO 05:27:47.933 --> 05:27:48.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPOSED HIM? 05:27:48.333 --> 05:27:49.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THAT BE IMPEACHABLE 05:27:49.333 --> 05:27:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT? 05:27:49.666 --> 05:27:51.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT SEEMS TO BE FALLING 05:27:51.966 --> 05:27:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHIN IT. 05:27:52.333 --> 05:27:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND LET'S GO TO BARACK OBAMA. 05:27:55.366 --> 05:27:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN BARACK OBAMA DIRECTED -- 05:27:59.733 --> 05:28:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR MADE A FINDING THAT THE 05:28:01.566 --> 05:28:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENATE WAS IN RECESS AND 05:28:04.433 --> 05:28:06.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPOINTED PEOPLE TO THE 05:28:06.400 --> 05:28:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL RELATIONS BOARD AND 05:28:07.500 --> 05:28:10.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOST 9-0, RUTH BADER GINSBERG 05:28:10.600 --> 05:28:12.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTED AGAINST THE PRESIDENT ON 05:28:12.533 --> 05:28:14.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ISSUE -- WOULD THAT BE 05:28:14.133 --> 05:28:15.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER? 05:28:15.200 --> 05:28:17.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU'D HAVE TO DIRECT IT TO 05:28:17.233 --> 05:28:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERS. 05:28:17.633 --> 05:28:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T SEE EXCLUSIONS UNDER 05:28:20.433 --> 05:28:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR DEFINITION. 05:28:20.933 --> 05:28:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND HOW ABOUT WHEN THE 05:28:23.066 --> 05:28:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DIRECTED HIS 05:28:23.866 --> 05:28:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER TO 05:28:25.700 --> 05:28:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE 05:28:27.066 --> 05:28:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT WHETHER THE AMBASSADOR 05:28:28.166 --> 05:28:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO LIBYA WAS MURDERED AS A 05:28:29.833 --> 05:28:31.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESULT OF A VIDEO OR WAS 05:28:31.933 --> 05:28:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MURDERED AS A RESULT OF A 05:28:35.466 --> 05:28:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERRORIST ACT? 05:28:35.900 --> 05:28:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THAT BE ABUSE OF POWER 05:28:37.400 --> 05:28:39.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 17 DAYS BEFORE THE NEXT 05:28:39.033 --> 05:28:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION? 05:28:39.400 --> 05:28:41.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NOT ACCORDING TO MY 05:28:41.133 --> 05:28:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION, BUT THEY HAVE TO 05:28:43.100 --> 05:28:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPOND ON THEIR OWN. 05:28:44.433 --> 05:28:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU'VE HEARD THEIR 05:28:47.066 --> 05:28:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION. 05:28:47.466 --> 05:28:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I HAVE A HARD TIME 05:28:49.900 --> 05:28:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCLUDING ANYTHING. 05:28:50.433 --> 05:28:53.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOW ABOUT WHEN ABRAHAM 05:28:53.000 --> 05:28:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LINCOLN ARRESTED LEGISLATORS 05:28:53.900 --> 05:28:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN MARYLAND SO THAT THEY 05:28:55.866 --> 05:29:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULDN'T CONVENE TO SECEDE 05:29:01.200 --> 05:29:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE UNION. 05:29:02.533 --> 05:29:04.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIRGINIA SECEDEED, AND IT 05:29:04.466 --> 05:29:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE PLACED WASHINGTON, 05:29:05.766 --> 05:29:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% D.C. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE 05:29:09.400 --> 05:29:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REBEBLION. 05:29:09.966 --> 05:29:12.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD BE ABUSE OF POWER? 05:29:12.400 --> 05:29:12.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT COULD BE. 05:29:12.866 --> 05:29:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND YOU MENTIONED GEORGE 05:29:14.533 --> 05:29:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASHINGTON A LITTLE WHILE AGO 05:29:17.866 --> 05:29:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS PERHAPS HAVING MET THE 05:29:19.500 --> 05:29:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDARD OF IMPEACHMENT TO 05:29:23.500 --> 05:29:24.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR OTHER PANELISTS. 05:29:24.233 --> 05:29:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IN FACT, PROFESSOR TURLEY, 05:29:25.533 --> 05:29:27.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN YOU NAME A SINGLE 05:29:27.500 --> 05:29:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IN THE HISTORY OF 05:29:29.866 --> 05:29:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THES, SAVE PRESIDENT HARRISON 05:29:31.466 --> 05:29:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO DIED 32 DAYS AFTER 05:29:34.800 --> 05:29:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INAUGURATION THAT WOULDN'T 05:29:35.466 --> 05:29:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE MET THE IMPEACHMENT 05:29:37.133 --> 05:29:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDARD BY THE FRIEND HERE. 05:29:38.300 --> 05:29:41.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I HOPE TO GOD JAMES MADISON 05:29:41.533 --> 05:29:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE ESCAPED, OTHERWISE 05:29:43.466 --> 05:29:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A LIFETIME OF ACADEMIC WORK 05:29:46.666 --> 05:29:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE SHREDDED. 05:29:47.233 --> 05:29:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT ONCE AGAIN I CAN'T EXCLUDE 05:29:49.666 --> 05:29:51.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY OF THESE ACTS. 05:29:51.000 --> 05:29:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S OBJECT WHAT AND IRE 05:29:53.533 --> 05:29:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFRAID OF. 05:29:53.900 --> 05:29:55.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S THE STANDARD THAT YOUR 05:29:55.200 --> 05:29:57.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRIENDS TO THE RIGHT OF YOU, 05:29:57.100 --> 05:29:58.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NOT POLITICALLY, BUT TO 05:29:58.633 --> 05:30:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RIGHT OF YOU -- THAT YOUR 05:30:02.233 --> 05:30:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRIENDS HAVE DECIDED THAT THE 05:30:03.433 --> 05:30:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BAR IS SO LOW THAT WHEN WE 05:30:05.833 --> 05:30:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A DEMOCRAT PRESIDENT IN 05:30:07.500 --> 05:30:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE, AND A REPUBLICAN 05:30:09.000 --> 05:30:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE, AND A REPUBLICAN 05:30:10.333 --> 05:30:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENATE, WE'RE GOING TO BE 05:30:11.433 --> 05:30:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING THROUGH THIS WHOLE 05:30:13.800 --> 05:30:16.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCENARIO AGAIN IN A WAY THAT 05:30:16.233 --> 05:30:20.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY PUTS THE COUNTRY AT 05:30:20.066 --> 05:30:20.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RISK. 05:30:20.400 --> 05:30:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHEN YOUR GRAPHIC SAYS THAT 05:30:23.200 --> 05:30:25.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A BETRAYAL OF NATIONAL 05:30:25.666 --> 05:30:27.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS, I WOULD SIMPLY ASK, 05:30:27.833 --> 05:30:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO YOU REALLY WANT THAT TO BE 05:30:30.333 --> 05:30:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR STANDARD. 05:30:30.766 --> 05:30:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ISN'T THE DIFFERENCE, 05:30:31.866 --> 05:30:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY THAT SOME 05:30:32.733 --> 05:30:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE LIVE IN AN IVORY TOWER, 05:30:34.500 --> 05:30:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SOME PEOPLE LIVE IN A 05:30:37.266 --> 05:30:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SWAMP. 05:30:37.566 --> 05:30:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE IN THE SWAMP ARE DOING 05:30:38.900 --> 05:30:41.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR BEST FOR THE AMERICAN PEEP 05:30:41.400 --> 05:30:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE. 05:30:41.733 --> 05:30:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I LIVE IN AN IVORY POWER IN 05:30:45.466 --> 05:30:47.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A SWAMP, AND IT'S NOT SO BAD. 05:30:47.633 --> 05:30:49.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I FIELD BACK. 05:30:49.000 --> 05:30:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 05:30:51.400 --> 05:30:52.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH, AND I 05:30:52.900 --> 05:30:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT TO THANK THE WITNESSES. 05:30:54.533 --> 05:30:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T BELIEVE THE PEOPLE'S 05:30:56.200 --> 05:30:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE IS A SWAMP. 05:30:57.800 --> 05:30:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PRESIDENT NIXON WAS 05:30:59.433 --> 05:31:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED FOR ABUSE OF POWER 05:31:01.366 --> 05:31:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE HIS CONDUCT WAS 05:31:03.300 --> 05:31:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERTAKEN FOR HAD PERSONAL 05:31:04.833 --> 05:31:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL ADVANTAGE AND NOT IN 05:31:07.466 --> 05:31:10.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURTHERANCE OF NATIONAL POLICY 05:31:10.966 --> 05:31:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBJECTIVE. 05:31:11.433 --> 05:31:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSIONALS GERHARDT, WHY 05:31:12.733 --> 05:31:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS IT SIGNIFICANT THAT 05:31:14.500 --> 05:31:15.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NIXON ACTED FOR 05:31:15.966 --> 05:31:16.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL POLITICAL ADVANTAGE 05:31:16.666 --> 05:31:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NOT IN FURTHERANCE OF 05:31:19.433 --> 05:31:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL POLICY OBJECTIVE? 05:31:21.066 --> 05:31:23.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT'S PRIMARILY SIGNIFICANT 05:31:23.800 --> 05:31:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IN ACTING FOR HIS OWN 05:31:26.166 --> 05:31:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL BENEFIT, AND NOT FOR 05:31:27.433 --> 05:31:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTRY, HE 05:31:30.333 --> 05:31:30.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CROSSED THE LINE. 05:31:30.833 --> 05:31:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LINE HERE IS VERY CLEAR. 05:31:33.400 --> 05:31:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT BECOMES ABUSE OF POWER WHEN 05:31:35.433 --> 05:31:36.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEBODY IS USING SPECIAL 05:31:36.866 --> 05:31:38.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AUTHORITIES OF THEIR OFFICE 05:31:38.200 --> 05:31:40.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL 05:31:40.166 --> 05:31:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT, NOT THE BENEFIT OF 05:31:42.033 --> 05:31:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COUNTRY. 05:31:42.433 --> 05:31:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CAN THE SAME BE SAID OF 05:31:44.433 --> 05:31:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP? 05:31:44.900 --> 05:31:46.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT COULD BE, YES. 05:31:46.600 --> 05:31:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 05:31:47.066 --> 05:31:48.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M STRUCK BY THE PARALLELS. 05:31:48.833 --> 05:31:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE THINGS THAT NIXON 05:31:50.900 --> 05:31:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID WAS HE LAUNCHED TAX 05:31:53.100 --> 05:31:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS OF HIS 05:31:55.100 --> 05:31:55.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENTS. 05:31:55.633 --> 05:31:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE THE EVIDENCE SHOWS TRUMP 05:31:57.300 --> 05:31:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRIED TO LAUNCH A CRIMINAL 05:31:59.033 --> 05:32:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION OF HIS POLITICAL 05:32:00.433 --> 05:32:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENT BY A FOREIGN 05:32:02.300 --> 05:32:02.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 05:32:02.700 --> 05:32:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE HEARD EVIDENCE 05:32:04.833 --> 05:32:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGESTING PRESIDENT TRUMP DID 05:32:05.700 --> 05:32:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS FOR HIS OWN PERSONAL 05:32:08.766 --> 05:32:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAIN, AND OPERATING NATIONAL 05:32:11.866 --> 05:32:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLICY INTERESTS. 05:32:13.233 --> 05:32:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP SAID HE 05:32:15.033 --> 05:32:16.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHHELD THE AID BECAUSE OF 05:32:16.700 --> 05:32:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION. 05:32:17.100 --> 05:32:18.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DO BELIEVE WE HAVE EXAMPLES 05:32:18.933 --> 05:32:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE EVIDENCE OF THE TRUTH. 05:32:20.966 --> 05:32:22.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AMBASSADOR SONLD LAND 05:32:22.000 --> 05:32:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATED THAT THE PRESIDENT ONLY 05:32:23.433 --> 05:32:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CARES ABOUT BIG STUFF. 05:32:25.533 --> 05:32:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NOTICED BIG STUFF GOING ON 05:32:27.433 --> 05:32:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN UKRAINE LIKE A WAR WITH 05:32:30.533 --> 05:32:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIA. 05:32:31.033 --> 05:32:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR SONDLAND REPLIED HE 05:32:32.966 --> 05:32:35.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEANT BIG STUFF TO BENEFIT THE 05:32:35.166 --> 05:32:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT LIKE THE BIDEN 05:32:36.700 --> 05:32:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION THAT GIULIANI 05:32:39.433 --> 05:32:40.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS PUSHING. 05:32:40.033 --> 05:32:41.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN, WHAT 05:32:41.500 --> 05:32:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THE FRAMERS HAVE THOUGHT 05:32:43.266 --> 05:32:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A PRESIDENT WHO ONLY CARES 05:32:47.833 --> 05:32:50.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT "BIG STUFF THAT BENEFITS 05:32:50.866 --> 05:32:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM." 05:32:51.166 --> 05:32:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS WERE EXTREMELY 05:32:52.700 --> 05:32:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORRIED BR A PRESIDENT WHO 05:32:54.033 --> 05:32:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY SERVED HIS OWN INTEREST 05:32:55.333 --> 05:32:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR THE INTEREST OF FOREIGN 05:32:57.300 --> 05:32:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 05:32:57.600 --> 05:32:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS A SERIOUS CONCERN 05:32:58.866 --> 05:33:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THEY DESIGNED THE REMEDY 05:33:01.466 --> 05:33:01.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF IMPEACHMENT. 05:33:01.933 --> 05:33:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE ALSO SUGGEST THAD 05:33:03.466 --> 05:33:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP DIDN'T CARE IF 05:33:07.466 --> 05:33:09.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INVESTIGATION HAPPENED. 05:33:09.033 --> 05:33:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN WHAT HE CARED ABOUT WAS 05:33:11.133 --> 05:33:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 05:33:12.733 --> 05:33:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 05:33:13.433 --> 05:33:15.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, HOW WOULD WE 05:33:15.900 --> 05:33:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANALYZE THESE FACTS IN THE 05:33:17.166 --> 05:33:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTEXT OF ABUSE OF POWER? 05:33:19.133 --> 05:33:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK TO HAVE A PRESIDENT 05:33:21.533 --> 05:33:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASK FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF 05:33:24.433 --> 05:33:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS POLITICAL OPPONENTS IS AN 05:33:26.566 --> 05:33:29.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ART TYPE OF THE ABUSE OF 05:33:29.100 --> 05:33:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 05:33:29.433 --> 05:33:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. BUCK MENTIONED PAST 05:33:31.433 --> 05:33:32.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXAMPLES OF THIS. 05:33:32.700 --> 05:33:35.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TO SAY THAT THOSE WEREN'T 05:33:35.166 --> 05:33:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE IS A BIG MISTAKE. 05:33:37.833 --> 05:33:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF A PRESIDENT WIRE TAPS 05:33:41.266 --> 05:33:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENTS, THAT'S A FEDERAL 05:33:42.466 --> 05:33:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME NOW. 05:33:42.833 --> 05:33:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T KNOW IF 1968 IT WAS. 05:33:45.233 --> 05:33:47.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THE PRESIDENT WIRE TAPPED 05:33:47.266 --> 05:33:49.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENTS TODAY, THAT WOULD BE 05:33:49.833 --> 05:33:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE CONDUCT. 05:33:50.366 --> 05:33:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I ALSO SERVE ON THE FOREIGN 05:33:52.133 --> 05:33:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND 05:33:53.833 --> 05:33:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIUNDERSTAND HOW SIGNIFICANT 05:33:54.566 --> 05:33:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS TO FOREIGN LEADERS TO 05:33:56.433 --> 05:33:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEET WITH OUR PRESIDENT, TO 05:33:58.033 --> 05:34:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTEND A MEETING IN THE OVAL 05:34:00.566 --> 05:34:01.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE. 05:34:01.866 --> 05:34:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S VERY SIGNIFICANT. 05:34:02.866 --> 05:34:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ZELENSKY IS A NEWLY 05:34:04.600 --> 05:34:08.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTED HEAD OF STATE IN A 05:34:08.233 --> 05:34:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLEDGLING DEMOCRACY. 05:34:08.766 --> 05:34:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS COUNTRY IS AT WAR WITH ITS 05:34:11.866 --> 05:34:12.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEIGHBOR. 05:34:12.500 --> 05:34:13.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIA INVADED AND IT 05:34:13.833 --> 05:34:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OCCUPYING HIS COUNTRY'S 05:34:15.033 --> 05:34:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERRITORY. 05:34:15.400 --> 05:34:16.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE NEEDED THE MILITARY 05:34:16.933 --> 05:34:18.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESOURCES TO DEFEND HIS 05:34:18.766 --> 05:34:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 05:34:19.466 --> 05:34:20.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE NEEDED DIPLOMATIC 05:34:20.066 --> 05:34:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICAN 05:34:21.933 --> 05:34:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, AND HE WAS PREPARED 05:34:23.033 --> 05:34:27.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO WHATEVER THE PRESIDENT 05:34:27.033 --> 05:34:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMANDED. 05:34:27.400 --> 05:34:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY YEARS AGO I WORKED IN THE 05:34:29.866 --> 05:34:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATION'S LARGE TRAUMA UNIT AS 05:34:34.000 --> 05:34:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT. 05:34:34.600 --> 05:34:37.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SAW PEOPLE IN SEVERE PAIN 05:34:37.366 --> 05:34:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER ACTS OF VIOLENCE. 05:34:39.433 --> 05:34:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATIENTS WERE AFRAID, AND HAD 05:34:41.300 --> 05:34:43.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO WAIT 5 TO 8 HOURS TO BE 05:34:43.933 --> 05:34:44.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEN. 05:34:44.233 --> 05:34:45.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN YOU IMAGINE FOR ONE MINUTE 05:34:45.666 --> 05:34:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF I HAD TOLD MY PATIENTS, I 05:34:48.166 --> 05:34:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN MOVE YOU UP IN LINE AND 05:34:50.100 --> 05:34:52.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKE CARE OF YOUR PAIN, BUT I 05:34:52.066 --> 05:34:53.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEED A FAVOR FROM YOU. 05:34:53.633 --> 05:34:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY PATIENTS WERE IN PAIN AND 05:34:57.733 --> 05:34:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEED WERE DESPERATE AND WOULD 05:34:58.733 --> 05:35:00.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE AGREED TO ANYTHING I 05:35:00.500 --> 05:35:00.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED. 05:35:00.800 --> 05:35:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ABUSE 05:35:02.066 --> 05:35:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF MY POSITION BECAUSE OF THE 05:35:04.800 --> 05:35:05.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER DYNAMIC. 05:35:05.233 --> 05:35:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAD THE POWER TO RELIEVE MY 05:35:08.666 --> 05:35:10.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATIENTS FROM EXPERIENCING 05:35:10.200 --> 05:35:10.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAIN. 05:35:10.500 --> 05:35:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S WRONG, AND IN MANY CASES 05:35:12.566 --> 05:35:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ILLEGAL FOR US TO USE POWER TO 05:35:14.166 --> 05:35:16.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THOSE IN 05:35:16.166 --> 05:35:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRISIS, ESPECIALLY A 05:35:17.866 --> 05:35:18.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT,SPECIALLY WHEN 05:35:18.566 --> 05:35:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIVES ARE AT STAKE. 05:35:20.333 --> 05:35:21.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 05:35:21.800 --> 05:35:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 05:35:27.933 --> 05:35:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. RADCLIFFE? 05:35:28.633 --> 05:35:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, PROFESSOR 05:35:29.866 --> 05:35:31.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY, YOU SAID SOMETHING 05:35:31.266 --> 05:35:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY THINK BEARS REPEATING. 05:35:33.566 --> 05:35:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID I'M NOT A SUPPORTER 05:35:35.433 --> 05:35:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF PRESIDENT TRUMP. 05:35:36.300 --> 05:35:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I VOTED AGAINST HIM IN 2016, 05:35:38.500 --> 05:35:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I HAVE PREVIOUSLY VOTED 05:35:40.966 --> 05:35:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PRESIDENTS CLINTON AND 05:35:45.133 --> 05:35:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBAMA. 05:35:46.266 --> 05:35:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DESPITE POLITICAL 05:35:47.833 --> 05:35:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSUASIONS YOU REACHED THIS 05:35:50.100 --> 05:35:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUSION. 05:35:50.500 --> 05:35:51.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CURRENT LEGAL CASE FOR 05:35:51.800 --> 05:35:54.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IS NOT JUST 05:35:54.300 --> 05:35:57.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOEFULLY INADEQUATE, BUT IN 05:35:57.666 --> 05:35:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME RESPECTS DANGEROUS. 05:35:59.066 --> 05:36:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BASIS ARE IF IMPEACHMENT 05:36:00.666 --> 05:36:01.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT. 05:36:01.966 --> 05:36:04.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME START BY COMMENDING YOU 05:36:04.400 --> 05:36:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR BEING THE KIND OF EXAMPLE 05:36:06.833 --> 05:36:08.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF WHAT HOPEFULLY EVERYONE ON 05:36:08.400 --> 05:36:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COMMITTEE WILL DO AS WE 05:36:10.400 --> 05:36:12.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROACH THE TASK THAT WE HAVE 05:36:12.100 --> 05:36:13.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT 05:36:13.200 --> 05:36:15.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WERE IMPEACHABLE 05:36:15.266 --> 05:36:15.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSES HERE. 05:36:15.700 --> 05:36:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE PROBLEMS THAT 05:36:18.966 --> 05:36:21.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE ARTICULATED AS LEAVING 05:36:21.100 --> 05:36:23.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TO THE CONCLUSION OF 05:36:23.266 --> 05:36:28.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLING THIS THE SHOULD BE THE 05:36:28.500 --> 05:36:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINNEST RECORD AND NARROWEST 05:36:29.866 --> 05:36:32.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GROUNDS EVER ATTEMPTED TO 05:36:32.600 --> 05:36:33.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH A PRESIDENT IS THE 05:36:33.666 --> 05:36:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPACT THERE'S AN EVER 05:36:35.466 --> 05:36:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHANGING CONSTANTLY EVOLVING 05:36:38.333 --> 05:36:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVING TARTIONET OF 05:36:40.933 --> 05:36:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCUSATIONS, IF YOU WILL. 05:36:41.766 --> 05:36:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JULY 25th PHONE CALL 05:36:44.400 --> 05:36:46.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STARTED OUT AS AN ALLEGED QUID 05:36:46.166 --> 05:36:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUO PRO, AND BRIEFLY BECAME AN 05:36:49.700 --> 05:36:52.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTORTION SCHEME, A BRIBERY 05:36:52.300 --> 05:36:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHEME, I THINK BACK TO QUID 05:36:55.066 --> 05:36:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUO PRO. 05:36:55.400 --> 05:36:57.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW BESIDES POINTING OUT THAT 05:36:57.166 --> 05:36:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH SPEAKER PELOSI AND 05:36:59.466 --> 05:37:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SCHIFF WAITED UNTIL 05:37:02.000 --> 05:37:03.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALMOST EVERY WITNESS HAD BEEN 05:37:03.866 --> 05:37:06.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPOSED BEFORE THEY USED THE 05:37:06.600 --> 05:37:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERM BRIBERY. 05:37:07.500 --> 05:37:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CLEARLY ARTICULATED WHY 05:37:08.666 --> 05:37:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU THINK THE DEFINITIONS THEY 05:37:10.900 --> 05:37:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED PUBLICLY ARE FLAWED, IF 05:37:15.466 --> 05:37:17.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT UNCONSTITUTIONAL IN THE 05:37:17.266 --> 05:37:21.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 18th OR THE 21st CENTURY. 05:37:21.400 --> 05:37:23.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT WOULDUL AGREE WITH ME THAT 05:37:23.366 --> 05:37:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY UNDER ANY VALID 05:37:25.366 --> 05:37:26.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION REQUIRES A SPECIFIC 05:37:26.433 --> 05:37:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUID QUO PRO BE PROVEN? 05:37:28.866 --> 05:37:30.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE 05:37:30.100 --> 05:37:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME COURT HAS FOCUSED ON 05:37:32.400 --> 05:37:35.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ISSUE, AS WELL AS THE 05:37:35.000 --> 05:37:37.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFINITION OF A QUID QUO PRO. 05:37:37.700 --> 05:37:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF MILITARY AID OR ASSISTANCE 05:37:39.466 --> 05:37:40.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS PART OF THAT QUID QUO PRO 05:37:40.700 --> 05:37:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE IN THE JULY 25th 05:37:43.333 --> 05:37:44.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT DOES PRESIDENT 05:37:44.233 --> 05:37:45.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP EVER SUGGEST THAT HE 05:37:45.733 --> 05:37:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTENDS TO WITHHOLD MILITARY 05:37:47.466 --> 05:37:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID FOR ANY REASON? 05:37:50.633 --> 05:37:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HE DOESN'T. 05:37:51.433 --> 05:37:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE REASON WE KEEP 05:37:53.200 --> 05:37:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING THE WORD CIRC STASHLT 05:37:59.366 --> 05:37:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND INFERENTIAL. 05:37:59.833 --> 05:38:00.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S CONCERNING. 05:38:00.400 --> 05:38:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE ARE APPROPRIATE TERMS. 05:38:02.000 --> 05:38:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT THAT YOU CAN'T HAVE A 05:38:04.833 --> 05:38:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE. 05:38:05.200 --> 05:38:06.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE APPROPRIATE TERMS IF 05:38:06.666 --> 05:38:08.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE KNOWABLE FACTS. 05:38:08.100 --> 05:38:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT SO MANY WITNESSES HAVE NOT 05:38:10.466 --> 05:38:12.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN SUBPOENAED OR HEARD FROM. 05:38:12.500 --> 05:38:12.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> RIGHT. 05:38:12.866 --> 05:38:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO IF IT'S NOT IN THE 05:38:14.333 --> 05:38:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT, IT HAS TO COME 05:38:15.500 --> 05:38:16.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM WITNESS TESTIMONY, AND I 05:38:16.966 --> 05:38:19.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSUME YOU REVIEWED THE 05:38:19.400 --> 05:38:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESS TESTIMONY. 05:38:19.900 --> 05:38:21.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO YOU KNOW THAT NO WITNESS 05:38:21.600 --> 05:38:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED THAT THEY EITHER 05:38:23.400 --> 05:38:25.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD PRESIDENT TRUMP OR WERE 05:38:25.100 --> 05:38:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOLD BY PRESIDENT TRUMP TO 05:38:28.866 --> 05:38:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHHOLD MILITARY AID, 05:38:29.866 --> 05:38:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRECT? 05:38:32.900 --> 05:38:33.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CORRECT. 05:38:33.300 --> 05:38:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO LET ME TURN TO THE ISSUE OF 05:38:35.433 --> 05:38:36.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE 05:38:36.033 --> 05:38:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUICKLY. 05:38:36.366 --> 05:38:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK YOU ASSUMED, AS I DID, 05:38:39.466 --> 05:38:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WHEN DEMOCRATS HAVE BEEN 05:38:41.866 --> 05:38:43.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING ABOUT OBSTRUCTION, IT 05:38:43.800 --> 05:38:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO 05:38:46.033 --> 05:38:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UKRAINE ISSUE. 05:38:46.566 --> 05:38:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I KNOW YOU TALKED ABOUT THAT A 05:38:49.133 --> 05:38:49.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOT TODAY. 05:38:49.500 --> 05:38:51.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CLEARLY STATED YOU THINK 05:38:51.266 --> 05:38:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAD NO CORRUPT 05:38:53.200 --> 05:38:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTENT. 05:38:53.533 --> 05:38:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON PAGE 39 OF YOUR REPORT YOU 05:38:55.466 --> 05:38:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID SOMETHING ELSE. 05:38:56.366 --> 05:38:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK IT BEARS REPEATING 05:38:58.466 --> 05:38:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 05:38:58.766 --> 05:38:59.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WERE HIGHLIGHTING THE FACT 05:38:59.533 --> 05:39:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE DEMOCRATS APPEAR TO 05:39:01.366 --> 05:39:04.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKE THE POSITION THAT IF A 05:39:04.500 --> 05:39:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SEEKS JUDICIAL 05:39:05.900 --> 05:39:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVIEW OVER EXECUTIVE BRANCH 05:39:07.300 --> 05:39:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY OR DOCUMENTS 05:39:08.600 --> 05:39:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAED BY CONGRESS, THAT 05:39:10.166 --> 05:39:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATHER THAN LET K THE COURTS 05:39:12.566 --> 05:39:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE THE ARBITER, CONGRESS 05:39:15.233 --> 05:39:16.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN SIMPLY IMPEACH THE 05:39:16.966 --> 05:39:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT FOR OBSTRUCTION 05:39:17.900 --> 05:39:18.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASEED ON THAT. 05:39:18.500 --> 05:39:20.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID I HEAR YOU SAY THAT IF WE 05:39:20.900 --> 05:39:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE TO PROCEED ON THAT BASIS 05:39:22.233 --> 05:39:23.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD BE ABUSE OF POWER? 05:39:23.900 --> 05:39:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DID. 05:39:25.066 --> 05:39:26.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME BE CLEAR ABOUT THIS. 05:39:26.833 --> 05:39:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T DISAGREE WITH MY 05:39:28.366 --> 05:39:29.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES THAT NOTHING IN THE 05:39:29.466 --> 05:39:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION SAYS YOU HAVE TO 05:39:30.566 --> 05:39:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GO TO A COURT OR WAIT FOR A 05:39:32.966 --> 05:39:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT. 05:39:33.433 --> 05:39:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT WHAT I'M SAYING. 05:39:34.566 --> 05:39:36.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT I'M SAYING IS THAT WHEN 05:39:36.266 --> 05:39:39.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WANT A WELL BASED 05:39:39.366 --> 05:39:40.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEGITIMATE IMPEACHMENT CASE, 05:39:40.066 --> 05:39:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SET THIS ABBREVIATED 05:39:43.333 --> 05:39:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHEDULE, DEMAND DOCUMENTS AND 05:39:44.633 --> 05:39:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN IMPEACH BECAUSE THEY 05:39:45.933 --> 05:39:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVEN'T BEEN TURNED OVER WHEN 05:39:48.100 --> 05:39:50.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY GO TO A COURT -- THE 05:39:50.400 --> 05:39:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT GOES TO COURT -- I 05:39:51.433 --> 05:39:53.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK THAT IS ABUSE OF POWER. 05:39:53.666 --> 05:39:54.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT WHAT HAPPENED IN 05:39:54.600 --> 05:39:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON. 05:39:54.933 --> 05:39:57.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, THE ULTIMATE DECISION 05:39:57.166 --> 05:39:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN NIXON IS THERE ARE 05:39:59.833 --> 05:40:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEGITIMATE EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE 05:40:02.433 --> 05:40:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLAIMS TO BE RAISED. 05:40:03.033 --> 05:40:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME OF THEM DEAL WITH THIS 05:40:05.366 --> 05:40:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE. 05:40:05.833 --> 05:40:07.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE A NATIONAL SECURITY 05:40:07.866 --> 05:40:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVISER. 05:40:08.200 --> 05:40:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE A WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL. 05:40:10.166 --> 05:40:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THE CONCERN HERE IS NOT 05:40:11.433 --> 05:40:13.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THERE IS -- THAT YOU 05:40:13.133 --> 05:40:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T EVER IMPEACH A PRESIDENT 05:40:14.500 --> 05:40:17.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNLESS YOU GO TO COURT. 05:40:17.533 --> 05:40:18.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S JUST THAT YOU SHOULDN'T 05:40:18.666 --> 05:40:20.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HAVE TIME TO DO IT. 05:40:20.366 --> 05:40:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO IF I WERE TO SUMMARIZE 05:40:22.866 --> 05:40:26.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR TESTIMONY, NO BRIBERY, 05:40:26.066 --> 05:40:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTORTION, NO ABUSE OF POWER, 05:40:27.433 --> 05:40:28.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT FAIR? 05:40:28.300 --> 05:40:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NOT ON THIS RECORD. 05:40:29.800 --> 05:40:31.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME 05:40:31.966 --> 05:40:33.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPIRED. 05:40:33.266 --> 05:40:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. RICHMOND? 05:40:33.900 --> 05:40:35.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 05:40:35.600 --> 05:40:38.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME PICK UP WHERE WE LEFT 05:40:38.133 --> 05:40:38.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFF. 05:40:38.400 --> 05:40:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M GOING TO START, MR. TURLEY 05:40:41.800 --> 05:40:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH YOUR WORDS. 05:40:42.700 --> 05:40:43.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR OPINION PIECE ON THE 05:40:43.533 --> 05:40:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HILL. 05:40:44.366 --> 05:40:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID "AS I HAVE SAID 05:40:46.366 --> 05:40:47.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE, THERE'S NO QUESTION 05:40:47.266 --> 05:40:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE USE OF PUBLIC OFFICE 05:40:49.666 --> 05:40:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PERSONAL GAIN IS AN 05:40:51.666 --> 05:40:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OCHBLS, INCLUDING 05:40:52.766 --> 05:40:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITHHOLDING OF MILITARY 05:40:54.433 --> 05:40:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID IN EXCHANGE FOR THE 05:40:56.400 --> 05:40:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION OF A POLITICAL 05:40:59.433 --> 05:40:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENT." 05:40:59.800 --> 05:41:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU JUST HAVE TO PROVE IT 05:41:02.433 --> 05:41:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED. 05:41:02.800 --> 05:41:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU CAN ESTABLISH INTENT TO 05:41:04.800 --> 05:41:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USE J OFFICE FOR PERSONAL 05:41:06.433 --> 05:41:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAIN, YOU HAVE A VIABLE 05:41:17.800 --> 05:41:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE." 05:41:18.366 --> 05:41:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HEARD THE PRESIDENT ABUSES 05:41:19.433 --> 05:41:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER WHEN HE USES IT FOR HIS 05:41:21.866 --> 05:41:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OWN INTEREST RATHER THAN THE 05:41:23.433 --> 05:41:23.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 05:41:23.766 --> 05:41:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'D LIKE TO SPEEND MORE TIME 05:41:26.133 --> 05:41:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THAT. 05:41:26.466 --> 05:41:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M STRUCK BY ONE OF THE 05:41:29.366 --> 05:41:31.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS AT STAKE HERE. 05:41:31.333 --> 05:41:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% $400 MILLION TAXPAYER DOLLARS. 05:41:33.100 --> 05:41:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NIXON LEVERAGED THE 05:41:33.900 --> 05:41:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER OF HIS OFFICE TO 05:41:36.366 --> 05:41:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE POLITICAL RIVALS, 05:41:38.533 --> 05:41:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT HERE, EVIDENCE SHOWS 05:41:40.733 --> 05:41:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP LEVERAGED 05:41:42.033 --> 05:41:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO GET 05:41:45.533 --> 05:41:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE TO ANNOUNCE AN 05:41:47.300 --> 05:41:49.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION OF PRESIDENT 05:41:49.600 --> 05:41:51.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP'S POLITICAL RIVALS. 05:41:51.066 --> 05:41:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT TAXPAYER MONEY WAS MEANT 05:41:54.133 --> 05:41:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR UKRAINE TO DEFEND ITSELF 05:41:55.400 --> 05:41:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND DEFEND UTZ INTERESTS FROM 05:41:59.066 --> 05:41:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIAN AGGRESSION. 05:41:59.600 --> 05:42:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MONEY HAD BEEN 05:42:01.466 --> 05:42:02.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROPRIATED BY CONGRESS AND 05:42:02.733 --> 05:42:05.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF 05:42:05.300 --> 05:42:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENSE. 05:42:05.866 --> 05:42:07.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MULTIPLE WITNESSES CONFIRMED 05:42:07.533 --> 05:42:08.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS UNANIMOUS SUPPORT 05:42:08.866 --> 05:42:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE MILITARY AID TO 05:42:10.833 --> 05:42:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE. 05:42:11.166 --> 05:42:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN WE LISTEN TO THAT, PLEASE. 05:42:12.900 --> 05:42:15.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FROM WHAT YOU WITNESSED, 05:42:15.266 --> 05:42:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID ANYBODY IN THE NATIONAL 05:42:19.433 --> 05:42:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 05:42:21.300 --> 05:42:22.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHHOLDING THE ASSISTANCE? 05:42:22.600 --> 05:42:22.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> N 05:42:22.900 --> 05:42:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I NEVER HEARD ANYONE 05:42:25.766 --> 05:42:27.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVOCATE FOR WITHHOLDING THE 05:42:27.666 --> 05:42:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID. 05:42:27.966 --> 05:42:30.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THE THEY SUPPORTED THE 05:42:30.166 --> 05:42:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTINUATION OF THE SECURITY 05:42:31.433 --> 05:42:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSISTANCE, IS THAT RIGHT? 05:42:33.066 --> 05:42:33.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT IS CORRECT. 05:42:33.700 --> 05:42:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I AND OTHERS SAT IN 05:42:36.966 --> 05:42:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASTONISHMENT, UKRANIANS WERE 05:42:38.100 --> 05:42:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIGHTING RUSSIANS, AND COUNTED 05:42:38.933 --> 05:42:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON NOT ONLY THE TRAINING AND 05:42:41.566 --> 05:42:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEAPONS, BUT ALSO THE 05:42:42.666 --> 05:42:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSURANCE OF U.S. SUPPORT. 05:42:46.500 --> 05:42:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN, YOU 05:42:47.766 --> 05:42:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATED THAT THE PRESIDENT'S 05:42:49.533 --> 05:42:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMANDS TO THE PRESIDENT OF 05:42:51.333 --> 05:42:53.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE CONSTITUTED AN ABUSE 05:42:53.166 --> 05:42:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF POWER. 05:42:53.533 --> 05:42:55.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW DOES THE PRESIDENT'S 05:42:55.000 --> 05:42:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECISION TO WITHHOLD MILITARY 05:42:56.366 --> 05:42:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID AFFECT YOUR ANALYSIS? 05:42:58.400 --> 05:42:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> 05:42:58.733 --> 05:43:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT MEANS IT WASN'T JUST AN 05:43:01.000 --> 05:43:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER BECAUSE THE 05:43:02.333 --> 05:43:05.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WAS SERVING HIS 05:43:05.466 --> 05:43:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO 05:43:07.466 --> 05:43:09.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSE OF POWER PUTTING THE 05:43:09.833 --> 05:43:11.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY 05:43:11.100 --> 05:43:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEREST BEHIND HIS OWN 05:43:13.633 --> 05:43:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL INTERESTS. 05:43:14.166 --> 05:43:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT BROUGHT TOGETHER TWO 05:43:17.000 --> 05:43:17.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT ASPECTS. 05:43:17.500 --> 05:43:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SELF-GAIN, AND UNDERCUTTING 05:43:19.466 --> 05:43:21.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS. 05:43:21.133 --> 05:43:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DOES EVIDENCE POINT TO 05:43:23.400 --> 05:43:24.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP USING MILITARY 05:43:24.166 --> 05:43:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID FOR HIS PERSONAL BENEFIT 05:43:25.566 --> 05:43:28.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT FOR THE BENEFIT OF 05:43:28.933 --> 05:43:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIAL U.S. POLICY. 05:43:29.800 --> 05:43:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN,]uoïju WOULD 05:43:31.133 --> 05:43:32.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS HAVE INTERPRETED 05:43:32.500 --> 05:43:32.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT? 05:43:32.833 --> 05:43:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WELL, I CAN'T SPEAK FOR THE 05:43:35.433 --> 05:43:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS THEMSELVES, OBVIOUSLY. 05:43:38.333 --> 05:43:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY VIEWIS THAT THEY WOULD SAY 05:43:41.833 --> 05:43:43.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PRESIDENT'S AUTHORITY 05:43:43.366 --> 05:43:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO USE FOREIGN AID -- AND THEY 05:43:45.566 --> 05:43:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULDN'T HAVE IMAGINED WE WERE 05:43:47.833 --> 05:43:49.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN GIVING FOREIGN AID 05:43:49.066 --> 05:43:51.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WE WERE A TINY POOR 05:43:51.700 --> 05:43:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY THEN -- IT'S HARD TO 05:43:53.900 --> 05:43:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSLATE THAT. 05:43:54.366 --> 05:43:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THEY WOULD HAVE SAID A 05:43:56.133 --> 05:43:56.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WHO DOESN'T THINK 05:43:56.866 --> 05:43:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST THAT THE SECURITY OF THE 05:43:58.100 --> 05:44:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES IS NOT DOING 05:44:01.000 --> 05:44:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HIS OATH REQUIRES HIM TO 05:44:03.500 --> 05:44:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO, AND FAITHFULLY EXECUTE THE 05:44:05.700 --> 05:44:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWS APPROPRIATING MONY AND 05:44:07.133 --> 05:44:10.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE 05:44:10.100 --> 05:44:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES. 05:44:11.466 --> 05:44:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 05:44:12.633 --> 05:44:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S GO BACK TO A SEGMENT OF 05:44:15.466 --> 05:44:17.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. TURLEY'S QUOTE, THAT IF 05:44:17.433 --> 05:44:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN ESTABLISH TO USE 05:44:19.233 --> 05:44:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC OFFICE FOR PERSONAL 05:44:21.166 --> 05:44:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAIN, YOU HAVE A VIABLE 05:44:24.366 --> 05:44:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE. 05:44:24.900 --> 05:44:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. FELDMAN, DO WE MEET THAT 05:44:27.433 --> 05:44:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRITERIA HERE? 05:44:27.866 --> 05:44:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IN MY VIEW THE EVIDENCE 05:44:29.733 --> 05:44:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES MEET THAT CRITERIA, AND 05:44:31.366 --> 05:44:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE JUDGMENT YOU SHOULD 05:44:33.633 --> 05:44:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE MAKING. 05:44:34.266 --> 05:44:35.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MISS KARLAN? 05:44:35.633 --> 05:44:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:44:35.966 --> 05:44:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE QUESTION I WOULD HAVE FOR 05:44:37.500 --> 05:44:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MINORITY MEMBERS OF THE 05:44:39.000 --> 05:44:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITEE, IF YOU WERE 05:44:40.100 --> 05:44:41.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVINCEID THAT THE PRESIDENT 05:44:41.000 --> 05:44:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HELD UP THE AID BECAUSE HE 05:44:42.933 --> 05:44:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGHT IT WOULD HELP 05:44:44.733 --> 05:44:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RE-ELECTION, WOULD YOU VOTE TO 05:44:46.466 --> 05:44:46.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH HIM? 05:44:46.900 --> 05:44:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S THE QUESTION THAT 05:44:50.666 --> 05:44:52.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYONE SHOULD BE ASKING. 05:44:52.733 --> 05:44:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THEY CONCLUDE YES, THEY 05:44:53.700 --> 05:44:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD VOTE TO IMPEACH. 05:44:55.433 --> 05:44:57.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. GERHARDT? 05:44:57.033 --> 05:44:57.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I AGREE. 05:44:57.466 --> 05:45:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE THING I WOULD ADD, IS THAT 05:45:02.233 --> 05:45:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUCH TALK HAS BEEN MADE HERE 05:45:04.633 --> 05:45:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE TERM BRIBERY. 05:45:07.300 --> 05:45:09.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S YOUR JOB, IT'S THE 05:45:09.700 --> 05:45:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE'S JOOB TO DEFINE 05:45:11.466 --> 05:45:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY, NOT THE COURTS. 05:45:13.233 --> 05:45:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU FOLLOW YOUR JUDGMENT ON 05:45:14.666 --> 05:45:15.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT. 05:45:15.200 --> 05:45:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WANT TO THANK ALL THE 05:45:17.833 --> 05:45:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES TO COMING IN AND 05:45:19.466 --> 05:45:19.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFYING TODAY. 05:45:19.966 --> 05:45:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS NOT AN EASY DECISION. 05:45:21.533 --> 05:45:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT A COMFORTABLE 05:45:23.066 --> 05:45:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECISION, BUT IT'S ONE THAT'S 05:45:24.966 --> 05:45:25.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NECESSARY. 05:45:25.333 --> 05:45:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ALL TAKE AN OATH TO PROTECT 05:45:27.100 --> 05:45:28.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION, OUR 05:45:28.333 --> 05:45:29.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MILITARY, OUR MEN AND WOMEN 05:45:29.233 --> 05:45:30.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE 05:45:30.966 --> 05:45:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LINE FOR THE CONSTITUTION, AND 05:45:32.300 --> 05:45:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE WE HAVEAN OBLIGATION TOE 05:45:38.800 --> 05:45:40.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION WHETHER IT IS EASY 05:45:40.200 --> 05:45:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR NOT. 05:45:40.933 --> 05:45:41.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 05:45:41.366 --> 05:45:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> VERY QUICKLY PROFESSOR 05:45:43.300 --> 05:45:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHARLIE, WOULD YOU LIKE TO 05:45:45.066 --> 05:45:45.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPOND? 05:45:45.400 --> 05:45:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, I WOULD. 05:45:46.733 --> 05:45:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST OF ALL, WHAT WAS SAID IN 05:45:51.433 --> 05:45:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I SAID IN 05:45:53.833 --> 05:45:54.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY TESTIMONY. 05:45:54.266 --> 05:45:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PROBLEM IS NOT ABUSE OF 05:45:55.933 --> 05:45:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER CAN NEVER BE AN 05:45:58.100 --> 05:45:58.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE YOU JUST 05:45:58.933 --> 05:46:01.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE TO PROVE IT AND YOU 05:46:01.066 --> 05:46:01.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVEN'T. 05:46:01.400 --> 05:46:04.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO SAY I INFER 05:46:04.266 --> 05:46:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WAS THE PURPOSE. 05:46:06.100 --> 05:46:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I N INFER THAT THIS IS WHAT WAS 05:46:10.166 --> 05:46:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTENDED WHEN YOU'RE NOT 05:46:11.466 --> 05:46:12.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTUALLY SUBPOENAING PEOPLE WITH 05:46:12.966 --> 05:46:15.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIRECT KNOWLEDGE. 05:46:15.200 --> 05:46:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD YOU'RE SAYING WE MUST 05:46:16.200 --> 05:46:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTE IN THIS ROCKET DOCKET OF 05:46:18.633 --> 05:46:19.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 05:46:19.033 --> 05:46:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THIS LEADS TO A MASS 05:46:20.866 --> 05:46:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE. 05:46:22.100 --> 05:46:24.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COURSE THE UNITED STATES 05:46:24.300 --> 05:46:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS 05:46:26.166 --> 05:46:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INITIATED IMPEACHMENT INQUIRIES 05:46:27.433 --> 05:46:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAINST THE PRESIDENT OF THE 05:46:28.133 --> 05:46:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES ONLY THREE TIMES 05:46:29.800 --> 05:46:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR NATION'S HISTORY PRIOR TO 05:46:32.333 --> 05:46:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ONE. 05:46:33.566 --> 05:46:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRIES WERE 05:46:34.500 --> 05:46:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONE IN THIS COMMITTEE, THE 05:46:36.633 --> 05:46:39.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WHICH HAS 05:46:39.133 --> 05:46:40.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JURISDICTION OVER IMPEACHMENT 05:46:40.866 --> 05:46:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTERS. 05:46:41.833 --> 05:46:47.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE IN 2019 UNDER THIS INQUIRY, 05:46:47.333 --> 05:46:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACT WITNESSES HAVE BEEN FALL, 05:46:51.133 --> 05:46:52.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACT WITNESSES THAT HAVE BEEN 05:46:52.300 --> 05:46:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLED WERE IN FRONT OF THE 05:46:53.833 --> 05:46:54.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE. 05:46:54.633 --> 05:46:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE GIVEN NO CASE THIS 05:46:56.466 --> 05:46:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE WILL HAVE SUBSEQUENT 05:46:58.866 --> 05:46:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS WITH FACT WITNESSES. 05:46:59.833 --> 05:47:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS A MEMBER SERVING ON THE 05:47:01.900 --> 05:47:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE I CAN SAY 05:47:02.600 --> 05:47:05.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PROCESS IN WHICH WE ARE 05:47:05.000 --> 05:47:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICIPATING IS INSUFFICIENT, 05:47:07.500 --> 05:47:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNPRECEDENTED AND GROSSLY 05:47:10.266 --> 05:47:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INADEQUATE. 05:47:10.666 --> 05:47:12.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SITTING BEFORE US IS A PANEL OF 05:47:12.433 --> 05:47:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES CONTAINING FOUR 05:47:14.033 --> 05:47:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTINGUISHED LAW PROFESSORS 05:47:15.500 --> 05:47:17.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM SOME OF OUR COUNTRY'S 05:47:17.100 --> 05:47:18.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINEST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 05:47:18.700 --> 05:47:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DO NOT DOUBT THAT EACH OF YOU 05:47:21.333 --> 05:47:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE EXTREMELY WELL VERSED IN THE 05:47:23.466 --> 05:47:25.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBJECT OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, 05:47:25.166 --> 05:47:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND YES THERE IS PRECEDENT FOR 05:47:27.466 --> 05:47:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIMILAR PANELS IN THE 05:47:29.600 --> 05:47:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFOREMENTIONED HISTORY BUT ONLY 05:47:31.033 --> 05:47:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER SPECIFIC CHARGES HAVE BEEN 05:47:33.400 --> 05:47:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADE KNOWN AND THE UNDERLYING 05:47:35.200 --> 05:47:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS PRESENTED IN FULL DUE TO 05:47:38.633 --> 05:47:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN EXHAUSTIVE INVESTIGATION. 05:47:40.566 --> 05:47:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOWEVER, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY 05:47:41.633 --> 05:47:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE HOLDING THIS HEARING AT 05:47:42.833 --> 05:47:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TIME WITH THESE WITNESSES. 05:47:44.733 --> 05:47:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE 05:47:46.066 --> 05:47:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE AISLE HAVE ADMITTED HAD 05:47:47.366 --> 05:47:48.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DON'T KNOW WHAT ARTICLES OF 05:47:48.800 --> 05:47:50.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT THEY WILL CONSIDER. 05:47:50.200 --> 05:47:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW DOES ANYONE EXPECT A PANEL 05:47:53.200 --> 05:47:54.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF LAW PROFESSORS TO WEIGH IN ON 05:47:54.866 --> 05:47:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LEGAL GROUNDS FOR 05:47:57.766 --> 05:47:59.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT CHARGES PRIOR TO 05:47:59.100 --> 05:48:00.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN KNOWING WHAT THE CHARGES 05:48:00.466 --> 05:48:02.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BROUGHT BY THIS COMMITTEE ARE 05:48:02.033 --> 05:48:02.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO BE. 05:48:02.466 --> 05:48:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME OF MY DEMOCRAT COLLEAGUES 05:48:04.333 --> 05:48:07.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE STATED OVER AND OVER THAT 05:48:07.000 --> 05:48:10.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT SHOULD BE A 05:48:10.200 --> 05:48:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NON-PARTISAN PROCESS AND I 05:48:10.833 --> 05:48:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE. 05:48:11.133 --> 05:48:12.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF MY COLLEAGUES IN THE 05:48:12.300 --> 05:48:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATED AND I 05:48:13.066 --> 05:48:14.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE IMPEACHMENT IS SO DIVISIVE 05:48:14.933 --> 05:48:17.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE COUNTRY THAT UNLESS THERE 05:48:17.233 --> 05:48:18.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS SOMETHING SO COMPELLING AND 05:48:18.566 --> 05:48:19.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER WHELMING AND BIPARTISAN, I 05:48:19.800 --> 05:48:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T THINK WE SHOULD GO DOWN 05:48:21.333 --> 05:48:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PATH BECAUSE IT DIVIDES THE 05:48:24.533 --> 05:48:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 05:48:24.866 --> 05:48:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES HAVE 05:48:26.000 --> 05:48:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATED NUMEROUS TIMES THAT THEY 05:48:27.800 --> 05:48:30.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE ON A TRUTH-SEEKING AND FACT 05:48:30.800 --> 05:48:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINDING MISSION. 05:48:31.400 --> 05:48:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER ONE OF MY DEMOCRATIC 05:48:33.333 --> 05:48:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES SAID AND I QUOTE, WE 05:48:35.133 --> 05:48:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO 05:48:35.866 --> 05:48:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDER THE FACTS THAT EMERGE 05:48:38.600 --> 05:48:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SQUARELY AND WITH THE BEST 05:48:39.466 --> 05:48:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS OF OUR COUNTRY, NOT 05:48:41.166 --> 05:48:43.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR PARTY IN OUR HEARTS. 05:48:43.833 --> 05:48:46.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE TYPE OF HISTORIC 05:48:46.166 --> 05:48:48.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS REGARDLESS OF 05:48:48.733 --> 05:48:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL BELIEFS OUGHT TO BE 05:48:50.033 --> 05:48:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT FACT FINDING AND TRUTH 05:48:50.800 --> 05:48:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEKING BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT 05:48:52.466 --> 05:48:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS HAS TURNED OUT TO BE. 05:48:54.400 --> 05:48:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN, NO DISRESPECT TO THESE 05:48:56.200 --> 05:48:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES BUT FOR ALL I KNOW, 05:48:57.600 --> 05:49:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE ONLY HEARING THAT WE 05:49:00.233 --> 05:49:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL HAVE AND NONE OF THEM ARE 05:49:03.500 --> 05:49:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS WITNESSES. 05:49:05.533 --> 05:49:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY COLLEAGUES ARE SAYING ONE 05:49:07.100 --> 05:49:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THING AND DOING SOMETHING 05:49:09.400 --> 05:49:10.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. 05:49:10.233 --> 05:49:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO MEMBER OF CONGRESS CAN LOOK 05:49:13.233 --> 05:49:14.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR CONSTITUENTS IN THE EYE 05:49:14.866 --> 05:49:16.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SAY THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE 05:49:16.333 --> 05:49:20.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACT FINDING TRUTH SEEKING 05:49:20.533 --> 05:49:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISSION. 05:49:21.166 --> 05:49:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RANKING MEMBER COLLINS AND 05:49:23.033 --> 05:49:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS OF THE MINORITY IN THIS 05:49:25.066 --> 05:49:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE HAVE WRITTEN SIX 05:49:26.200 --> 05:49:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEADERS OVER THE PAST MONTH TO 05:49:27.933 --> 05:49:28.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN NADLER ASKING FOR 05:49:28.933 --> 05:49:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS FOR ALL THE 05:49:31.466 --> 05:49:32.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERLYING EVIDENCE TO BE 05:49:32.100 --> 05:49:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSMITTED TO THE JUDICIARY 05:49:33.133 --> 05:49:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE TO EXPAND THE NUMBER 05:49:35.133 --> 05:49:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF WITNESSES AND HAVE AN EVEN 05:49:37.266 --> 05:49:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE BIPARTISAN PANEL HERE TODAY 05:49:39.466 --> 05:49:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FOR CLARITY ON TODAY'S 05:49:42.466 --> 05:49:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS SINCE WE 05:49:43.466 --> 05:49:44.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVEN'T RECEIVED EVIDENCE TO 05:49:44.933 --> 05:49:45.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVIEW. 05:49:45.266 --> 05:49:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MINORITY HAS YET TO RECEIVE 05:49:47.666 --> 05:49:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A RESPONSE TO THESE LETTERS. 05:49:50.366 --> 05:49:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT HERE TODAY IS ANOTHER VERY 05:49:53.866 --> 05:49:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR EXAMPLE OF ALL AMERICANS 05:49:57.300 --> 05:49:58.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRULY UNDERSTAND THE ONGOING 05:49:58.333 --> 05:49:59.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LACK OF TRANSPARENCY AND 05:49:59.700 --> 05:50:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENNESS WITH THESE PROCEEDINGS. 05:50:02.133 --> 05:50:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESS LIST FOR THIS 05:50:04.800 --> 05:50:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING WAS NOT RELEASED UNTIL 05:50:06.266 --> 05:50:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LATE MONDAY AFTERNOON. 05:50:07.733 --> 05:50:08.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OWNING STATEMENTS FROM THE 05:50:08.866 --> 05:50:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES TODAY WERE NOT 05:50:11.400 --> 05:50:12.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTRIBUTING UNTIL LATE LAST 05:50:12.966 --> 05:50:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIGHT AND THE INTELLIGENCE 05:50:14.266 --> 05:50:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE'S FINALIZED REPORT HAS 05:50:16.200 --> 05:50:18.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YET TO BE PRESENTED TO THIS 05:50:18.000 --> 05:50:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE. 05:50:18.366 --> 05:50:21.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HEAR FROM THOSE IN THE 05:50:21.500 --> 05:50:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY THAT IS A REPUBLICAN 05:50:22.633 --> 05:50:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING POINT WHEN IN REALTY IT 05:50:25.566 --> 05:50:27.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS AN AMERICAN TALKING POINT. 05:50:27.033 --> 05:50:29.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS IS ESSENTIAL TO THE 05:50:29.666 --> 05:50:30.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTITUTION. 05:50:30.066 --> 05:50:31.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A THOUGHTFUL MEANINGFUL PROCESS 05:50:31.733 --> 05:50:33.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS MAGNITUDE WITH SUCH 05:50:33.800 --> 05:50:35.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GREAT IMPLICATIONS SHOULD BE 05:50:35.100 --> 05:50:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMANDED BY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. 05:50:37.133 --> 05:50:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THAT I YIELD BACK. 05:50:38.800 --> 05:50:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 05:50:41.800 --> 05:50:42.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JEFFRIES. 05:50:42.233 --> 05:50:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DID NOT SERVE IN THE 05:50:45.333 --> 05:50:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MILITARY BUT MY 81 YEAR OLD 05:50:47.800 --> 05:50:48.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FATHER DID. 05:50:48.800 --> 05:50:50.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH AN AIR FORCE VETERAN 05:50:50.333 --> 05:50:52.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATIONED IN GERMANY DURING T 05:50:52.000 --> 05:50:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEIGHT OF THE COLD WAR IN THE 05:50:53.800 --> 05:50:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LATE 1950 'S. 05:50:55.333 --> 05:50:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS A DEAN AGER FROM INNER 05:50:59.333 --> 05:51:01.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CITY NEWARK, A STRANGER IN A 05:51:01.500 --> 05:51:03.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN LAND, SERVING ON THE 05:51:03.100 --> 05:51:05.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WESTERN SIDE OF THE BERLIN WALL. 05:51:05.633 --> 05:51:08.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY DAD PROUDLY WORE THE UNIFORM 05:51:08.966 --> 05:51:11.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE HE SWORE AN OATH TO THE 05:51:11.366 --> 05:51:14.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION AND BELIEVED IN 05:51:14.833 --> 05:51:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. 05:51:15.400 --> 05:51:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BELIEVE IN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. 05:51:17.866 --> 05:51:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE REMAIN THE LAST BEST HOPE ON 05:51:23.300 --> 05:51:23.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARTH. 05:51:23.600 --> 05:51:28.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS IN THAT SPIRIT THAT WE 05:51:28.833 --> 05:51:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEED TODAY. 05:51:29.700 --> 05:51:31.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. COLLINS IN AMERICA WE 05:51:31.266 --> 05:51:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVE IN FREE AND FAIR 05:51:32.900 --> 05:51:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS, IS THAT CORRECT. 05:51:33.866 --> 05:51:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, IT IS. 05:51:34.700 --> 05:51:36.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BUT AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES DO 05:51:36.833 --> 05:51:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT, IS THAT RIGHT. 05:51:37.666 --> 05:51:39.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S CORRECT. 05:51:39.200 --> 05:51:41.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THOMAS JEFFERSON ONCE WROTE, 05:51:41.000 --> 05:51:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL JOHN ADAMS ONCE WROTE TO 05:51:42.633 --> 05:51:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOMAS JEFER SAW ON DECEMBER 6, 05:51:47.466 --> 05:51:49.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 1787 AND STATED YOU ARE 05:51:49.466 --> 05:51:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPREHENSIVE OF FOREIGN 05:51:51.433 --> 05:51:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE INTRIGUE, 05:51:53.800 --> 05:51:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE, SO AM I. 05:51:55.233 --> 05:51:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT AS OFTEN AS ELECTIONS 05:51:57.800 --> 05:52:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPEN, THE DANGER OF FOREIGN 05:52:01.833 --> 05:52:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE RECURS. 05:52:02.600 --> 05:52:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW IMPORTANT WAS THE CONCEPT OF 05:52:04.433 --> 05:52:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FREE AND FAIR LOOKIONS TO THE 05:52:07.466 --> 05:52:08.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS OF THE CONSTITUTION? 05:52:08.933 --> 05:52:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HONESTLY IT WAS LESS 05:52:10.866 --> 05:52:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT TO THEM THAN IT'S 05:52:12.200 --> 05:52:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECOME IN OUR CONSTITUTION SINCE 05:52:13.733 --> 05:52:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN AND IF YOU REMEMBER ONE OF 05:52:14.733 --> 05:52:16.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THING THAT TURNED ME INTO A 05:52:16.433 --> 05:52:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWYER WAS SEEING BARBARA JORDAN 05:52:17.700 --> 05:52:19.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO WAS THE FIRST FEMALE LAWYER 05:52:19.266 --> 05:52:22.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAD EVER SEEN IN PRACTICE SAY 05:52:22.000 --> 05:52:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE THE PEOPLE DIDN'T 05:52:23.233 --> 05:52:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDE PEOPLE LIKE HER IN 1789 05:52:28.400 --> 05:52:32.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THROUGH A PROGRESSION OF 05:52:32.233 --> 05:52:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMENDMENTS WE HAVE DONE THAT. 05:52:35.233 --> 05:52:37.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS ARE MORE IMPORTANT TO 05:52:37.100 --> 05:52:38.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US THAN IT WAS TO THE FRAMERS. 05:52:38.166 --> 05:52:40.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TO NOT BE REASONABLY 05:52:40.800 --> 05:52:44.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHARACTERIZED AS FREE AND FAIR 05:52:44.300 --> 05:52:46.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF MANIPULATED BY FOREIGN 05:52:46.133 --> 05:52:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE. 05:52:46.566 --> 05:52:47.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S CORRECT. 05:52:47.100 --> 05:52:48.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FRAMERS OF THE 05:52:48.733 --> 05:52:49.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION WERE CONCERNED 05:52:49.400 --> 05:52:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE THREAT OF FOREIGN 05:52:50.966 --> 05:52:52.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE INTO DOSTIC 05:52:52.166 --> 05:52:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES, 05:52:53.100 --> 05:52:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUE. 05:52:53.400 --> 05:52:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:52:53.733 --> 05:52:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHY WERE THEY SO DEEPLY 05:52:56.133 --> 05:52:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNED? 05:52:56.500 --> 05:52:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BECAUSE FOREIGN NATIONS DON'T 05:52:58.400 --> 05:52:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE OUR INTERESTS AT HEART. 05:52:59.800 --> 05:53:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAVE THEIR INTERESTS AT 05:53:02.533 --> 05:53:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEART. 05:53:02.833 --> 05:53:06.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WOULD THE FRAMERS FIND IT 05:53:06.333 --> 05:53:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCEPTABLE WHEN AMERICAN 05:53:07.300 --> 05:53:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO PRESSURE A FOREIGN 05:53:08.600 --> 05:53:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT TO HELP HIM WIN AN 05:53:10.700 --> 05:53:11.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SELECTION. 05:53:11.066 --> 05:53:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK THEY WOULD FIND IT 05:53:12.900 --> 05:53:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNACCEPTABLE FOR A PRESIDENT TO 05:53:14.300 --> 05:53:16.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASK A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TO HELP 05:53:16.900 --> 05:53:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEM WHETHER THEY PUT PRESSURE 05:53:18.866 --> 05:53:19.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THEM OR NOT. 05:53:19.600 --> 05:53:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DIRECT EVIDENCE SHOWS, DIRECT 05:53:22.400 --> 05:53:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE SHOWS THAT ON JULY 25TH 05:53:24.966 --> 05:53:26.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHONE CALL, THE PRESIDENT 05:53:26.266 --> 05:53:27.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UTTERED FIVE WORDS. 05:53:27.266 --> 05:53:30.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO US A FAVOR, THOUGH. 05:53:30.533 --> 05:53:32.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT OF THE UKRAINIAN 05:53:32.266 --> 05:53:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT TO TARGET AN AMERICAN 05:53:34.000 --> 05:53:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CITIZEN FOR POLITICAL GAIN AND 05:53:34.866 --> 05:53:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE SAME TIME SIMULTANEOUSLY 05:53:38.900 --> 05:53:41.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHHELD $391 MILLION IN 05:53:41.766 --> 05:53:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MILITARY AID. 05:53:43.400 --> 05:53:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW AMBASSADOR BILL TAYLOR WEST 05:53:45.700 --> 05:53:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT GRADUATE VIETNAM WAR 05:53:47.833 --> 05:53:50.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEROUX, HOW CAN APPOINTED 05:53:50.066 --> 05:53:51.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIPLOMAT DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE OF 05:53:51.800 --> 05:53:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MILITARY AID. 05:53:52.333 --> 05:53:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE IS A CLIP OF HIS TESTIMONY. 05:53:55.433 --> 05:53:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AGAIN, OUR HOLDING UP OF 05:53:58.233 --> 05:53:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY SYSTEMS THAT WOULD GO 05:53:59.800 --> 05:54:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO A COUNTRY THAT IS FIGHTING 05:54:05.866 --> 05:54:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGGRESSION FROM RUSSIA FOR NO 05:54:08.600 --> 05:54:10.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOOD POLICY REASON, NO GOOD 05:54:10.933 --> 05:54:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBSTANTIVE REASON, NO GOOD 05:54:13.233 --> 05:54:15.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL SECURITY REASON WAS 05:54:15.133 --> 05:54:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONG. 05:54:15.433 --> 05:54:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TO THE EXTENT THE MILITARY 05:54:17.000 --> 05:54:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID WAS BEING WITHHELD AS PART 05:54:19.100 --> 05:54:22.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF AN EFFORT TO SOLICIT FOREIGN 05:54:22.833 --> 05:54:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN THE 2020 05:54:23.833 --> 05:54:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION, IS THAT BEHAVIOR 05:54:25.933 --> 05:54:26.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE. 05:54:26.333 --> 05:54:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, IT IS. 05:54:27.100 --> 05:54:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IF I COULD GO BACK TO ONE OF 05:54:28.533 --> 05:54:30.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WORDS YOU READ, WHEN THE 05:54:30.000 --> 05:54:31.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT SAID DO US A FAVOR, HE 05:54:31.633 --> 05:54:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS USING THE ROYAL WE THERE. 05:54:33.066 --> 05:54:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WASN'T A FAVOR FOR THE UNITED 05:54:34.800 --> 05:54:36.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES, HE SHOULD HAVE SAID DO 05:54:36.333 --> 05:54:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ME A FAVOR. 05:54:37.933 --> 05:54:39.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE ONLY KINGS SAY US WHEN 05:54:39.133 --> 05:54:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY MEAN ME. 05:54:40.933 --> 05:54:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IS IT CORRECT THAT AN ABUSE 05:54:43.166 --> 05:54:44.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF POWER THAT STRIKES AT THE 05:54:44.466 --> 05:54:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEART OF OUR DEMOCRACY FALLS 05:54:47.833 --> 05:54:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SQUARELY WITHIN THE DEFINITION 05:54:49.100 --> 05:54:51.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A HIGH CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR. 05:54:51.033 --> 05:54:52.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, IT DOES. 05:54:52.566 --> 05:54:54.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SOME OF MY COLLEAGUES HAVE 05:54:54.166 --> 05:54:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGESTED THAT IMPEACHMENT WOULD 05:54:56.133 --> 05:54:57.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERTURN THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE. 05:54:57.433 --> 05:54:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE EXPRESSED 05:54:59.366 --> 05:55:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR WILL IN NOVEMBER OF 2018. 05:55:02.400 --> 05:55:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE ELECTED A 05:55:04.733 --> 05:55:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEW MAJORITY. 05:55:05.533 --> 05:55:07.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE ELECTED A 05:55:07.866 --> 05:55:10.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE THAT WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS 05:55:10.133 --> 05:55:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF 05:55:12.566 --> 05:55:13.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ADMINISTRATION. 05:55:13.633 --> 05:55:16.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE ELECTED A 05:55:16.300 --> 05:55:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE THAT UNDERSTANDS WE ARE 05:55:17.866 --> 05:55:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEPARATE AND CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF 05:55:20.633 --> 05:55:21.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 05:55:21.033 --> 05:55:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE ELECTED A 05:55:22.333 --> 05:55:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE THAT UNDERSTANDS WE HAVE A 05:55:24.500 --> 05:55:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO 05:55:25.566 --> 05:55:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVE AS A CHECK AND BALANCE ON 05:55:27.466 --> 05:55:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN OUT OF CONTROL EXECUTIVE 05:55:29.600 --> 05:55:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRANCH. 05:55:29.933 --> 05:55:31.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ABUSED HIS POWER 05:55:31.833 --> 05:55:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. 05:55:33.333 --> 05:55:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW. 05:55:37.500 --> 05:55:42.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICA MUST REMAIN THE LAST 05:55:42.533 --> 05:55:44.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEST HOPE ON EARTH. 05:55:44.566 --> 05:55:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 05:55:45.533 --> 05:55:50.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 05:55:50.866 --> 05:55:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. GAETZ. 05:55:51.233 --> 05:55:58.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AMERICAN PEOPLE ELECTED 05:55:58.966 --> 05:55:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONALD TRUMP AND THEY CAN'T GET 05:55:59.833 --> 05:56:00.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER THE FACT. 05:56:00.600 --> 05:56:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVEN'T SPENT OUR TIME DURING 05:56:03.500 --> 05:56:05.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR TENURE PROCEDURE TRYING TO 05:56:05.300 --> 05:56:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMOVE THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE 05:56:07.466 --> 05:56:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRYING TO DELEGITIMIZE ABILITY 05:56:10.466 --> 05:56:10.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GOVERN. 05:56:10.833 --> 05:56:12.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WOULD LOVE TO GOVERN WITH YOU 05:56:12.300 --> 05:56:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PASS UMSCA PUT OUT HELPING 05:56:16.733 --> 05:56:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HANDS TO SENIORS FOR DRUG 05:56:18.100 --> 05:56:18.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRICES. 05:56:18.433 --> 05:56:19.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE YOU 05:56:19.766 --> 05:56:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IGNORE WHEN YOU CONTINUE DOWN 05:56:20.833 --> 05:56:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TERRIBLE ROAD OF 05:56:23.300 --> 05:56:23.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 05:56:23.700 --> 05:56:30.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GEA GEAR HARD YOU GAVE 05:56:30.466 --> 05:56:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONEY TO PRESIDENT OBAMA. 05:56:32.766 --> 05:56:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:56:33.133 --> 05:56:38.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I ASK THAT PROFESSOR 05:56:38.433 --> 05:56:39.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN'S WORK TRUMP WIRE TAP 05:56:39.900 --> 05:56:41.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWEETS REACHES IMPEACHMENT -- 05:56:41.466 --> 05:56:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND. 05:56:46.266 --> 05:56:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TAKE THAT TIME OFF. 05:56:47.833 --> 05:56:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE GENTLEMAN SUBMITTED, WE 05:56:52.033 --> 05:56:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEE THAT MATERIAL. 05:56:53.033 --> 05:56:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE CAN PROVIDE IT TO YOU AS 05:56:55.433 --> 05:56:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS TYPICAL. 05:56:57.400 --> 05:56:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CONSIDER THE REQUEST LATER 05:56:58.800 --> 05:56:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER WE REVIEW IT. 05:56:59.833 --> 05:57:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> VERY WELL. 05:57:01.266 --> 05:57:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN MAY CONTINUE. 05:57:03.133 --> 05:57:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU MR. CHAIRMAN. 05:57:04.666 --> 05:57:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. FELDMAN WROTE ARTICLES 05:57:05.900 --> 05:57:08.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTITLED TRUMP'S WIRE TAP TWEETS 05:57:08.433 --> 05:57:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RAISE RISK OF IMPEACHMENT. 05:57:10.666 --> 05:57:14.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE THEN WROTE MAR-A-LAGO AD 05:57:14.200 --> 05:57:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELONGS ANYMORE PEACHABLE 05:57:16.533 --> 05:57:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FILE. 05:57:17.400 --> 05:57:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JAY FLANNIGAN WROTE IN COURTS A 05:57:19.233 --> 05:57:20.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HARVARD LAW PROFESSOR THINKS 05:57:20.400 --> 05:57:22.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP COULD BE IMPEACH OVER FAKE 05:57:22.533 --> 05:57:23.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEWS ACCUSATIONS. 05:57:23.166 --> 05:57:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY QUESTION PROFESSOR FELDMAN IS 05:57:24.533 --> 05:57:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE YOU SEEM TO BELIEVE THAT 05:57:26.033 --> 05:57:27.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BASIS FOR IMPEACHMENT IS 05:57:27.700 --> 05:57:29.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN BROUGHT THAN THE BASIS THAT 05:57:29.233 --> 05:57:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES HAVE 05:57:30.566 --> 05:57:32.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAID FORWARD, DO YOU BELIEVE 05:57:32.533 --> 05:57:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE OUTSIDE OF THE POLITICAL 05:57:34.233 --> 05:57:35.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAINSTREAM ON THE QUESTION OF 05:57:35.333 --> 05:57:35.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 05:57:35.733 --> 05:57:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I BELIEVE THAT IMPEACHMENT IS 05:57:37.633 --> 05:57:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WARRANTED WHENEVER THE PRESIDENT 05:57:41.633 --> 05:57:43.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSES HIS POWER FOR PERSONAL 05:57:43.766 --> 05:57:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT DURING THE DEMOCRATIC 05:57:45.566 --> 05:57:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 05:57:45.900 --> 05:57:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DID YOU WRITE AN ARTICLE 05:57:47.166 --> 05:57:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING IT'S HARD TO TAKE -- 05:57:50.966 --> 05:57:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES -- 05:57:51.433 --> 05:57:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DID YOU -- 05:57:53.433 --> 05:57:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONE AT A TIME. 05:57:54.533 --> 05:57:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> -- HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE MADE 05:57:56.833 --> 05:57:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT PAINFULLY CLEAR THAT 05:57:58.566 --> 05:57:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSING IMPEACHMENT IS 05:57:59.466 --> 05:58:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIMARILY OR EVEN EXCLUSIVELY A 05:58:01.700 --> 05:58:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOOL TO WEAKEN PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 05:58:04.100 --> 05:58:04.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHANCES IN 2020. 05:58:04.866 --> 05:58:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID YOU WRITE THOSE WORDS. 05:58:05.866 --> 05:58:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> UNTIL THIS CALL IN JULY 25TH 05:58:09.166 --> 05:58:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WAS AN IMPEACHMENT SKEPTIC. 05:58:11.500 --> 05:58:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CALL CHANGED MY MIND SIR. 05:58:12.733 --> 05:58:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU I APPRECIATE YOUR 05:58:15.233 --> 05:58:15.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY. 05:58:15.600 --> 05:58:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR C KARLAN, YOU GAVE A 05:58:19.200 --> 05:58:20.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUSAND BUCKS TO ELIZABETH 05:58:20.400 --> 05:58:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WARREN, RIGHT. 05:58:20.833 --> 05:58:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I BELIEVE SO. 05:58:21.533 --> 05:58:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU GAVE 1200 BUCKS TO BARACK 05:58:25.400 --> 05:58:27.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBAMA, I HAVE NO REASON TO 05:58:27.200 --> 05:58:27.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION THAT. 05:58:27.633 --> 05:58:31.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND YOU GAVE 2,000 BUCKS TO 05:58:31.733 --> 05:58:32.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HILLARY CLINTON. 05:58:32.266 --> 05:58:32.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 05:58:32.666 --> 05:58:34.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHY SO MUCH MORE TO CLINTON 05:58:34.966 --> 05:58:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN THE OTHER TWO. 05:58:35.766 --> 05:58:37.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BECAUSE I'VE BEEN GIVING 05:58:37.233 --> 05:58:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONEY TO CHARITY COY. 05:58:38.000 --> 05:58:40.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THOSE AREN'T THE ONLY FOLKS 05:58:40.066 --> 05:58:40.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN TO. 05:58:40.633 --> 05:58:45.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A PODCAST 05:58:45.400 --> 05:58:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLED VERSUS TRUMP. 05:58:46.266 --> 05:58:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK I WAS ON A LIVE PANEL 05:58:48.100 --> 05:58:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE PEOPLE WHO RAN THE 05:58:50.466 --> 05:58:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PODCAST CALLED VERSUS TRUMP. 05:58:51.233 --> 05:58:53.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ON THAT DO YOU REMEMBER 05:58:53.266 --> 05:58:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING THE FOLLOWING? 05:58:54.666 --> 05:58:56.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIBERALS TEND TO CLUSTER MORE. 05:58:56.966 --> 05:58:58.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSERVATIVES ESPECIALLY VERY 05:58:58.833 --> 05:59:01.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSERVATIVE PEOPLE TEND TO 05:59:01.066 --> 05:59:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPREAD OUT MORE. 05:59:01.733 --> 05:59:02.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERHAPS BECAUSE THEY DON'T EVEN 05:59:02.933 --> 05:59:04.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT TO BE AROUND THEMSELVES. 05:59:04.266 --> 05:59:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID YOU SAY THAT. 05:59:05.566 --> 05:59:08.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, I DID. 05:59:08.366 --> 05:59:10.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THAT 05:59:10.433 --> 05:59:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFLECTS CONTENT ON PEOPLE WHO 05:59:11.900 --> 05:59:12.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE CONSERVATIVE. 05:59:12.666 --> 05:59:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 05:59:13.733 --> 05:59:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT THERE 05:59:15.466 --> 05:59:18.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS THE NATURAL TENDENCY TO PUT 05:59:18.700 --> 05:59:20.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE QUOTE IN CONTEXT, THE 05:59:20.266 --> 05:59:25.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATURAL TENDENCY OF A 05:59:25.433 --> 05:59:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPACTNESS REQUIREMENT TO FAVOR 05:59:26.700 --> 05:59:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PARTY WHOSE VOTERS ARE MORE 05:59:28.466 --> 05:59:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPREAD OUT. 05:59:29.833 --> 05:59:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I DO NOT HAVE -- 05:59:31.466 --> 05:59:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'M VERY LIMITED ON TIME -- 05:59:33.833 --> 05:59:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I HAVE -- 05:59:35.200 --> 05:59:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT HOW 05:59:38.000 --> 05:59:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIBERALS WANT TO BE AROUND EACH 05:59:38.733 --> 05:59:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER AND CLUSTER AND 05:59:40.733 --> 05:59:41.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSERVATIVES DON'T WANT TO BE 05:59:41.433 --> 05:59:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AROUND EACH OTHER SO THEY HAVE 05:59:43.233 --> 05:59:43.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SPREAD OUT. 05:59:43.766 --> 05:59:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU MAY SEE THIS FROM THE IVORY 05:59:45.600 --> 05:59:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOWERS OF YOUR HUH SCHOOL BUT IT 05:59:47.233 --> 05:59:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKES ACTUAL PEOPLE IN THIS 05:59:49.233 --> 05:59:49.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY -- 05:59:49.600 --> 05:59:50.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHEN THE PRESIDENT YOUR. 05:59:50.333 --> 05:59:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU DON'T GET TO INTERRUPT ME 05:59:52.333 --> 05:59:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THIS TIME. 05:59:52.766 --> 05:59:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME ALSO SUGGEST WHEN YOU 05:59:54.400 --> 05:59:55.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVEHICLE THE PRESIDENT'S SON'S 05:59:55.900 --> 05:59:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NAME HERE WHEN YOU TRY TO MAKE A 05:59:57.733 --> 05:59:59.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LITTLE JOKE OUT OF REFERENCING 05:59:59.700 --> 06:00:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BARON TRUMP THAT DOES NOT LEND 06:00:01.200 --> 06:00:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREDIBILITY TO YOUR ARGUMENT, IT 06:00:02.966 --> 06:00:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKES YOU LOOK MEAN AND MAKES 06:00:05.033 --> 06:00:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU LOOK LIKE YOU'RE ATTACKING 06:00:07.166 --> 06:00:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEONE'S FAMILY THE MINOR CHILD 06:00:08.200 --> 06:00:08.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 06:00:08.933 --> 06:00:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES. 06:00:09.266 --> 06:00:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO LET'S SEE IF WE CAN GET INTO 06:00:11.433 --> 06:00:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS. 06:00:11.800 --> 06:00:13.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ALL OF THE WITNESSES, IF YOU 06:00:13.533 --> 06:00:15.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF A 06:00:15.166 --> 06:00:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINGLE MATERIAL FACT IN THE 06:00:16.266 --> 06:00:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF REPORT PLEASE RAISE YOUR 06:00:19.433 --> 06:00:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAND. 06:00:21.000 --> 06:00:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET THE RECORD REFLECT NO 06:00:22.700 --> 06:00:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF A SINGLE 06:00:23.833 --> 06:00:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACT AND DO YOU KNOW WHAT, THAT 06:00:25.233 --> 06:00:27.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTINUES ON THE TRADITION THAT 06:00:27.266 --> 06:00:30.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE SAW FROM ADAM SCHIFF WHERE 06:00:30.733 --> 06:00:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR TAYLOR COULD NOT 06:00:31.433 --> 06:00:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDENTIFY AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE, 06:00:34.866 --> 06:00:38.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PMR. KENT NEVER REFERENCED THE 06:00:38.500 --> 06:00:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, FIONA HILL DIDN'T 06:00:41.800 --> 06:00:44.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MENTION -- COLONEL VINMAN EVEN 06:00:44.233 --> 06:00:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REJECTED THE NEW DEMOCRAT 06:00:45.900 --> 06:00:48.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING POINT THAT BRIBERY WAS 06:00:48.466 --> 06:00:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVEHICLED HERE. 06:00:49.233 --> 06:00:51.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR VOLKER DENIED THERE 06:00:51.033 --> 06:00:53.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS A QUID PRO QUO AND 06:00:53.066 --> 06:00:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. MORRISON SAID THERE WAS 06:00:53.733 --> 06:00:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING WRONG ON THE CALL. 06:00:54.433 --> 06:00:58.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONLY DIRECT EVIDENCE CAME 06:00:58.333 --> 06:01:00.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM GORDON SONDLAND WHO CAME 06:01:00.266 --> 06:01:01.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE UNITED STATES WHO SAID 06:01:01.033 --> 06:01:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT NOTHING, NO QUID PRO QUO. 06:01:03.333 --> 06:01:05.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND DO YOU KNOW WHAT, IF 06:01:05.400 --> 06:01:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WIRETAPPING AND POLITICAL 06:01:07.366 --> 06:01:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPOINT -- 06:01:07.733 --> 06:01:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TIME IS EXPIRED -- 06:01:09.500 --> 06:01:11.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MAYBE IT'S A DIFFERENT 06:01:11.100 --> 06:01:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WE SHOULD BE 06:01:15.433 --> 06:01:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHING. 06:01:15.833 --> 06:01:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOUR TIME IS EXPIRED. 06:01:17.600 --> 06:01:19.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN LET ME 06:01:19.300 --> 06:01:20.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATE THE OBVIOUS. 06:01:20.200 --> 06:01:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT HEARSAY WHEN THE 06:01:21.933 --> 06:01:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TELLS THE PRESIDENT OF 06:01:24.200 --> 06:01:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE TO INVESTIGATE HIS 06:01:25.633 --> 06:01:26.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL ADVERSARY E IS IT. 06:01:26.866 --> 06:01:27.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT IS NOT. 06:01:27.666 --> 06:01:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT IS NOT HEARSAY WHEN THE 06:01:29.733 --> 06:01:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CONFESSES ON NATIONAL 06:01:31.433 --> 06:01:32.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TELEVISION TO DOING IT. 06:01:32.100 --> 06:01:33.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT IS NOT. 06:01:33.466 --> 06:01:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHEN THEY HEAR THE PRESIDENT 06:01:34.666 --> 06:01:37.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAY HE ONLY CARES ABOUT THE 06:01:37.166 --> 06:01:39.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS OF HIS POLITICAL 06:01:39.766 --> 06:01:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENTS, IS IT. 06:01:40.266 --> 06:01:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO, THAT IS NOT HEARSAY. 06:01:41.733 --> 06:01:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE'S LOTS OF OTHER DIRECT 06:01:43.266 --> 06:01:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE IN THIS 300 PAYMENT 06:01:45.166 --> 06:01:46.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT FROM THE INTELLIGENCE 06:01:46.300 --> 06:01:48.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE SO LET'S DISPENSE WITH 06:01:48.733 --> 06:01:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CLAIM BY MY REPUBLICAN 06:01:51.400 --> 06:01:53.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES. 06:01:53.266 --> 06:01:55.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR, NOTWITHSTANDING WHAT 06:01:55.000 --> 06:01:57.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID TODAY YOU WROTE A PIECE 06:01:57.433 --> 06:01:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLED FIFTH MYTHS ABOUT 06:01:59.800 --> 06:02:00.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 06:02:00.266 --> 06:02:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE MYTHS HE WAS 06:02:02.133 --> 06:02:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REJECTING WAS THAT IMPEACHMENT 06:02:03.233 --> 06:02:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUIRED A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND 06:02:04.666 --> 06:02:06.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WROTE AND I QUOTE AN OFFENSE 06:02:06.500 --> 06:02:09.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES NOT HAVE TUNE DID ITABLE. 06:02:09.133 --> 06:02:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERIOUS MISCONDUCT OR VIOLATION 06:02:10.000 --> 06:02:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF PUBLIC TRUST IS ENOUGH END 06:02:11.833 --> 06:02:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE. 06:02:12.133 --> 06:02:13.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS PROFESSOR RIGHT WHEN HE 06:02:13.166 --> 06:02:14.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WROTE THAT BACK IN 2014. 06:02:14.566 --> 06:02:17.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, I AGREE WITH THAT. 06:02:17.133 --> 06:02:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> OKAY. 06:02:17.800 --> 06:02:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW NEXT I MOVE TO PROFESSOR 06:02:20.733 --> 06:02:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KARLAN. 06:02:21.066 --> 06:02:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE CONSTITUTIONAL 06:02:23.300 --> 06:02:24.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVENTION, ELDRIDGE JERRY SAID 06:02:24.700 --> 06:02:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I QUOTE FOREIGN POWERS 06:02:26.800 --> 06:02:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPLEMENTAL IN OUR AFFAIRS AND 06:02:29.800 --> 06:02:32.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPARES NO INFLUENCING THEM. 06:02:32.066 --> 06:02:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT WAS NEEDED BECAUSE 06:02:33.100 --> 06:02:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERWISE A PRESIDENT AND I 06:02:35.833 --> 06:02:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE MIGHT BETRAY HIS TRUST TO 06:02:38.733 --> 06:02:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FOREIGN POWER. 06:02:39.733 --> 06:02:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN YOU ELABORATE WHY THE 06:02:41.700 --> 06:02:43.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS WERE SO CONCERNED ABOUT 06:02:43.700 --> 06:02:45.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE HOW THEY 06:02:45.033 --> 06:02:46.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCOUNTED FOR THESE CONCERNS AND 06:02:46.200 --> 06:02:47.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW THAT RELATES TO THE FACTS 06:02:47.700 --> 06:02:48.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THIS COMMITTEE. 06:02:48.266 --> 06:02:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE REASON THAT THE FRAMERS 06:02:50.666 --> 06:02:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE CONCERNED ABOUT FOREIGN 06:02:51.900 --> 06:02:53.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE I THINK IS SLIGHTLY 06:02:53.166 --> 06:02:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT THAN THE REASON WE 06:02:54.933 --> 06:02:55.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE. 06:02:55.200 --> 06:02:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE CONCERNED ABOUT IT 06:02:56.300 --> 06:02:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WE WERE SUCH A WEAK 06:02:59.000 --> 06:02:59.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY IN 1789. 06:02:59.500 --> 06:03:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WERE SMALL, WE WERE POOR, WE 06:03:01.433 --> 06:03:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T HAVE AN ESTABLISHED NAVY, 06:03:03.466 --> 06:03:05.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ESTABLISHED 06:03:05.600 --> 06:03:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARMY. 06:03:05.900 --> 06:03:06.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY THE CONCERN IS A LITTLE 06:03:06.933 --> 06:03:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT WHICH IS THAT IT WILL 06:03:08.700 --> 06:03:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERE WITH US MAKING THE 06:03:10.333 --> 06:03:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECISIONS THAT ARE BEST FOR US 06:03:12.133 --> 06:03:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS AMERICANS. 06:03:12.600 --> 06:03:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, PROFESSOR. 06:03:14.166 --> 06:03:16.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE ARE THREE KNOWN INSTANCES 06:03:16.400 --> 06:03:18.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENT PUBLICLY ASKING 06:03:18.233 --> 06:03:19.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FOREIGN COUNTRY TO INTERFERE 06:03:19.633 --> 06:03:21.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR ELECTIONS. 06:03:21.033 --> 06:03:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST IN 2016, THE PRESIDENT 06:03:23.666 --> 06:03:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLICLY HOPED THAT RUSSIA WOULD 06:03:26.000 --> 06:03:27.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HACK INTO THE E-MAIL OF A 06:03:27.266 --> 06:03:29.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENT WHICH THEY 06:03:29.700 --> 06:03:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBSEQUENTLY DID. 06:03:30.700 --> 06:03:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECONDLY BASED ON THE PRESIDENT 06:03:32.933 --> 06:03:35.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH PRESIDENT ZELENSKY HE ASKED 06:03:35.500 --> 06:03:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEM TO INVESTIGATION HIS CHIEF 06:03:39.433 --> 06:03:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL RIVAL AND THIRD THE 06:03:42.200 --> 06:03:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT PUBLICLY URGED CHINA 06:03:43.400 --> 06:03:45.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BEGIN ITS OWN INVESTIGATION. 06:03:45.366 --> 06:03:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN HOW WOULD IT 06:03:47.433 --> 06:03:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPACT OUR DEMOCRACY IF IT 06:03:50.266 --> 06:03:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAME STANDARD PRACTICE FOR THE 06:03:51.433 --> 06:03:52.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 06:03:52.166 --> 06:03:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ASK A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TO 06:03:53.800 --> 06:03:54.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERE IN OUR ELECTION. 06:03:54.500 --> 06:03:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT WOULD BE A DISASTER FOR 06:03:56.200 --> 06:03:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FUNCTIONING OF OUR DEMOCRACY 06:03:57.366 --> 06:03:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF OUR PRESIDENT REGULARLY AS 06:03:59.200 --> 06:04:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PRESIDENT HAS DONE ASKED 06:04:00.833 --> 06:04:02.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TO INTERFERE 06:04:02.566 --> 06:04:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR ELECTORAL PROCESS. 06:04:03.966 --> 06:04:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WOULD LIKE TO END WITH A 06:04:06.533 --> 06:04:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWERFUL WARNING FROM GEORGE 06:04:07.466 --> 06:04:09.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASHINGTON WHO TOLD AMERICANS IN 06:04:09.700 --> 06:04:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS FAIR WELL ADDRESS AND I 06:04:11.466 --> 06:04:14.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE TO BE CONSTANTLY AWAKE IN 06:04:14.100 --> 06:04:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE PROVE 06:04:15.233 --> 06:04:17.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT FOREIGN INFLUENCE IS ONE OF 06:04:17.133 --> 06:04:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MOST BAINFUL FOES OF 06:04:19.333 --> 06:04:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT END QUOTE. 06:04:20.566 --> 06:04:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONDUCT AT ISSUE HERE IS 06:04:22.700 --> 06:04:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EGREGIOUS AND WARMS THE 06:04:25.400 --> 06:04:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMENSURATE RESPONSE. 06:04:26.133 --> 06:04:29.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAS OPENLY AND 06:04:29.000 --> 06:04:30.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPEATEDLY SOLICITED FOREIGN 06:04:30.466 --> 06:04:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN OUR ELECTION. 06:04:31.366 --> 06:04:32.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THAT THERE IS NO DOUBT. 06:04:32.800 --> 06:04:34.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS MATTER OF INVITING FOREIGN 06:04:34.900 --> 06:04:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEDDLING INTO OUR ELECTION ROBS 06:04:36.066 --> 06:04:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE OF THEIR 06:04:37.933 --> 06:04:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SACRED RIGHT TO ELECT THEIR OWN 06:04:39.433 --> 06:04:40.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL LEADERS. 06:04:40.700 --> 06:04:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICANS ALL ACROSS THIS 06:04:41.666 --> 06:04:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY WAIT IN LONG LINES TO 06:04:43.433 --> 06:04:44.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE AND 06:04:44.466 --> 06:04:46.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN LEADERS. 06:04:46.100 --> 06:04:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS RIGHT DOES NOT BELONG TO 06:04:47.833 --> 06:04:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. 06:04:49.133 --> 06:04:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE FOUGHT AND WON A REVOLUTION 06:04:51.166 --> 06:04:51.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER THIS. 06:04:51.600 --> 06:04:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS ARE WHAT 06:04:54.433 --> 06:04:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEPARATE US AND AUTHORITY 06:04:56.400 --> 06:04:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERINES ALL OVER THE -- 06:04:58.666 --> 06:04:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AUTHORITARIANS ALL OVER THE 06:04:59.800 --> 06:05:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORLD. 06:05:00.633 --> 06:05:01.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WOULD BE NEGLIGENT IN OUR 06:05:01.866 --> 06:05:02.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DUTIES UNDER THE CONSTITUTION IF 06:05:02.700 --> 06:05:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE LET THIS BLATANT ABUSE OF 06:05:04.700 --> 06:05:06.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER GO UNCHECKED. 06:05:06.033 --> 06:05:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE HEARD A LOT ABOUT HATING 06:05:07.366 --> 06:05:08.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PRESIDENT. 06:05:08.400 --> 06:05:09.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S NOT ABOUT HATING THIS 06:05:09.700 --> 06:05:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IT'S ABOUT OUR LOVE OF 06:05:11.200 --> 06:05:12.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY, IT IS ABOUT HONORING 06:05:12.300 --> 06:05:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OATH WE TOOK TO PROTECT AND 06:05:14.333 --> 06:05:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS 06:05:15.466 --> 06:05:15.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GREAT COUNTRY. 06:05:15.900 --> 06:05:18.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SO MY FINAL QUESTION IS TO 06:05:18.933 --> 06:05:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN AND TO 06:05:21.066 --> 06:05:23.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, IN THE FACE OF 06:05:23.100 --> 06:05:24.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS EVIDENCE, WHAT ARE THE 06:05:24.966 --> 06:05:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSEQUENCES IF THIS COMMITTEE 06:05:26.133 --> 06:05:29.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THIS CONGRESS REFUSES TO 06:05:29.100 --> 06:05:30.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUSTER THE COURAGE TO RESPOND TO 06:05:30.400 --> 06:05:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS GROSS ABUSE OF POWER THAT 06:05:32.733 --> 06:05:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER MINES THE NATIONAL 06:05:34.500 --> 06:05:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES, 06:05:35.200 --> 06:05:37.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT UNDERMIND THE INTEGRITY OF 06:05:37.000 --> 06:05:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ELECTION AND UNDERMIND THE 06:05:38.600 --> 06:05:39.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPETENCE WE HAVE TO HAVE IN 06:05:39.800 --> 06:05:41.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT TO NOT ABUSE THE 06:05:41.000 --> 06:05:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER OF HIS OFFICE. 06:05:43.133 --> 06:05:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF THIS COMMITTEE AND THIS 06:05:44.800 --> 06:05:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE FAILED TO ACT THEN YOU'RE 06:05:46.366 --> 06:05:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENDING A MESSAGE TO THIS 06:05:47.366 --> 06:05:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT AND TO FUTURE 06:05:49.433 --> 06:05:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTS THAT IT'S NO LONGER A 06:05:50.500 --> 06:05:53.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBLEM IF THEY ABUSE THEIR 06:05:53.466 --> 06:05:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER, IT'S NO LONGER A PROBLEM 06:05:55.433 --> 06:05:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THEY INVITE FOREIGN COUNTRIES 06:05:59.266 --> 06:06:01.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INTERFERE IN OUR ELECTION OR 06:06:01.333 --> 06:06:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT COUNTRIES AHEAD OF OURS. 06:06:02.400 --> 06:06:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I AGREE WITH PROFESSOR 06:06:04.100 --> 06:06:05.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN AND I SHOULD SAY ONE 06:06:05.633 --> 06:06:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THING AND I APOLOGIZE FOR 06:06:07.133 --> 06:06:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GETTING A LITTLE OVER HEATED A 06:06:08.800 --> 06:06:09.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOMENT AGO. 06:06:09.766 --> 06:06:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT 06:06:11.433 --> 06:06:12.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO 06:06:12.400 --> 06:06:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVE MONEY TO CANDIDATES. 06:06:13.233 --> 06:06:15.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE SAME TIME WE HAVE A 06:06:15.133 --> 06:06:16.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO KEEP 06:06:16.366 --> 06:06:17.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGNERS FROM SPENDING MONEY 06:06:17.266 --> 06:06:18.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR ELECTIONS AND THOSE TWO 06:06:18.933 --> 06:06:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS ARE TWO SIDES OF THE SAME 06:06:23.300 --> 06:06:23.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COIN. 06:06:23.600 --> 06:06:24.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 06:06:24.033 --> 06:06:26.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 06:06:26.366 --> 06:06:26.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JOHNSON. 06:06:26.766 --> 06:06:27.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 06:06:27.200 --> 06:06:28.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WAS STRUCK THIS MORNING BY THE 06:06:28.000 --> 06:06:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAME THING AS ALL MY FRIENDS AND 06:06:29.866 --> 06:06:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES ON THIS SIDE OF THE 06:06:31.466 --> 06:06:31.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM. 06:06:31.966 --> 06:06:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN NADLER ACTUALLY BEGAN 06:06:34.266 --> 06:06:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS MORNING WITH THE OUTRAGES 06:06:35.366 --> 06:06:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT THAT THE FACTS BEFORE 06:06:36.366 --> 06:06:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US ARE UNDISPUTED. 06:06:37.633 --> 06:06:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COURSE EVERYONE HERE KNOWS 06:06:39.466 --> 06:06:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THAT'S SIMPLY NOT TRUE. 06:06:41.266 --> 06:06:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERY PERSON HERE, EVERY PERSON 06:06:42.733 --> 06:06:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCHING AT HOME KNOWS FULL WELL 06:06:45.133 --> 06:06:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING HERE 06:06:47.066 --> 06:06:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS DISPUTED FROM THE FRAUDULENT 06:06:49.533 --> 06:06:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS AND THE BROKEN PROCEDURE 06:06:51.100 --> 06:06:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE DEMOCRATS UNFOUNDED 06:06:52.433 --> 06:06:53.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLAIMS. 06:06:53.133 --> 06:06:55.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE FULL FACTS ARE OBVIOUSLY 06:06:55.600 --> 06:06:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT BEFORE US TODAY. 06:06:57.133 --> 06:06:58.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE BEEN ALLOWED NO FACT 06:06:58.800 --> 06:06:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES HERE AT ALL. 06:06:59.833 --> 06:07:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER THIS 06:07:01.633 --> 06:07:02.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE WHICH IS THE ONE IN 06:07:02.933 --> 06:07:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS THAT HAS THE ACTUAL 06:07:04.566 --> 06:07:06.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JURISDICTION OVER IMPEACHMENT IS 06:07:06.866 --> 06:07:09.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEING GIVEN NO ACCESS TO THE 06:07:09.033 --> 06:07:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERLYING EVIDENCE THAT ADAM 06:07:11.466 --> 06:07:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF AND HIS POLITICAL 06:07:12.466 --> 06:07:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCOMPLICES CLAIMS SUPPORTS THIS 06:07:13.733 --> 06:07:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHOLE CHARADE. 06:07:14.433 --> 06:07:16.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS JUST A SHOCKING DENIAL 06:07:16.100 --> 06:07:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF DUE PROCESS AND I WANT TO SAY 06:07:17.833 --> 06:07:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OUR WITNESSES I'M ALSO A 06:07:19.466 --> 06:07:20.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ATTORNEY AND 06:07:20.500 --> 06:07:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES I 06:07:21.433 --> 06:07:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY WOULD GREATLY ENJOYED AN 06:07:25.000 --> 06:07:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACADEMIC DISCUSSION WITH YOU, A 06:07:26.700 --> 06:07:28.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEBATE ABOUT THE CONTOURS OF 06:07:28.600 --> 06:07:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE 2, SECTION 4. 06:07:30.333 --> 06:07:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD BE AN UTTER WASTE OF 06:07:31.466 --> 06:07:33.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR TIME TODAY BECAUSE AS HAS 06:07:33.766 --> 06:07:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN HIGHLIGHTED SO MANY TIMES 06:07:35.200 --> 06:07:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS MORE THAN THIS WHOLE 06:07:36.066 --> 06:07:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRODUCTION IS A SHAM AND 06:07:38.233 --> 06:07:40.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECKLESS PATH TO A PREDETERMINED 06:07:40.300 --> 06:07:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OUTCOME. 06:07:41.033 --> 06:07:42.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT YOU TO KNOW IT'S AN 06:07:42.566 --> 06:07:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUTCOME THAT WAS PREDETERMINED 06:07:44.433 --> 06:07:46.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY OUR DEMOCRAT LEAGUES A LONG 06:07:46.433 --> 06:07:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME AWE GOES. 06:07:47.433 --> 06:07:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRUTH IS HOUSE DEMOCRATS 06:07:49.033 --> 06:07:51.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE BEEN WORKING TO IMPEACHMENT 06:07:51.500 --> 06:07:53.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONALD TRUMP SINCE THE DAY TOOK 06:07:53.266 --> 06:07:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS OATH OF OFFICE. 06:07:54.400 --> 06:07:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS 06:07:56.766 --> 06:07:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'VE INTRODUCED FOUR 06:07:58.600 --> 06:07:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESOLUTIONS SEEKING TO 06:07:59.166 --> 06:08:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT THE PRESIDENT. 06:08:00.333 --> 06:08:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO AS THE 06:08:03.233 --> 06:08:07.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAPHICS UP HERE SHOWS DECEMBER 06:08:07.233 --> 06:08:09.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 201658 DEMOCRATS VOTED TO START 06:08:09.333 --> 06:08:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS. 06:08:09.966 --> 06:08:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS 20 MONTHS BEFORE THE 06:08:11.333 --> 06:08:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 25TH PHONE CALL WITH 06:08:13.933 --> 06:08:14.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE'S PRESIDENT ZELENSKY. 06:08:14.633 --> 06:08:16.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THIS OTHER GRAPHIC UP HERE 06:08:16.066 --> 06:08:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS SMALLER BUT IT'S INTERESTING 06:08:17.333 --> 06:08:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOO. 06:08:17.600 --> 06:08:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO 06:08:18.966 --> 06:08:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REITERATE FOR EVERYBODY WATCHING 06:08:20.600 --> 06:08:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT HOME THAT OF OUR 24 DEMOCRAT 06:08:22.933 --> 06:08:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS ON THE 06:08:23.866 --> 06:08:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOM TODAY, 17 06:08:26.200 --> 06:08:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT OF 24 HAVE ALREADY VOTED TO 06:08:29.533 --> 06:08:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 06:08:29.933 --> 06:08:32.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I MEAN, LET'S BE HONEST. 06:08:32.666 --> 06:08:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S NOT PRE TEND ANYBODY CARES 06:08:35.200 --> 06:08:37.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT WHAT'S BEING SAID HERE 06:08:37.366 --> 06:08:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY OR ACTUAL EVIDENCE OR 06:08:39.466 --> 06:08:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSMAN WOMAN SAID WE COME 06:08:40.933 --> 06:08:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH OPEN MINDS. 06:08:41.866 --> 06:08:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT HAPPENING HERE. 06:08:42.700 --> 06:08:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO MUCH FOR AN IMPARTIAL JURY. 06:08:44.800 --> 06:08:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEVERAL TIMES THIS YEAR LEADING 06:08:46.733 --> 06:08:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS TO ADMIT IN VARIES 06:08:48.400 --> 06:08:49.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERVIEWS AND CORRESPOND ISENCE 06:08:49.600 --> 06:08:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY REALLY BELIEVE THIS ENTIRE 06:08:51.466 --> 06:08:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRATEGY IS NECESSARY BECAUSE 06:08:52.466 --> 06:08:52.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY? 06:08:52.733 --> 06:08:57.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THEY WANT TO STOP THE 06:08:57.466 --> 06:08:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S RE-ELECTION. 06:08:58.666 --> 06:08:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN SPEAKER PELOSI SAID 06:08:59.766 --> 06:09:01.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAMOUSLY LAST MONTH THAT QUOTE 06:09:01.033 --> 06:09:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS DANGEROUS TO ALLOW THE 06:09:02.366 --> 06:09:04.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE TO EVALUATE HIS 06:09:04.200 --> 06:09:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERFORMANCE AT THE BALLOT BOX. 06:09:06.800 --> 06:09:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEAKER PELOSI HAS IT EXACTLY 06:09:09.633 --> 06:09:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACKWARDS. 06:09:10.000 --> 06:09:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IS DANGEROUS HERE IS THE 06:09:11.000 --> 06:09:12.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECEDENT ALL THIS IS SETTING 06:09:12.700 --> 06:09:15.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR REPUBLIC. 06:09:15.200 --> 06:09:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I LOVED WHAT PROFESSOR TURLEY 06:09:16.766 --> 06:09:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED TO THIS MORE THAN. 06:09:17.600 --> 06:09:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS NOT HOW THE IMPEACHMENT 06:09:19.433 --> 06:09:20.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF A PRESIDENT IS DONE. 06:09:20.366 --> 06:09:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS HUH TORQUAL QUESTION TO OUR 06:09:23.033 --> 06:09:23.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE IS 06:09:23.933 --> 06:09:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STILL ECHOING THROUGHOUT THIS 06:09:25.733 --> 06:09:26.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAMBER. 06:09:26.066 --> 06:09:27.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE ASKED YOU TO ASK YOURSELF 06:09:27.500 --> 06:09:29.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE WILL THIS AND WHERE WILL 06:09:29.066 --> 06:09:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU STAND NEXT TIME WHEN THIS 06:09:31.466 --> 06:09:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAME KIND OF SHAM IMPEACH 06:09:33.866 --> 06:09:35.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS IS INITIATED AGAINST A 06:09:35.033 --> 06:09:36.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT FROM YOUR PARTY. 06:09:36.133 --> 06:09:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REAL SHAME HERE TODAY IS 06:09:37.800 --> 06:09:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT EVERYTHING IN WASHINGTON 06:09:39.466 --> 06:09:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS BECOME BITTERLY PARTISAN AND 06:09:41.866 --> 06:09:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS UGLY CHAPTER IS NOT GOING 06:09:43.300 --> 06:09:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HELP THAT IT'S GOING TO MAKE 06:09:45.133 --> 06:09:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS REALLY THAT MUCH WORSE. 06:09:47.233 --> 06:09:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREDATORILY SAID EARLIER WE ARE 06:09:49.533 --> 06:09:56.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW LIVING -- PREDATORILY SAID 06:09:56.666 --> 06:09:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY SAYS -- THIS HAS INDEED 06:09:58.766 --> 06:10:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECOME AN AGE OF RAGE. 06:10:00.666 --> 06:10:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WASHINGTON WARNED IN 06:10:02.266 --> 06:10:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS IN 1796 06:10:05.166 --> 06:10:07.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT EXTREME PARTISANSHIP WILL 06:10:07.066 --> 06:10:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEAD US TO THE RUIN OF PUBLIC 06:10:10.866 --> 06:10:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIBERTY. 06:10:11.200 --> 06:10:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE WERE HIS WORDS. 06:10:12.166 --> 06:10:13.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IMPEACHMENT IS ONE OF THE 06:10:13.833 --> 06:10:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST DEVICE RE AND DESTRUCTIVE 06:10:15.433 --> 06:10:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THING WE COULD POSSIBLY DO TO 06:10:17.033 --> 06:10:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR AMERICAN FAMILY. 06:10:18.100 --> 06:10:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME TELL YOU WHAT I HEARD 06:10:19.433 --> 06:10:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM MY CONSTITUENTS IN TOWNHALL 06:10:21.433 --> 06:10:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEETINGS IN MY DISTRICT TWO DAYS 06:10:23.300 --> 06:10:23.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGO. 06:10:23.566 --> 06:10:25.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY IS 06:10:25.100 --> 06:10:26.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SICK OF THIS, SICK OF THE 06:10:26.933 --> 06:10:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICS OF PERSONAL DESTRUCTION 06:10:28.566 --> 06:10:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE SICK OF THIS TOXIC A 59 06:10:30.133 --> 06:10:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUST FEAR BEING CREATED HERE AND 06:10:31.433 --> 06:10:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE DEEPLY CONCERNED WHERE 06:10:34.700 --> 06:10:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THIS JOY TOXIC ATMOSPHERE 06:10:36.933 --> 06:10:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEING CREATED HERE AND THEY ARE 06:10:38.600 --> 06:10:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEEPLY CONCERNED WHERE THIS ALL 06:10:40.966 --> 06:10:41.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOES. 06:10:41.600 --> 06:10:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT KEEPS US UP AT NIGHT IS THE 06:10:44.633 --> 06:10:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RAPIDLY ERODING TRUST OF THE 06:10:45.866 --> 06:10:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MESH PEOPLE IN THEIR 06:10:47.800 --> 06:10:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTITUTIONS. 06:10:48.233 --> 06:10:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE CRITICAL FOUNDATIONS 06:10:50.900 --> 06:10:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF SELF GOVERNING PEOPLE IS THEY 06:10:51.933 --> 06:10:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL MAINTAIN A BASIC LEVEL OF 06:10:53.500 --> 06:10:55.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUST IN THEIR INSTITUTION IN 06:10:55.200 --> 06:10:57.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RULE OF LAW IN THE SYSTEM OF 06:10:57.233 --> 06:11:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE, IN THE BY OF ELECTED 06:11:01.366 --> 06:11:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES. 06:11:01.833 --> 06:11:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR CITIZEN LEGISLATORS IN THE 06:11:03.333 --> 06:11:03.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS. 06:11:03.700 --> 06:11:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GREATER DANGER OF THIS 06:11:05.766 --> 06:11:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAUDULENT IMPEACHMENT 06:11:06.533 --> 06:11:08.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRODUCTION IS NOT WHAT HAPPENS 06:11:08.100 --> 06:11:09.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS AFTERNOON OR BY CHRISTMAS 06:11:09.966 --> 06:11:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR THE ELECTION NEXT FALL THE 06:11:13.066 --> 06:11:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GREATEST DANGER IS WHAT THIS 06:11:15.433 --> 06:11:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL DO AHEAD IF OUR SO MANY 06:11:19.433 --> 06:11:21.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS OF OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 06:11:21.600 --> 06:11:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN OUR 06:11:23.333 --> 06:11:24.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELEAGUERED NATIONS DECADES FROM 06:11:24.300 --> 06:11:25.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW IN THE RUINS OF PUBLIC 06:11:25.833 --> 06:11:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIBERTY BEING CREATED BY THIS 06:11:28.400 --> 06:11:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERRIBLY SHORTSIGHTED EXERCISE 06:11:29.800 --> 06:11:30.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 06:11:30.100 --> 06:11:30.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOD HEN US. 06:11:30.500 --> 06:11:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 06:11:31.433 --> 06:11:34.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YIELDS BACK. 06:11:34.733 --> 06:11:35.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. SWALWELL. 06:11:35.166 --> 06:11:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR TURLEY IS A FORMER 06:11:37.400 --> 06:11:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROSECUTOR. 06:11:37.800 --> 06:11:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I RECOGNIZE THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY 06:11:39.433 --> 06:11:41.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRYING TO REPRESENT THEIR 06:11:41.466 --> 06:11:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLIENT. 06:11:41.800 --> 06:11:42.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESPECIALLY ONE WHO HAS VERY 06:11:42.533 --> 06:11:44.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LITTLE TO WORK WITH IN THE WAY 06:11:44.033 --> 06:11:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF FACTS AND TODAY YOU'RE 06:11:45.433 --> 06:11:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTING THE PRODUCTS IN 06:11:47.366 --> 06:11:48.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR DEFENSE OF PRESIDENT. 06:11:48.966 --> 06:11:49.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR YOU -- 06:11:49.600 --> 06:11:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S NOT MY INTENTION. 06:11:51.933 --> 06:11:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU'VE SAID THAT THIS CASE 06:11:53.800 --> 06:11:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTS A DRAMATIC TURNING 06:11:54.933 --> 06:11:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT IN FEDERAL IMPEACHMENT 06:11:57.766 --> 06:11:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECEDENT, THE IMPEACH WHICH 06:11:59.166 --> 06:12:00.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL SHAPE AND DETERMINE FUTURE 06:12:00.966 --> 06:12:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASES. 06:12:01.266 --> 06:12:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 06:12:02.333 --> 06:12:05.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MODERN ERA ASKS THE SENATE 06:12:05.300 --> 06:12:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO REMOVE SOMEONE FOR CONDUCT 06:12:06.533 --> 06:12:08.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR WHICH HE WAS NEVER CHARGED 06:12:08.433 --> 06:12:09.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINALLY AND IMPROPRIETY OF 06:12:09.866 --> 06:12:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN TESTED IN A 06:12:11.466 --> 06:12:12.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT OF LAW. 06:12:12.300 --> 06:12:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THAT'S ACTUALLY NOT A DIRECT 06:12:13.933 --> 06:12:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE FROM WHAT YOU SAID TODAY. 06:12:15.466 --> 06:12:17.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SOUNDS A LOT LIKE WHAT YOU 06:12:17.566 --> 06:12:19.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUED TOE THAT'S A QUOTE WHAT 06:12:19.000 --> 06:12:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARGUED AS A DEFENSE LAWYER 06:12:20.833 --> 06:12:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN A 2010 SENATE IMPEACHMENT 06:12:23.300 --> 06:12:23.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRIAL. 06:12:23.600 --> 06:12:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR, DID YOU REPRESENT 06:12:25.533 --> 06:12:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEDERAL JUDGE THOMAS PORTEOUS. 06:12:29.833 --> 06:12:31.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DID INDEED. 06:12:31.200 --> 06:12:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND HE WAS CHARGED IN 06:12:33.966 --> 06:12:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGAGING IN A PATTERN OF CONDUCT 06:12:37.266 --> 06:12:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE TRUST 06:12:38.600 --> 06:12:40.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLACED ON HIM TO ENGAGE IN A 06:12:40.133 --> 06:12:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LONG STANDING PATTERN OF CORRUPT 06:12:42.200 --> 06:12:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT THAT DEMONSTRATES HIS 06:12:45.000 --> 06:12:45.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNFITNESS TO SERVE AS THE UNITED 06:12:45.766 --> 06:12:47.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE. 06:12:47.066 --> 06:12:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON EACH COUNT JUDGE PORTEOUS WAS 06:12:52.033 --> 06:12:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVICTED BY AT LEAST 68 AND UP 06:12:53.800 --> 06:12:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE 6 BIPARTISAN SENATORS. 06:12:56.466 --> 06:12:57.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANKFULLY THAT SENATE DID NOT 06:12:57.900 --> 06:12:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUY YOUR ARGUMENT THAT A FEDERAL 06:12:59.433 --> 06:13:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIAL SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED 06:13:00.666 --> 06:13:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF HE IS NOT CHARGED CRIMINALLY. 06:13:03.466 --> 06:13:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND RESPECTFULLY PROFESSOR, WE 06:13:06.966 --> 06:13:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T BUY IT EITHER. 06:13:08.166 --> 06:13:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE HERE BECAUSE OF THIS 06:13:09.566 --> 06:13:09.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHOTO. 06:13:09.866 --> 06:13:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S A PICTURE OF PRESIDENT 06:13:11.466 --> 06:13:12.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY IN MAY OF THIS YEAR 06:13:12.933 --> 06:13:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDING ON THE EASTERN FRONT OF 06:13:14.533 --> 06:13:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE AS A HOT WAR WAS TAKING 06:13:16.733 --> 06:13:18.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLACE AND UP TO 15,000 06:13:18.500 --> 06:13:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINIANS HAVE DIED AT THE 06:13:19.200 --> 06:13:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HANDS OF RUSSIANS. 06:13:20.933 --> 06:13:23.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS ON THE 06:13:23.366 --> 06:13:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPACT OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 06:13:24.533 --> 06:13:26.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT, PARTICULARLY WITH OUR 06:13:26.066 --> 06:13:27.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLIES AND OUR STANDING IN THE 06:13:27.600 --> 06:13:27.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORLD. 06:13:27.900 --> 06:13:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ISN'T JUST A PRESIDENT AS 06:13:29.833 --> 06:13:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN HAS POINTED OUT 06:13:33.066 --> 06:13:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING FOR ANOTHER FOREIGN 06:13:34.533 --> 06:13:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEADER TO INVESTIGATE A 06:13:35.833 --> 06:13:38.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENT. 06:13:38.066 --> 06:13:39.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT ALSO IS A PRESIDENT 06:13:39.100 --> 06:13:40.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEVERAGING A WHITE HOUSE VISIT 06:13:40.200 --> 06:13:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS WELL AS FOREIGN AID. 06:13:43.233 --> 06:13:46.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE WITNESSES HAVE TESTIFIED 06:13:46.166 --> 06:13:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE NEEDS OUR SUPPORT TO 06:13:47.833 --> 06:13:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFEND ITSELF AGAINST RUSSIA. 06:13:49.866 --> 06:13:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HEARD DIRECTLY FROM WITNESSES 06:13:51.433 --> 06:13:55.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW IMPORTANT THE VISIT WERE 06:13:55.766 --> 06:13:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULARLY FROM AMBASSADOR 06:13:59.433 --> 06:13:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAYLOR. 06:13:59.766 --> 06:14:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THESE WEAPONS AND THIS 06:14:02.300 --> 06:14:05.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSISTANCE IS, ALLOWS THE 06:14:05.066 --> 06:14:10.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINIAN MILITARY TO DETER 06:14:10.500 --> 06:14:11.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURTHER INSURGENCENTS BY THE 06:14:11.833 --> 06:14:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIANS AGAINST UKRAINIAN 06:14:15.466 --> 06:14:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERRITORY. 06:14:15.833 --> 06:14:19.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THAT FURTHER ENCOURAGES THEM, 06:14:19.400 --> 06:14:21.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURTHER AGGRESSION WERE TO TAKE 06:14:21.100 --> 06:14:23.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLACE MORE UKRAINIANS WOULD DO. 06:14:23.166 --> 06:14:25.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, DOES THE 06:14:25.533 --> 06:14:27.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO WITHHOLD 06:14:27.266 --> 06:14:28.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM UKRAINE SUCH IMPORTANT 06:14:28.600 --> 06:14:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIAL ACTS THE WHITE HOUSE 06:14:29.600 --> 06:14:31.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VISIT AND MILITARY AID IN ORDER 06:14:31.866 --> 06:14:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PRESSURE PRESIDENT ZELENSKY 06:14:33.533 --> 06:14:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELATE TO THE FAMOUS CONCERNS 06:14:34.666 --> 06:14:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT ABUSE OF POWER AND 06:14:37.200 --> 06:14:38.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTANGLEMENTS WITH FOREIGN 06:14:38.566 --> 06:14:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONS. 06:14:38.900 --> 06:14:40.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT RELATES TO THE ABUSE OF 06:14:40.700 --> 06:14:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 06:14:41.233 --> 06:14:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ENTANGLEMENTS WITH FOREIGN 06:14:42.300 --> 06:14:44.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONS IS A MORE COMPLICATED, 06:14:44.133 --> 06:14:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A MORE COMPLICATED CONCEPT 06:14:46.800 --> 06:14:48.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE FRAMERS THAN FOR US. 06:14:48.666 --> 06:14:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, I THINK 06:14:50.466 --> 06:14:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'D AGREE WE ARE A NATION OF 06:14:52.700 --> 06:14:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMMIGRANTS. 06:14:53.100 --> 06:14:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 06:14:53.833 --> 06:14:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TODAY 50 MILLION IMMIGRANTS 06:14:56.933 --> 06:14:59.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES. 06:14:59.300 --> 06:15:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I MOVED BY ONE WHO RECENTLY TOLD 06:15:01.300 --> 06:15:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ME AS I WAS CHECKING INTO A 06:15:03.500 --> 06:15:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOTEL ABOUT HIS ROMANIAN FAMILY. 06:15:05.366 --> 06:15:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE CAME HERE FROM ROMANIA AND 06:15:08.000 --> 06:15:10.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID THAT EVERY TIME HE HAD GONE 06:15:10.066 --> 06:15:12.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOME HE WOULD ALWAYS TELL HIS 06:15:12.233 --> 06:15:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAMILY MEMBERS HOW CORRUPT HIS 06:15:13.433 --> 06:15:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY WAS THAT HE HAD LEFT AND 06:15:15.033 --> 06:15:16.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY HE HAD COME TO THE UNITED 06:15:16.366 --> 06:15:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES AND HE TOLD ME IN SUCH 06:15:19.100 --> 06:15:20.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUMILIATING FASHION THAT WHEN HE 06:15:20.000 --> 06:15:22.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS GONE HOME RECENTLY. 06:15:22.233 --> 06:15:23.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY NOW WAG THEIR FINGER AT HIM 06:15:23.766 --> 06:15:26.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SAY YOU'RE GOING TO LECTURE 06:15:26.300 --> 06:15:28.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US ABOUT CORRUPTION. 06:15:28.000 --> 06:15:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT DO YOU THINK PROFESSOR 06:15:29.866 --> 06:15:31.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KARLAN, DOES THE PRESIDENT'S 06:15:31.266 --> 06:15:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT SAY TO THE MILLIONS OF 06:15:32.733 --> 06:15:34.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICANS WHO LEFT THEIR 06:15:34.333 --> 06:15:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAMILIES AND LIVELIHOODS TO COME 06:15:35.433 --> 06:15:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO A COUNTRY THAT REPRESENTS THE 06:15:37.966 --> 06:15:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RULE OF LAW? 06:15:38.800 --> 06:15:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK IT SUGGESTS THAT WE 06:15:40.933 --> 06:15:42.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T BELIEVE IN THE RULE OF 06:15:42.366 --> 06:15:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW. 06:15:43.166 --> 06:15:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK IT TELLS EMERGING 06:15:45.133 --> 06:15:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRACK SEES AROUND THE WORLD NOT 06:15:46.500 --> 06:15:48.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY WHEN WE 06:15:48.633 --> 06:15:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TELL THEM THAT THEIR ELECTIONS 06:15:51.433 --> 06:15:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE NOT LEGITIMATE BECAUSE OF 06:15:53.833 --> 06:15:54.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE OR THEIR 06:15:54.900 --> 06:15:57.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS ARE NOT LEGITIMATE 06:15:57.233 --> 06:15:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE OF PERSECUTION OF THE 06:15:59.766 --> 06:16:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPOSING PARTY. 06:16:00.633 --> 06:16:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I MEAN PRESIDENT BUSH ANNOUNCED 06:16:02.433 --> 06:16:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DID NOT CONSIDER THE 06:16:04.766 --> 06:16:11.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS IN BELLSRUSE TO BE 06:16:11.266 --> 06:16:13.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VALID FOR THAT REASON BECAUSE 06:16:13.200 --> 06:16:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WENT AFTER POLITICAL 06:16:15.233 --> 06:16:15.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENTS. 06:16:15.600 --> 06:16:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR TURLEY POINTED OUT 06:16:17.600 --> 06:16:18.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE SHOULD WAIT AND GO TO THE 06:16:18.800 --> 06:16:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURTS BUT YOU WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE 06:16:20.166 --> 06:16:21.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'VE GONE TO THE COURTS AND 06:16:21.033 --> 06:16:22.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE BEEN IN THE COURSE OVER SIX 06:16:22.533 --> 06:16:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONTHS MANY TIMES ON MATTERS 06:16:23.466 --> 06:16:25.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ARE ALREADY SETTLED IN THE 06:16:25.500 --> 06:16:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT 06:16:27.800 --> 06:16:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULARLY U.S. V NIXON WHERE 06:16:29.766 --> 06:16:30.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT SEEMS TO BE 06:16:30.733 --> 06:16:32.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUNNING OUT THE CLOCK, IS THAT 06:16:32.633 --> 06:16:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT? 06:16:32.933 --> 06:16:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, SIR. 06:16:33.333 --> 06:16:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I YIELD BACK. 06:16:34.033 --> 06:16:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 06:16:35.200 --> 06:16:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WILL, IN A MOMENT WE WILL 06:16:37.933 --> 06:16:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALS FOR A BRIEF FIVE MINUTES. 06:16:39.266 --> 06:16:40.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST I ASK EVERYONE IN THE ROOM 06:16:40.866 --> 06:16:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PLEASE REMAIN SEATED AND 06:16:42.700 --> 06:16:44.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUIET WHILE THE WITNESSES EXIT 06:16:44.766 --> 06:16:45.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ROOM. 06:16:45.500 --> 06:16:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ALSO WANT TO REMIND THOSE IN 06:16:47.433 --> 06:16:51.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AUDIENCE THAT YOU MAY NOT BE 06:16:51.366 --> 06:16:53.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUARANTEED YOUR SEAT IF YOU 06:16:53.133 --> 06:16:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEAVE THE HEARING ROOM AT THIS 06:16:55.433 --> 06:17:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME. 06:17:11.000 --> 06:17:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLOWER. 06:17:11.333 --> 06:17:12.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AT THIS TIME THE COMMITTEE 06:17:12.066 --> 06:17:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL STAND IN A SHORT RECESS. 06:17:16.000 --> 06:17:18.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND AS WE JUST HEARD THE 06:17:18.666 --> 06:17:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 06:17:19.500 --> 06:17:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GASTGAVELED TO WHAT WE'RE TOLD S 06:17:25.233 --> 06:17:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO BE A SHORT RECESS OR 06:17:26.800 --> 06:17:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHORT BREAK FROM HEARINGS THAT 06:17:29.433 --> 06:17:30.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STARTED AT 10:00 EASTERN THIS 06:17:30.633 --> 06:17:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORNING HERE AT THE U.S. CAPITOL 06:17:33.966 --> 06:17:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE CONTINUING. 06:17:34.566 --> 06:17:35.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS ONE BREAK THAT LASTED 06:17:35.866 --> 06:17:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT AN HOUR AND IT LOOKS LIKE 06:17:38.600 --> 06:17:40.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH AT LEAST A DOZEN OR SO 06:17:40.800 --> 06:17:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO GO, THIS 06:17:45.066 --> 06:17:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE IS GOING TO BE MOVING 06:17:46.400 --> 06:17:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL INTO THE AFTERNOON. 06:17:48.400 --> 06:17:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M JUDY WOODRUFF, PBS NEWSHOUR 06:17:50.933 --> 06:17:53.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE IN OUR NEWSHOUR STUDIOS AS 06:17:53.166 --> 06:17:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WATCH THIS HEARING, AS WE 06:17:55.366 --> 06:17:57.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID, TAKE A BREAK FOLLOWING IT 06:17:57.600 --> 06:18:01.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL FROM THE CAPITOL. 06:18:01.066 --> 06:18:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA DESJARDINS FROM THE WHITE 06:18:03.966 --> 06:18:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE YAMICHE ALCINDRO HERE WITH 06:18:05.900 --> 06:18:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ME IN THE STUDIO, SOL WISENBERG 06:18:09.633 --> 06:18:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANK BOWMAN BOTH ARE ATTORNEYS 06:18:11.500 --> 06:18:13.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO HAVE LOOKED AT THE ISSUE OF 06:18:13.133 --> 06:18:15.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT FROM YOUR DIFFERENT 06:18:15.266 --> 06:18:16.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSPECTIVES, WROTE BOOKS ABOUT 06:18:16.100 --> 06:18:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IN THE CASE OF TERRY FRANCONA 06:18:17.866 --> 06:18:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOWMAN. 06:18:18.200 --> 06:18:21.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M GOING TO COME TO YOU FRANK 06:18:21.033 --> 06:18:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST. 06:18:21.333 --> 06:18:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE GOING DOWN THE LINE. 06:18:23.466 --> 06:18:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN 06:18:25.400 --> 06:18:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRAT, 24 DEMOCRATS, 17 06:18:28.666 --> 06:18:29.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS ON THE JUDICIARY 06:18:29.333 --> 06:18:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE AT THIS POINT. 06:18:31.466 --> 06:18:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE WE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE 06:18:33.566 --> 06:18:36.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRENGTH OF THE CASE AGAINST THE 06:18:36.033 --> 06:18:36.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT? 06:18:36.400 --> 06:18:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW DO YOU SEE EACH SIDE, EACH 06:18:40.233 --> 06:18:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTY USING THIS PART OF THE 06:18:42.733 --> 06:18:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCESS. 06:18:43.466 --> 06:18:46.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BY THIS POINT IN THE DAY, I 06:18:46.733 --> 06:18:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK WE REACHED THE POINT THAT 06:18:50.433 --> 06:18:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE NOT GAINING VERY MUCH WITH 06:18:53.866 --> 06:18:56.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EACH ADDITIONAL ROUND. 06:18:56.200 --> 06:18:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OCCASIONALLY SOME INTERESTING 06:18:58.000 --> 06:19:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINTS AND GOT YOU MOMENTS WHERE 06:19:03.233 --> 06:19:05.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE PARTY WILL COME UP WITH A 06:19:05.733 --> 06:19:06.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION OR A 06:19:06.700 --> 06:19:07.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMER QUOTE OF ONE OF THE 06:19:07.966 --> 06:19:10.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES TO ILLUSTRATE SOME 06:19:10.733 --> 06:19:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCONSISTENCY OR POTENTIAL BIAS. 06:19:12.566 --> 06:19:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOT SURE WE'RE MAKING MUCH 06:19:14.400 --> 06:19:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE PROGRESS HERE BECAUSE AFTER 06:19:16.000 --> 06:19:20.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL THE FUNDAMENTAL POINT IS 06:19:20.200 --> 06:19:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRETTY CLEAR. 06:19:22.333 --> 06:19:24.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK THAT THE LAW 06:19:24.666 --> 06:19:27.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS HAVE LAID OUT FAIRLY 06:19:27.300 --> 06:19:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEARLY WHAT THE PARAMETERS OF 06:19:29.866 --> 06:19:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE CONDUCT ARE IN THE 06:19:33.200 --> 06:19:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 06:19:33.633 --> 06:19:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COURSE THE PANEL MEMBERS WERE 06:19:35.466 --> 06:19:36.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SELECTED BY THE DEMOCRATS ARE 06:19:36.200 --> 06:19:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY MUCH IN UNISON ON THAT 06:19:37.833 --> 06:19:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT BUT EVEN AS I SAID BEFORE 06:19:39.433 --> 06:19:41.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY EVEN PROFESSOR TURLEY 06:19:41.400 --> 06:19:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOESN'T BASICALLY DISAGREE WITH 06:19:43.133 --> 06:19:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR ANALYSIS, HE IS SIMPLY 06:19:45.000 --> 06:19:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARGUING NOW ABOUT THE 06:19:47.466 --> 06:19:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULARS OF SMALL ITEMS LIKE 06:19:51.466 --> 06:19:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER BRIBERY ACTUALLY FITS OR 06:19:53.833 --> 06:19:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOESN'T AND ULTIMATELY HE'S 06:19:54.966 --> 06:19:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKING A PROCESS ARGUMENT THAT 06:19:56.833 --> 06:19:57.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD BE LONGER 06:19:57.833 --> 06:20:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MORE THOROUGH BEFORE THE 06:20:00.433 --> 06:20:01.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS PROCEED. 06:20:01.033 --> 06:20:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CERTAINLY THAT'S A POINT ON 06:20:02.066 --> 06:20:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH I THINK THE REPUBLICANS 06:20:03.466 --> 06:20:05.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE PICKING UP. 06:20:05.000 --> 06:20:07.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S SOME JUSTICE IN THAT. 06:20:07.733 --> 06:20:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WOULD HAVE A GREAT DEEM 06:20:10.000 --> 06:20:11.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE JUSTICE OF COURSE -- DEAL 06:20:11.933 --> 06:20:14.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE JUSTICE OF COURSE IF IT NOT 06:20:14.000 --> 06:20:15.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE THE FACT THE WITNESSES 06:20:15.266 --> 06:20:16.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY MISSING HERE RIGHT AROUND 06:20:16.933 --> 06:20:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAVE NOT COME DOWN 06:20:18.066 --> 06:20:19.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT'S 06:20:19.566 --> 06:20:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROHIBITED THEM FROM DOING THAT. 06:20:22.466 --> 06:20:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IT IS AT LEAST A LITTLE 06:20:24.933 --> 06:20:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISAPPOINTING THAT THE 06:20:26.800 --> 06:20:27.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS KEEP POUNDING ON THE 06:20:27.733 --> 06:20:31.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IDEA THAT THE EVIDENCE IS 06:20:31.666 --> 06:20:32.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTING WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGING 06:20:32.600 --> 06:20:39.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REASON WHY IT'S WANTING AND 06:20:39.666 --> 06:20:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD GIVE IT SOME CREDIBILITY. 06:20:41.800 --> 06:20:44.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PERHAPS SO AND THE FACT 06:20:44.300 --> 06:20:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GATHERING PHASE OF THIS WAS IN 06:20:46.800 --> 06:20:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE. 06:20:47.766 --> 06:20:49.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE TALKED ABOUT IT EARLIER THIS 06:20:49.066 --> 06:20:51.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTERNOON THERE WAS A SPECIAL 06:20:51.633 --> 06:20:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROSECUTOR SPECIAL COUNSEL OUT 06:20:52.766 --> 06:20:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE CONDUCTING THE 06:20:53.700 --> 06:20:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 06:20:54.133 --> 06:20:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INVESTIGATION FELL MAINLY TO 06:20:57.733 --> 06:20:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STAFF TO THE HOUSE 06:20:59.433 --> 06:21:00.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE. 06:21:00.466 --> 06:21:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY PRESENTED THEIR FACTS BY 06:21:02.166 --> 06:21:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLING WITNESSES AND BY GOING 06:21:03.333 --> 06:21:05.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER DOCUMENTS BY PRESENTING A 06:21:05.633 --> 06:21:07.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RAPPORT WHICH WE JUST HAD 06:21:07.833 --> 06:21:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELIVERED TO US SEVERAL HUNDRED 06:21:09.666 --> 06:21:11.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAGES JUST LAST NIGHT. 06:21:11.066 --> 06:21:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT TODAY WHAT WE HAVE ARE FOUR 06:21:14.366 --> 06:21:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW PROFESSORS WHO WERE BEING 06:21:16.633 --> 06:21:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED TO TALK ABOUT THE PROCESS 06:21:19.433 --> 06:21:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF IMPEACHMENT. 06:21:23.133 --> 06:21:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT IMPEACHMENT LOOKS LIKE IN 06:21:26.566 --> 06:21:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND AMERICAN 06:21:27.800 --> 06:21:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY AND WHETHER WHAT WE HAVE 06:21:30.433 --> 06:21:32.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP CONSTITUTES 06:21:32.366 --> 06:21:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING THAT'S AN IMPEACHABLE 06:21:33.866 --> 06:21:34.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE. 06:21:34.200 --> 06:21:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 06:21:34.533 --> 06:21:36.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AT SOME POINT YOU REACH THAT 06:21:36.333 --> 06:21:39.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW OF DIMINISHING RETURNS, 06:21:39.166 --> 06:21:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCJUDYAND THAT'S WHAT PROFESSORS 06:21:44.833 --> 06:21:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING ABOUT THE EYES START TO 06:21:46.066 --> 06:21:47.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GLAZE OVER IN A WHILE AND THE 06:21:47.333 --> 06:21:49.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLKS IN EACH PARTY ARE GIVING 06:21:49.466 --> 06:21:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SET SPEECHES AND THEY ARE 06:21:51.400 --> 06:21:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTACKING IN SOME INSTANCES THE 06:21:53.200 --> 06:21:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES OR THEIR PAST 06:21:54.666 --> 06:21:55.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSITIONS BUT THEN SAYING SORRY 06:21:55.766 --> 06:21:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DON'T, I'M NOT GOING TO LIT 06:21:59.166 --> 06:21:59.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU RESPOND. 06:21:59.633 --> 06:22:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% -- LET YOU RESPOND SO IT BECOMES 06:22:01.266 --> 06:22:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KIND OF RIDICULOUS. 06:22:02.900 --> 06:22:04.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE THING TO KEEP IN MIND ALSO 06:22:04.433 --> 06:22:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THE REASON WHY I THINK THE 06:22:06.433 --> 06:22:07.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASON WHY THE JUDICIARY 06:22:07.866 --> 06:22:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE IS NOT THE MAIN FACT 06:22:11.466 --> 06:22:15.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FINDING BODY IS THAT THERE WAS A 06:22:15.133 --> 06:22:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECISION MADE THAT CONGRESSMAN 06:22:16.033 --> 06:22:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF IS GOING TO BE MUCH MORE 06:22:18.466 --> 06:22:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFECTIVE AS A TV PERSONALITY 06:22:22.800 --> 06:22:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN CONGRESSMAN NADLER. 06:22:23.400 --> 06:22:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I WONDER IF THAT DECISION 06:22:27.366 --> 06:22:39.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS MADE AFTER THE LEWENDOSKY 06:22:39.833 --> 06:22:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WASN'T HANDLED VERY WELL. 06:22:41.800 --> 06:22:43.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ADAM SCHIFF OF COURSE BEING 06:22:43.666 --> 06:22:44.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE 06:22:44.866 --> 06:22:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE WHICH 06:22:46.266 --> 06:22:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HELD THIS HEARINGS A COUPLE 06:22:48.400 --> 06:22:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEEKS AGO OVER THE FORCE OF A 06:22:50.100 --> 06:22:51.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NUMBER OF DAYS AND NOW IT'S 06:22:51.200 --> 06:22:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVED TO JUDICIARY. 06:22:53.400 --> 06:22:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YAMICHE ALCINDRO HAS BEEN 06:22:54.033 --> 06:22:55.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING ALL THIS FROM THE 06:22:55.033 --> 06:22:55.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE. 06:22:55.666 --> 06:22:57.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YAMICHE, THE PRESIDENT IS OUT OF 06:22:57.166 --> 06:22:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COUNTRY BUT THE PEOPLE WHO 06:22:58.666 --> 06:23:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORK FOR THE PRESIDENT, THE 06:23:01.300 --> 06:23:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE WHO ARE PURSUING HIS 06:23:02.400 --> 06:23:05.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAMPAIGN FOR RE-ELECTION 06:23:05.433 --> 06:23:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING IT VERY CLOSELY. 06:23:06.433 --> 06:23:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE'RE FOLLOWING IT VERY 06:23:08.533 --> 06:23:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLOSELY AND RESPONDING IN REAL 06:23:09.466 --> 06:23:14.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME AND WHAT WE SEE NOW ARE 06:23:14.000 --> 06:23:15.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS SEIZING ON A KEY 06:23:15.933 --> 06:23:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOMENT, WHEN PAMELA KARLAN A 06:23:17.866 --> 06:23:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR WHO IS TESTIFYING AND 06:23:19.166 --> 06:23:20.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC WITNESS SHE SAID THAT 06:23:20.500 --> 06:23:21.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP COULD NAME HIS 06:23:21.833 --> 06:23:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SON BARON BUT COULD NOT MAKE HIM 06:23:23.466 --> 06:23:23.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A BARON. 06:23:23.833 --> 06:23:25.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE WAS REFERRING TO THE FACT 06:23:25.500 --> 06:23:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE THINKS PRESIDENT TRUMP AT 06:23:27.066 --> 06:23:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIMES CAN ACT LIKE A KING 06:23:29.833 --> 06:23:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE HE'S ABUSING POWER BUT 06:23:31.466 --> 06:23:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKING A JOKE ABOUT THE FACT 06:23:34.266 --> 06:23:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT TRUMP'S 13 YEAR OLD SON IS 06:23:37.500 --> 06:23:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NAMED BARON AND THAT IS A NOBLE 06:23:41.066 --> 06:23:42.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TITLE AND SHE WAS SAYING HE 06:23:42.966 --> 06:23:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T INHERIT THE PRESIDENCY. 06:23:44.666 --> 06:23:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS ARE SEIZING ON THAT 06:23:46.333 --> 06:23:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING SHE WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF 06:23:48.100 --> 06:23:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LINE AND MATT GAETZ AN ALLY OF 06:23:50.266 --> 06:23:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT SAYING SHE WAS 06:23:52.133 --> 06:23:53.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEAN AND THIS HIT HER 06:23:53.800 --> 06:23:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREDIBILITY AND MADE HER NOT 06:23:55.066 --> 06:23:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREDIBLE. 06:23:55.433 --> 06:23:57.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE SAW THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN 06:23:57.100 --> 06:23:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUICKLY COME OUT WITH A 06:23:58.600 --> 06:23:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT AND THAT STATEMENT 06:23:59.333 --> 06:24:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID IN PART HUNTER BIDEN VICE 06:24:03.233 --> 06:24:04.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN'S SON IS OFF 06:24:04.400 --> 06:24:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIMITS BUT A 13 YEAR OLD ISN'T. 06:24:06.566 --> 06:24:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY'RE CULLING ON DEMOCRATS TO 06:24:08.666 --> 06:24:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRITICIZE THIS PROFESSOR AND SAY 06:24:09.666 --> 06:24:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT SHE WAS DOING WAS WRONG. 06:24:11.466 --> 06:24:15.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE ALSO NOW ASKING FOR AN 06:24:15.800 --> 06:24:16.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APOLOGY. 06:24:16.233 --> 06:24:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE SEEING FIREWORKS FOR THE 06:24:17.700 --> 06:24:18.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS SEIZING ON THIS 06:24:18.900 --> 06:24:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESS SAYING SHE'S OUT OF 06:24:21.166 --> 06:24:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOUNDS AND THAT DEMOCRATS ARE 06:24:22.866 --> 06:24:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESSENTIALLY SHOWING NO 06:24:23.466 --> 06:24:25.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOUNDARIES BECAUSE THEY ARE 06:24:25.333 --> 06:24:27.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STILL BATTLING HER AT THIS 06:24:27.000 --> 06:24:27.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT. 06:24:27.300 --> 06:24:28.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CONGRESS ATT GAETZ WHO IS 06:24:28.900 --> 06:24:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOWN FOR BEING ONE OF THE MORE 06:24:31.366 --> 06:24:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUTSPOKEN MEMBERS OF THE 06:24:32.733 --> 06:24:34.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN CAUCUS IN THE HOUSE. 06:24:34.966 --> 06:24:36.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YAMICHE IN FACT HE WENT FURTHER 06:24:36.500 --> 06:24:38.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND LOOKED INTO PAM KARLAN'S 06:24:38.700 --> 06:24:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENTS I GUESS INTERVIEWS 06:24:40.233 --> 06:24:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARLIER THIS YEAR WHERE AT ONE 06:24:41.733 --> 06:24:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT SHE TALKED ABOUT DEMOCRATS 06:24:44.266 --> 06:24:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE TO BE WITH OTHER PEOPLE. 06:24:47.433 --> 06:24:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS PREFER TO BE BY 06:24:50.900 --> 06:24:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEMSELVES AND HE ASKED WHAT SHE 06:24:52.433 --> 06:24:55.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEANT AND SHE SAID GEOGRAPHY AND 06:24:55.533 --> 06:24:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS 06:24:58.100 --> 06:24:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIVE. 06:24:58.400 --> 06:24:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN SEE THAT MAY WELL BECOME 06:24:59.833 --> 06:25:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IS BECOMING A TALKING POINT 06:25:02.833 --> 06:25:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR REPUBLICANS. 06:25:05.500 --> 06:25:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISA DESJARDINS FOLLOWING THE 06:25:07.500 --> 06:25:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING AT THE CAPITOL. 06:25:09.466 --> 06:25:10.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN 06:25:10.200 --> 06:25:13.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRAT TAKING COMPLETELY 06:25:13.966 --> 06:25:15.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIRTUALLY OPPOSITE TAKES OF 06:25:15.266 --> 06:25:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIEWS OF WHAT'S GOING ON AS THEY 06:25:17.600 --> 06:25:20.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE THEIR FIVE MINUTE STATEMENT 06:25:20.133 --> 06:25:22.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FRANKLY DON'T ASK MANY 06:25:22.433 --> 06:25:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS. 06:25:22.800 --> 06:25:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT. 06:25:23.433 --> 06:25:24.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE ARE SOME 20 MEMBERS LEFT 06:25:24.733 --> 06:25:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GO IN THIS HEARING BUT I 06:25:27.366 --> 06:25:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK AS YAMICHE TALKED ABOUT 06:25:28.766 --> 06:25:31.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND YOU ALSO, THIS TOOK A VERY 06:25:31.533 --> 06:25:34.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL TURN IN THIS LAST BIT. 06:25:34.400 --> 06:25:35.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH FOR SOME OF THE WITNESSES 06:25:35.733 --> 06:25:37.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE PROFESSOR KARLAN, ALSO FOR 06:25:37.533 --> 06:25:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WITH HIS SON BEING 06:25:43.433 --> 06:25:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVOKED. 06:25:43.966 --> 06:25:45.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU COULD FEEL IT IN THE ROOM, 06:25:45.666 --> 06:25:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS MORE POLITICAL AND 06:25:48.200 --> 06:25:48.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNSEEMLY. 06:25:48.566 --> 06:25:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE END WE HAVEN'T SEEN THE 06:25:49.366 --> 06:25:50.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BALL MOVE. 06:25:50.166 --> 06:25:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE WITNESSES CONTINUING 06:25:50.933 --> 06:25:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO MAKE THE SAME ARGUMENTS. 06:25:52.766 --> 06:25:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WILL SAY WE HAVE A WHAT'S 06:25:57.333 --> 06:25:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT, SPEAKING TO MEMBERS 06:25:58.733 --> 06:26:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUTSIDE OF THE VOTE THAT 06:26:01.833 --> 06:26:05.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED EARLIER AND TED DEUTCH 06:26:05.466 --> 06:26:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND OTHERS TOLD HER THERE WILL 06:26:07.500 --> 06:26:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE HEARINGS NEXT WEEK AND 06:26:09.400 --> 06:26:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER OR NOT TO INCLUDE 06:26:11.166 --> 06:26:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER RELATED ITEMS LIKE 06:26:13.300 --> 06:26:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE IN THE 06:26:15.433 --> 06:26:16.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER REPORT IS PART OF IT. 06:26:16.866 --> 06:26:19.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S NOT DECIDED BUT IT'S 06:26:19.300 --> 06:26:20.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING THEY ARE DISCUSSING. 06:26:20.000 --> 06:26:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY THIS IS KIND OF AN 06:26:20.966 --> 06:26:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENING HEARING BUT WE DON'T 06:26:23.066 --> 06:26:23.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW HOW MANY MORE HEARINGS 06:26:23.933 --> 06:26:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER THIS WILL BE BUT THERE'S 06:26:26.133 --> 06:26:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORTING THAT THERE WILL BE 06:26:26.800 --> 06:26:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE WE JUST DON'T KNOW EXACTLY 06:26:28.133 --> 06:26:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THOSE WILL INCLUDE. 06:26:29.833 --> 06:26:31.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ALSO DON'T KNOW IF THEY WILL 06:26:31.766 --> 06:26:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT JUDICIAL 06:26:32.733 --> 06:26:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S INTERESTING YOU SAY THAT. 06:26:34.033 --> 06:26:36.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M LOOKING BACK AT WHAT 06:26:36.900 --> 06:26:38.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN JERRY NADLER SAID IN 06:26:38.333 --> 06:26:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS OPENING STATEMENT THIS 06:26:39.333 --> 06:26:41.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORNING WHICH KICKED OFF THE 06:26:41.133 --> 06:26:41.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING. 06:26:41.466 --> 06:26:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID OF COURSE THIS ISN'T THE 06:26:42.733 --> 06:26:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST TIME PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS 06:26:44.666 --> 06:26:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENGAGED IN THIS PATTERN OF 06:26:46.800 --> 06:26:47.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT. 06:26:47.133 --> 06:26:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WENT ON TO SAY IN 2016 THE 06:26:48.766 --> 06:26:50.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT ENGAGED IN A 06:26:50.333 --> 06:26:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SWEEPING AND SYSTEMATIC CAMPAIGN 06:26:52.633 --> 06:26:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF INTERFERENCE IN OUR 06:26:54.100 --> 06:26:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 06:26:54.466 --> 06:26:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAYS IN THE WORDS OF SPECIAL 06:26:56.433 --> 06:26:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL ROBERT MUELLER, THE 06:26:58.566 --> 06:26:59.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT PERCEIVED IT 06:26:59.833 --> 06:27:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BENEFIT FROM A TRUMP 06:27:02.533 --> 06:27:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENCY AND WORKED TO SECURE 06:27:04.100 --> 06:27:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT OUTCOME. 06:27:04.600 --> 06:27:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WELL COME THAT 06:27:06.833 --> 06:27:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE. 06:27:07.266 --> 06:27:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THERE IS A HINT OR A 06:27:09.000 --> 06:27:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUGGESTION, WHATEVER YOU WANT TO 06:27:09.900 --> 06:27:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL IT THEN THAT THIS IS A 06:27:11.900 --> 06:27:13.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE OR AT LEAST A 06:27:13.433 --> 06:27:14.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP THAT IS 06:27:14.866 --> 06:27:17.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING BACK AT WHAT ROBERT 06:27:17.200 --> 06:27:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER FOUND. 06:27:17.633 --> 06:27:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT. 06:27:18.733 --> 06:27:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THIS IS SOMEWHAT OF AN OPEN 06:27:21.433 --> 06:27:22.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERNAL BATTLE FOR DEMOCRATS 06:27:22.733 --> 06:27:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IT HAS TO DO NOT JUST WITH 06:27:25.366 --> 06:27:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PHILOSOPHY AND HOW YOU LOOK AT 06:27:26.533 --> 06:27:29.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MUELLER REPORT BUT ALSO SOME 06:27:29.066 --> 06:27:29.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEGREE TURF. 06:27:29.966 --> 06:27:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MUELLER REPORT WAS LED BY 06:27:31.466 --> 06:27:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COMMITTEE, THE JUDICIARY 06:27:33.900 --> 06:27:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE. 06:27:34.266 --> 06:27:35.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE THE LEADING COMMITTEE 06:27:35.000 --> 06:27:36.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON IMPEACHMENT FOR SO LONG WHEN 06:27:36.033 --> 06:27:37.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS ABOUT THE MUELLER REPORT. 06:27:37.600 --> 06:27:39.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL OF THESE MEMBERS KNOW THAT 06:27:39.533 --> 06:27:41.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT VERY WELL. 06:27:41.966 --> 06:27:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY QUESTIONED ROBERT MUELLER. 06:27:43.266 --> 06:27:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THEN THE UKRAINE ITEM CAME 06:27:44.500 --> 06:27:46.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE 06:27:46.966 --> 06:27:47.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTIRE QUESTION OF IMPEACHMENT 06:27:47.700 --> 06:27:49.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVED AWAY FROM THIS COMMITTEE 06:27:49.766 --> 06:27:51.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAME THE PURVIEW OF HOUSE 06:27:51.800 --> 06:27:52.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE. 06:27:52.233 --> 06:27:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THIS IS A COMMITTEE THAT SORT 06:27:53.033 --> 06:27:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF KNOWS THIS TERRITORY OF THE 06:27:54.933 --> 06:27:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER REPORT WELL AND THERE'S 06:27:56.500 --> 06:27:58.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A LOT OF SENTIMENT THAT THEY 06:27:58.133 --> 06:27:59.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEED TO PURSUE IT. 06:27:59.166 --> 06:28:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER DEMOCRATS THINK THAT'S A 06:28:01.633 --> 06:28:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISTAKE POLITICALLY. 06:28:02.200 --> 06:28:04.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE CAREFULLY WOIPG THAT 06:28:04.133 --> 06:28:04.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT. 06:28:04.400 --> 06:28:07.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT SOUNDS LIKE THAT LISA THEY 06:28:07.866 --> 06:28:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVEN'T MAID A FINAL DECISION ON 06:28:10.900 --> 06:28:11.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER TO EXPAND. 06:28:11.766 --> 06:28:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S WHAT WE'VE BEEN TOLD. 06:28:14.400 --> 06:28:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THEY'RE KEEPING THAT OPTION 06:28:15.466 --> 06:28:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THE TABLE RIGHT NOW. 06:28:21.000 --> 06:28:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WANT TO QUICKLY TURN TO SOL 06:28:23.233 --> 06:28:24.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FRANK. 06:28:24.066 --> 06:28:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES IT STRENGTHEN THE CASE IF 06:28:25.700 --> 06:28:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY TRY TO GO BACK AND PULL IN 06:28:28.566 --> 06:28:30.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MUELLER INVESTIGATION OR THE 06:28:30.966 --> 06:28:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER REPORT, WHETHER IT'S 06:28:33.133 --> 06:28:34.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVITING INTERFERENCE AS 06:28:34.100 --> 06:28:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN NADLER SAID OR 06:28:36.066 --> 06:28:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTING WHICH IS PART OF THE 06:28:38.000 --> 06:28:38.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER REPORT. 06:28:38.633 --> 06:28:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WELL, I THINK YOU HAVE TO 06:28:41.833 --> 06:28:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GISH DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE FIT 06:28:44.900 --> 06:28:45.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF THE MUELLER REPORT AND 06:28:45.633 --> 06:28:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SECOND PART. 06:28:46.766 --> 06:28:49.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THEY WOULD BE VERY 06:28:49.466 --> 06:28:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOOLISH TO INCLUDE ANYTHING FROM 06:28:50.266 --> 06:28:52.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FIRST SECTION BECAUSE I 06:28:52.000 --> 06:28:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDER IT TO BE AS A WHITE 06:28:54.833 --> 06:28:55.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY 06:28:55.700 --> 06:28:57.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PROSECUTOR CANNOT EVEN 06:28:57.866 --> 06:29:00.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIND PROBABLE CAUSE FOR A CRIME 06:29:00.100 --> 06:29:02.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS ESSENTIALLY WHAT THE 06:29:02.633 --> 06:29:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDARD WAS. 06:29:03.133 --> 06:29:05.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I CONSIDER IT A TOTAL 06:29:05.800 --> 06:29:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXONERATION IN TERMS OF CRIMINAL 06:29:08.266 --> 06:29:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISCONDUCT FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP. 06:29:09.266 --> 06:29:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK IT WOULD BE A BIG 06:29:11.900 --> 06:29:12.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISTAKE. 06:29:12.233 --> 06:29:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH RESPECT TO OBSTRUCTION, IF 06:29:13.733 --> 06:29:16.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU BELIEVE THAT THERE IS 06:29:16.500 --> 06:29:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE BEHAVIOR IN THE 06:29:17.300 --> 06:29:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECOND PART OF THE MUELLER 06:29:18.733 --> 06:29:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT, THE OBSTRUCTION PART, 06:29:19.900 --> 06:29:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE CERTAINLY IS AS I'VE SAID 06:29:22.400 --> 06:29:25.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY TIMES BEFORE REPREHENSIBLE 06:29:25.200 --> 06:29:25.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHAVIOR BY THE PRESIDENT. 06:29:25.866 --> 06:29:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK IT WOULD BE FOOLISH NOT 06:29:27.966 --> 06:29:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INCLUDE IT. 06:29:28.533 --> 06:29:30.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST AS A MATTER OF TACTICS 06:29:30.800 --> 06:29:31.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IF YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT 06:29:31.900 --> 06:29:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO, 06:29:33.100 --> 06:29:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD BE THE RIGHT THING TO 06:29:35.233 --> 06:29:35.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO. 06:29:35.500 --> 06:29:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KKEEP IN MIND, THE PRESIDENT TOD 06:29:41.900 --> 06:29:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON MCGAHN ESSENTIALLY -- 06:29:43.100 --> 06:29:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HIS LAWYER, HIS WHITE HOUSE 06:29:45.466 --> 06:29:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWYER. 06:29:45.800 --> 06:29:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HIS WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL, NOT 06:29:47.400 --> 06:29:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS PERSONAL LAWYER TO TAKE 06:29:49.300 --> 06:29:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTIONS THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE 06:29:50.966 --> 06:29:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRING OF MUELLER AND THEN LATER 06:29:52.433 --> 06:29:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WANT, WHEN HE FOUND OUT, WHEN 06:29:54.933 --> 06:29:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAW A NEWSPAPER STORY ABOUT 06:29:56.766 --> 06:29:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT STATING THAT FACT, HE ASKED 06:29:59.600 --> 06:30:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MCGAHN TO ISSUE A WRITTEN 06:30:02.300 --> 06:30:04.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT FOR OUR FILES DENYING 06:30:04.233 --> 06:30:05.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IT HAPPENED. 06:30:05.633 --> 06:30:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S VERY SERIOUS CONDUCT. 06:30:07.266 --> 06:30:11.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND KNOWING THAT, HOW DO YOU 06:30:11.066 --> 06:30:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEE IT, INF FRANK BE HANNAH. 06:30:16.733 --> 06:30:18.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS EXPANDING THIS MOMENT AFTER 06:30:18.866 --> 06:30:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE DECLINED TO PURSUE 06:30:21.000 --> 06:30:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT AS GROUNDS FOR IMPEACHMENT, 06:30:24.500 --> 06:30:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEVES THERE ARE GROUNDS BASED 06:30:25.766 --> 06:30:27.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON WHAT HAPPENED WITH UKRAINE TO 06:30:27.133 --> 06:30:28.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW GO BACK AND REACH BACK TO 06:30:28.433 --> 06:30:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MUELLER REPORT. 06:30:29.766 --> 06:30:30.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR CASE 06:30:30.666 --> 06:30:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR NOT? 06:30:31.433 --> 06:30:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WELL, I AGREE I THINK WITH 06:30:35.366 --> 06:30:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL ON THE SUBSTANCE WHAT I 06:30:36.700 --> 06:30:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD SAY AND IT'S A CONCERN 06:30:37.800 --> 06:30:39.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE HAD ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR 06:30:39.033 --> 06:30:41.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING SINCE IT WAS FIRST 06:30:41.966 --> 06:30:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCED. 06:30:42.333 --> 06:30:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 06:30:45.233 --> 06:30:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS PROCEEDING BACKWARDS HERE. 06:30:47.400 --> 06:30:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS RESPECT I THINK SOME OF 06:30:49.133 --> 06:30:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLICAN COMPLAINTS ARE 06:30:51.400 --> 06:30:51.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTIRELY JUSTIFIED. 06:30:51.966 --> 06:30:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T THINK YOU HAVE THIS 06:30:54.100 --> 06:30:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING WITH THESE EXPERTS OR 06:30:56.700 --> 06:30:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYONE LIKE THEM UNTIL YOU AS 06:30:58.566 --> 06:31:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HAVE 06:31:00.833 --> 06:31:06.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECIDED WHAT'S THE SCOPE OF YOUR 06:31:06.033 --> 06:31:07.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKELY IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 06:31:07.933 --> 06:31:09.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT ARE THE THEORIES ON WHICH 06:31:09.333 --> 06:31:10.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE GOING TO PROCEED. 06:31:10.966 --> 06:31:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DECIDE THAT INTERNALLY, I 06:31:13.100 --> 06:31:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK. 06:31:13.400 --> 06:31:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK YOU DON'T JUST ROLL THE 06:31:15.400 --> 06:31:17.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BALL OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE 06:31:17.133 --> 06:31:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING ROOM AND ASK A SET OF 06:31:21.266 --> 06:31:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PROFESSORS 06:31:21.966 --> 06:31:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THEY THINK ABOUTT. 06:31:23.400 --> 06:31:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS SHOULD I THINK THE 06:31:25.000 --> 06:31:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS ARE RIGHT THAT THIS 06:31:26.033 --> 06:31:28.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A HEARING IF IT'S GOING TO 06:31:28.433 --> 06:31:29.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPEN, IT SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED 06:31:29.566 --> 06:31:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LATER ONCE THE COMMITTEE HAD 06:31:31.433 --> 06:31:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADE UP ITS DARNED MIND. 06:31:32.766 --> 06:31:34.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN YOU WOULD HAVE 06:31:34.900 --> 06:31:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELIMINATED A LOT OF THIS 06:31:37.966 --> 06:31:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTRACTING, IF IT'S NOT THIS, 06:31:39.733 --> 06:31:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S THAT. 06:31:40.266 --> 06:31:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SO FORTH AND SO ON. 06:31:45.233 --> 06:31:48.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ANSWER YOUR SORT OF TACTICAL 06:31:48.866 --> 06:31:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION, THE THING ABOUT ANY 06:31:50.433 --> 06:31:51.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AND CERTAINLY ABOUT 06:31:51.200 --> 06:31:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ONE IS ULTIMATELY IT'S A 06:31:54.100 --> 06:31:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSUASIVE EXERCISE. 06:31:54.933 --> 06:31:56.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE AS WE TALKED ABOUT 06:31:56.866 --> 06:31:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARLIER, IT'S POLITICAL IN THE 06:31:57.766 --> 06:31:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENSE THAT IT RESTS IN THE 06:31:59.733 --> 06:32:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL BRANCHES AND THEY 06:32:01.800 --> 06:32:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEMSELVES ARE ALWAYS GOING TO 06:32:02.833 --> 06:32:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE LOOKING TO THEIR VOTERS. 06:32:06.100 --> 06:32:09.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT MEANS IF AN IMPEACHMENT 06:32:09.766 --> 06:32:11.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS TO HAPPEN, THIS PROCESS MUST 06:32:11.666 --> 06:32:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVINCE THE VOTERS AND THE WAY 06:32:12.900 --> 06:32:14.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO THAT IS NOT I THINK TO 06:32:14.900 --> 06:32:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE AN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE BEFORE 06:32:17.633 --> 06:32:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU MADE UP YOUR MIND ABOUT WHAT 06:32:20.166 --> 06:32:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE DOING. 06:32:20.600 --> 06:32:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU SEE CHAIRMAN JERRY NADLER 06:32:23.400 --> 06:32:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMING BACK TO HIS SEAT IN THE 06:32:26.166 --> 06:32:30.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE JE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. 06:32:30.100 --> 06:32:31.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE ASKED FOR A SHORT BREAK AND 06:32:31.933 --> 06:32:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT LOOKS LIKE HE MEANT IT. 06:32:34.133 --> 06:32:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR TELEVISION COVERAGE OF THESE 06:32:35.433 --> 06:32:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS IS GOING TO CONTINUE 06:32:36.466 --> 06:32:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR A FEW MORE MINUTES AND THEN 06:32:38.100 --> 06:32:39.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE GOING TO SWITCH OVER TO 06:32:39.766 --> 06:32:41.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIGITAL COVERAGE BUT WE'RE NOT 06:32:41.200 --> 06:32:42.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% READY TO DO THAT YET. 06:32:42.766 --> 06:32:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE STAYING WITH TELEVISION 06:32:44.800 --> 06:32:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR RIGHT NOW. 06:32:45.866 --> 06:32:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT I'M LISTENING TO THE GAVEL 06:32:46.800 --> 06:32:48.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK I HEARD IT JUST 06:32:48.700 --> 06:32:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN. 06:32:49.100 --> 06:32:50.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID I? 06:32:50.566 --> 06:32:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT YET. 06:32:51.400 --> 06:32:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOL WISENBERG, IT IS QUITE 06:32:53.766 --> 06:32:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING TO SEE A COMMITTEE 06:32:56.300 --> 06:32:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S STILL ACCORDING TO LISA 06:32:59.433 --> 06:33:01.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESJARDINS REPORTING, STILL 06:33:01.333 --> 06:33:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDECIDED ABOUT HOW TO MOVE 06:33:02.600 --> 06:33:03.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AHEAD ON THIS. 06:33:03.166 --> 06:33:04.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 06:33:04.933 --> 06:33:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT A GOOD SIGN. 06:33:05.966 --> 06:33:07.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, IN TERMS OF SHOWING 06:33:07.833 --> 06:33:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT YOU'RE IN CONTROL AND 06:33:08.800 --> 06:33:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'VE GOT A PLAN. 06:33:10.533 --> 06:33:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST THE WHOLE WAY IT'S BEEN 06:33:11.866 --> 06:33:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLIGHT UP. 06:33:12.733 --> 06:33:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MEETING WILL COME TO ORDER. 06:33:14.766 --> 06:33:19.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE ARE MOVING NOW BACK TO THE 06:33:19.300 --> 06:33:19.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING. 06:33:19.633 --> 06:33:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR LIVE TELEVISION COVERAGE 06:33:22.633 --> 06:33:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL CONTINUE. 06:33:23.333 --> 06:33:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE GOING TO BE CARRYING THE 06:33:25.233 --> 06:33:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS LIVE. 06:33:25.766 --> 06:33:27.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE ALSO GOING TO BE 06:33:27.400 --> 06:33:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTINUING TO CARRY THEM 06:33:29.366 --> 06:33:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIGITALLY. 06:33:29.733 --> 06:33:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE MEANTIME WE'RE GOING TO 06:33:30.766 --> 06:33:32.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKE A BREAK GET READY FOR 06:33:32.433 --> 06:33:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TONIGHT'S NEWSHOUR BUT PLEASE DO 06:33:33.933 --> 06:33:36.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KEEP WATCHING OUR SPECIAL LIVE 06:33:36.100 --> 06:33:36.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COVERAGE RIGHT HERE. 06:33:36.766 --> 06:33:37.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TUNE IN TONIGHT AT YOUR REGULAR 06:33:37.700 --> 06:33:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME FOR FULL ANALYSIS ON THE 06:33:40.233 --> 06:33:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PBS NEWSHOUR. 06:33:40.766 --> 06:33:41.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M JUDY WOODRUFF. 06:33:41.933 --> 06:33:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH US. 06:33:45.466 --> 06:33:47.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE PRESIDENT SAID I WOULD 06:33:47.100 --> 06:33:48.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE YOU TO DO ME, THE PRESIDENT 06:33:48.633 --> 06:33:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID I WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO ME A 06:33:51.133 --> 06:33:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAVOR. 06:33:51.433 --> 06:33:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS INACCURATE. 06:33:53.300 --> 06:33:55.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS FINALLY CLEAR IN THAT 06:33:55.300 --> 06:33:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLOQUY AND I'M GOING TO READ 06:33:56.833 --> 06:33:58.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT TO YOU I'M GOING TO DO US A 06:33:58.966 --> 06:34:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAVOR THOUGH BECAUSE OUR COUNTRY 06:34:00.333 --> 06:34:02.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS BEEN THROUGH A LOT. 06:34:02.033 --> 06:34:03.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF YOU SAID BECAUSE THE 06:34:03.266 --> 06:34:05.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WAS USING THE ROYAL 06:34:05.066 --> 06:34:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE. 06:34:05.333 --> 06:34:06.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE THE PRESIDENT'S TALKING 06:34:06.600 --> 06:34:07.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE COUNTRY. 06:34:07.633 --> 06:34:10.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT. 06:34:10.366 --> 06:34:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S AUDACIOUS TO SAY HE'S USING 06:34:12.133 --> 06:34:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ROYAL WE. 06:34:13.066 --> 06:34:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S ROYAL ALL RIGHT BUT IT 06:34:14.266 --> 06:34:15.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AIN'T THE ROYAL WE. 06:34:15.900 --> 06:34:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I'LL JUST TELL YOU, WHEN YOU 06:34:17.866 --> 06:34:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME IN WITH A PRECONCEIVED 06:34:21.000 --> 06:34:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTION, IT BECOMES OBVIOUS. 06:34:22.466 --> 06:34:24.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF YOU JUST SAID, 06:34:24.700 --> 06:34:26.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. FELDMAN AND I'M GOING TO 06:34:26.233 --> 06:34:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE HERE ROUGHLY I THINK THIS 06:34:27.333 --> 06:34:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU SAID THOUGH. 06:34:29.133 --> 06:34:31.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNTIL THE CALL ON JULY 25TH, I 06:34:31.066 --> 06:34:34.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS AN IMPEACHMENT SCHEDULE 06:34:34.366 --> 06:34:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART --SKEPTIC TOO. 06:34:39.266 --> 06:34:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WAS LOOKING AT A PUBLICATION 06:34:40.766 --> 06:34:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE YOU SAID IF PRESIDENT 06:34:43.433 --> 06:34:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONALD TRUMP PARDONS JOE ARPAIO 06:34:47.833 --> 06:34:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS AN IM35E67ABLE OFFENSE. 06:34:49.666 --> 06:34:51.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DID PARDON HIM. 06:34:51.233 --> 06:34:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN 2017 THE NEW YORK BOOK 06:34:54.100 --> 06:34:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVIEW, REVIEW OF BOOKS, 06:34:57.500 --> 06:34:58.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. FELDMAN, PROFESSOR FELDMAN 06:34:58.933 --> 06:35:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID DEFAMATION BY TWEET IS AN 06:35:02.366 --> 06:35:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE. 06:35:02.900 --> 06:35:04.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK OF THE HISTORY OF 06:35:04.600 --> 06:35:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COUNTRY AND I THINK IF 06:35:10.000 --> 06:35:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFAMATION ORB LIABLE OR SLARNLD 06:35:11.166 --> 06:35:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE I 06:35:13.400 --> 06:35:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T HELP BUT REFLECT ABOUT 06:35:14.733 --> 06:35:16.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOHN ADAMS AND THOMAS JEFFERSON 06:35:16.333 --> 06:35:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO RUE TANLY PILLOW REED THEIR 06:35:23.466 --> 06:35:24.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENTS. 06:35:24.000 --> 06:35:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TED THEIR PARTIES ACTUALLY 06:35:25.900 --> 06:35:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOUGHT NEWALS TO ATTACK THEIR 06:35:28.766 --> 06:35:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OPPONENTS. 06:35:34.133 --> 06:35:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS RATHER GENEROUS VIEW YOU 06:35:35.466 --> 06:35:37.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE ON WHAT CONSTITUTES 06:35:37.366 --> 06:35:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IS A REAL PROBLEM. 06:35:38.666 --> 06:35:41.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS MORNING ONE OF YOU 06:35:41.366 --> 06:35:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MENTIONED THE CONSTITUTIONAL, 06:35:42.933 --> 06:35:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF YOU MENTIONED MR. DAVIES 06:35:44.633 --> 06:35:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MENTIONED THE CONSTITUTION 06:35:45.833 --> 06:35:46.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AL COMMISSION. 06:35:46.300 --> 06:35:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I READ 06:35:48.100 --> 06:35:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MINUTES. 06:35:50.133 --> 06:35:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I JUST BRIEFLY REVIEWED BECAUSE 06:35:51.100 --> 06:35:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I REMEMBER THE DISCUSSION ON THE 06:35:53.300 --> 06:35:56.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AS BEING MORE 06:35:56.066 --> 06:35:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERVASIVE. 06:35:56.433 --> 06:35:58.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A LITTLE BIT MORE EXPANDED. 06:35:58.066 --> 06:36:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ON JULY 20TH, 1787, IT 06:36:03.500 --> 06:36:08.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASN'T 1798, IT WAS 1787, JULY 06:36:08.666 --> 06:36:09.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 20TH, ABOUT EX MINUTE IS 06:36:09.733 --> 06:36:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSING IMPEACHMENT OF A 06:36:11.500 --> 06:36:12.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DUTCH LEADER. 06:36:12.200 --> 06:36:14.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASK AND HE TALKS SPECIFICALLY 06:36:14.100 --> 06:36:17.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT WHAT HE WOULD ANTICIPATES 06:36:17.733 --> 06:36:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN IMPEACHMENT TO LOOK LIKE. 06:36:19.100 --> 06:36:21.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID IT WOULD BE A REGULAR 06:36:21.733 --> 06:36:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PEACEFUL INQUIRY. 06:36:23.300 --> 06:36:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WOULD BE A PUNISHMENT IF 06:36:27.333 --> 06:36:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACQUITTED AND WOULD BE RESTORED 06:36:28.533 --> 06:36:30.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE CONFIDENCE OF THE PUBLIC. 06:36:30.833 --> 06:36:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN INTO 06:36:33.100 --> 06:36:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCOUNT AS WELL. 06:36:41.700 --> 06:36:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON MAY 20, 2017 ARTICLE A 06:36:44.433 --> 06:36:46.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSION ABOUT I PEACHMENT, 06:36:46.700 --> 06:36:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE PRESIDENT TRUMP HAD 06:36:51.333 --> 06:36:51.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRED JAMES COMEY. 06:36:51.833 --> 06:36:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS HARD TO MAKE THE 06:36:53.300 --> 06:36:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE CASE WITH 06:36:54.466 --> 06:36:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SACKING AWK LOAN. 06:36:56.700 --> 06:36:59.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT HAD CLEAR LEGAL 06:36:59.200 --> 06:37:01.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AUTHORITY AND WAS PROPER AND 06:37:01.066 --> 06:37:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER REASONS PUT FORTH FOR 06:37:02.833 --> 06:37:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRING HIM. 06:37:03.300 --> 06:37:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YET WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS THIS 06:37:09.633 --> 06:37:18.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSISTENCE BY MI MS. GU GEAR HET 06:37:18.033 --> 06:37:20.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS IMPEACHMENT. 06:37:20.666 --> 06:37:26.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY 20, 2017,BBC. 06:37:26.500 --> 06:37:27.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT I'M SUGGESTING TO YOU TODAY 06:37:27.833 --> 06:37:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A RECKLESS BIAS COMING IN 06:37:30.133 --> 06:37:30.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE. 06:37:30.666 --> 06:37:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE NOT FACT WITNESSES. 06:37:33.600 --> 06:37:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE TALKING 06:37:35.133 --> 06:37:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT WHAT THE LAW IS BUT YOU 06:37:36.566 --> 06:37:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAME IN WITH A PRECONCEIVED 06:37:38.366 --> 06:37:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTION OF BIAS. 06:37:39.066 --> 06:37:41.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO READ ONE LAST THING 06:37:41.300 --> 06:37:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE IF I CAN FIND IT FROM ONE 06:37:43.466 --> 06:37:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF OUR WITNESSES HERE AND IT'S 06:37:47.466 --> 06:37:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEALING WITH SOMETHING THAT WAS 06:37:49.533 --> 06:37:55.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID IN MARYLAND LAW REVIEW 06:37:55.566 --> 06:38:00.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE IN 1999. 06:38:00.800 --> 06:38:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S TALKING ABOUT BEING 06:38:02.300 --> 06:38:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRITICAL OF LACK OF SELF DOUBT 06:38:05.200 --> 06:38:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AN OVERWHELMING ARROGANCE ON 06:38:06.966 --> 06:38:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PART OF LAW PROFESSORS WHO 06:38:08.766 --> 06:38:11.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COME IN AND OPINE ON 06:38:11.266 --> 06:38:11.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 06:38:11.666 --> 06:38:13.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WOULD BE YOU MR. GEAR 06:38:13.600 --> 06:38:22.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HELAWRT --GEAR HEARTED. 06:38:22.000 --> 06:38:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S BEEN ON DISPLAY WITH THIS 06:38:23.333 --> 06:38:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE TODAY AND WITH THAT I 06:38:24.633 --> 06:38:25.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YIELD BACK. 06:38:25.033 --> 06:38:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 06:38:27.100 --> 06:38:29.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A LITTLE WHILE AGO MR. GAETZ 06:38:29.000 --> 06:38:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED THAT CERTAIN MATERIAL BE 06:38:31.033 --> 06:38:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCERTAIN INTO THE RECORD BY 06:38:34.233 --> 06:38:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNANIMOUS CONTENT. 06:38:34.766 --> 06:38:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW 06:38:37.766 --> 06:38:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT, MATERIAL WILL BE INCERTAIN 06:38:39.466 --> 06:38:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THAT OBJECTION. 06:38:47.466 --> 06:38:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. LIEU. 06:38:47.833 --> 06:38:48.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU MR. CHAIRMAN. 06:38:48.500 --> 06:38:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WAS SWORN OATH TO THE 06:38:49.433 --> 06:38:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION WHEN I WAS 06:38:50.666 --> 06:38:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMISSIONED AS AN OFFICER IN 06:38:51.466 --> 06:38:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. 06:38:52.633 --> 06:38:54.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OATH I TOOK WAS NOT TO A 06:38:54.766 --> 06:38:56.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL PARTY OR TO A 06:38:56.333 --> 06:38:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OR TO A KING. 06:38:58.200 --> 06:39:01.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS A DOCUMENT THAT MADE 06:39:01.133 --> 06:39:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICA THE GREATEST NATION ON 06:39:03.033 --> 06:39:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARTH. 06:39:03.333 --> 06:39:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NEVER IMAGINED WE WOULD NOW BE 06:39:05.200 --> 06:39:07.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN A SITUATION WHERE THE 06:39:07.433 --> 06:39:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OR COMMANDER IN CHIEF 06:39:09.166 --> 06:39:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ACCUSED OF USING HIS OFFICE 06:39:11.200 --> 06:39:12.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PERSONAL PLIGHT CAN CULL 06:39:12.100 --> 06:39:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAIN THAT BETRAYED U.S. NATIONAL 06:39:14.033 --> 06:39:16.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY HURT OUR ALLY UKRAINE 06:39:16.433 --> 06:39:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HELPED OUR ADVERSARY, 06:39:19.500 --> 06:39:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUSSIA. 06:39:24.500 --> 06:39:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE PRESIDENT'S ABUSE OF 06:39:26.033 --> 06:39:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER AND BETRAYAL OF OUR 06:39:28.566 --> 06:39:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL INTEREST IS SO EXTREME 06:39:30.433 --> 06:39:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WARRANTS IMPEACHMENT AND 06:39:33.200 --> 06:39:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMOVAL. 06:39:33.533 --> 06:39:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SEEMS REASONABLE WITH ALL 06:39:36.300 --> 06:39:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE OFFENSES THEY DO HAVE 06:39:39.466 --> 06:39:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENUMERATED BRIBERY IS ONE OF 06:39:42.133 --> 06:39:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO. 06:39:42.400 --> 06:39:45.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN WHY WOULD THE 06:39:45.266 --> 06:39:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS SHOULD BRIBERY OF ALL OF 06:39:47.466 --> 06:39:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OFFENSES. 06:39:48.100 --> 06:39:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BRIBERY WAS THE CLASSIC 06:39:49.700 --> 06:39:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXAMPLE FOR THEM OF HIGH CRIME 06:39:51.666 --> 06:39:53.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MISDEMEANOR FOR ABUSE OF 06:39:53.333 --> 06:39:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE FOR PERSONAL GAIN BECAUSE 06:39:54.733 --> 06:39:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU TAKE SOMETHING OF VALUE 06:39:58.200 --> 06:39:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHILE, WHEN YOU'RE ABLE TO 06:39:59.600 --> 06:40:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFECT AN OUTCOME FOR SOMEBODY 06:40:01.566 --> 06:40:03.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELSE, YOU'RE SERVING YOUR OWN 06:40:03.166 --> 06:40:03.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS AND NOT THE INTERESTS 06:40:03.933 --> 06:40:05.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PEOPLE. 06:40:05.600 --> 06:40:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS COMMONLY USED IN 06:40:07.466 --> 06:40:09.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT OFFENSES IN ENGLAND 06:40:09.133 --> 06:40:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT'S ONE OF THE REASONS 06:40:10.866 --> 06:40:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THEY SPECIFIED IT. 06:40:11.900 --> 06:40:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 06:40:12.900 --> 06:40:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW EARLIER IN THIS HEARING, 06:40:14.966 --> 06:40:16.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN MADE A POINT 06:40:16.433 --> 06:40:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT BRIBERY IS ENFIGURED BY THE 06:40:19.433 --> 06:40:20.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS WITH A -- ENVISIONED BY 06:40:20.666 --> 06:40:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS IS MUCH BROADER THAN 06:40:23.200 --> 06:40:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL STATUTE OF 06:40:24.466 --> 06:40:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBE REEF. 06:40:25.000 --> 06:40:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THE REASON FOR THAT IS 06:40:27.433 --> 06:40:27.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBVIOUS. 06:40:27.766 --> 06:40:29.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE NOT IN A CRIMINAL 06:40:29.233 --> 06:40:29.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDING. 06:40:29.633 --> 06:40:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE'RE NOT DECIDING WHETHER TO 06:40:31.433 --> 06:40:35.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEND PRESIDENT TRUMP TO PRISON. 06:40:35.300 --> 06:40:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A CIVIL ACTION AN 06:40:36.933 --> 06:40:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS WHETHER 06:40:37.666 --> 06:40:38.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR NOT WE REMOVE DONALD TRUMP 06:40:38.800 --> 06:40:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM HIS JOB. 06:40:41.233 --> 06:40:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO PROFESSOR KARLAN, IT'S TRUE, 06:40:42.466 --> 06:40:44.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISN'T IT, WE DON'T HAVE TO MEET 06:40:44.300 --> 06:40:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STANDARDS OF A FEDERAL 06:40:46.266 --> 06:40:48.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY STATUTE IN ORDER TO MEET 06:40:48.000 --> 06:40:50.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE STANDARDS FOR IMPEACHABLE 06:40:50.100 --> 06:40:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE. 06:40:50.433 --> 06:40:52.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S CORRECT. 06:40:52.866 --> 06:40:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 06:40:54.466 --> 06:40:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YESTERDAY, SCALIA LAW PROFESSOR 06:40:56.833 --> 06:40:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% J.W. BARRETT WAS A LIFE LONG 06:40:59.433 --> 06:41:00.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN FORMER REPUBLICAN 06:41:00.700 --> 06:41:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STAFF WHO ADD RISED THE TRUMP -- 06:41:03.466 --> 06:41:05.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVISED THE TRUMP TRANSITION 06:41:05.400 --> 06:41:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TEAM MADE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC 06:41:07.266 --> 06:41:08.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT ABOUT DONALD TRUMP'S 06:41:08.433 --> 06:41:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT. 06:41:08.766 --> 06:41:11.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CALL WASN'T PERFECT. 06:41:11.100 --> 06:41:13.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE COMMITTED IMPEACHABLE 06:41:13.133 --> 06:41:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSES INCLUDING BRIBERY. 06:41:15.233 --> 06:41:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, I'M NOW GOING 06:41:16.633 --> 06:41:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SHOW YOU TWO VIDEO CLIPS OF 06:41:19.433 --> 06:41:22.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESS TESTIMONY ABOUT THE 06:41:22.566 --> 06:41:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S WITHHOLDING OF THE 06:41:23.433 --> 06:41:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE MEETING IN EXCHANGE 06:41:26.533 --> 06:41:29.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF 06:41:29.000 --> 06:41:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION INTO HIS POLITICAL 06:41:31.433 --> 06:41:31.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIVAL. 06:41:31.733 --> 06:41:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AS I TESTIFIED PREVIOUSLY, 06:41:37.133 --> 06:41:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. GIULIANI REQUESTS FOR A QUID 06:41:38.366 --> 06:41:39.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRO QUO FOR ARRANGING A WHITE 06:41:39.900 --> 06:41:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE VISIT FOR PRESIDENT 06:41:42.700 --> 06:41:43.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY. 06:41:43.066 --> 06:41:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BY MID JULY IT WAS BECOMING 06:41:44.833 --> 06:41:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR THAT THE MEETING PRESIDENT 06:41:48.166 --> 06:41:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY WANT WAS CONYOU HAD 06:41:50.133 --> 06:41:52.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFED ON BURISMA AND THE ALLEGED 06:41:52.933 --> 06:41:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE OF THE 2016 06:41:54.433 --> 06:41:54.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 06:41:54.800 --> 06:41:58.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WANT TO SHOW YOU ONE MORE 06:41:58.166 --> 06:42:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIDEO CLIP REGARDING TO THE 06:42:00.366 --> 06:42:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO WITHHOLD 06:42:03.033 --> 06:42:06.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSISTANCE CONGRESS HAD 06:42:06.333 --> 06:42:08.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROPRIATED AND GAIN FOR HIS 06:42:08.933 --> 06:42:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL RIVAL. 06:42:09.466 --> 06:42:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY 06:42:13.466 --> 06:42:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREDIBLE EXPLANATION FOR 06:42:14.433 --> 06:42:15.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUSPENSION OF AID I LATER CAME 06:42:15.633 --> 06:42:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BELIEVE THAT THE RESUMPTION 06:42:17.700 --> 06:42:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF SECURITY AID WOULD NOT E CUR 06:42:19.433 --> 06:42:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNTIL THERE WAS A PUBLIC 06:42:21.300 --> 06:42:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT FROM UKRAINE 06:42:23.300 --> 06:42:24.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTING TO THE INVESTIGATIONS 06:42:24.233 --> 06:42:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE 2016 ELECTIONS AND 06:42:28.166 --> 06:42:32.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BURISMA AS MR. GIULIANI HAD 06:42:32.066 --> 06:42:32.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMANDED. 06:42:32.433 --> 06:42:33.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, DOES THAT 06:42:33.733 --> 06:42:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE AS WELL AS THE EVIDENCE 06:42:35.433 --> 06:42:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE RECORD TEND TO SHOW THAT 06:42:37.633 --> 06:42:39.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT MET THE STANDARDS 06:42:39.666 --> 06:42:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR BRIBERY AS ENVISIONED IN THE 06:42:42.133 --> 06:42:42.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION? 06:42:42.566 --> 06:42:43.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, IT DOES. 06:42:43.633 --> 06:42:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I'M ALSO A FORMER PROSECUTOR. 06:42:46.500 --> 06:42:48.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BELIEVE THE RECORD WOULD ALSO 06:42:48.433 --> 06:42:51.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEET THE STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL 06:42:51.366 --> 06:42:51.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY. 06:42:51.866 --> 06:42:54.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN 06:42:54.266 --> 06:42:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MCDONALD WAS PRIMELY ABOUT WHAT 06:42:56.400 --> 06:42:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTES AN OFFICIAL ACT. 06:42:58.733 --> 06:43:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE KEY FINDING WAS AN OFFICIAL 06:43:00.666 --> 06:43:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUST INVOLVE A FORMAL EXERCISE 06:43:01.766 --> 06:43:03.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF GOVERNMENTAL POWER ON 06:43:03.766 --> 06:43:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING SPECIFIC PENDING 06:43:04.633 --> 06:43:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE A PUBLIC OFFICIAL. 06:43:06.966 --> 06:43:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRETTY CLEAR WE GOT THAT HERE. 06:43:08.600 --> 06:43:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF 06:43:10.166 --> 06:43:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOLLARS OF MILITARY AID THAT 06:43:12.466 --> 06:43:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS SPECIFICALLY 06:43:13.400 --> 06:43:13.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROPRIATED. 06:43:13.833 --> 06:43:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FREEZING AND UNFREEZING OF 06:43:15.466 --> 06:43:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT AID IS A FORMAL EXERCISE OF 06:43:19.466 --> 06:43:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENTAL POWER. 06:43:20.433 --> 06:43:22.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT WE DON'T EVEN HAVE TO TALK 06:43:22.533 --> 06:43:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE CRIME OF BRIBERY. 06:43:24.466 --> 06:43:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S ANOTHER CRIME HERE WHICH 06:43:26.466 --> 06:43:30.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THE SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL, 06:43:30.366 --> 06:43:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSISTANCE OF A FOREIGN 06:43:31.466 --> 06:43:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT IN A FEDERAL ELECTION 06:43:32.766 --> 06:43:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAMPAIGN THAT'S STRAIGHT UP 06:43:35.200 --> 06:43:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIOLATES THE FEDERAL ELECTION 06:43:36.566 --> 06:43:40.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAMPAIGN AT 52USC3031 AND BY THE 06:43:40.533 --> 06:43:42.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY THAT'S ONE REASON MICHAEL 06:43:42.266 --> 06:43:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COHEN IS SITTING IN PRISON RIGHT 06:43:44.500 --> 06:43:44.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW. 06:43:44.766 --> 06:43:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 06:43:45.233 --> 06:43:47.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 06:43:47.633 --> 06:43:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. MCCLINTOCK. 06:43:48.100 --> 06:43:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 06:43:49.866 --> 06:43:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD I WITH A SHOW OF HANDS HOW 06:43:51.666 --> 06:43:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY ON THE PANEL ACTUALLY VOTED 06:43:53.366 --> 06:43:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR DONALD TRUMP IN 2016? 06:43:55.433 --> 06:43:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DON'T THINK WE'RE ABLE 06:43:56.733 --> 06:43:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GATED TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT HOW 06:43:58.466 --> 06:44:00.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE CAST OUR BLAST. 06:44:00.200 --> 06:44:02.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BALLOTS. 06:44:02.666 --> 06:44:04.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> JUST SHOW OF HAND. 06:44:04.533 --> 06:44:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK YOU MADE YOUR 06:44:07.466 --> 06:44:07.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSITION -- 06:44:07.866 --> 06:44:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WILL SUSPEND THE CLOCK TOO. 06:44:12.900 --> 06:44:15.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> EXCUSE ME YOU MAY ASK -- 06:44:15.300 --> 06:44:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> STOP FOR THE MOMENT. 06:44:17.600 --> 06:44:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GENTLEMAN MAY ASK THE 06:44:19.466 --> 06:44:19.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 06:44:19.833 --> 06:44:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESSES DON'T HAVE TO 06:44:23.066 --> 06:44:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPOND. 06:44:23.400 --> 06:44:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> -- DONALD TRUMP IN 2016. 06:44:25.800 --> 06:44:27.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOW OF HANDS. 06:44:27.133 --> 06:44:27.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU. 06:44:27.533 --> 06:44:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NOT RAISING OUR HANDS IS NOT 06:44:31.466 --> 06:44:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN INDICATION OF ANN SIR. 06:44:33.600 --> 06:44:34.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THIS HAS BEEN PRESIDENT 06:44:34.966 --> 06:44:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDICATED ON SOME RATHER 06:44:36.633 --> 06:44:38.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTURBING LEGAL DRAWING 06:44:38.666 --> 06:44:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TERRAIN. 06:44:39.000 --> 06:44:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE DEMOCRAT ASSERTED HEARSAY 06:44:39.966 --> 06:44:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN BE BETTER EVIDENCE THAN 06:44:41.233 --> 06:44:42.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIRECT EVIDENCE. 06:44:42.066 --> 06:44:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEAKER PELOSI AND OTHERS HAVE 06:44:43.100 --> 06:44:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID THAT THE PRESIDENT'S 06:44:45.600 --> 06:44:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONSIBILITY IS TO PRESENT 06:44:47.433 --> 06:44:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE TO PROVE HIS INNOCENCE. 06:44:50.700 --> 06:44:51.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SCHIFF ASSERTED AND WE 06:44:51.733 --> 06:44:53.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD A DISCUSSION FROM SOME OF 06:44:53.633 --> 06:44:55.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR COLLEAGUES TODAY THAT IF 06:44:55.133 --> 06:44:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU INVOKE LEGAL RIGHTS IN 06:44:56.500 --> 06:44:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENSE OF CRIMINAL ACCUSATIONS, 06:44:59.266 --> 06:45:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IPSO FACTO THAT'S AN OBSTRUCTION 06:45:02.266 --> 06:45:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF JUSTICE AND EVIDENCE OF 06:45:04.666 --> 06:45:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUILT. 06:45:04.966 --> 06:45:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY QUESTION TO YOU WHAT DOES IT 06:45:06.266 --> 06:45:07.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEAN TO OUR AMERICAN JUSTICE 06:45:07.800 --> 06:45:09.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SYSTEM IF THESE DOCTRINES TAKE 06:45:09.300 --> 06:45:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOT IN OUR COUNTRY. 06:45:10.333 --> 06:45:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT CONCERNS ME THE MOST IS 06:45:13.366 --> 06:45:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THERE ARE NO LIMITING 06:45:15.466 --> 06:45:17.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRINCIPLES THAT I CAN SEE IN 06:45:17.866 --> 06:45:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME OF THE DEFINITIONS MY 06:45:19.333 --> 06:45:21.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES HAVE PUT FORWARD. 06:45:21.500 --> 06:45:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE IMPORTANTLY SOME OF THESE 06:45:23.466 --> 06:45:25.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES I ONLY 06:45:25.666 --> 06:45:26.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD ABOUT TODAY. 06:45:26.600 --> 06:45:28.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOT TOO SURE WHAT ATTEMPTING 06:45:28.933 --> 06:45:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ABUSE OFFICE MEANS OR HOW YOU 06:45:32.300 --> 06:45:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZE IT. 06:45:32.866 --> 06:45:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT I'M PRETTY CONFIDENT THAT 06:45:35.466 --> 06:45:37.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOBODY ON THIS COMMITTEE TRULY 06:45:37.833 --> 06:45:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTS THE NEW STANDARD OF 06:45:40.266 --> 06:45:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT TO BE BET BETRAYAL F 06:45:43.233 --> 06:45:44.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE NATIONAL INTEREST. 06:45:44.233 --> 06:45:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS GOING TO BE THE BASIS 06:45:45.833 --> 06:45:46.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR IMPEACHMENT -- 06:45:46.833 --> 06:45:49.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HOW MANY REPUBLICANS DO YOU 06:45:49.166 --> 06:45:51.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK WOULD SAY THAT BARACK 06:45:51.066 --> 06:45:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBAMA VIOLATED THAT STANDARD. 06:45:53.200 --> 06:45:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT JAMES 06:45:55.333 --> 06:45:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADISON WARNED YOU AGAINST IS 06:45:56.733 --> 06:45:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT YOU WOULD CREATE 06:45:58.733 --> 06:46:00.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFECTIVELY A VOTE OF NO 06:46:00.633 --> 06:46:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONFIDENCE STANDARD IN OUR 06:46:02.333 --> 06:46:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 06:46:02.766 --> 06:46:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ARE WE IN DANGER OF ABUSING 06:46:03.966 --> 06:46:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR OWN POWER OF DOING ENORMOUS 06:46:07.500 --> 06:46:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIOLENCE TO OUR CONSTITUTION? 06:46:09.500 --> 06:46:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY COLLEAGUES ARE SEARCHING FOR 06:46:11.500 --> 06:46:12.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRETEXT FOR IMPEACHMENT SINCE 06:46:12.933 --> 06:46:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THE PRESIDENT WAS SWORN 06:46:14.166 --> 06:46:15.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN ON THIS PANEL. 06:46:15.933 --> 06:46:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN CALLED 06:46:17.166 --> 06:46:19.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ELECTION 06:46:19.633 --> 06:46:20.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ILLEGITIMATE IN 2017. 06:46:20.700 --> 06:46:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE IMPLIED EMME. 06:46:21.933 --> 06:46:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS A REMEDY. 06:46:24.933 --> 06:46:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN ADVOCATING 06:46:27.066 --> 06:46:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHING THE PRESIDENT OVER A 06:46:28.366 --> 06:46:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWEET IN MARCH OF 2017. 06:46:30.866 --> 06:46:33.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S 7 YEARS AFTER HIS 06:46:33.100 --> 06:46:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INAUGURATION. 06:46:33.533 --> 06:46:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE WE IN DANGER OF COMING TO 06:46:35.133 --> 06:46:36.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MAXIMUM OF LEWIS CARROLL'S 06:46:36.933 --> 06:46:40.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RED QUEEN SENTENCE FIRST BURIED 06:46:40.833 --> 06:46:41.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTERWARDS. 06:46:41.233 --> 06:46:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THIS IS PART OF THE PROBLEM 06:46:42.200 --> 06:46:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW YOUR VIEW OF THE PRESIDENT 06:46:44.433 --> 06:46:46.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN AFFECT YOUR ASSUMPTIONS, 06:46:46.933 --> 06:46:49.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR INFERENCES, YOUR VIEW OF 06:46:49.166 --> 06:46:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. 06:46:51.433 --> 06:46:54.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M NOT SUGGESTING THAT THE 06:46:54.233 --> 06:46:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE IF IT WAS FULLY 06:46:56.433 --> 06:46:57.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATED IF IT WOULD COME 06:46:57.666 --> 06:46:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. 06:46:59.000 --> 06:47:01.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT I'M SAYING IS WE'RE NOT 06:47:01.300 --> 06:47:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEALING WITH THE REALM OF THE 06:47:03.500 --> 06:47:03.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNKNOWABLE. 06:47:03.900 --> 06:47:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE TO ASK. 06:47:04.733 --> 06:47:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE BURNED TWO MONTHS IN THIS 06:47:06.633 --> 06:47:07.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE, TWO MONTHS YOU COULD HAVE 06:47:07.966 --> 06:47:10.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN IN COURT SEEKING A SUBPOENA 06:47:10.366 --> 06:47:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THESE WITNESSES. 06:47:11.500 --> 06:47:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU HAVE TO WAIT 06:47:13.700 --> 06:47:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREVER BUT YOU COULD HAVE 06:47:15.500 --> 06:47:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOTTEN AN ORDER BY NOW. 06:47:16.466 --> 06:47:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU COULD HAVE ALLOWED THE 06:47:19.200 --> 06:47:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO RAISE AN EXECUTIVE 06:47:22.500 --> 06:47:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREVIOUS. 06:47:22.866 --> 06:47:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE CONSTITUTION SAYS THE 06:47:25.466 --> 06:47:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY SHALL BE 06:47:26.533 --> 06:47:27.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VESTED IN THE PRESIDENT OF THE 06:47:27.266 --> 06:47:27.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES. 06:47:27.733 --> 06:47:29.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THAT MEAN SOME EXECUTIVE 06:47:29.300 --> 06:47:32.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AUTHORITY OR ALL OF IT. 06:47:32.833 --> 06:47:34.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE ARE CHECKS AND BALANCES 06:47:34.633 --> 06:47:36.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE AUTHORITY OBVIOUSLY 06:47:36.133 --> 06:47:37.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESTS WITH THE PRESIDENT BUT 06:47:37.366 --> 06:47:41.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE ARE ALL SHARED POWERS. 06:47:41.100 --> 06:47:42.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I DON'T BEGRUDGE THE 06:47:42.666 --> 06:47:44.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION OF THE UKRAINE 06:47:44.033 --> 06:47:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTROVERSY. 06:47:44.433 --> 06:47:45.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK IT WAS A LEGITIMATE 06:47:45.966 --> 06:47:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 06:47:47.466 --> 06:47:52.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT I BEGRUDGE IS HOW IT WAS 06:47:52.000 --> 06:47:52.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCTED. 06:47:52.366 --> 06:47:54.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE CONSTITUTION DEMANDS THE 06:47:54.166 --> 06:47:56.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TAKES CARE THAT THE 06:47:56.066 --> 06:47:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWS BE ENFORCED. 06:47:57.366 --> 06:47:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DOES IN EFFECT MAKE HIM THE 06:47:59.000 --> 06:48:01.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN 06:48:01.666 --> 06:48:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOES IT 06:48:02.366 --> 06:48:02.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT. 06:48:02.633 --> 06:48:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S COMMONLY EXPRESSED 06:48:03.500 --> 06:48:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAY, YES. 06:48:04.900 --> 06:48:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF PROBABLE CAUSE EXISTS THAT 06:48:06.833 --> 06:50:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A CRIME WAS COMMITTED 06:50:21.266 --> 06:50:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER TELL US ABOUT THE 06:50:23.433 --> 06:50:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S CLAIM THAT THE 06:50:24.933 --> 06:50:27.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION ALLOWS HIM TO DO 06:50:27.300 --> 06:50:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHATEVER HE WANTS. 06:50:27.800 --> 06:50:31.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT PLO BLOWS IT OUT OF THE W. 06:50:31.566 --> 06:50:34.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IF HE'S RIGHT AND WE ACCEPT 06:50:34.833 --> 06:50:36.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS RADICAL CLAIM THAT HE CAN 06:50:36.266 --> 06:50:38.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO WHATEVER HE WANTS, ALL FUTURE 06:50:38.866 --> 06:50:40.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTS SEEKING RE-ELECTION 06:50:40.066 --> 06:50:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL BE ABLE TO BRING FOREIGN 06:50:43.400 --> 06:50:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENTS INTO OUR CAMPAIGNS 06:50:44.166 --> 06:50:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TARGET THEIR RIVALS AND TO 06:50:45.833 --> 06:50:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPREAD PRAW PROPAGANDA. 06:50:50.733 --> 06:50:52.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S A ASTOUNDING. 06:50:52.300 --> 06:50:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE LET THE PRESIDENT GET AWAY 06:50:53.733 --> 06:50:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THIS CONDUCT EVERY 06:50:55.233 --> 06:50:56.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CAN GET AWAY WITH 06:50:56.766 --> 06:50:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT. 06:50:57.066 --> 06:50:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO YOU AGREE WITH THAT PROFESSOR 06:50:59.033 --> 06:50:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN. 06:50:59.366 --> 06:50:59.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DO. 06:50:59.700 --> 06:51:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RICHARD NIXON SENT BURGLARS TO 06:51:03.300 --> 06:51:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEND PEOPLE TO BREAK INTO THE 06:51:05.533 --> 06:51:06.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEADQUARTERS BUT PRESIDENT TRUMP 06:51:06.400 --> 06:51:08.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST MADE A PHONE CALL AND 06:51:08.200 --> 06:51:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOUGHT INTERVENTION IN AMERICAN 06:51:09.633 --> 06:51:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 06:51:10.000 --> 06:51:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THIS IS A BIG MOMENT FOR 06:51:11.466 --> 06:51:13.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICA ISN'T IT? 06:51:13.033 --> 06:51:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF ELIJAH CUMMINGS WERE HERE HE 06:51:15.233 --> 06:51:16.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD SAY LISTEN UP PEOPLE 06:51:16.966 --> 06:51:17.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISTEN UP. 06:51:17.833 --> 06:51:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW WE RESPOND WILL DETERMINE 06:51:19.433 --> 06:51:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHARACTER OF OUR DEMOCRACY 06:51:21.700 --> 06:51:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR GENERATIONS. 06:51:23.433 --> 06:51:27.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW, PROFESSORS FELDMAN, KARLAN 06:51:27.066 --> 06:51:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND GERHARDT TOLD US THREE 06:51:28.866 --> 06:51:31.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONS FOR WHY WE NEEDED AN 06:51:31.066 --> 06:51:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT POWER. 06:51:32.400 --> 06:51:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BROADLY SPEAKING, IT WAS AN 06:51:33.933 --> 06:51:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTRUMENT OF POPULAR 06:51:35.433 --> 06:51:36.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SELF-DEFENSE AGAINST THE 06:51:36.866 --> 06:51:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BEHAVING LIKE A KING 06:51:38.366 --> 06:51:40.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TRAMPLING THE RULE OF LAW 06:51:40.033 --> 06:51:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT NOT JUST IN THE NORMAL ROYAL 06:51:42.900 --> 06:51:46.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SISENSE OF SHOWING CRUELTY AND 06:51:46.100 --> 06:51:48.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VANITY AND TREACHERY AND GREED 06:51:48.000 --> 06:51:50.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AVARICE AND SO ON BUT WHEN 06:51:50.566 --> 06:51:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTS THREATENED THE BASIC 06:51:51.900 --> 06:51:54.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHARACTER OF OUR GOVERNMENT IN 06:51:54.633 --> 06:51:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION, THAT'S WHAT 06:51:57.066 --> 06:51:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT WAS ABOUT. 06:51:57.733 --> 06:51:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS INVOKED THREE 06:51:59.000 --> 06:52:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFIC KINDS OF MISCONDUCT SO 06:52:01.166 --> 06:52:03.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERIOUS AND EGREGIOUS THAT THEY 06:52:03.933 --> 06:52:05.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGHT THEY WARRANTED 06:52:05.766 --> 06:52:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 06:52:06.166 --> 06:52:08.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST THE PRESIDENT MIGHT HAVE 06:52:08.066 --> 06:52:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED HIS POWER BY CORRUPTLY 06:52:09.900 --> 06:52:11.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USING HIS OFFICE FOR PERSONAL 06:52:11.900 --> 06:52:13.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL OR FINANCIAL GAIN. 06:52:13.666 --> 06:52:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL PROFESSOR FELDMAN, WHAT'S 06:52:14.533 --> 06:52:15.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WRONG WITH THAT? 06:52:15.566 --> 06:52:17.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THE PRESIDENT BELONGS TO MY 06:52:17.733 --> 06:52:19.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTY AND I GENERALLY LIKE HIM 06:52:19.000 --> 06:52:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT'S SO WRONG WITH HIM USING 06:52:20.333 --> 06:52:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS OFFICE TO ADVANCE HIS OWN 06:52:23.233 --> 06:52:23.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL AMBITIONS. 06:52:23.800 --> 06:52:24.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT OF THE 06:52:24.566 --> 06:52:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES WORKS FOR THE 06:52:26.133 --> 06:52:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE AND SO IF HE SEEKS 06:52:28.133 --> 06:52:30.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL GAIN, HE'S NOT SERVING 06:52:30.300 --> 06:52:32.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE, 06:52:32.066 --> 06:52:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE'S RATHER SERVING THE 06:52:33.400 --> 06:52:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO 06:52:34.133 --> 06:52:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM AND THAT MEANS HE'S ABUSING 06:52:36.600 --> 06:52:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OFFICE AND HE'S DOING THINGS 06:52:37.666 --> 06:52:39.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY CAN ONLY GET AWAY WITH 06:52:39.700 --> 06:52:40.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE HE'S THE PRESIDENT AND 06:52:40.533 --> 06:52:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS NECESSARILY SUBJECT TO 06:52:44.900 --> 06:52:45.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 06:52:45.300 --> 06:52:47.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SECOND AND THIRD THE FOUNDERS 06:52:47.100 --> 06:52:48.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPRESSED FEAR THE PRESIDENT 06:52:48.433 --> 06:52:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD SUBVERT OUR DEMOCRACY BY 06:52:50.666 --> 06:52:54.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETRAYING HIS TRUST TO OWNER 06:52:54.166 --> 06:52:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE IN INTERFERENCE AND 06:52:55.400 --> 06:52:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSOY CORRUPTING THE ELECTION 06:52:58.033 --> 06:52:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 06:52:58.366 --> 06:53:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN YOU'RE ONE OF 06:53:00.233 --> 06:53:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICA'S LADLING ELECTION LAW 06:53:02.166 --> 06:53:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHOLARS. 06:53:02.533 --> 06:53:04.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT ROLE DOES IMPEACHMENT PLAY 06:53:04.000 --> 06:53:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF 06:53:05.700 --> 06:53:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ELECTIONS ESPECIALLY IN THE 06:53:08.533 --> 06:53:10.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT IN WHICH 06:53:10.100 --> 06:53:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VLADIMIR PUTIN AND OTHER TYRANTS 06:53:12.766 --> 06:53:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND DECEMBER PUDDLE ARE 06:53:15.466 --> 06:53:20.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERE -- DECEMBER PUTTS 06:53:20.100 --> 06:53:22.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESHYPOTHESES INTERFERENCE IN -- 06:53:22.166 --> 06:53:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO THERE ISN'T INFLUENCE IN 06:53:23.866 --> 06:53:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ELECTION AND ALLOWING THE 06:53:25.066 --> 06:53:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO CIRCUMVENT THAT 06:53:26.466 --> 06:53:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRINCIPLE IS A PROBLEM AND AS 06:53:29.266 --> 06:53:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'VE ALREADY TESTIFIED SEFLT 06:53:31.433 --> 06:53:33.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIMES, AMERICA IS NOT JUST THE 06:53:33.000 --> 06:53:35.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAST BEST HOPE AS MR. JEFFRIES 06:53:35.200 --> 06:53:36.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYS IT'S THE SHINING CITY ON 06:53:36.666 --> 06:53:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HILL AND WE CAN'T BE THE 06:53:38.733 --> 06:53:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHINING CITY ON THE HILL AND 06:53:40.266 --> 06:53:41.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AROUND THE 06:53:41.266 --> 06:53:42.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORLD AND WE'RE NOT PROMOTING IT 06:53:42.533 --> 06:53:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE AT HOME. 06:53:43.166 --> 06:53:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ANY ONE OF THESE ACTIONS 06:53:45.066 --> 06:53:46.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALONE WOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO 06:53:46.533 --> 06:53:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT ACCORDING 06:53:47.433 --> 06:53:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE FOUNDERS BUT IS IT FAIR 06:53:49.133 --> 06:53:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SAY ALL THREE CAUSES FOR 06:53:52.200 --> 06:53:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT EXPLUS ULY CONTELL 06:53:55.433 --> 06:53:57.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLAIFTD BY THE FOUNDERS, ABUSIVE 06:53:57.100 --> 06:54:00.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER BETRAYAL OF OUR NATIONAL 06:54:00.200 --> 06:54:01.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY OF OUR ELECTION IS 06:54:01.533 --> 06:54:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENT IN THIS PRESIDENT'S 06:54:03.200 --> 06:54:03.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT. 06:54:03.533 --> 06:54:04.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YES OR NO, PROFESSOR FELDMAN. 06:54:04.300 --> 06:54:05.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 06:54:05.300 --> 06:54:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT. 06:54:07.466 --> 06:54:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES SIR. 06:54:08.766 --> 06:54:09.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN. 06:54:09.866 --> 06:54:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 06:54:10.466 --> 06:54:11.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YOU ALL AGREE. 06:54:11.733 --> 06:54:13.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE ANY OF YOU AWARE OF ANY 06:54:13.866 --> 06:54:16.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER PRESIDENT WHO HAS 06:54:16.233 --> 06:54:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESSENTIALLY TRIGGERED ALL THREE 06:54:17.633 --> 06:54:19.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNS THAT ANIMATED THE 06:54:19.066 --> 06:54:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUNDERS. 06:54:19.433 --> 06:54:19.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 06:54:19.733 --> 06:54:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO. 06:54:20.433 --> 06:54:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NO AS WELL. 06:54:23.466 --> 06:54:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN IT'S HARD TO 06:54:25.700 --> 06:54:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK OF A MORE MAMAN CULL 06:54:28.466 --> 06:54:29.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISN'TMENT TO DO WHATEVER I WANT 06:54:29.500 --> 06:54:30.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS PRESIDENT AND I YIELD BACK. 06:54:30.966 --> 06:54:33.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 06:54:33.700 --> 06:54:34.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. LESKO. 06:54:34.066 --> 06:54:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU MR. CHAIR. 06:54:35.466 --> 06:54:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIR I ASK UNANIMOUS 06:54:37.666 --> 06:54:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSENT TO INSERT INTO THE 06:54:39.466 --> 06:54:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECORD A LETTER I WROTE AND SENT 06:54:41.800 --> 06:54:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO YOU ASKING, CALLING ON YOU TO 06:54:44.200 --> 06:54:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CANCEL ANY AND ALL FUTURE 06:54:46.800 --> 06:54:48.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS AND 06:54:48.533 --> 06:54:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUTLINING HOW THE PROCESS -- 06:54:49.633 --> 06:54:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION THE LETTER 06:54:51.433 --> 06:54:53.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD. 06:54:53.300 --> 06:54:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 06:54:54.566 --> 06:54:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DURING AN INTERVIEW 06:54:59.433 --> 06:55:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN ON MSNBC MORNING 06:55:01.566 --> 06:55:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOE. 06:55:01.833 --> 06:55:04.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON NOVEMBER 26, 2018, CHAIRMAN 06:55:04.533 --> 06:55:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NADLER OUTLINED A THREE-PRONGED 06:55:07.466 --> 06:55:09.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TEST THAT HE SAID WOULD ALLOW 06:55:09.200 --> 06:55:12.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR A LEGITIMATE IMPEACHMENT 06:55:12.866 --> 06:55:13.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDING. 06:55:13.566 --> 06:55:21.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW I QUOTE CHAIRMAN NADLER'S 06:55:21.800 --> 06:55:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMARKS. 06:55:22.133 --> 06:55:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WAS WHAT HE SAID. 06:55:23.300 --> 06:55:25.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE REALLY ARE THREE 06:55:25.666 --> 06:55:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS, I THINK. 06:55:27.466 --> 06:55:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST HAS THE PRESIDENT 06:55:29.400 --> 06:55:33.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES? 06:55:33.766 --> 06:55:34.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECOND. 06:55:34.100 --> 06:55:35.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO THOSE OFFENSES RISE TO THE 06:55:35.533 --> 06:55:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAVITY THAT'S WORTH PUTTING THE 06:55:37.033 --> 06:55:39.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY THROUGH THE DRAMA OF 06:55:39.266 --> 06:55:39.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 06:55:39.666 --> 06:55:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NUMBER THREE, BECAUSE YOU 06:55:40.400 --> 06:55:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T WANT TO TEAR THE COUNTRY 06:55:42.600 --> 06:55:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APART, YOU DON'T WANT HALF OF 06:55:44.400 --> 06:55:45.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COUNTRY TO SAY TO THE OTHER 06:55:45.966 --> 06:55:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HALF FOR THE NEXT 30 YEARS. 06:55:49.633 --> 06:55:52.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WON THE ELECTION, YOU STOLE 06:55:52.200 --> 06:55:52.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT FROM US. 06:55:52.900 --> 06:55:54.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO THINK AT 06:55:54.600 --> 06:55:56.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BEGINNING OF THE IMPEACHMENT 06:55:56.366 --> 06:55:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS THAT THE EVIDENCE IS SO 06:55:59.066 --> 06:56:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR OF OFFENSES SO GRAVE THAT 06:56:03.433 --> 06:56:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONCE YOU'VE LAID OUT ALL OF THE 06:56:05.700 --> 06:56:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE, A GOOD FRACTION OF THE 06:56:08.700 --> 06:56:10.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPOSITION, THE VOTERS WILL 06:56:10.600 --> 06:56:11.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELUCTANTLY ADMIT TO THEMSELVES 06:56:11.733 --> 06:56:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAD TO DO IT. 06:56:14.600 --> 06:56:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERWISE, YOU HAVE A PARTISAN 06:56:18.366 --> 06:56:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT WHICH WILL TEAR THE 06:56:20.566 --> 06:56:21.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY APART. 06:56:21.800 --> 06:56:24.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU MEET THESE THREE TESTS, 06:56:24.233 --> 06:56:26.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN I THINK YOU DO THE 06:56:26.866 --> 06:56:27.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AND THOSE WERE THE 06:56:27.566 --> 06:56:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORDS OF CHAIRMAN NADLER. 06:56:29.900 --> 06:56:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW, LET'S SEE IF CHAIRMAN 06:56:33.600 --> 06:56:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NADLER'S THREE-PRONGED TEST HAS 06:56:35.466 --> 06:56:38.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN MET. 06:56:38.766 --> 06:56:39.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST HAS THE PRESIDENT 06:56:39.600 --> 06:56:42.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED AN IMPEACHABLE 06:56:42.266 --> 06:56:42.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE? 06:56:42.600 --> 06:56:42.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO. 06:56:42.866 --> 06:56:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY HAS 06:56:45.433 --> 06:56:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT REVEALED ANY IMPEACHABLE 06:56:49.666 --> 06:56:51.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE. 06:56:51.033 --> 06:56:52.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECOND, DO THOSE OFFENSES RISE 06:56:52.533 --> 06:56:53.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE GRAVITY THAT'S WORTH 06:56:53.933 --> 06:56:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUTTING THE COUNTRY THROUGH THE 06:56:54.966 --> 06:56:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DRAMA OF IMPEACHMENT? 06:56:56.900 --> 06:56:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN THE ANSWER IS NO. 06:56:59.033 --> 06:57:00.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE'S NOTHING HERE THAT RISES 06:57:00.700 --> 06:57:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE GRAVITY THAT'S WORTH 06:57:02.400 --> 06:57:04.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUTTING THE COUNTRY THROUGH THE 06:57:04.000 --> 06:57:10.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DRAMA OF IMPEACHMENT AND THIRD 06:57:10.366 --> 06:57:12.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE THE DEMOCRATS LAID OUT A 06:57:12.400 --> 06:57:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE SO CLEAR THAT EVEN THE 06:57:13.700 --> 06:57:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPOSITION HAS TO AGREE. 06:57:18.633 --> 06:57:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABSOLUTELY NOT. 06:57:19.200 --> 06:57:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU AND HOUSE DEMOCRAT 06:57:23.500 --> 06:57:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEADERSHIP ARE TEARING APART THE 06:57:25.766 --> 06:57:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 06:57:26.100 --> 06:57:26.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID THE EVIDENCE NIETZSCHE 06:57:26.833 --> 06:57:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE CLEAR IT IS NOT. 06:57:30.433 --> 06:57:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID OFFENSES NEED TO BE 06:57:33.833 --> 06:57:34.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAVE. 06:57:34.133 --> 06:57:35.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE NOT. 06:57:35.033 --> 06:57:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID ONCE THE EVIDENCE IS 06:57:36.566 --> 06:57:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAID OUT THAT THE OPPOSITION 06:57:38.100 --> 06:57:42.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL ADMIT THEY HAD TO DO IT. 06:57:42.933 --> 06:57:43.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED. 06:57:43.533 --> 06:57:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT POLLING AND THE FACT 06:57:45.433 --> 06:57:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT NOT ONE SINGLE REPUBLICAN 06:57:49.866 --> 06:57:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTED ON THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY 06:57:54.333 --> 06:57:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESOLUTION OR ON THE SCHIFF 06:57:55.433 --> 06:58:01.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPORT REVEAL THE OPPOSITE IS 06:58:01.366 --> 06:58:01.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUE. 06:58:01.666 --> 06:58:03.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT WHAT YOU AND YOUR 06:58:03.733 --> 06:58:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES HAVE DONE 06:58:04.900 --> 06:58:06.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS OPPOSITE OF WHAT YOU SAID HAD 06:58:06.700 --> 06:58:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE DONE. 06:58:07.500 --> 06:58:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A PARTISAN IMPEACHMENT 06:58:11.000 --> 06:58:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IT IS TEARING THE COUNTRY 06:58:12.800 --> 06:58:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APART. 06:58:13.100 --> 06:58:17.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I TAKE THIS ALL TO MEAN THAT 06:58:17.066 --> 06:58:18.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN NADLER ALONG WITH THE 06:58:18.666 --> 06:58:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REST OF THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS IS 06:58:23.333 --> 06:58:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREPARED TO CONTINUE THESE 06:58:24.866 --> 06:58:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTIRELY PARTISAN UNFAIR 06:58:26.133 --> 06:58:30.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS AND TRAUMATIZE THE 06:58:30.100 --> 06:58:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE ALL FOR 06:58:31.466 --> 06:58:32.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL PURPOSE. 06:58:32.133 --> 06:58:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK THAT'S A SHAME. 06:58:37.766 --> 06:58:39.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S NOT LEADERSHIP THAT'S A 06:58:39.600 --> 06:58:39.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHAM. 06:58:39.900 --> 06:58:46.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I ASKED MR. TURLEY, HAS 06:58:46.466 --> 06:58:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN SATISFIED HIS 06:58:47.966 --> 06:58:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE-PRONGED TEST FOR 06:58:49.533 --> 06:58:49.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 06:58:49.933 --> 06:58:51.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WH ALL DIE RESPECT TO THE 06:58:51.300 --> 06:58:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN I DO NOT BELIEVE THOSE 06:58:52.133 --> 06:58:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTORS WERE SATISFIED. 06:58:53.033 --> 06:58:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 06:58:53.500 --> 06:58:55.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I WANT TO CORRECT SOMETHING 06:58:55.266 --> 06:58:59.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE TO THE RECORD AS WELL. 06:58:59.800 --> 06:59:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPEATEDLY TODAY AND OTHER DAYS 06:59:02.000 --> 06:59:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS HAVE REPEATED WHAT WAS 06:59:03.133 --> 06:59:08.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID IN THE TEXT OF THE CALL. 06:59:08.466 --> 06:59:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO ME A FAVOR AND THEY IMPLIED 06:59:11.000 --> 06:59:13.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS AGAINST PRESIDENT BIDEN 06:59:13.866 --> 06:59:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INVESTIGATE PRESIDENT BIDEN. 06:59:15.500 --> 06:59:17.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS NOT, IN FACT LET ME READ 06:59:17.066 --> 06:59:19.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE TRANSCRIPT SAYS. 06:59:19.866 --> 06:59:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SAYS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP I 06:59:21.700 --> 06:59:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO US A FAVOR 06:59:23.233 --> 06:59:24.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGH BECAUSE OUR COUNTRY HAS 06:59:24.066 --> 06:59:25.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN THROUGH A LOT AND UKRAINE 06:59:25.433 --> 06:59:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOWS A LOT ABOUT IT. 06:59:27.866 --> 06:59:29.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD LIKE YOU TO FIND OUT 06:59:29.200 --> 06:59:31.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAPPENED WITH THIS WHOLE 06:59:31.100 --> 06:59:32.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SITUATION WITH UKRAINE. 06:59:32.833 --> 06:59:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY SAY CROWDSTRIKE. 06:59:34.033 --> 06:59:36.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I GUESS YOU HAVE ONE OF YOUR OWN 06:59:36.733 --> 06:59:37.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEALTHY PEOPLE. 06:59:37.900 --> 06:59:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SAYS NOTHING ABOUT THE BIDENS 06:59:40.933 --> 06:59:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO PLEASE STOP RIRCHESSING THOSE 06:59:43.433 --> 06:59:46.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO TOGETHER AND I YIELD BACK. 06:59:46.133 --> 06:59:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 06:59:48.200 --> 06:59:48.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU MR. CHAIRMAN. 06:59:48.833 --> 06:59:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS A DEEPLY GRAVE MOMENT 06:59:50.500 --> 06:59:52.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE FIND OURSELVES IN AND I 06:59:52.966 --> 06:59:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGHT THE THREAT TO OUR 06:59:54.333 --> 06:59:56.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NARRATION WAS WELL ARTICULATED 06:59:56.000 --> 06:59:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARLIER TODAY BY PROFESSOR 06:59:58.200 --> 07:00:00.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN WHEN YOU SAID IF WE 07:00:00.533 --> 07:00:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CANNOT IMPEACH A PRESIDENT WHO 07:00:02.266 --> 07:00:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSES HIS OFFICE FOR PERSONAL 07:00:04.633 --> 07:00:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVANTAGE, WE NO LONGER LIVE IN 07:00:06.633 --> 07:00:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A DEMOCRACY, WE LIVE IN A 07:00:09.400 --> 07:00:12.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONARCHY OR WE LIVE UNDER A 07:00:12.033 --> 07:00:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DICTATORSHIP. 07:00:12.466 --> 07:00:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY VIEW IS THAT IF PEOPLE CANNOT 07:00:15.400 --> 07:00:16.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPEND ON THE FAIRNESS OF OUR 07:00:16.600 --> 07:00:18.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS, THEN WHAT PEOPLE ARE 07:00:18.933 --> 07:00:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLING DIVISIVE TODAY WILL BE 07:00:20.866 --> 07:00:22.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABSOLUTELY NOTHING COMPARED TO 07:00:22.433 --> 07:00:27.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SHREDDING OF OUR DEMOCRACY. 07:00:27.833 --> 07:00:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTERNOON THE EVENTS OF UKRAINE 07:00:29.833 --> 07:00:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNFOLDED THE PRESIDENT SAID THE 07:00:31.433 --> 07:00:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASON HE REQUESTED AN 07:00:32.933 --> 07:00:33.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION INTO HIS POLITICAL 07:00:33.666 --> 07:00:36.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AWE TONIGHT AND WITHHELD 07:00:36.433 --> 07:00:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESPERATELY NEEDED MILITARY AID 07:00:37.633 --> 07:00:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR UKRAINE WAS SUPPOSED BECAUSE 07:00:38.733 --> 07:00:41.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS WORRIED ABOUT CUPPION. 07:00:41.000 --> 07:00:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOWEVER, CONTRARY TO PRESIDENT'S 07:00:43.400 --> 07:00:45.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENTS, VARIOUS WITNESSES 07:00:45.633 --> 07:00:46.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING VICE PRESIDENT PENCE'S 07:00:46.966 --> 07:00:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIAL ADVISOR JENNIFER 07:00:49.366 --> 07:00:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILLIAMS TESTIFIED THAT THE 07:00:51.400 --> 07:00:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S REQUEST WAS 07:00:52.466 --> 07:00:52.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL. 07:00:52.833 --> 07:00:53.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKE A LISTEN. 07:00:53.266 --> 07:00:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I FOUND THE JULY 25TH PHONE 07:00:55.233 --> 07:00:57.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL UNUSUAL BECAUSE IN CONTRAST 07:00:57.666 --> 07:00:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OTHER PRESIDENTIAL CALLS I 07:00:59.600 --> 07:01:01.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAD OBSERVED, IT INVOLVED 07:01:01.500 --> 07:01:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSIONS OF MATTER. 07:01:02.066 --> 07:01:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN IS IT COMMON 07:01:03.200 --> 07:01:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR SOMEONE WHO GETS CAUGHT TO 07:01:05.900 --> 07:01:08.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DENY THEIR BEHAVIOR IS 07:01:08.000 --> 07:01:08.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPERMISSIBLE? 07:01:08.433 --> 07:01:08.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ALMOST ALWAYS. 07:01:08.933 --> 07:01:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND ONE OF THE QUESTIONS 07:01:09.666 --> 07:01:11.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE US IS WHETHER THE 07:01:11.966 --> 07:01:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S CLAIM THAT HE CARED 07:01:13.500 --> 07:01:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT CORRUPTION IS ACTUALLY 07:01:15.433 --> 07:01:15.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREDIBLE. 07:01:15.800 --> 07:01:16.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW YOU HAVE ARGUED BEFORE THE 07:01:16.666 --> 07:01:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREME COURT AND THE SUPREME 07:01:18.200 --> 07:01:19.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT DETERMINED THAT WHEN 07:01:19.933 --> 07:01:21.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSESSING CREDIBILITY WE SHOULD 07:01:21.133 --> 07:01:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOK AT A NUMBER OF FACTORS 07:01:24.200 --> 07:01:25.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING IMPACT, HISTORICAL 07:01:25.133 --> 07:01:26.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACKGROUND AND WHETHER THERE ARE 07:01:26.766 --> 07:01:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL PRAWRS. 07:01:28.866 --> 07:01:29.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRECT. 07:01:29.200 --> 07:01:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT IS CORRECT. 07:01:29.733 --> 07:01:30.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO WHAT WE ARE ULTIMATELY 07:01:30.500 --> 07:01:34.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRYING TO DO IS FIGURE OUT IF 07:01:34.600 --> 07:01:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEONE'S EXPLANATION FITS WITH 07:01:35.433 --> 07:01:37.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS AND IF IT DOESN'T THEN 07:01:37.866 --> 07:01:39.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXPLANATION MAY NOT BE TRUE. 07:01:39.333 --> 07:01:41.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO LET'S EXPLORE THAT. 07:01:41.733 --> 07:01:42.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIEUTENANT COLONEL VINDMAN 07:01:42.400 --> 07:01:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED THAT HE PREPARED 07:01:43.966 --> 07:01:46.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING POINTS ON 07:01:46.200 --> 07:01:46.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANTI-CORRUPTION REFORM FOR 07:01:46.900 --> 07:01:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP'S CALL WITH 07:01:49.700 --> 07:01:51.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT ZELENSKY, 07:01:51.366 --> 07:01:52.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOWEVER BASED ON THE TRANSCRIPTS 07:01:52.966 --> 07:01:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEASED OF THOSE CALLS THIS 07:01:54.666 --> 07:01:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APRIL AND JULY PRESIDENT TRUMP 07:01:57.500 --> 07:01:59.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER MENTIONED THESE POINTS OF 07:01:59.933 --> 07:02:00.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION. 07:02:00.400 --> 07:02:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE ACTUALLY NEVER MENTIONED THE 07:02:02.000 --> 07:02:03.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORD CORRUPTION. 07:02:03.266 --> 07:02:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES THAT GO TO ANY OF THOSE 07:02:05.333 --> 07:02:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTORS? 07:02:05.700 --> 07:02:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT SIGNIFICANT? 07:02:06.266 --> 07:02:08.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, IT GOES TO THE ONE ABOUT 07:02:08.633 --> 07:02:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEDURAL IRREGULARITIES AND 07:02:09.466 --> 07:02:10.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO GOES TO THE ONE THAT SAYS 07:02:10.766 --> 07:02:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU LOOK AT THE KIND OF THINGS 07:02:13.400 --> 07:02:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT LED UP TO THE DECISION THAT 07:02:14.766 --> 07:02:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT 07:02:16.033 --> 07:02:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME OF THESE MOTIVES ABOUT. 07:02:17.333 --> 07:02:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> LET'S TRY ANOTHER ONE, 07:02:19.433 --> 07:02:20.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR VOLKER TESTIFIED THE 07:02:20.800 --> 07:02:22.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NEVER EXPRESSED MY 07:02:22.200 --> 07:02:24.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNS TO HIM ABOUT CORRUPTION 07:02:24.333 --> 07:02:26.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN ANY COUNTRY OTHER THAN 07:02:26.700 --> 07:02:27.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE. 07:02:27.033 --> 07:02:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THAT BE RELEVANT TO YOUR 07:02:28.166 --> 07:02:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSESSMENT? 07:02:28.566 --> 07:02:29.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, IT WOULD. 07:02:29.333 --> 07:02:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT GOES TO THE FACTOR ABOUT 07:02:31.433 --> 07:02:32.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBSTANTIVE DEPARTURES. 07:02:32.633 --> 07:02:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PROFESSOR KARLAN, THERE 07:02:34.666 --> 07:02:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS, IN FACT, AND MY COLLEAGUE, 07:02:39.433 --> 07:02:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. MCCLINTOCK MENTIONED THIS 07:02:40.600 --> 07:02:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARLIER, PROCESS OUTLINED IN THE 07:02:41.866 --> 07:02:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION 07:02:42.800 --> 07:02:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACT TO ASSESS WHETHER COUNTRIES 07:02:44.900 --> 07:02:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT ARE RECEIVING MILITARY AID 07:02:46.566 --> 07:02:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE DONE ENOUGH TO FIGHT 07:02:49.233 --> 07:02:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION. 07:02:49.633 --> 07:02:51.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN MAY OF 2019, MY REPUBLICAN 07:02:51.833 --> 07:02:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUE DID NOT SAY THIS, THE 07:02:53.500 --> 07:02:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTUALLY 07:02:54.566 --> 07:02:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WROTE A LETTER DETERMINING THAT 07:02:57.400 --> 07:02:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE PASSED THIS ASSESSMENT 07:02:59.433 --> 07:03:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND YET PRESIDENT TRUMP SET 07:03:01.900 --> 07:03:03.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASIDE THAT ASSESSMENT AND 07:03:03.400 --> 07:03:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHHELD THE CONGRESSIONALLY 07:03:05.700 --> 07:03:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROVED AID TO UKRAINE ANYWAY 07:03:08.333 --> 07:03:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN DIRECT CONTRADICTION TO THE 07:03:11.200 --> 07:03:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES HE SHOULD 07:03:12.733 --> 07:03:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE FOLLOWED HAD HE CARED ABOUT 07:03:15.466 --> 07:03:15.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION. 07:03:15.866 --> 07:03:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THAT ASSESSMENT -- IS THAT 07:03:17.000 --> 07:03:17.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEVANT TO YOUR ASSESSMENT? 07:03:17.666 --> 07:03:19.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, THAT WOULD ALSO GO TO 07:03:19.066 --> 07:03:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTORS THE SUPREME COURT 07:03:21.266 --> 07:03:21.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSED. 07:03:21.633 --> 07:03:22.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND WHAT ABOUT THE FACT AND I 07:03:22.566 --> 07:03:24.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK YOU MENTIONED THIS EARLIER 07:03:24.333 --> 07:03:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS ONE OF THE KEY THINGS THAT 07:03:27.433 --> 07:03:28.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU READ IN THE TESTIMONY THAT 07:03:28.966 --> 07:03:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP WANTED THE 07:03:31.433 --> 07:03:33.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS OF BURISMA AND 07:03:33.366 --> 07:03:36.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BIDE DENSE, BIDENS ANNOUNCED 07:03:36.100 --> 07:03:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT ACTUALLY DIDN'T CARE WHETHER 07:03:38.000 --> 07:03:40.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE CONNECTED. 07:03:40.333 --> 07:03:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS AMBASSADOR SONDLAND'S 07:03:41.700 --> 07:03:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY 07:03:42.833 --> 07:03:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THAT? 07:03:43.233 --> 07:03:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT GOES TO WHETHER THE 07:03:43.966 --> 07:03:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLAIM THAT THIS IS ABOUT 07:03:47.233 --> 07:03:48.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICS IS A PERSUASIVE CLAIM 07:03:48.633 --> 07:03:49.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THAT GOES TO THE FACT 07:03:49.933 --> 07:03:51.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IT IS BEING ANNOUNCED 07:03:51.733 --> 07:03:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLICLY WHICH IS AN ODD THING. 07:03:52.633 --> 07:03:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I MEAN, MAYBE MR. SWALWELL CAN 07:03:55.066 --> 07:03:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBABLY ANSWER THIS BETTER THAN 07:03:56.133 --> 07:03:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BECAUSE HE WAS A PROSECUTOR 07:03:57.333 --> 07:03:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT GENERALLY YOU DON'T ANNOUNCE 07:03:59.033 --> 07:04:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INVESTIGATION IN A CRIMINAL 07:04:01.433 --> 07:04:02.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CASE BEFORE YOU CONDUCT IT 07:04:02.300 --> 07:04:04.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IT PUTS THE PERSON ON 07:04:04.066 --> 07:04:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTICE. 07:04:04.633 --> 07:04:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% , THAT THEY ARE UNDER 07:04:06.366 --> 07:04:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 07:04:06.800 --> 07:04:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND GIVEN ALL OF THESE FACTS 07:04:08.700 --> 07:04:10.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THERE ARE MORE WE DON'T HAVE 07:04:10.300 --> 07:04:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME TO GET TO, HOW WOULD YOU 07:04:13.100 --> 07:04:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSESS THE CREDIBILITY OF THE 07:04:14.766 --> 07:04:16.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S CLAIM THAT HE WAS 07:04:16.200 --> 07:04:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORRIED ABOUT CORRUPTION? 07:04:16.833 --> 07:04:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WELL I THINK YOU OUGHT TO 07:04:18.200 --> 07:04:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE THAT CREDIBILITY 07:04:19.900 --> 07:04:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DETERMINATION BECAUSE YOU HAVE 07:04:20.833 --> 07:04:22.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SOLE POWER OF IMPEACHMENT. 07:04:22.433 --> 07:04:23.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF I WERE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE 07:04:23.933 --> 07:04:25.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF REPRESENTATIVES, I WOULD WITH 07:04:25.333 --> 07:04:26.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFER FROM THIS THAT HE WAS 07:04:26.800 --> 07:04:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOING IT FOR POLITICAL REASONS. 07:04:28.400 --> 07:04:31.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE DON'T STAND UP NOW TO A 07:04:31.233 --> 07:04:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WHO ABUSES HIS POWER, 07:04:32.866 --> 07:04:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE RISK SENDING A MENTAL TO ALL 07:04:35.133 --> 07:04:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FUTURE PRESIDENTS THAT THEY CAN 07:04:37.133 --> 07:04:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUT THEIR OWN PERSONAL POLITICAL 07:04:39.433 --> 07:04:40.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTS AHEAD OF THE AMERICAN 07:04:40.800 --> 07:04:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE, OUR NATIONAL SECURITY 07:04:41.633 --> 07:04:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND OUR ELECTIONS AND THAT IS 07:04:44.000 --> 07:04:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE GRAVEST OF THREATS TO OUR 07:04:45.933 --> 07:04:48.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY, I YIELD BACK. 07:04:48.433 --> 07:04:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 07:04:49.966 --> 07:04:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NOW RECORD MR. GO METERS. 07:04:55.066 --> 07:04:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GOMER. 07:04:55.433 --> 07:04:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WOULD ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT 07:04:59.366 --> 07:05:01.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DA OFFER AN ARTICLE BY DANIEL 07:05:01.866 --> 07:05:02.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUFF. 07:05:02.166 --> 07:05:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION THE ARTICLE 07:05:03.233 --> 07:05:04.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD. 07:05:04.266 --> 07:05:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 07:05:06.233 --> 07:05:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES MR. GRESH 07:05:07.500 --> 07:05:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WILLER, TO QUESTION THE 07:05:09.500 --> 07:05:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 07:05:10.400 --> 07:05:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 07:05:12.633 --> 07:05:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STARTING OFF TODAY I AM DOING 07:05:13.500 --> 07:05:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING THAT WROTE NORMALLY DO 07:05:15.466 --> 07:05:16.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I AM GOING TO QUOTE SPEAKER 07:05:16.566 --> 07:05:19.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE HOUSE NANCY PELOSI. 07:05:19.266 --> 07:05:20.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN MARCH THE SPEAKER TOLD THE 07:05:20.700 --> 07:05:23.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% "WASHINGTON POST" I AM GOING TO 07:05:23.000 --> 07:05:24.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE THIS. 07:05:24.733 --> 07:05:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IS SO DIVISIVE TO 07:05:25.700 --> 07:05:27.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COUNTRY THAT UNLESS THERE IS 07:05:27.766 --> 07:05:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING SO COMPELLING AND 07:05:30.766 --> 07:05:31.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERWHELMING AND BIPARTISAN I 07:05:31.533 --> 07:05:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T THINK WE SHOULD GO DOWN 07:05:33.066 --> 07:05:36.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PATH BECAUSE IT DIVIDES THE 07:05:36.733 --> 07:05:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 07:05:37.400 --> 07:05:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL ON THAT THE SPEAKER AND I 07:05:38.733 --> 07:05:39.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH AGREE. 07:05:39.200 --> 07:05:40.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHO ELSE AGREES? 07:05:40.966 --> 07:05:42.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOUNDING FATHERS. 07:05:42.866 --> 07:05:45.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOUNDING FATHERS RECOGNIZES 07:05:45.166 --> 07:05:46.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CRIMES WORTHY OF 07:05:46.833 --> 07:05:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT MUST BE SO SEVERE 07:05:48.300 --> 07:05:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REGARDLESS OF POLITICAL PARTY 07:05:49.100 --> 07:05:53.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THERE IS AN AGREEMENT THE 07:05:53.333 --> 07:05:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTIONS ARE IMPEACHABLE. 07:05:54.200 --> 07:05:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL LET'S GO BACK TO SPEAKER 07:05:56.300 --> 07:05:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PELOSI'S WORDS, JUST ONE MORE 07:05:58.100 --> 07:05:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME. 07:05:58.400 --> 07:06:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPEAKER SAYS THE CASE FOR 07:06:01.600 --> 07:06:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT MUST BE ALSO 07:06:02.433 --> 07:06:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPELLING. 07:06:02.833 --> 07:06:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL AFTER LAST MONTH'S SHIVER 07:06:04.666 --> 07:06:06.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOW THIS IS WHAT WE LEARNED. 07:06:06.033 --> 07:06:08.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE 07:06:08.033 --> 07:06:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DIRECTED ANYONE TO 07:06:10.400 --> 07:06:12.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TELL THE UKRAINIANS THAT AID WAS 07:06:12.266 --> 07:06:14.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDITIONED ON INVESTIGATION. 07:06:14.566 --> 07:06:16.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASIDE FROM THE MERE PRESUMPTIONS 07:06:16.633 --> 07:06:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY BALANCES DO SONDLAND THERE IS 07:06:19.466 --> 07:06:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO EVIDENCE THAT TRUMP WAS 07:06:21.200 --> 07:06:21.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDITIONING AID ON 07:06:21.833 --> 07:06:22.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION AND IF YOU DOUBT 07:06:22.900 --> 07:06:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ME JUST GO BACK TO THE ACTUAL 07:06:25.366 --> 07:06:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT BECAUSE NEVER IN THAT 07:06:26.100 --> 07:06:29.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL WAS THE 2020 ELECTION 07:06:29.000 --> 07:06:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MENTIONED. 07:06:29.366 --> 07:06:31.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER IN THAT CALL WAS MILITARY 07:06:31.300 --> 07:06:32.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID MENTIONED. 07:06:32.000 --> 07:06:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, PRESIDENT TRUMP TOLD 07:06:34.666 --> 07:06:36.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENATOR JOHNSON ON 31 AUGUST 07:06:36.133 --> 07:06:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT AID WAS NOT CONDITIONED ON 07:06:41.866 --> 07:06:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 07:06:42.300 --> 07:06:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATHER, PRESIDENT TRUMP WAS 07:06:43.400 --> 07:06:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHTFULLY SKEPTICAL ABOUT THE 07:06:45.333 --> 07:06:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINIANS, THEIR COUNTRY HAS A 07:06:46.500 --> 07:06:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY OF CORRUPTION AND MERELY 07:06:47.733 --> 07:06:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTED THE EUROPEANS TO 07:06:49.433 --> 07:06:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTRIBUTE MORE TO A PROBLEM IN 07:06:50.633 --> 07:06:53.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEIR OWN BACKYARD. 07:06:53.233 --> 07:06:55.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK WE CAN ALL AGREE IT IS 07:06:55.133 --> 07:06:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROPRIATE FOR THE PRESIDENT AS 07:06:56.700 --> 07:06:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STEWARD OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO 07:06:58.366 --> 07:07:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENSURE THAT OUR MONEY ISN'T 07:07:01.566 --> 07:07:02.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WASTED. 07:07:02.033 --> 07:07:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% II SAY I WASN'T GOING TO GO BACK 07:07:04.700 --> 07:07:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SPEAKER PELOSI BUT I DO WANT 07:07:06.266 --> 07:07:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO GO BACK BECAUSE I FORGOT SHE 07:07:08.533 --> 07:07:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO SAID IMPEACHMENT SHOULD 07:07:09.533 --> 07:07:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY BE PURSUED WHEN IT IS QUOTE 07:07:11.400 --> 07:07:12.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNQUOTE OVERWHELMING SO IT IS 07:07:12.500 --> 07:07:13.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROBABLY NOT GOOD FOR THE 07:07:13.900 --> 07:07:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS THAT NONE OF THE 07:07:15.500 --> 07:07:17.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES WHO TESTIFIED BEFORE 07:07:17.433 --> 07:07:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTEL COMMITTEE WERE ABLE TO 07:07:19.166 --> 07:07:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVIDE FIRSTHAND EVIDENCE OF A 07:07:22.500 --> 07:07:23.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUID PRO QUO. 07:07:23.233 --> 07:07:24.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE CALLING IT BRIBERY 07:07:24.633 --> 07:07:25.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER THE FOCUS GROUP LAST A 07:07:25.866 --> 07:07:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEEK AND THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF 07:07:27.233 --> 07:07:28.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY EITHER. 07:07:28.500 --> 07:07:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD, THE TWO PEOPLE DID HAVE 07:07:30.700 --> 07:07:32.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE, THE 07:07:32.033 --> 07:07:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, AND PRESIDENT 07:07:33.066 --> 07:07:34.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY BOTH SAY THERE WAS NO 07:07:34.100 --> 07:07:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESSURE ON THE UKRAINIANS. 07:07:35.466 --> 07:07:38.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND AGAIN, THE TRANSCRIPT, THE 07:07:38.166 --> 07:07:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 25TH BACKS THIS UP. 07:07:40.400 --> 07:07:42.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND TO GO BACK TO NANCY PELOSI 07:07:42.300 --> 07:07:44.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE MORE TIME, SHE SAID THAT THE 07:07:44.033 --> 07:07:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVEMENT FOR IMPEACHMENT SHOULD 07:07:45.933 --> 07:07:48.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE QUOTE UNQUOTE BIPARTISAN. 07:07:48.100 --> 07:07:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH IS ACTUALLY THE SAME 07:07:49.733 --> 07:07:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENTIMENT ECHOED BY OUR CHAIRMAN 07:07:52.033 --> 07:07:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JERRY NADLER WHO IN 1998 SAID 07:07:53.900 --> 07:07:56.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I QUOTE THERE MUST NEVER BE 07:07:56.000 --> 07:07:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A NARROWLY VOTED IMPEACHMENT 07:07:58.433 --> 07:08:00.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORTED BY ONE OF THE MAJOR 07:08:00.766 --> 07:08:02.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL PARTIES AND OPPOSED BY 07:08:02.900 --> 07:08:03.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER. 07:08:03.233 --> 07:08:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL, WHEN THE HOUSE VOTED ON 07:08:04.833 --> 07:08:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS IMPEACHMENT 07:08:05.900 --> 07:08:08.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY THERE WAS JUST THAT, IT 07:08:08.033 --> 07:08:10.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS ONLY BIPARTISAN VOTE WAS THE 07:08:10.100 --> 07:08:12.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE IMPOSING THE INQUIRY. 07:08:12.066 --> 07:08:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PARTISAN VOTE WAS THE ONE TO 07:08:13.366 --> 07:08:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOVE FORWARD WITH THE INQUIRY. 07:08:15.500 --> 07:08:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE ARE 0 FOR 3. 07:08:21.433 --> 07:08:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S FACE IT, THIS IS A SHAM 07:08:23.333 --> 07:08:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AGAINST PRESIDENT 07:08:25.400 --> 07:08:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP. 07:08:25.700 --> 07:08:26.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT COMPELLING. 07:08:26.266 --> 07:08:28.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT OVERWHELMING AND IT IS 07:08:28.033 --> 07:08:28.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT BIPARTISAN. 07:08:28.600 --> 07:08:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO EVEN BY THE SPEAKER'S OWN 07:08:31.366 --> 07:08:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRITERIA THIS HAS FAILED. 07:08:32.966 --> 07:08:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATHER WHAT THIS IS IS NOTHING 07:08:34.800 --> 07:08:36.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE THAN A PARTISAN WITCH-HUNT 07:08:36.900 --> 07:08:38.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT DENIES FUNDAMENTAL FAIRNESS 07:08:38.033 --> 07:08:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF OUR AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM 07:08:40.266 --> 07:08:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND DENIES DUE PROCESS TO THE 07:08:42.800 --> 07:08:43.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 07:08:43.633 --> 07:08:46.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS CASE IS BASED ON 07:08:46.166 --> 07:08:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING MORE THAN THOUGHTS, 07:08:47.666 --> 07:08:50.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEELINGS AND CONJECTURES AND A 07:08:50.466 --> 07:08:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEW THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS OF A 07:08:52.400 --> 07:08:55.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEW UNELECTED CAREER BUREAUCRATS 07:08:55.200 --> 07:08:55.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUREAUCRATS. 07:08:55.600 --> 07:08:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE 07:08:56.900 --> 07:08:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABSOLUTELY FED UP. 07:08:57.733 --> 07:08:58.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD OF WASTING OUR TIME ON 07:08:58.766 --> 07:09:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS WE SHOULD BE DOING THINGS 07:09:00.566 --> 07:09:03.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE PASS THE USMCA, LOWERING 07:09:03.266 --> 07:09:04.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 07:09:04.700 --> 07:09:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WORKING ON A FAILING 07:09:07.500 --> 07:09:09.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFRASTRUCTURE IN THIS COUNTRY. 07:09:09.600 --> 07:09:10.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH WITH THAT MR. TURLEY I 07:09:10.333 --> 07:09:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCH HOW YOUR WORDS HAVE BEEN 07:09:12.166 --> 07:09:14.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWISTED AND MANGLED ALL 07:09:14.000 --> 07:09:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARLONG. 07:09:14.366 --> 07:09:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THERE, ALL DAY LONG IS THERE 07:09:15.400 --> 07:09:16.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO 07:09:16.966 --> 07:09:17.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLARIFY? 07:09:17.300 --> 07:09:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONLY THIS, I THINK ONE OF THE 07:09:19.133 --> 07:09:20.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISAGREEMENTS WE HAD OR I HAD 07:09:20.133 --> 07:09:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH MY ESTEEMED COLLEAGUES IS 07:09:26.033 --> 07:09:28.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT MAKES A LEGITIMATE 07:09:28.333 --> 07:09:30.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, NOT WHAT 07:09:30.800 --> 07:09:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TECHNICALLY SATISFIES 07:09:31.366 --> 07:09:32.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, THERE ARE VERY FEW 07:09:32.233 --> 07:09:33.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF AN 07:09:33.300 --> 07:09:33.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 07:09:33.700 --> 07:09:35.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE QUESTION IS WHAT IS EXPECTED 07:09:35.700 --> 07:09:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF YOU AND MY OBJECTION IS THAT 07:09:38.600 --> 07:09:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS A CONSTANT PREFERENCE 07:09:40.733 --> 07:09:43.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR INFERENCE OVER INFORMATION 07:09:43.133 --> 07:09:44.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR PRESUMPTIONS OVER PROOF. 07:09:44.033 --> 07:09:46.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S BECAUSE THIS RECORD 07:09:46.133 --> 07:09:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HASN'T BEEN DEVELOPED AND IF YOU 07:09:47.833 --> 07:09:49.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE GOING TO REMOVE A PRESIDENT, 07:09:49.266 --> 07:09:50.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU BELIEVE IN DEMOCRACY, IF 07:09:50.866 --> 07:09:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARE GOING TO REMOVE A 07:09:53.700 --> 07:09:55.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SITTING PRESIDENT THEN YOU HAVE 07:09:55.200 --> 07:09:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN OBLIGATION NOT TO RELY ON 07:09:57.300 --> 07:09:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFERENCE WHEN THERE IS STILL 07:09:59.400 --> 07:10:00.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION YOU CAN GATHER. 07:10:00.233 --> 07:10:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT'S WHAT I AM SAYING, IT 07:10:01.633 --> 07:10:03.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS POT THAT YOU CAN'T DO THIS. 07:10:03.866 --> 07:10:08.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU JUST CAN'T DO IT THIS WAY. 07:10:08.533 --> 07:10:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 07:10:09.166 --> 07:10:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 07:10:11.433 --> 07:10:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NOW RECOGNIZE JACKSON LEE FOR 07:10:13.333 --> 07:10:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PURPOSE OF A UNANIMOUS 07:10:15.433 --> 07:10:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSENT REQUEST. 07:10:17.466 --> 07:10:19.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN I WOULD 07:10:19.666 --> 07:10:20.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO PLACE 07:10:20.400 --> 07:10:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN A RECORD, A NEW STATEMENT 07:10:21.933 --> 07:10:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM CHECKS AND BALANCES ON 07:10:22.866 --> 07:10:24.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ABUSE OF 07:10:24.566 --> 07:10:24.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE -- 07:10:24.933 --> 07:10:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION -- 07:10:25.566 --> 07:10:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC 07:10:27.100 --> 07:10:27.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTORNEY GENERAL -- 07:10:27.633 --> 07:10:29.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 07:10:29.933 --> 07:10:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION, I NOW 07:10:31.433 --> 07:10:33.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZE MS. DEMOCRAT MENTION 07:10:33.266 --> 07:10:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIVE QUESTIONS FOR, DEMINGS, 07:10:35.066 --> 07:10:38.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMANS AS 07:10:38.133 --> 07:10:40.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL 07:10:40.466 --> 07:10:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I KNOW FIRSTHAND THAT THE RULE 07:10:41.800 --> 07:10:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF LAW IS THE STRENGTH OF OUR 07:10:46.266 --> 07:10:46.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY. 07:10:46.633 --> 07:10:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NO ONE IS ABOVE IT. 07:10:49.966 --> 07:10:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT OUR NEIGHBORS IN OUR VARIOUS 07:10:53.900 --> 07:10:55.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMUNITIES, NOT OUR COWORKERS 07:10:55.066 --> 07:10:55.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NOT THE PRESIDENT OF THE 07:10:55.933 --> 07:10:58.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES. 07:10:58.500 --> 07:10:59.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YET THE PRESIDENT HAS SAID HE 07:10:59.900 --> 07:11:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CANNOT BE PROSECUTED FOR 07:11:03.000 --> 07:11:04.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL CONDUCT THAT HE NEED 07:11:04.133 --> 07:11:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT COMPLY WITH CONGRESSIONAL 07:11:07.466 --> 07:11:08.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUESTS AND SUBPOENAS. 07:11:08.633 --> 07:11:09.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE 07:11:09.666 --> 07:11:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IS TRYING TO ABSORB 07:11:12.900 --> 07:11:15.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF, ABSOLVE HIMSELF OF ANY 07:11:15.000 --> 07:11:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCOUNTABILITY. 07:11:15.466 --> 07:11:16.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE 07:11:16.866 --> 07:11:18.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION IN EARLY 07:11:18.833 --> 07:11:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEPTEMBER. 07:11:19.200 --> 07:11:21.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE SENT MULTIPLE LETTERS, 07:11:21.800 --> 07:11:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND SUBPOENAS 07:11:23.433 --> 07:11:25.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE WHITE HOUSE. 07:11:25.133 --> 07:11:28.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YET THE PRESIDENT HAS REFUSED TO 07:11:28.100 --> 07:11:30.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND HAS 07:11:30.200 --> 07:11:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIRECTED OTHERS NOT TO PRODUCE 07:11:34.033 --> 07:11:34.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENTS. 07:11:34.400 --> 07:11:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAS PREVENTED, HE, WHITE 07:11:37.500 --> 07:11:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OFFICIALS KEY WHITE HOUSE 07:11:39.466 --> 07:11:41.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIALS FROM TESTIFYING. 07:11:41.800 --> 07:11:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S 0 OBSTRUCTION OF 07:11:43.100 --> 07:11:44.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS IS PERVASIVE. 07:11:44.733 --> 07:11:46.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE HOUSE BEGAN ITS 07:11:46.500 --> 07:11:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION, THE WHITE HOUSE 07:11:49.100 --> 07:11:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS PRODUCED ZERO SUBPOENAED 07:11:52.666 --> 07:11:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENTS. 07:11:53.033 --> 07:11:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN ADDITION, AT THE PRESIDENT'S 07:11:55.400 --> 07:11:57.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIRECTION MORE THAN A DOZEN 07:11:57.866 --> 07:11:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBERS OF HIS ADMINISTRATION 07:11:59.400 --> 07:12:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE DEFIED CONGRESSIONAL 07:12:03.466 --> 07:12:04.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS. 07:12:04.000 --> 07:12:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOLLOWING SLIDES SHOWS THOSE 07:12:05.533 --> 07:12:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO HAVE REFUSED TO COMPLY AT 07:12:09.500 --> 07:12:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S DIRECTION. 07:12:11.466 --> 07:12:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE FACING A CATEGORICAL 07:12:15.466 --> 07:12:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BLOCKADE BAY PRESIDENT WHO IS 07:12:18.466 --> 07:12:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESPERATE TO PREVENT ANY 07:12:20.166 --> 07:12:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION INTO HIS 07:12:23.466 --> 07:12:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONGDOING. 07:12:26.000 --> 07:12:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, HAS A 07:12:28.666 --> 07:12:30.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT EVER REFUSED TO 07:12:30.033 --> 07:12:33.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATE IN AN IMPEACHMENT 07:12:33.466 --> 07:12:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION? 07:12:33.900 --> 07:12:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NONE UNTIL NOW. 07:12:37.966 --> 07:12:40.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND ANY PRESIDENT WHO -- I 07:12:40.666 --> 07:12:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW NIXON DELAYED OR TRIED TO 07:12:43.433 --> 07:12:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELAY A TURNING OVER 07:12:47.433 --> 07:12:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION. 07:12:47.833 --> 07:12:48.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THAT OCCURRED, WAS IT AT 07:12:48.600 --> 07:12:51.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SAME LEVEL THAT WE ARE 07:12:51.566 --> 07:12:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEING TODAY? 07:12:53.400 --> 07:12:57.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DASH COOPERATE AND TESTIFY, 07:12:57.100 --> 07:12:59.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T SHUT DOWN IN ANY EVENT. 07:12:59.133 --> 07:13:01.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE PRODUCED DOCUMENTS AND THERE 07:13:01.333 --> 07:13:02.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE TIMES, THERE WERE CERTAINLY 07:13:02.866 --> 07:13:04.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISAGREEMENTS BUT THERE WAS NOT 07:13:04.033 --> 07:13:06.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A WHOLESALE, BROAD SCALE ACROSS 07:13:06.100 --> 07:13:08.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BOARD REFUSAL TO EVEN 07:13:08.866 --> 07:13:10.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZE THE LEGITIMACY OF THIS 07:13:10.400 --> 07:13:12.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE DOING AN INQUIRY. 07:13:12.433 --> 07:13:14.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PRESIDENT NIXON'S OBSTRUCTION 07:13:14.233 --> 07:13:18.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESULT IN AN ARTICLE OF 07:13:18.600 --> 07:13:19.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT? 07:13:19.000 --> 07:13:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, MA'AM. 07:13:19.433 --> 07:13:19.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE 3. 07:13:19.800 --> 07:13:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN, IS IT FAIR 07:13:20.733 --> 07:13:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SAY THAT IF A PRESIDENT 07:13:23.466 --> 07:13:25.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STONEWALLS AN INVESTIGATION LIKE 07:13:25.033 --> 07:13:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE CLEARLY SEEING TODAY AND 07:13:28.133 --> 07:13:30.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO WHETHER HE HAS COMMITTED AN 07:13:30.700 --> 07:13:31.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE HE RISKS 07:13:31.833 --> 07:13:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RENDERING THE IMPEACHMENT POWER 07:13:34.233 --> 07:13:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOOT? 07:13:34.533 --> 07:13:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 07:13:34.866 --> 07:13:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND INDEED THAT'S THE INEVITABLE 07:13:36.700 --> 07:13:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFECT OF A PRESIDENT REFUSING 07:13:38.100 --> 07:13:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PARTICIPATE. 07:13:38.600 --> 07:13:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE IS DENYING THE POWER OF 07:13:41.166 --> 07:13:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION 07:13:42.333 --> 07:13:44.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OVERSEE HIM AS TO EXERCISE 07:13:44.300 --> 07:13:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ITS CAPACITY TO IMPEACH. 07:13:46.333 --> 07:13:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT, WHEN A 07:13:48.233 --> 07:13:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT PREVENTS WITNESSES 07:13:51.433 --> 07:13:52.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM COMPLYING WITH 07:13:52.233 --> 07:13:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENAS, ARE WE 07:13:54.133 --> 07:13:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTITLED TO MAKE ANY 07:13:56.833 --> 07:13:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESUMPTIONS ABOUT WHAT THEY 07:13:57.500 --> 07:13:58.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD SAY IF THEY TESTIFIED? 07:13:58.833 --> 07:13:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, MA'AM. 07:13:59.433 --> 07:13:59.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARE. 07:13:59.933 --> 07:14:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I MIGHT JUST POINT OUT THAT 07:14:02.000 --> 07:14:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE DIFFICULTIES WITH 07:14:03.433 --> 07:14:05.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKING FOR MORE THOROUGH 07:14:05.333 --> 07:14:06.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION IS THAT'S EXACTLY 07:14:06.400 --> 07:14:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT THE HOUSE HAS TRIED TO 07:14:07.500 --> 07:14:08.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT HERE AND THE PRESIDENT 07:14:08.500 --> 07:14:09.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS REFUSED TO COMPLY WITH 07:14:09.700 --> 07:14:11.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS AND OTHER REQUESTS FOR 07:14:11.600 --> 07:14:12.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION. 07:14:12.000 --> 07:14:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS WHERE THE BLOCKAGE 07:14:12.900 --> 07:14:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OCCURS. 07:14:13.233 --> 07:14:14.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY THERE ARE DOCUMENTS 07:14:14.866 --> 07:14:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT PRODUCED AND WHILE THERE ARE 07:14:16.800 --> 07:14:18.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE NOT TESTIFYING AND PEOPLE 07:14:18.133 --> 07:14:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SAID HERE TODAY THEY WANT 07:14:19.466 --> 07:14:19.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HEAR FROM. 07:14:19.966 --> 07:14:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN RELATION TO WHAT YOU JUST 07:14:22.700 --> 07:14:24.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID, AMBASSADOR SO SONDLAND 07:14:24.600 --> 07:14:25.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED EVERYONE WAS IN THE 07:14:25.566 --> 07:14:25.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOP. 07:14:25.866 --> 07:14:26.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS NO SEEBT. 07:14:26.866 --> 07:14:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, HOW IS 07:14:30.766 --> 07:14:31.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR SONDLAND'S TESTIMONY 07:14:31.700 --> 07:14:32.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEVANT HERE? 07:14:32.133 --> 07:14:34.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HIS TESTIMONY IS RELEVANT, IT 07:14:34.433 --> 07:14:36.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ALSO RATHER CHILLING TO HEAR 07:14:36.400 --> 07:14:37.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIM SAY THAT EVERYBO IS IN THE 07:14:37.966 --> 07:14:39.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOP AND WHEN HE SAYS THAT HE IS 07:14:39.533 --> 07:14:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING ABOUT THE PEP AT THE 07:14:41.066 --> 07:14:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGHEST LEVELS OF OUR GOVERNMENT 07:14:42.633 --> 07:14:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL OF WHOM ARE REFUSING TO 07:14:44.500 --> 07:14:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY UNDER OATH OR COMPLY 07:14:46.566 --> 07:14:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH SUBPOENAS. 07:14:47.366 --> 07:14:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSORS I WANT TO THANK 07:14:48.233 --> 07:14:50.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU FOR YOUR TESTIMONY. 07:14:50.833 --> 07:14:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT USED THE POWER OF 07:14:51.933 --> 07:14:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS OFFICE TO PRESSURE A FOREIGN 07:14:54.133 --> 07:14:57.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEAD OF STATE TO INVESTIGATE AN 07:14:57.133 --> 07:14:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN CITIZEN IN ORDER TO 07:14:59.433 --> 07:15:02.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BENEFIT HIS DOMESTIC POLITICAL 07:15:02.633 --> 07:15:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SITUATION. 07:15:03.000 --> 07:15:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFTER HE WAS CAUGHT AND I DO 07:15:05.200 --> 07:15:08.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT THAT, THIS 07:15:08.400 --> 07:15:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT PROCEEDED TO COVER IT 07:15:09.266 --> 07:15:13.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP AND REFUSED TO COMPLY WITH 07:15:13.166 --> 07:15:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VALID CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENAS. 07:15:14.433 --> 07:15:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS INCLUDED IMPEACHMENT 07:15:18.100 --> 07:15:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE CONSTITUTION TO ENSURE 07:15:21.866 --> 07:15:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT NO ONE, NO ONE IS ABOVE THE 07:15:26.733 --> 07:15:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW, INCLUDING AND ESPECIALLY 07:15:29.433 --> 07:15:32.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 07:15:32.533 --> 07:15:32.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES. 07:15:32.866 --> 07:15:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIR. 07:15:33.433 --> 07:15:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I YIELD BACK. 07:15:35.133 --> 07:15:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 07:15:37.566 --> 07:15:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. KLEIN IS RECOGNIZED. 07:15:38.733 --> 07:15:40.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, IT IS 07:15:40.466 --> 07:15:41.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST PAST 5:00 O'CLOCK AND A LOT 07:15:41.600 --> 07:15:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF FAMILIES ARE JUST GETTING 07:15:42.633 --> 07:15:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOME FROM WORK RIGHNOW AND 07:15:44.000 --> 07:15:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING ON THE TV AND THEY ARE 07:15:45.566 --> 07:15:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WONDERING WHAT THEY ARE WATCHING 07:15:46.333 --> 07:15:46.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON TV. 07:15:46.766 --> 07:15:48.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE ASKING THEMSELVES, IS 07:15:48.866 --> 07:15:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS A RERUN? 07:15:50.133 --> 07:15:51.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE I THOUGHT I SHAW A 07:15:51.100 --> 07:15:52.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL OF WEEKS AGO, BUT NO 07:15:52.800 --> 07:15:54.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS NOT A RERUN, 07:15:54.566 --> 07:15:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS ACT 2 OF 07:15:56.033 --> 07:15:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THREE PART TRAGEDY OF THE 07:15:57.366 --> 07:15:58.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT TRUMP. 07:15:58.666 --> 07:16:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHAT WE ARE SEEING HERE IS 07:16:02.966 --> 07:16:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEVERAL VERY ACCOMPLISHED 07:16:05.166 --> 07:16:07.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS 07:16:07.666 --> 07:16:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTEMPTING TO DIVINE THE INTENT, 07:16:09.933 --> 07:16:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER IT IS OF THE PRESIDENT 07:16:13.233 --> 07:16:16.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR OF THE VARIOUS WITNESSES WHO 07:16:16.766 --> 07:16:19.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPEARED DURING THE SCHIFF 07:16:19.866 --> 07:16:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS AND IT IS VERY 07:16:20.966 --> 07:16:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRUSTRATING TO ME AS A MEMBER OF 07:16:23.033 --> 07:16:24.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WHY WE 07:16:24.433 --> 07:16:26.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE WHERE WE ARE TODAY. 07:16:26.966 --> 07:16:28.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASKED TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS 07:16:28.933 --> 07:16:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE BECAUSE OF ITS STORIED 07:16:31.033 --> 07:16:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY, BECAUSE IT WAS THE 07:16:32.966 --> 07:16:36.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENDER OF THE CONSTITUTION. 07:16:36.000 --> 07:16:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IT WAS ONE OF THE OLDEST 07:16:38.933 --> 07:16:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEES IN CONGRESS IN THE 07:16:41.033 --> 07:16:43.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS ESTABLISHED BY ANOTHER 07:16:43.066 --> 07:16:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VIRGINIAN JEAN-GEORGE JACKSON. 07:16:44.266 --> 07:16:45.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS BECAUSE TWO OF MY 07:16:45.633 --> 07:16:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMMEDIATE PREDECESSORS, 07:16:47.733 --> 07:16:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSMAN BOB GOOD LAD, WHO 07:16:49.133 --> 07:16:51.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRED THIS COMMITTEE, AND 07:16:51.766 --> 07:16:54.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSMAN CALDWELL BUTLER ALSO 07:16:54.133 --> 07:16:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVED ON THIS COMMITTEE. 07:16:56.133 --> 07:16:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE THEY SERVED UNDER, 07:16:59.333 --> 07:17:00.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVED ON IS DEAD. 07:17:00.566 --> 07:17:02.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT COMMITTEE DOESN'T EXIST 07:17:02.633 --> 07:17:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYMORE. 07:17:02.966 --> 07:17:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT COMMITTEE IS GONE. 07:17:04.633 --> 07:17:06.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPARENTLY NOW WE DON'T EVEN GET 07:17:06.500 --> 07:17:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SIT IN THE JUDICIARY 07:17:08.700 --> 07:17:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE ROOM. 07:17:09.166 --> 07:17:12.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE IN THE WAYS AND MEANS 07:17:12.000 --> 07:17:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE ROOM. 07:17:12.466 --> 07:17:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T KNOW WHY, MAYBE BECAUSE 07:17:13.300 --> 07:17:14.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS MORE ROOM. 07:17:14.833 --> 07:17:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAYBE BECAUSE THE PORTRAITS OF 07:17:17.700 --> 07:17:20.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VARIOUS CHAIR -- CHAIRMEN 07:17:20.433 --> 07:17:22.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO WOULD BE STARING DOWN AT US 07:17:22.833 --> 07:17:25.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MIGHT JUST INTIMIDATE THE OTHER 07:17:25.900 --> 07:17:28.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIDE AS THEY ATTEMPT WHAT IS 07:17:28.000 --> 07:17:29.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESSENTIALLY A SHAM IMPEACHMENT 07:17:29.500 --> 07:17:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS PRESIDENT. 07:17:31.500 --> 07:17:36.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, LOOKING AT WHERE WE 07:17:36.100 --> 07:17:39.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE, THE LACK OF THE USE OF THE 07:17:39.866 --> 07:17:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RODINO RULES IN THIS PROCESS IS 07:17:42.333 --> 07:17:42.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHAMEFUL. 07:17:42.700 --> 07:17:44.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACT THAT WE GOT WITNESS 07:17:44.933 --> 07:17:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY FOR THIS HEARING THIS 07:17:47.400 --> 07:17:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORNING IS SHAMEFUL. 07:17:47.966 --> 07:17:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACT THAT WE GOT THE 07:17:50.033 --> 07:17:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 07:17:53.500 --> 07:17:55.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YESTERDAY, 300 PAGES OF IT IS 07:17:55.900 --> 07:17:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHAMEFUL. 07:17:56.266 --> 07:17:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WATCHED THE INTELLIGENCE 07:17:58.400 --> 07:17:59.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE HEARINGS FROM THE 07:17:59.566 --> 07:18:00.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK, ALTHOUGH I COULDN'T WATCH 07:18:00.966 --> 07:18:04.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEM ALL BECAUSE THE JUDICIARY 07:18:04.200 --> 07:18:04.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE ACTUALLY SCHEDULED 07:18:04.866 --> 07:18:06.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUSINESS DURING THE INTELLIGENCE 07:18:06.700 --> 07:18:08.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE HEARINGS, SO THE 07:18:08.833 --> 07:18:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS WITH 07:18:09.566 --> 07:18:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPECT ABLE TO WATCH ALL OF 07:18:10.466 --> 07:19:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT &F &C1 &D0 &Q6 S37=5 N0 &K0AD 07:19:23.033 --> 07:19:26.600 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THIS PRESIDENT IN 2016 AND IT IS 07:19:26.600 --> 07:19:30.233 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD HAVE THE 07:19:30.233 --> 07:19:31.100 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% CHOICE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT TO 07:19:31.100 --> 07:19:34.233 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% VOTE FOR THIS PRESIDENT IN 2020, 07:19:34.233 --> 07:19:36.566 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% NOT THE MEMBERS OF THIS 07:19:36.566 --> 07:19:38.066 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% COMMITTEE, NOT SPEAKER NANCY 07:19:38.066 --> 07:19:41.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% PELOSI AND NOT THE MEMBERS OF 07:19:41.700 --> 07:19:42.466 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 07:19:42.466 --> 07:19:43.966 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% IT SHOULD BE THE PEOPLE OF THE 07:19:43.966 --> 07:19:47.133 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% UNITED STATES WHO GET TO DECIDE 07:19:47.133 --> 07:19:50.300 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% WHO THEIR PRESIDENT IS IN 2020. 07:19:50.300 --> 07:19:53.333 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% I ASKED SEVERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT 07:19:53.333 --> 07:19:55.466 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE TO 07:19:55.466 --> 07:19:58.933 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% MR. MUELLER WHEN HE TESTIFIED. 07:19:58.933 --> 07:20:00.766 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% MR. TURLEY, I KNOW THAT YOU 07:20:00.766 --> 07:20:02.100 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% MENTIONED OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE 07:20:02.100 --> 07:20:03.800 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% SEVERAL TIMES IN YOUR TESTIMONY. 07:20:03.800 --> 07:20:05.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% I WANT TO YIELD TO MR. RATCLIFFE 07:20:05.700 --> 07:20:07.433 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% TO ASK A CONCISE QUESTION ABOUT 07:20:07.433 --> 07:20:08.900 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THAT ISSUE. 07:20:08.900 --> 07:20:12.933 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% >> I TAKE, I THANK THE GENTLEMAN 07:20:12.933 --> 07:20:13.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% FOR YIELDING. 07:20:13.700 --> 07:20:14.666 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY DESPITE NO 07:20:14.666 --> 07:20:16.533 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% QUESTIONS TO ANY WITNESSES 07:20:16.533 --> 07:20:17.400 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% DURING THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF 07:20:17.400 --> 07:20:19.333 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THE FIRST PHASE OF THIS 07:20:19.333 --> 07:20:20.600 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY THAT THE 07:20:20.600 --> 07:20:22.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% DEMOCRATS MAY BE DUSTING OFF THE 07:20:22.700 --> 07:20:24.100 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE PORTION 07:20:24.100 --> 07:20:25.866 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% OF THE MUELLER REPORT. 07:20:25.866 --> 07:20:28.300 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% IT SEEMS TO ME WE ALL REMEMBER 07:20:28.300 --> 07:20:30.833 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% HOW PAINFUL IT WAS TO LISTEN TO 07:20:30.833 --> 07:20:32.233 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% SPECIAL COUNSEL'S ANALYSIS OF 07:20:32.233 --> 07:20:35.433 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THE OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE 07:20:35.433 --> 07:20:36.866 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% PORTION OF THAT REPORT. 07:20:36.866 --> 07:20:38.600 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% I WOULD LIKE YOU TO ADDRESS THE 07:20:38.600 --> 07:20:40.466 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% FATAL FLAWS FROM YOUR 07:20:40.466 --> 07:20:41.666 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% PERSPECTIVE WITH REGARD TO THE 07:20:41.666 --> 07:20:43.400 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE PORTION 07:20:43.400 --> 07:20:43.766 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% OF THAT -- 07:20:43.766 --> 07:20:45.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS 07:20:45.700 --> 07:20:47.033 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% EXPIRED THE WITNESS MAY ANSWER 07:20:47.033 --> 07:20:47.600 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THE QUESTION BRIEFLY. 07:20:47.600 --> 07:20:49.900 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 07:20:49.900 --> 07:20:53.266 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% I HAVE BEEN A CRITIC OF THE 07:20:53.266 --> 07:20:55.300 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% OBSTRUCTION THEORY BEHIND THE 07:20:55.300 --> 07:20:56.900 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% RUSSIAN -- RUSSIA INVESTIGATION 07:20:56.900 --> 07:20:57.800 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% BECAUSE ONCE AGAIN IT DOESN'T 07:20:57.800 --> 07:20:59.433 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% MEET WHAT I THINK ARE THE CLEAR 07:20:59.433 --> 07:21:02.500 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% STANDARDS FOR OBSTRUCTION. 07:21:02.500 --> 07:21:04.700 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% WORDS THE MUELLER ADDRESSED THE 07:21:04.700 --> 07:21:05.966 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% ONLY ONE THAT RAISED A SERIOUS 07:21:05.966 --> 07:21:07.033 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% ISSUE QUITE FRANKLY WAS THE 07:21:07.033 --> 07:21:08.800 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% MATTER WITH DON MCBEGAN. 07:21:08.800 --> 07:21:11.233 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THERE IS A DISAGREEMENT ABOUT 07:21:11.233 --> 07:21:11.533 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% THAT. 07:21:11.533 --> 07:21:12.266 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% BUT ALSO THE DEPARTMENT OF 07:21:12.266 --> 07:21:13.800 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% JUSTICE REJECTED THE OBSTRUCTION 07:21:13.800 --> 07:21:15.466 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% OF JUSTICE CLAIM AND IT WAS NOT 07:21:15.466 --> 07:21:16.666 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% JUST THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. 07:21:16.666 --> 07:21:18.833 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% IT WAS ALSO THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY 07:21:18.833 --> 07:21:20.566 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% GENERAL, ROB ROSE ROSENSTEIN. 07:21:20.566 --> 07:21:22.000 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN IS WELL 07:21:22.000 --> 07:21:23.433 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% EXPIRED, THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME IS 07:21:23.433 --> 07:21:25.366 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% WELL EXPIRED. 07:21:25.366 --> 07:21:25.900 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% MR. CORREA. 07:21:25.900 --> 07:21:27.433 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN AND I 07:21:27.433 --> 07:21:28.366 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR 07:21:28.366 --> 07:21:30.033 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% WITNESSES FOR BEING HERE TODAY. 07:21:30.033 --> 07:21:31.800 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% I CAN ASSURE YOUR TESTIMONY IS 07:21:31.800 --> 07:21:34.333 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% IMPORTANT NOT ONLY TO THIS 07:21:34.333 --> 07:21:36.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO AMERICA THAT IS LISTENING 07:21:36.100 --> 07:21:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY INTENTLY ON WHAT THE ISSUES 07:21:38.366 --> 07:21:41.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE US ARE AND WHY IT IS SO 07:21:41.533 --> 07:21:44.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT THAT ALL OF US 07:21:44.566 --> 07:21:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES BEFORE US. 07:21:47.433 --> 07:21:50.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, IT WAS JUST 07:21:50.600 --> 07:21:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSED THANK PRESIDENT TRUMPS 07:21:52.033 --> 07:21:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ORDERED THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO 07:21:54.033 --> 07:21:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLETELY BLOCKADE THE EFFORTS 07:21:55.400 --> 07:21:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THIS HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE 07:21:57.533 --> 07:21:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER HE COMMITTED HIGH CRIMES 07:21:59.433 --> 07:22:00.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MISDEMEANORS. 07:22:00.966 --> 07:22:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HIS DEALINGS WITH THE 07:22:02.133 --> 07:22:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE; IS THAT CORRECT? 07:22:02.766 --> 07:22:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, IT IS. 07:22:04.100 --> 07:22:05.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS ALSO 07:22:05.666 --> 07:22:09.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSERTED THAT MANY OFFICIALS ARE 07:22:09.300 --> 07:22:11.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEHOW ABSOLUTELY IMMUNE FROM 07:22:11.800 --> 07:22:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFYING IN THIS IMPEACHMENT 07:22:14.366 --> 07:22:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY. 07:22:14.700 --> 07:22:16.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON THE SCREEN BEHIND YOU, IS THE 07:22:16.966 --> 07:22:18.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPINION BY JUDGE JACKSON, A 07:22:18.433 --> 07:22:22.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEDERAL JUDGE HERE IN DC THAT 07:22:22.533 --> 07:22:25.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REJECT'S PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 07:22:25.400 --> 07:22:26.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSERTION. 07:22:26.333 --> 07:22:27.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, DO YOU AGREE 07:22:27.766 --> 07:22:29.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH JUDGE JACKSON'S RULING THAT 07:22:29.533 --> 07:22:32.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS INVOKED A 07:22:32.500 --> 07:22:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NONEXISTENCE LEGAL BASIS TO 07:22:34.233 --> 07:22:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BLOCK WITNESSES FROM TESTIFYING 07:22:35.966 --> 07:22:37.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY? 07:22:37.866 --> 07:22:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I AGREE WITH THE THRUST OF 07:22:42.433 --> 07:22:43.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDGE JACKSON'S OPINION, I THINK 07:22:43.933 --> 07:22:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE CORRECTLY HELD THERE IS NO 07:22:45.800 --> 07:22:48.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABSOLUTE IMMUNITY WHICH WOULD 07:22:48.633 --> 07:22:49.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROTECT A PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR 07:22:49.566 --> 07:22:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM HAVING TO APPEAR BEFORE THE 07:22:51.666 --> 07:22:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND 07:22:53.100 --> 07:22:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY. 07:22:53.433 --> 07:22:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHE DID NOT MAKE A RULING AS TO 07:22:54.733 --> 07:22:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE 07:22:55.433 --> 07:22:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD APPLY TO ANY GIVEN 07:22:57.533 --> 07:22:58.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SITUATION, AND I THINK THAT WAS 07:22:58.700 --> 07:23:00.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO APPROPRIATE BECAUSE THE 07:23:00.466 --> 07:23:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUE HAD NOT YET ARISEN. 07:23:01.566 --> 07:23:04.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET ME QUOTE JUDGE JACKSON, THE 07:23:04.533 --> 07:23:06.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRIMARY TAKE AWAY FROM THE PAST 07:23:06.700 --> 07:23:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 250 YEARS OF RECORDED AMERICAN 07:23:10.466 --> 07:23:13.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORY IS THAT PRESIDENTS ARE 07:23:13.666 --> 07:23:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT KINGS." PROFESSOR FELDMAN, 07:23:16.033 --> 07:23:18.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE FRAMERS' VIEW DOES THE 07:23:18.500 --> 07:23:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ACT MORE LIKE A LEADER 07:23:19.466 --> 07:23:22.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF DEMOCRACY OR MORE LIKE A 07:23:22.966 --> 07:23:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MONARCH WHEN HE ORDERS OFFICIALS 07:23:25.066 --> 07:23:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DENY CONGRESS AS IT TRIES 07:23:27.466 --> 07:23:30.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE ABUSE OF POWER AND 07:23:30.466 --> 07:23:31.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION OF ELECTED? 07:23:31.066 --> 07:23:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SIR, I DON'T EVEN THINK THE 07:23:32.933 --> 07:23:33.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMAINERS COULD HAVE IMAGINED 07:23:33.700 --> 07:23:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT A PRESIDENT WOULD FLATLY 07:23:35.433 --> 07:23:37.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN 07:23:37.666 --> 07:23:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY, GIVEN THAT 07:23:38.733 --> 07:23:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY GAVE THE POWER OF 07:23:41.033 --> 07:23:41.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT TO THE HOUSE OF 07:23:41.700 --> 07:23:43.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSUMED THAT 07:23:43.366 --> 07:23:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRUCTURE OF THE CONSTITUTION 07:23:44.166 --> 07:23:45.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD ALLOW THE HOUSE TO OVERSEE 07:23:45.866 --> 07:23:46.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT. 07:23:46.900 --> 07:23:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU. 07:23:48.166 --> 07:23:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT -- 07:23:49.133 --> 07:23:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 07:23:49.633 --> 07:23:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> -- WHERE CAN WE LOOK IN THE 07:23:52.466 --> 07:23:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION TO UNDERSTAND 07:23:53.100 --> 07:23:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER THE PRESIDENT MUST 07:23:54.366 --> 07:23:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLY WITH THE IMPEACHMENT 07:23:56.900 --> 07:23:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS? 07:23:57.366 --> 07:23:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK YOU CAN LOOK 07:23:58.233 --> 07:24:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE 07:24:01.200 --> 07:24:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 07:24:01.633 --> 07:24:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AA GOOD PLACE INCLUDES THE 07:24:03.133 --> 07:24:04.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPREMACY 0 CLAUSE THE PRESIDENT 07:24:04.500 --> 07:24:06.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKES AN OATH, TAKES AN OATH TO 07:24:06.500 --> 07:24:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE 07:24:07.266 --> 07:24:08.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED 07:24:08.100 --> 07:24:08.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES. 07:24:08.633 --> 07:24:10.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MEANS THAT HE IS ASSUMING 07:24:10.600 --> 07:24:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICE WITH CERTAIN CONSTRAINTS 07:24:13.233 --> 07:24:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON WHAT HE MAY DO AND THAT THERE 07:24:14.733 --> 07:24:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE MEASURES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY 07:24:17.033 --> 07:24:19.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR ANY FAILURE TO OL' HIS DUTY 07:24:19.866 --> 07:24:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION. 07:24:23.033 --> 07:24:24.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 07:24:24.566 --> 07:24:26.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE PRESIDENT HAS SAID HE IS 07:24:26.400 --> 07:24:28.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW, THAT ARTICLE 2 OF 07:24:28.333 --> 07:24:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION ALLOWS HIM TO, 07:24:31.033 --> 07:24:34.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I QUOTE, DO WHATEVER I WANT. 07:24:34.233 --> 07:24:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CAN'T BE TRUE, JUDGE 07:24:35.966 --> 07:24:37.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JACKSON HAS SAID THAT NO ONE IS 07:24:37.233 --> 07:24:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW. 07:24:40.733 --> 07:24:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONALLY, I GREW UP IN 07:24:43.433 --> 07:24:45.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALIFORNIA IN THE 1960S, IT WAS 07:24:45.366 --> 07:24:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A TIME WHEN WE WERE GOING TO 07:24:47.300 --> 07:24:48.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEAT THE RUSSIANS TO THE MOON. 07:24:48.700 --> 07:24:52.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WERE FULL OF OPTIMISM. 07:24:52.000 --> 07:24:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE BELIEVED IN THE AMERICAN 07:24:53.500 --> 07:24:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY. 07:24:53.866 --> 07:24:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WERE THE BEST IN THE WORLD. 07:24:55.433 --> 07:24:57.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND BACK HOME ON MAIN STREET, MY 07:24:57.833 --> 07:25:01.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOM AND DAD STRUGGLED TO SURVIVE 07:25:01.233 --> 07:25:01.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAY TO DAY. 07:25:01.966 --> 07:25:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY MOM WORKED AS A MAID CLEANING 07:25:04.900 --> 07:25:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOTEL ROOMS FOR A BUCK-50 AN 07:25:07.166 --> 07:25:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUR AND MY DAD WORKED AT A 07:25:09.500 --> 07:25:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOCAL PAPER MILL TRYING TO 07:25:11.200 --> 07:25:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SURVIVE DAY TO DAY AND WHAT GOT 07:25:13.300 --> 07:25:14.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US UP IN THE MORNING WAS THE 07:25:14.633 --> 07:25:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BELIEF, THE OPTIMISM THAT 07:25:16.466 --> 07:25:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOMORROW WAS GOING TO BE BETTER 07:25:19.466 --> 07:25:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN TODAY. 07:25:20.333 --> 07:25:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE A NATION OF PREMIUM, 07:25:23.466 --> 07:25:25.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 07:25:25.133 --> 07:25:26.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE ALWAYS KNOW THAT TOMORROW 07:25:26.966 --> 07:25:30.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS GOING TO BE BETTER AND TODAY 07:25:30.666 --> 07:25:32.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I PERSONALLY SENSE AS A 07:25:32.366 --> 07:25:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTAMENT FOR GREATNESS OF THIS 07:25:38.933 --> 07:25:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NATION. 07:25:39.466 --> 07:25:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I SIT HERE IN THIS COMMITTEE 07:25:43.266 --> 07:25:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM ALSO WITH ONE VERY 07:25:45.333 --> 07:25:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT MISSION, WHICH IS TO 07:25:46.400 --> 07:25:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KEEP THE AMERICAN DREAM ALIVE, 07:25:48.300 --> 07:25:50.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ENSURE THAT ALL OF US ARE 07:25:50.900 --> 07:25:52.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EQUAL, TO ENSURE THAT NOBODY, 07:25:52.700 --> 07:25:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOBODY IS ABOVE THE LAW AND TO 07:25:55.400 --> 07:25:58.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENSURE THAT OUR CONSTITUTION AND 07:25:58.100 --> 07:26:00.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT OUR CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT 07:26:00.266 --> 07:26:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENCY IS STILL 07:26:02.966 --> 07:26:06.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING WITH MEANING. 07:26:06.466 --> 07:26:08.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIR. 07:26:08.300 --> 07:26:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 07:26:08.766 --> 07:26:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 07:26:11.500 --> 07:26:11.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. ARMSTRONG. 07:26:11.933 --> 07:26:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 07:26:12.633 --> 07:26:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, ALL DAY LONG WE HAVE 07:26:13.500 --> 07:26:14.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN SITTING HERE AND LISTENING 07:26:14.866 --> 07:26:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO MY FRIENDS INTRODUCES AISLE 07:26:17.000 --> 07:26:19.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEIR WITNESSES CLAIM THAT 07:26:19.100 --> 07:26:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DEMANDED UKRAINE DO US 07:26:20.966 --> 07:26:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FAVOR. 07:26:22.333 --> 07:26:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY ASSISTING IN 2020 REELECTION 07:26:24.900 --> 07:26:26.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAMPAIGN BEFORE HE WOULD RELEASE 07:26:26.966 --> 07:26:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MILITARY AID. 07:26:27.933 --> 07:26:30.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE IN 07:26:30.066 --> 07:26:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS SHAM IMPEACHMENT 07:26:31.466 --> 07:26:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PURPOSEFULLY MISLEADING AND NOT 07:26:32.966 --> 07:26:34.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASED ON THE FACTS. 07:26:34.200 --> 07:26:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO LET'S REVIEW THE ACTUAL 07:26:36.700 --> 07:26:37.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT OF THE CALL. 07:26:37.433 --> 07:26:39.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER MENTIONED THE 2020 07:26:39.800 --> 07:26:40.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 07:26:40.433 --> 07:26:42.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE NEVER MENTIONED MILITARY AID. 07:26:42.100 --> 07:26:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT DOES, HOWEVER, CLEARLY SHOW 07:26:45.466 --> 07:26:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE FAVOR THE PRESIDENT 07:26:47.466 --> 07:26:49.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUESTED WAS SISTER STANCE WITH 07:26:49.100 --> 07:26:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONGOING INVESTIGATION INTO 07:26:50.633 --> 07:26:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE 2016 ELECTION. 07:26:51.466 --> 07:26:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE INVESTIGATIONS 07:26:53.500 --> 07:26:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULARLY THE ONE DONE, BEING 07:26:55.433 --> 07:26:57.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RUN BY U.S. ATTORNEY JEFF -- 07:26:57.933 --> 07:26:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD CONCERN DEMOCRATS. 07:26:59.466 --> 07:27:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS CALL 07:27:01.200 --> 07:27:02.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOWS THAT THE PRESIDENT WAS 07:27:02.833 --> 07:27:04.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORRIED ABOUT THE EFFORTS OF THE 07:27:04.266 --> 07:27:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE RELATING TO THE 2016 07:27:06.733 --> 07:27:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 07:27:07.100 --> 07:27:08.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNOW THIS AND NOTICE I AM 07:27:08.833 --> 07:27:11.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USING THE WORD KNOW, AND NOT THE 07:27:11.033 --> 07:27:11.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORD INFER. 07:27:11.666 --> 07:27:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM READING THE READING THE TRD 07:27:13.466 --> 07:27:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE HE SPOKE ABOUT IT ENDING 07:27:15.500 --> 07:27:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH MUELLER. 07:27:16.466 --> 07:27:18.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNOW THIS BECAUSE HE WANT IT 07:27:18.266 --> 07:27:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ATTORNEY GENERAL TO GET IN 07:27:19.500 --> 07:27:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOUCH WITH UKRAINIANS ABOUT THE 07:27:22.700 --> 07:27:23.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUE. 07:27:23.000 --> 07:27:25.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE A TRADE DEAL WITH 07:27:25.133 --> 07:27:26.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE GOVERNING THESE SORT OF 07:27:26.500 --> 07:27:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS BUT 07:27:27.233 --> 07:27:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE SO MANY OTHER THINGS THESE 07:27:28.366 --> 07:27:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS ARE INCONVENIENT FOR 07:27:29.866 --> 07:27:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS, THEY DON'T FIT THE 07:27:31.500 --> 07:27:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT NARRATIVE SO THEY 07:27:32.966 --> 07:27:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE MISREPRESENTED OR IGNORED. 07:27:35.066 --> 07:27:36.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT WHEN 07:27:36.566 --> 07:27:38.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE TALK ABOUT THIS, AND WHATEVER 07:27:38.966 --> 07:27:39.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BURDEN OF PROOF, BEYOND A 07:27:39.700 --> 07:27:41.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASONABLE DOUBT, CLEAR AND 07:27:41.033 --> 07:27:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVINCING EVIDENCE, WHETHER IT 07:27:41.900 --> 07:27:43.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A JUDICIAL HEARING, A QUASI 07:27:43.566 --> 07:27:44.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIAL HEARING OR 07:27:44.866 --> 07:27:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL HEARING, AND WE 07:27:45.566 --> 07:27:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE TALKING ABOUT THESE ISSUES I 07:27:47.000 --> 07:27:48.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK WE NEED TO START WITH HOW 07:27:48.033 --> 07:27:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE LOOK AT IT AND I AM NOT A 07:27:50.933 --> 07:27:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PROFESSOR, I 07:27:51.666 --> 07:27:53.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AM JUST AN OLD CRIMINAL DEFENSE 07:27:53.200 --> 07:27:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTORNEY BUT WHEN I WALKED INTO 07:27:55.100 --> 07:27:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A COURTROOM I THINK OF THREE 07:27:56.433 --> 07:27:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS WHAT IS THE CRIME 07:27:57.733 --> 07:27:58.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHARGED, WHAT THE CONDUCT AND 07:27:58.566 --> 07:27:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO IS VICTIM? 07:27:59.466 --> 07:28:01.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WE HAVE MANAGED TO MAKE IT 07:28:01.333 --> 07:28:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNTIL 5:00 O'CLOCK TODAY BEFORE 07:28:02.066 --> 07:28:03.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT THE ALLEGED 07:28:03.100 --> 07:28:05.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VICTIM OF THE CRIME AND THAT ARE 07:28:05.300 --> 07:28:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A IS PRESIDENT ZELENSKY, AT 07:28:07.266 --> 07:28:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE DIFFERENT TIMES PRESIDENT 07:28:09.500 --> 07:28:10.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY AT LEAST THREE 07:28:10.100 --> 07:28:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT TIMES HAS DENIED BEING 07:28:12.133 --> 07:28:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESSURED BY THE REAL ESTATE, 07:28:13.300 --> 07:28:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 07:28:13.800 --> 07:28:18.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CALL SHOWS LAUGHTER, 07:28:18.266 --> 07:28:19.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLEASANTRIES, CORDIALITY, 07:28:19.366 --> 07:28:20.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEPTEMBER 25TH, PRESIDENT 07:28:20.233 --> 07:28:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY STATES, NO, YOU HEARD 07:28:22.033 --> 07:28:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE HAD A GOOD PHONE CALL. 07:28:23.500 --> 07:28:26.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS NORMAL, WE SPOKE ABOUT 07:28:26.066 --> 07:28:27.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY THINGS, I THINK YOU READ IT 07:28:27.666 --> 07:28:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NOBODY PUSHED ME. 07:28:29.600 --> 07:28:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OCTOBER -- OCTOBER 10TH 07:28:31.466 --> 07:28:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ZELENSKY HAD A YES, 07:28:32.900 --> 07:28:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIR CONFERENCE AND I ENCOURAGE 07:28:34.533 --> 07:28:36.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYBODY TO WATCH IT EVEN IF 07:28:36.200 --> 07:28:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND IT, 07:28:37.200 --> 07:28:38.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 90 PERCENT OF COMMUNICATION IS 07:28:38.566 --> 07:28:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NONVERBAL YOU TELL ME IF YOU 07:28:39.466 --> 07:28:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK SHE LYING. 07:28:40.100 --> 07:28:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS NO BLACKMAIL. 07:28:43.466 --> 07:28:44.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECEMBER 2ND, THIS MONDAY, I 07:28:44.666 --> 07:28:46.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER TALKED TO THE PRESIDENT 07:28:46.433 --> 07:28:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE POSITION OF QUID PRO 07:28:48.766 --> 07:28:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUO. 07:28:49.433 --> 07:28:51.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WE HAVE THE ALLEGED VICTIM OF 07:28:51.700 --> 07:28:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUID PRO QUO, BRIBERY, EX-, TO, 07:28:54.366 --> 07:28:56.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHATEVER WE ARE DEALING WITH NOW 07:28:56.800 --> 07:28:57.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPEATEDLY AND ADAMANTLY 07:28:57.900 --> 07:28:59.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOUTING FROM THE ROOFTOPS THAT 07:28:59.333 --> 07:29:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE NEVER FELT PRESSURE, THAT HE 07:29:01.466 --> 07:29:03.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS NOT THE VICTIM OF ANYTHING. 07:29:03.800 --> 07:29:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO IN ORDER FOR THIS WHOLE THING 07:29:06.166 --> 07:29:08.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO STICK WE HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT 07:29:08.100 --> 07:29:10.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ZELENSKY IS A 07:29:10.566 --> 07:29:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATHOLOGICAL LIAR OR THAT THE 07:29:12.466 --> 07:29:13.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT AND THE 07:29:13.366 --> 07:29:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY ARE SO WEAK THAT HE HAS 07:29:15.833 --> 07:29:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO CHOICE BUT TO PARADE HIMSELF 07:29:17.700 --> 07:29:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT THERE, DEMORAL LIES HIMSELF 07:29:19.500 --> 07:29:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE GOOD OF HIS COUNTRY. 07:29:21.933 --> 07:29:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EITHER OF THESE TWO ASSERTIONS 07:29:23.500 --> 07:29:25.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEAKENS THEIR COUNTRIES AND 07:29:25.166 --> 07:29:26.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HARMS OUR EFFORTS TO HELP 07:29:26.966 --> 07:29:27.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE. 07:29:27.500 --> 07:29:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ALSO BEGS THE QUESTION OF 07:29:29.800 --> 07:29:32.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW ON EARTH DID PRESIDENT 07:29:32.533 --> 07:29:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY WITHSTAND THIS ILLEGAL 07:29:34.500 --> 07:29:35.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IMPEACHABLE PRESSURE TO 07:29:35.900 --> 07:29:37.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEGIN WITH BECAUSE THIS FACT 07:29:37.900 --> 07:29:39.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STILL HAS NOT CHANGED. 07:29:39.700 --> 07:29:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AID WAS RELEASED TO UKRAINE 07:29:42.433 --> 07:29:44.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND DID NOT TAKE ANY ACTION FROM 07:29:44.633 --> 07:29:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEM IN ORDER FOR IT TO FLOW AND 07:29:46.066 --> 07:29:47.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THAT I YIELD TO MY FRIEND, 07:29:47.366 --> 07:29:47.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. JORDAN. 07:29:47.766 --> 07:29:49.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR 07:29:49.966 --> 07:29:50.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YIELDING. 07:29:50.333 --> 07:29:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN CONTEXT IS 07:29:51.433 --> 07:29:51.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT, ISN'T IT? 07:29:51.966 --> 07:29:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, SIR. 07:29:52.400 --> 07:29:53.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES BECAUSE JUST A FEW 07:29:53.766 --> 07:29:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINUTES AGO WHEN OUR COLLEAGUE 07:29:56.233 --> 07:29:57.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM FLORIDA PRESENTED A 07:29:57.433 --> 07:29:58.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT YOU MADE, YOU SAID 07:29:58.300 --> 07:29:59.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL YOU HAVE GOT TO TAKE THAT 07:29:59.366 --> 07:30:00.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT IN CONTEXT BUT IT 07:30:00.733 --> 07:30:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEMS TO ME YOU DON'T WANT TO 07:30:02.233 --> 07:30:03.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXTEND THE SAME OR APPLY THE 07:30:03.266 --> 07:30:05.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAME STANDARD TO THE PRESIDENT 07:30:05.100 --> 07:30:06.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THE NOW FAMOUS QUOTE I 07:30:06.466 --> 07:30:07.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO US A FAVOR 07:30:07.833 --> 07:30:09.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID ABOUT AN HOUR AND A 07:30:09.500 --> 07:30:11.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HALF AGO THAT DIDN'T MEAN, IT 07:30:11.300 --> 07:30:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIDN'T MEAN US, IT MEANT THE 07:30:13.066 --> 07:30:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HIMSELF. 07:30:14.266 --> 07:30:15.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THAT IS THE CLEAR READING OF 07:30:15.600 --> 07:30:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS, I WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO US 07:30:17.400 --> 07:30:19.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FAVOR, THOUGH -- YOU KNOW WHAT 07:30:19.133 --> 07:30:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE NEXT TWO WORDS ARE? 07:30:20.633 --> 07:30:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DON'T HAVE THE DOCUMENT. 07:30:21.333 --> 07:30:23.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WILL TELL YOU BECAUSE OUR 07:30:23.600 --> 07:30:24.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY, HE DIDN'T SAY I WOULD 07:30:24.733 --> 07:30:26.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE YOU TO DO ME A FAVOR THOUGH 07:30:26.633 --> 07:30:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THROUGH A 07:30:28.533 --> 07:30:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOT, HE SAID I WANT YOU TO DO US 07:30:29.866 --> 07:30:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FAVOR THOUGH BECAUSE OUR 07:30:31.500 --> 07:30:32.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY HAS BEEN THROUGH A LOT. 07:30:32.833 --> 07:30:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW WHAT THIS HAPPENED? 07:30:34.700 --> 07:30:35.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT HAPPENED THE DAY AFTER 07:30:35.700 --> 07:30:38.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER WAS IN FRONT OF IN 07:30:38.000 --> 07:30:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE, OF COURSE OUR COUNTRY 07:30:38.900 --> 07:30:40.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS PUT THROUGH TWO YEARS OF 07:30:40.366 --> 07:30:41.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS AND THE IDEA YOU ARE NOT 07:30:41.966 --> 07:30:43.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO SAY OH THIS IS THE 07:30:43.200 --> 07:30:45.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROYAL WE AND HE IS TALKING ABOUT 07:30:45.033 --> 07:30:46.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIMSELF IGNORES THE ENTIRE 07:30:46.866 --> 07:30:48.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTEXT OF HIS STATEMENT, THAT 07:30:48.366 --> 07:30:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHOLE PARAGRAPH YOU KNOW WHAT HE 07:30:50.033 --> 07:30:51.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENDS THAT PARAGRAPH WITH TALKING 07:30:51.800 --> 07:30:53.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT BOB MUELLER AND THIS IS 07:30:53.966 --> 07:30:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BASIS FOR THIS IMPEACHMENT? 07:30:55.466 --> 07:30:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS CALL? 07:30:56.466 --> 07:30:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT COULDN'T BE FURTHER FROM THE 07:30:58.233 --> 07:31:00.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUTH YOU WANT THE STANDARD TO 07:31:00.166 --> 07:31:01.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPLY WHEN REPRESENTATIVE GATES 07:31:01.966 --> 07:31:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKES ONE OF YOUR STATEMENTS OH 07:31:03.300 --> 07:31:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE TO LOOK AT THE CONTEXT 07:31:04.566 --> 07:31:05.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT WHEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE 07:31:05.300 --> 07:31:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES IS CLEAR YOU TRY 07:31:07.133 --> 07:31:08.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CHANGE HIS WORDING WHEN THE 07:31:08.366 --> 07:31:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CON NEXT IS CLEAR HE IS TALKING 07:31:09.933 --> 07:31:11.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE TWO YEARS THAT THIS 07:31:11.700 --> 07:31:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY WENT THROUGH BECAUSE OF 07:31:12.466 --> 07:31:13.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS MUELLER REPORT SOMEHOW THAT 07:31:13.966 --> 07:31:15.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STANDARD DOESN'T APPLY TO THE 07:31:15.166 --> 07:31:15.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 07:31:15.533 --> 07:31:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS RIDICULOUS. 07:31:16.466 --> 07:31:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME IS 07:31:19.433 --> 07:31:20.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPIRED. 07:31:20.266 --> 07:31:20.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. SCANLON. 07:31:20.666 --> 07:31:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO THANK OUR 07:31:22.300 --> 07:31:23.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL EXPERTS FOR 07:31:23.966 --> 07:31:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WALKING US THROUGH THE FRAMER'S 07:31:25.366 --> 07:31:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINKING ON IMPEACHMENT AND WHY 07:31:26.900 --> 07:31:29.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY DECIDED IT WAS A NECESSARY 07:31:29.333 --> 07:31:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF OUR CONSTITUTION. 07:31:31.033 --> 07:31:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AM GOING TO ASK YOU TO HELP US 07:31:32.733 --> 07:31:34.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF 07:31:34.633 --> 07:31:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S OBSTRUCTION OF 07:31:38.266 --> 07:31:38.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS'S INVESTIGATION INTO 07:31:38.966 --> 07:31:42.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE USE OF THE OFFICE OF THE 07:31:42.366 --> 07:31:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO SQUEEZE THE 07:31:43.433 --> 07:31:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT TO HELP THE 07:31:44.833 --> 07:31:46.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP REELECTION CAMPAIGN AND 07:31:46.200 --> 07:31:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS CERTAINLY HUNDREDS OF 07:31:47.166 --> 07:31:52.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAGES ON HOW ONE REACHES THAT 07:31:52.066 --> 07:31:52.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUSION. 07:31:52.633 --> 07:31:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH, WE KNOW THE PRESIDENT'S 07:31:54.333 --> 07:31:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION DID NOT BEGIN WITH 07:31:55.400 --> 07:31:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UKRAINE INVESTIGATION. 07:31:56.033 --> 07:31:58.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD HIS CONDUCT IS PART OF A 07:31:58.466 --> 07:32:00.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATTERN AND I WILL DIRECT YOUR 07:32:00.066 --> 07:32:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTENTION TO THE TIMELINE ON THE 07:32:02.600 --> 07:32:02.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCREEN. 07:32:02.966 --> 07:32:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE LEFT-HAND COLUMN WE SEE 07:32:04.666 --> 07:32:05.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT FROM 07:32:05.733 --> 07:32:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS JULY COLUMN WHICH HE 07:32:07.466 --> 07:32:09.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESSURED UKRAINE, A FOREIGN 07:32:09.733 --> 07:32:12.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT, TO MEDDLE IN OUR 07:32:12.033 --> 07:32:12.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS. 07:32:12.400 --> 07:32:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANDAND THEN ONCE CONGRESS GOT WD 07:32:13.800 --> 07:32:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF IT THE PRESIDENT TRIED TO 07:32:14.966 --> 07:32:17.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COVER UP HIS INVOLVEMENT BY 07:32:17.600 --> 07:32:18.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTING THE CONGRESSIONAL 07:32:18.500 --> 07:32:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION A IN RE, AND 07:32:20.333 --> 07:32:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSING TO COOPERATE BUT THIS 07:32:21.066 --> 07:32:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISN'T THE FIRST TIME WE HAVE 07:32:21.966 --> 07:32:24.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEN THIS KIND OF OBSTRUCTION. 07:32:24.100 --> 07:32:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN WE CAN 07:32:27.433 --> 07:32:28.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLASHBACK TO THE 2016 ELECTION 07:32:28.366 --> 07:32:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PRESIDENT WELCOMED AND 07:32:31.433 --> 07:32:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED RUSSIANS AND INTERFERENCE 07:32:33.833 --> 07:32:35.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR ELECTION AND 15 WHEN THE 07:32:35.733 --> 07:32:37.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIAL COUNSEL AND THEN THIS 07:32:37.000 --> 07:32:38.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE TRIED TO INVESTIGATE 07:32:38.200 --> 07:32:40.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXTENT OF HIS INVOLVEMENT HE 07:32:40.300 --> 07:32:42.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DID EVERYTHING HE COULD TO COVER 07:32:42.533 --> 07:32:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT UP SO IT APPEARS THE 07:32:44.166 --> 07:32:45.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S OBSTRUCTION OF 07:32:45.600 --> 07:32:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS IS PART OF A 07:32:47.300 --> 07:32:47.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATTERN. 07:32:47.633 --> 07:32:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST HE INVITES, INVITES 07:32:49.133 --> 07:32:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN POWERS TO INTERFERE IN 07:32:50.633 --> 07:32:52.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ELECTIONS AND THEN HE COVERS 07:32:52.033 --> 07:32:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT UP AND FINALLY HE OBSTRUCTS 07:32:53.866 --> 07:32:55.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWFUL INQUIRIES INTO HIS 07:32:55.300 --> 07:32:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHAVIOR WHETHER BY CONGRESS OR 07:32:57.400 --> 07:32:57.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW ENFORCEMENT. 07:32:57.900 --> 07:33:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN HE DOES IT AGAIN. 07:33:00.433 --> 07:33:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO PROFESSOR GERHARDT, HOW DOES 07:33:01.433 --> 07:33:03.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EXISTENCE OF SUCH A PATTERN 07:33:03.733 --> 07:33:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HELP DETERMINE WHETHER THE 07:33:05.533 --> 07:33:06.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S CONDUCT IS 07:33:06.600 --> 07:33:07.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE? 07:33:07.000 --> 07:33:09.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE PATTERN OF COURSE GIVES 07:33:09.600 --> 07:33:11.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US A TREMENDOUS INSIGHT INTO THE 07:33:11.333 --> 07:33:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTEXT OF HIS BEHAVIOR. 07:33:12.766 --> 07:33:14.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HE IS ACTING AND HOW DO WE 07:33:14.800 --> 07:33:16.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPLAIN THOSE ACTIONS BY LOOKING 07:33:16.066 --> 07:33:18.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE PATTERN AND WE CAN INFER 07:33:18.533 --> 07:33:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY -- I THINK A VERY STRONG 07:33:20.933 --> 07:33:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFERENCE OF FACT IS THAT THIS 07:33:22.933 --> 07:33:26.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS DEVIATING FROM THE USUAL 07:33:26.666 --> 07:33:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRACTICE AND HE HAS BEEN 07:33:28.633 --> 07:33:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SYSTEMATICALLY HEADING TOWARDS A 07:33:31.400 --> 07:33:32.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CULMINATION WHERE HE CAN ASK 07:33:32.900 --> 07:33:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS QUESTION, BY THE WAY -- 07:33:34.666 --> 07:33:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 25TH CALL THE MONEY IS NOT 07:33:37.733 --> 07:33:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YET RELEASED. 07:33:38.300 --> 07:33:39.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THERE IS ON GOING 07:33:39.300 --> 07:33:40.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVERSATIONS WE LEARNED FROM 07:33:40.033 --> 07:33:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER TESTIMONY THAT ESSENTIALLY 07:33:41.833 --> 07:33:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MONEY IS BEING WITHHELD 07:33:43.433 --> 07:33:44.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT WANTED TO 07:33:44.400 --> 07:33:46.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKE SURE THE DELIVERABLE WAS 07:33:46.400 --> 07:33:48.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO HAPPEN, THAT IS, THE 07:33:48.900 --> 07:33:49.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 07:33:49.433 --> 07:33:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 07:33:49.866 --> 07:33:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND IN ADDITION TO THE MONEY 07:33:50.666 --> 07:33:51.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT BEING RELEASED THERE ALSO 07:33:51.500 --> 07:33:53.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS NOT THE WHITE HOUSE MEETING 07:33:53.666 --> 07:33:56.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH WAS SO IMPORTANT TO 07:33:56.933 --> 07:33:57.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINIAN SECURITY, RIGHT? 07:33:57.566 --> 07:33:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT. 07:33:58.033 --> 07:33:58.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> OKAY. 07:33:58.433 --> 07:34:01.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, WE NOTED 07:34:01.266 --> 07:34:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREVIOUSLY THAT FEDERAL DISTRICT 07:34:02.400 --> 07:34:04.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT RECENTLY REJECTED THE 07:34:04.033 --> 07:34:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S ATTEMPT TO BLOCK 07:34:05.900 --> 07:34:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES FROM TESTIFYING TO 07:34:07.366 --> 07:34:09.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS SAYING THAT PRESIDENTS 07:34:09.466 --> 07:34:10.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE NOT KINGS. 07:34:10.166 --> 07:34:11.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOUNDERS INCLUDED TWO 07:34:11.733 --> 07:34:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRITICAL PROVISIONS IN OUR 07:34:12.733 --> 07:34:14.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION TO PREVENT OUR 07:34:14.400 --> 07:34:16.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT FROM BECOMING A KING 07:34:16.100 --> 07:34:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND OUR DEMOCRACY FROM BECOMING 07:34:17.900 --> 07:34:19.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A MONARCHY. 07:34:19.200 --> 07:34:21.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THOSE PROTECTIONS WERE 07:34:21.300 --> 07:34:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND 07:34:23.133 --> 07:34:23.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, CORRECT? 07:34:23.700 --> 07:34:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CORRECT. 07:34:25.466 --> 07:34:26.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BASED ON THE PATTERN OF 07:34:26.833 --> 07:34:27.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT WE ARE DISCUSSING TODAY, 07:34:27.600 --> 07:34:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PATTERN OF INVITING FOREIGN 07:34:29.600 --> 07:34:30.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN OUR ELECTIONS 07:34:30.900 --> 07:34:33.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR POLITICAL GAIN AND THEN 07:34:33.433 --> 07:34:34.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTING LAWFUL 07:34:34.866 --> 07:34:36.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION, THAT PRESIDENT 07:34:36.433 --> 07:34:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERMINED BOTH OF THOSE 07:34:37.466 --> 07:34:37.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROTECTIONS? 07:34:37.866 --> 07:34:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> HE HAS. 07:34:38.600 --> 07:34:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IT IS CRUCIAL TO NOTE THAT 07:34:41.066 --> 07:34:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VICTIM OF A HIGH CRIME AND 07:34:43.100 --> 07:34:44.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS FOR SUCH AS THE PRESIDENT IS 07:34:44.500 --> 07:34:46.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLEGED TO HAVE COMMITTED IS NOT 07:34:46.133 --> 07:34:47.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ZELENSKY AND IS NOT 07:34:47.300 --> 07:34:48.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE. 07:34:48.833 --> 07:34:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VICTIM OF THE HIGH CRIME AND 07:34:50.033 --> 07:34:52.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR IS THE AMERICAN 07:34:52.233 --> 07:34:52.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE. 07:34:52.566 --> 07:34:54.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ALEXANDER HAMILTON SAID VERY 07:34:54.166 --> 07:34:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEARLY THE NATURE OF A HIGH 07:34:55.433 --> 07:34:56.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME AND MISDEMEANOR IS THAT 07:34:56.333 --> 07:34:57.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE RELATED TO INJURIES 07:34:57.633 --> 07:35:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DONE TO THE SOCIETY ITSELF. 07:35:02.000 --> 07:35:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE THE MEASURE PEOPLE ARE THE 07:35:03.500 --> 07:35:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VICTIMS OF THE HIGH CRIME AND 07:35:04.333 --> 07:35:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISS FOR. 07:35:05.133 --> 07:35:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHAT IS THE REMEDY IN SUCH A 07:35:06.533 --> 07:35:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CIRCUMSTANCE? 07:35:06.966 --> 07:35:10.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FRAMERS CREATED ONE REN 07:35:10.300 --> 07:35:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOMMEND DIFFICULT TO RESPOND 07:35:11.000 --> 07:35:11.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS 07:35:11.766 --> 07:35:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT WAS IMPEACHMENT. 07:35:12.800 --> 07:35:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 07:35:13.300 --> 07:35:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, I HAVE SPENT OVER 30 07:35:15.233 --> 07:35:18.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS WORKING TO HELP CLIENTS 07:35:18.200 --> 07:35:19.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND .. SCHOOL CHILDREN 07:35:19.600 --> 07:35:20.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR 07:35:20.666 --> 07:35:22.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM, AND THE 07:35:22.600 --> 07:35:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPORTANT OF THE RULE OF LAW, SO 07:35:25.066 --> 07:35:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S BEHAVIOR IS 07:35:27.466 --> 07:35:29.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEEPLY, DEEPLY TROUBLING. 07:35:29.766 --> 07:35:31.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WELCOMED AND USED 07:35:31.200 --> 07:35:33.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION INTERFERENCE BY RUSSIA, 07:35:33.533 --> 07:35:35.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLICLY ADMITTED HE WOULD DO IT 07:35:35.266 --> 07:35:37.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN AND DID, IN FACT, DO IT 07:35:37.100 --> 07:35:39.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN BY SOLICITING ELECTION 07:35:39.633 --> 07:35:40.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERING FROM UKRAINE AND 07:35:40.733 --> 07:35:42.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGHOUT THE PRESIDENT HAS 07:35:42.466 --> 07:35:44.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRIED TO COVER UP HIS 07:35:44.933 --> 07:35:45.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISCONDUCT. 07:35:45.333 --> 07:35:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ISN'T COMPLICATED. 07:35:46.366 --> 07:35:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FOUNDERS WERE CLEAR AND WE 07:35:48.766 --> 07:35:51.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUST BE TOO, SUCH BEHAVIOR IN A 07:35:51.533 --> 07:35:53.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 07:35:53.566 --> 07:35:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. 07:35:55.466 --> 07:35:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 07:35:57.533 --> 07:36:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 07:36:02.366 --> 07:36:04.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. CITIES CICILLINE WE RECOGNIR 07:36:04.566 --> 07:36:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST. 07:36:05.200 --> 07:36:07.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT A 07:36:07.333 --> 07:36:09.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENT WHICH LISTS THE 400 07:36:09.166 --> 07:36:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PIECES OF LEGISLATION PASSED BY 07:36:11.500 --> 07:36:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HOUSE, 275 BIPARTISAN BILLS, 07:36:14.300 --> 07:36:15.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 80 PERCENT WHICH REMAIN 07:36:15.300 --> 07:36:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LANGUISHING IN THE SAT BE MADE A 07:36:16.800 --> 07:36:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF THE RECORD IN RESPONSE 07:36:18.733 --> 07:36:20.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO MR. GATES CLAIM WE ARE NOT 07:36:20.633 --> 07:36:21.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAKING THE. 07:36:21.033 --> 07:36:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE DOCUMENT WILL BE MADE A 07:36:23.133 --> 07:36:24.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF THE RECORD. 07:36:24.266 --> 07:36:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. BIGS IS RECOGNIZED. 07:36:25.933 --> 07:36:29.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I SEEK AN 07:36:29.300 --> 07:36:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EMPTY. 07:36:29.600 --> 07:36:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS WHICH 07:36:31.466 --> 07:36:32.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREVIOUSLY HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. 07:36:32.666 --> 07:36:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION THE 07:36:33.600 --> 07:36:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENTS WILL BE ENTERED INTO 07:36:34.300 --> 07:36:36.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RECORD. 07:36:36.433 --> 07:36:37.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, MAY I HAVE -- 07:36:37.100 --> 07:36:38.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE 07:36:38.200 --> 07:36:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GENTLEMAN -- 07:36:38.600 --> 07:36:39.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN I ASK UNANIMOUS 07:36:39.933 --> 07:36:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSENT THIS ARTICLE THAT US WAS 07:36:41.566 --> 07:36:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST PUBLISHED ABOUT 15 MINUTES 07:36:43.166 --> 07:36:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGO ENTITLED LAW PROFESSOR 07:36:44.833 --> 07:36:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JONATHAN TURLEY SAYS DEMOCRATS 07:36:46.066 --> 07:36:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE SETTING A RECORD FOR A FAST 07:36:48.300 --> 07:36:49.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT, THAT IS 07:36:49.333 --> 07:36:49.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMONSTRABLY FALSE. 07:36:49.933 --> 07:36:50.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE MADE A PART OF THE RECORD. 07:36:50.933 --> 07:36:53.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION, 07:36:53.433 --> 07:36:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN. 07:36:53.866 --> 07:36:54.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION THE 07:36:54.500 --> 07:36:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENT WILL BE MADE A PART OF 07:36:55.433 --> 07:36:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RECORD. 07:36:57.533 --> 07:36:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, FOR WHAT 07:36:59.466 --> 07:37:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN SEEK 07:37:01.466 --> 07:37:01.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNITION. 07:37:01.866 --> 07:37:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> TO PUT INTO THE RECORD A 07:37:03.500 --> 07:37:05.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWEET THAT FIRST LADY OF THE USE 07:37:05.100 --> 07:37:06.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST ISSUED WITHIN THE HOUR THAT 07:37:06.433 --> 07:37:08.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYS, QUOTE, A MINOR CHILD 07:37:08.133 --> 07:37:09.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESERVES PRIVACY AND SHOULD BE 07:37:09.600 --> 07:37:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KEPT OUT OF POLITICS, PAMELA 07:37:10.900 --> 07:37:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KARLAN YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF 07:37:12.133 --> 07:37:14.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR VERY ANGRY AND OBVIOUSLY 07:37:14.900 --> 07:37:15.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BYPASSED PANDERING AND USING A 07:37:15.966 --> 07:37:17.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHILD TO DO IT, WITHOUT 07:37:17.433 --> 07:37:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBJECTION THE DOCUMENT WILL BE 07:37:19.500 --> 07:37:21.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTERED INTO THE RECORD. 07:37:21.133 --> 07:37:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. STOOB BY IS RECOGNIZED 07:37:22.633 --> 07:37:23.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE PURPOSE OF QUESTIONING 07:37:23.966 --> 07:37:25.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESSES. 07:37:25.600 --> 07:37:34.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I AM SORRY -- NOT HERE 07:37:34.266 --> 07:37:34.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOMENTARILY. 07:37:34.666 --> 07:37:35.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. GARCIA IS RECOGNIZED. 07:37:35.300 --> 07:37:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU MR. CHAIRMAN AND I 07:37:37.133 --> 07:37:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOO WANT TO THANK A ALL OF THE 07:37:38.300 --> 07:37:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES FOR THEIR TIME AND 07:37:39.466 --> 07:37:40.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR PATIENCE TODAY. 07:37:40.100 --> 07:37:43.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I KNOW IT HAS BEEN A LONG DAY, 07:37:43.033 --> 07:37:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THE END IS IN SIGHT. 07:37:44.000 --> 07:37:51.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS MY COLLEAGUE MS. KARLAN 07:37:51.500 --> 07:37:52.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZED, HIS CONDUCT IN THE 07:37:52.900 --> 07:37:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIAL COUNSEL INVESTIGATION 07:37:53.700 --> 07:37:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE HARD TO IGNORE. 07:37:55.466 --> 07:38:00.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, WE ARE SEEING IT AS A 07:38:00.866 --> 07:38:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PATTERN OF PRESIDENTIAL ABUSE OF 07:38:02.066 --> 07:38:02.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER. 07:38:02.400 --> 07:38:03.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT CALLED THE UKRAINE 07:38:03.533 --> 07:38:05.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JAB INVESTIGATION, UKRAINIAN 07:38:05.600 --> 07:38:06.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION A HOAX AND THE 07:38:06.800 --> 07:38:07.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUELLER INVESTIGATION A WITCH 07:38:07.933 --> 07:38:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HUNT, HE HAS THREATENED THE 07:38:09.366 --> 07:38:11.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE WHISTLEBLOWER FOR NOT 07:38:11.300 --> 07:38:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFYING, LIKE HE THREATENED 07:38:12.900 --> 07:38:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO FIRE HIS ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR 07:38:15.500 --> 07:38:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT OBSTRUCTING THE RUSSIA 07:38:19.500 --> 07:38:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 07:38:23.433 --> 07:38:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT FIRED AMBASSADOR 07:38:25.633 --> 07:38:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOVANOVITCH MUCH IN THE SAME WAY 07:38:26.533 --> 07:38:28.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE FIRED HIS WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL 07:38:28.266 --> 07:38:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PUBLICLY ATTACKED HIS 07:38:31.466 --> 07:38:33.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEGRITY. 07:38:33.300 --> 07:38:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND FINALLY THE PRESIDENT 07:38:35.466 --> 07:38:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTACKED THE CIVIL SERVANTS WHO 07:38:37.500 --> 07:38:38.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED ABOUT UKRAINE JUST 07:38:38.366 --> 07:38:40.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE HE ATTACKED CAREER 07:38:40.300 --> 07:38:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 07:38:41.066 --> 07:38:43.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE FOR INVESTIGATING HIS 07:38:43.000 --> 07:38:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF THE RUSSIA 07:38:45.566 --> 07:38:46.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 07:38:46.000 --> 07:38:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES 07:38:47.466 --> 07:38:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUCH BEHAVIOR BY ANY AMERICAN 07:38:50.733 --> 07:38:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WOULD BE SHOCKING, BUT 07:38:52.266 --> 07:38:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE IT IS A REPEAT OF WHAT WE E 07:38:55.466 --> 07:38:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE ALREADY SEEN IN THE SPECIAL 07:38:57.533 --> 07:38:58.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL'S INVESTIGATION. 07:38:58.333 --> 07:39:00.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOMENT TO 07:39:00.766 --> 07:39:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSS THE PRESIDENT'S EFFORTS 07:39:02.266 --> 07:39:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OBSTRUCT THE SPECIAL 07:39:05.966 --> 07:39:06.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL'S INVESTIGATION A 07:39:06.900 --> 07:39:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBJECT THIS COMMITTEE HAS BEEN 07:39:08.700 --> 07:39:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATING SINCE MARCH. 07:39:09.533 --> 07:39:12.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE ARE TWO SLIDES, THE FIRST 07:39:12.633 --> 07:39:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE WILL SHOW AS HE DID WITH -- 07:39:16.533 --> 07:39:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE PRESIDENTS HE DID WITH 07:39:18.366 --> 07:39:23.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE, TRIED TO COVE HIS, 07:39:23.066 --> 07:39:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COERCE HIS -- BY FOREIGN SPECIAL 07:39:25.933 --> 07:39:27.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL MUELLER. 07:39:27.500 --> 07:39:31.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SECOND SLIDE THIS SHOWS WHEN 07:39:31.200 --> 07:39:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE NEWS BROKE OUT OF THE 07:39:32.400 --> 07:39:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S ORDER, THE PRESIDENT 07:39:34.766 --> 07:39:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIRECTED HIS ADVISORS TO FALSELY 07:39:39.466 --> 07:39:41.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DENY HE HAD MADE THE ORDER 07:39:41.500 --> 07:39:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT ARE YOU 07:39:42.200 --> 07:39:43.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAMILIAR WITH THE FACTS RELATING 07:39:43.566 --> 07:39:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THESE THREE EPISODES AS 07:39:45.566 --> 07:39:47.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBED IN THE MUELLER REPORT, 07:39:47.200 --> 07:39:48.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YES OR NO, PLEASE? 07:39:48.933 --> 07:39:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, MA'AM. 07:39:49.366 --> 07:39:50.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO ACCEPTING THE SPECIAL 07:39:50.733 --> 07:39:53.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL'S EVIDENCE AS TRUE, IS 07:39:53.233 --> 07:39:55.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PATTERN OF CONDUCT 07:39:55.266 --> 07:39:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE? 07:39:55.866 --> 07:39:57.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT IS CLEARLY OBSTRUCTION OF 07:39:57.433 --> 07:39:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE. 07:39:57.766 --> 07:40:03.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND WHY WOULD YOU SAY SO, SIR 07:40:03.400 --> 07:40:03.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIR? 07:40:03.666 --> 07:40:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE OBVIOUS OBJECT OF THIS 07:40:05.500 --> 07:40:06.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTIVITY IS TO SHUT DOWN AN 07:40:06.900 --> 07:40:08.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION, IN FACT, THE ACTS 07:40:08.166 --> 07:40:09.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE PRESIDENT, ACCORDING TO 07:40:09.300 --> 07:40:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE FACTS, EACH TIME IS TO USE 07:40:11.433 --> 07:40:13.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE POWER THAT HE HAS UNIQUE TO 07:40:13.500 --> 07:40:15.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS OFFICE, BUT IN A WAY THAT IS 07:40:15.033 --> 07:40:18.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO HELP HIM FRUSTRATE THE 07:40:18.033 --> 07:40:18.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 07:40:18.466 --> 07:40:19.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO DOES THIS CONDUCT FIT 07:40:19.900 --> 07:40:23.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHIN THE FRAMERRERS' VIEW OF 07:40:23.366 --> 07:40:23.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES? 07:40:23.933 --> 07:40:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I BELIEVE IT DOES. 07:40:24.500 --> 07:40:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T -- I MEAN THE ENTIRE 07:40:26.566 --> 07:40:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, INCLUDING 07:40:27.433 --> 07:40:28.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEPARATION OF POWERS, IS 07:40:28.300 --> 07:40:31.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESIGNED TO PUT LIMITS ON HOW 07:40:31.233 --> 07:40:32.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMEBODY MAY GO ABOUT 07:40:32.500 --> 07:40:33.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRUSTRATING THE ACTIVITY OF 07:40:33.900 --> 07:40:34.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANOTHER BRANCH. 07:40:34.366 --> 07:40:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO YOU WOULD SAY THAT THIS 07:40:36.166 --> 07:40:38.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALSO WOULD BE AN IMPEACHABLE 07:40:38.200 --> 07:40:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE? 07:40:38.533 --> 07:40:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, MA'AM. 07:40:39.000 --> 07:40:39.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 07:40:39.533 --> 07:40:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE I AGREE WITH YOU. 07:40:41.833 --> 07:40:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S ACTIONS AND 07:40:42.900 --> 07:40:44.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHAVIOR DO MATTER. 07:40:44.166 --> 07:40:46.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S OBSTRUCTION OF 07:40:46.166 --> 07:40:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE DEFINITELY MATTERS, AS A 07:40:49.033 --> 07:40:51.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMER JUNE AND AS A MEMBER OF 07:40:51.033 --> 07:40:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS, I RAISE MY RIGHT HAND 07:40:53.100 --> 07:40:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PUT MY LEFT HAND ON A BIBLE 07:40:55.400 --> 07:40:57.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE THAN ONCE AND I HAVE SWORN 07:40:57.333 --> 07:40:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND 07:40:59.600 --> 07:41:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAWS OF THIS COUNTRY. 07:41:01.800 --> 07:41:03.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS HEARING IS ABOUT THAT, BUT 07:41:03.566 --> 07:41:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS ALSO ABOUT DECOR OF THE, 07:41:07.466 --> 07:41:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CORE OF OUR AMERICAN VALUES, 07:41:08.733 --> 07:41:12.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE VALUES OF DUTY, HONOR, AND 07:41:12.233 --> 07:41:12.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOYALTY. 07:41:12.566 --> 07:41:14.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS ABOUT THE RULE OF LAW. 07:41:14.533 --> 07:41:16.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE PRESIDENT ASKS UKRAINE 07:41:16.400 --> 07:41:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR A FAVOR, HE DID SO FOR HIS 07:41:19.166 --> 07:41:21.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL POLITICAL GAIN AND NOT 07:41:21.500 --> 07:41:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN 07:41:22.866 --> 07:41:24.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE, AND IF THIS IS TRUE, HE 07:41:24.666 --> 07:41:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD HAVE BETRAYED HIS OATH AND 07:41:27.433 --> 07:41:30.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETRAYED HIS LOYALTY TO THIS 07:41:30.900 --> 07:41:31.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY. 07:41:31.233 --> 07:41:32.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF 07:41:32.733 --> 07:41:34.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR DEMOCRACY IS THAT MOBILE IS 07:41:34.566 --> 07:41:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW, AND NOT ANY ONE 07:41:37.066 --> 07:41:39.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF YOU PROFESSORS NOT ANY ONE OF 07:41:39.900 --> 07:41:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US MEMBER APPEAR, MEMBERS OF 07:41:41.066 --> 07:41:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS, NOT EVEN THE PRESIDENT 07:41:42.133 --> 07:41:43.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE UNITED STATES, THAT IS 07:41:43.700 --> 07:41:45.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH WE SHOULD HOLD HIM 07:41:45.500 --> 07:41:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCOUNTABLE FOR HIS ACTIONS AND 07:41:47.433 --> 07:41:50.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS WHY I AGAIN THANK YOU 07:41:50.566 --> 07:41:52.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR TESTIFYING TODAY IN HELPING 07:41:52.833 --> 07:41:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US WALK THROUGH ALL OF THIS TO 07:41:54.533 --> 07:41:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PREPARE FOR WHAT MAY COME. 07:41:57.366 --> 07:41:57.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, SIR. 07:41:57.833 --> 07:41:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I YIELD BACK. 07:41:59.233 --> 07:42:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 07:42:03.000 --> 07:42:03.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. NAGUS. 07:42:03.366 --> 07:42:04.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIR, AND THANK 07:42:04.100 --> 07:42:05.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TO EACH OF THE FOUR 07:42:05.166 --> 07:42:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES FOR YOUR TESTIMONY 07:42:07.033 --> 07:42:07.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 07:42:07.333 --> 07:42:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WOULD LIKE TO START BY TALKING 07:42:09.433 --> 07:42:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT INTIMIDATION OF WITNESSES. 07:42:11.466 --> 07:42:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS MY COLLEAGUE CONGRESSWOMAN 07:42:14.766 --> 07:42:15.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GARCIA NOTED, PRESIDENT TRUMP 07:42:15.500 --> 07:42:17.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS TRIED TO INTERFERE IN BOTH 07:42:17.700 --> 07:42:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UKRAINE INVESTIGATION AND 07:42:19.466 --> 07:42:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIAL COUNSEL MUELLER'S 07:42:21.200 --> 07:42:22.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION IN ORDER TO TRY TO 07:42:22.033 --> 07:42:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COVER UP HIS OWN MISCONDUCT. 07:42:23.866 --> 07:42:26.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IN BOTH THE UKRAINE 07:42:26.300 --> 07:42:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION AND SPECIAL 07:42:27.433 --> 07:42:29.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL MUELLER'S INVESTIGATION 07:42:29.633 --> 07:42:30.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ACTIVELY 07:42:30.833 --> 07:42:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCOURAGED WITNESSES FROM 07:42:32.966 --> 07:42:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATING, INTIMIDATED WITNESS 07:42:33.933 --> 07:42:35.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHOSE CAME FORWARD AND PRAISED 07:42:35.533 --> 07:42:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE WHO REFUSED TO COOPERATE. 07:42:39.000 --> 07:42:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR AN EXAMPLE IN THE UKRAINE 07:42:40.600 --> 07:42:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION THE PRESIDENT 07:42:42.433 --> 07:42:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HARASSED AND INTIMIDATED THE 07:42:43.400 --> 07:42:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRAVE PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO CAME 07:42:46.800 --> 07:42:47.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD. 07:42:47.133 --> 07:42:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE PUBLICLY CALLED THE 07:42:49.133 --> 07:42:50.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLEBLOWER A QUOTE DISGRACE 07:42:50.566 --> 07:42:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OUR COUNTRY. 07:42:52.266 --> 07:42:54.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND SAID THAT HIS IDENTITY 07:42:54.800 --> 07:42:55.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD BE REVEALED. 07:42:55.400 --> 07:42:57.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SUGGESTED THAT THOSE INVOLVED 07:42:57.500 --> 07:42:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THE WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT 07:42:58.400 --> 07:42:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD BE DEALT WITH IN THE WAY 07:42:59.866 --> 07:43:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE QUOTE USED TO DO END 07:43:03.333 --> 07:43:05.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE FOR SPIES AND TREASON. 07:43:05.566 --> 07:43:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE CALLED AMBASSADOR TAYLOR A 07:43:08.700 --> 07:43:09.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMER MILITARY OFFICER WITH 07:43:09.566 --> 07:43:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF PUBLIC 07:43:11.466 --> 07:43:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVICE A QUOTE NEVER TRUMPER 07:43:15.466 --> 07:43:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% END, NEVER TRUMPER ON THE SAME 07:43:17.333 --> 07:43:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAY HE CALLED NEVER TRUMPERS 07:43:19.466 --> 07:43:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTE SCUM. 07:43:21.066 --> 07:43:22.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ALSO TWEETED 07:43:22.666 --> 07:43:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACCUSATIONS ABOUT MANY OF THE 07:43:24.200 --> 07:43:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO 07:43:26.000 --> 07:43:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFIED, INCLUDING JENNIFER 07:43:28.400 --> 07:43:29.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILLIAMS AND AMBASSADOR 07:43:29.066 --> 07:43:31.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOVANOVITCH, AND AS WE KNOW, THE 07:43:31.966 --> 07:43:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S LATTER TWEET 07:43:33.400 --> 07:43:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED LITERALLY DURING THE 07:43:35.800 --> 07:43:37.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR'S TESTIMONY IN THIS 07:43:37.100 --> 07:43:38.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROOM, IN FRONT OF THE 07:43:38.466 --> 07:43:40.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE WHICH SHE 07:43:40.366 --> 07:43:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MADE CLEAR WAS INTIMIDATING. 07:43:43.300 --> 07:43:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONVERSECONVERSELY WE KNOW THATE 07:43:45.000 --> 07:43:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS PRAISED WITNESSES 07:43:46.566 --> 07:43:49.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO HAVE REFUSED TO COOPERATE. 07:43:49.833 --> 07:43:52.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR EXAMPLE, DURING THE SPECIAL 07:43:52.400 --> 07:43:53.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL'S INVESTIGATION THE 07:43:53.733 --> 07:43:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT PRAISED PAUL MANAFORT, 07:43:55.333 --> 07:43:57.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS FORMER CAMPAIGN MANAGER, FOR 07:43:57.533 --> 07:43:59.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT COOPERATING. 07:43:59.133 --> 07:44:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CAN SEE THE TWEET UP ON THE 07:44:01.566 --> 07:44:02.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCREEN TO MY SIDE. 07:44:02.566 --> 07:44:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS ANOTHER TELLING EXAMPLE THE 07:44:03.966 --> 07:44:05.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT INITIALLY PRAISED 07:44:05.666 --> 07:44:07.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR SONDLAND FOR NOT 07:44:07.633 --> 07:44:10.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COOPERATING, CALLING HIM QUOTE A 07:44:10.433 --> 07:44:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY GOOD MAN AND A GREAT 07:44:11.466 --> 07:44:13.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN BUT AFTER AMBASSADOR 07:44:13.966 --> 07:44:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SONDLAND TESTIFIED AND CONFIRMED 07:44:15.466 --> 07:44:17.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THERE WAS INDEED A QUID PRO 07:44:17.466 --> 07:44:19.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUO BETWEEN THE WHITE HOUSE 07:44:19.033 --> 07:44:20.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VISIT AND THE REQUEST FOR 07:44:20.733 --> 07:44:21.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATIONS .. THE PRESIDENT 07:44:21.500 --> 07:44:25.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLAIMED THAT HE QUOTE HARDLY 07:44:25.300 --> 07:44:26.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNEW THE AMBASSADOR. 07:44:26.500 --> 07:44:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, YOU HAVE 07:44:27.433 --> 07:44:28.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOUCHED ON IT PREVIOUSLY BUT I 07:44:28.900 --> 07:44:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD LIKE YOU TO JUST EXPLAIN, 07:44:30.766 --> 07:44:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THE PRESIDENT'S INTERFERENCE 07:44:33.566 --> 07:44:35.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THESE INVESTIGATIONS BY 07:44:35.333 --> 07:44:36.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTIMIDATING WITNESSES ALSO THE 07:44:36.500 --> 07:44:38.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KIND OF CONDUCT THAT THE FRAMERS 07:44:38.133 --> 07:44:39.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE WORRIED ABOUT? 07:44:39.100 --> 07:44:40.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IF SO, WHY? 07:44:40.000 --> 07:44:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> IT IS CLEARLY CONDUCT THAT I 07:44:41.633 --> 07:44:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK THAT WORRIED THE FRAMERS 07:44:42.733 --> 07:44:44.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS REFLECTED IN THE CONSTITUTION 07:44:44.033 --> 07:44:45.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY HAVE GIVEN US AND THE 07:44:45.533 --> 07:44:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRUCTURE OF THAT CONSTITUTION. 07:44:48.233 --> 07:44:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ACTIVITIES YOU ARE TALKING 07:44:49.033 --> 07:44:51.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT HERE ARE CONSISTENT WITH 07:44:51.533 --> 07:44:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE, BUT THE OTHER ACTIVITY WE 07:44:53.033 --> 07:44:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SEEN THE PRESIDENT TRYING 07:44:55.433 --> 07:44:57.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO STOP INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER 07:44:57.400 --> 07:44:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. MUELLER OR BY CONGRESS AS 07:44:59.233 --> 07:45:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL AS TO ASK WITNESSES TO MAKE 07:45:03.033 --> 07:45:05.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FALSE DOCUMENTS ABOUT TESTIMONY 07:45:05.200 --> 07:45:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ALL OF THOSE DIFFERENT KINDS 07:45:07.466 --> 07:45:08.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF ACTIVITIES ARE NOT THE KINDS 07:45:08.966 --> 07:45:10.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF ACTIVITIES THE FRAMERS 07:45:10.600 --> 07:45:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPECTED THE PRESIDENT TO BE 07:45:11.466 --> 07:45:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABLE TO TAKE. 07:45:12.133 --> 07:45:13.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY EXPECTED THE PRESIDENT TO 07:45:13.300 --> 07:45:15.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR IT AND 07:45:15.400 --> 07:45:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT JUST IN ELECTIONS. 07:45:16.000 --> 07:45:18.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR TURLEY, YOU HAVE 07:45:18.000 --> 07:45:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STUDIED THE IMPEACHMENTS OF 07:45:19.500 --> 07:45:21.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT JOHNSON, PRESIDENT 07:45:21.033 --> 07:45:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON, PRESIDENT CLINTON, AM I 07:45:23.466 --> 07:45:24.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT THAT PRESIDENT NIXON 07:45:24.466 --> 07:45:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLOWED SENIOR WHITE HOUSE 07:45:25.733 --> 07:45:26.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFICIALS INCLUDING THE WHITE 07:45:26.833 --> 07:45:27.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE COUNSEL AND THE WHITE 07:45:27.600 --> 07:45:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF TO TESTIFY 07:45:29.133 --> 07:45:30.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN HOUSE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY? 07:45:30.600 --> 07:45:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 07:45:31.400 --> 07:45:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND YOU ARE AWARE THAT 07:45:33.500 --> 07:45:34.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS REFUSED TO 07:45:34.733 --> 07:45:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLOW HIS CHIEF OF STAFF OR 07:45:36.066 --> 07:45:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL TO TESTIFY 07:45:37.133 --> 07:45:39.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS INQUIRY, CORRECT? 07:45:39.033 --> 07:45:39.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE. 07:45:39.300 --> 07:45:40.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 07:45:40.133 --> 07:45:41.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT VARIOUS OFFICIALS DID 07:45:41.533 --> 07:45:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY AND THEY ARE REMAINING 07:45:43.166 --> 07:45:43.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. 07:45:43.733 --> 07:45:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 07:45:45.566 --> 07:45:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL NOR THE 07:45:47.433 --> 07:45:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHITE COUNSEL CHIEF OF STAFF. 07:45:48.233 --> 07:45:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S RIGHT. 07:45:51.433 --> 07:45:53.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND PRESIDENT CLINTON 07:45:53.633 --> 07:45:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROVIDED RESPONSES TO THE 07:45:54.933 --> 07:45:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. 07:45:55.466 --> 07:45:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I BELIEVE THAT IS 07:45:56.300 --> 07:45:56.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREDIBILITY. 07:45:56.700 --> 07:45:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT AND YOU 07:45:58.200 --> 07:45:58.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE AWARE PRESIDENT TRUMP 07:45:58.833 --> 07:45:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSED ANY REQUEST FOR 07:45:59.766 --> 07:46:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION SUBMIT BID THE 07:46:00.833 --> 07:46:02.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE IN IN 07:46:02.266 --> 07:46:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY? 07:46:02.800 --> 07:46:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I HAVE, YES. 07:46:03.300 --> 07:46:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE 07:46:05.700 --> 07:46:09.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LETTER ISSUED BY WHITE HOUSE 07:46:09.600 --> 07:46:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL SIX LOAN WRITTEN ON 07:46:10.900 --> 07:46:12.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHALF OF PRESIDENT TRUMP AND IN 07:46:12.033 --> 07:46:14.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EFFECT INSTRUCTING EXECUTIVE 07:46:14.933 --> 07:46:15.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRANCH OFFICIALS NOT TO TESTIFY 07:46:15.733 --> 07:46:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. 07:46:19.333 --> 07:46:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> -- 07:46:20.333 --> 07:46:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A. 07:46:20.566 --> 07:46:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AM I CORRECT NO PRESIDENT IN 07:46:24.533 --> 07:46:26.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE HISTORY OF THE HISTORY OF 07:46:26.400 --> 07:46:27.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLIC BEFORE PRESIDENT 07:46:27.933 --> 07:46:29.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP INSTRUCTED THE EXECUTIVE 07:46:29.266 --> 07:46:30.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRANCH OFFICIALS NOT TO TESTIFY 07:46:30.200 --> 07:46:32.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN AN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY? 07:46:32.500 --> 07:46:34.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THAT'S WHERE I AM NOT SURE I 07:46:34.366 --> 07:46:37.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN ANSWER THAT AFFIRMATIVELY. 07:46:37.033 --> 07:46:39.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT MIXON IN FACT WENT TO 07:46:39.066 --> 07:46:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT OVER ACCESS TO 07:46:40.933 --> 07:46:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFORMATION, DOCUMENTS AND THE 07:46:42.133 --> 07:46:42.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE AND HE LOST. 07:46:42.900 --> 07:46:45.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WELL, PROFESSOR TURLEY, I 07:46:45.100 --> 07:46:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD JUST AGAIN REFER YOU BACK 07:46:46.266 --> 07:46:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE HISTORY THAT HAS BEEN 07:46:48.300 --> 07:46:49.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOUNTED BY EACH OF THE 07:46:49.900 --> 07:46:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS HERE 07:46:50.800 --> 07:46:53.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY BECAUSE WE KNOW AS WE HAVE 07:46:53.100 --> 07:46:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE EXAMPLES THAT PRESIDENT 07:46:54.400 --> 07:46:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON DID IN FACT ALLOW HIS 07:46:55.433 --> 07:46:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHIEF OF STAFF AND HIS CHIEF 07:46:57.766 --> 07:46:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL TO TESTIFY AND THIS 07:46:59.266 --> 07:46:59.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS NOT. 07:46:59.866 --> 07:47:02.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNOW THAT PRESIDENT CLINTON 07:47:02.633 --> 07:47:03.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESPONDED TO INTERROGATORIES 07:47:03.300 --> 07:47:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROPOUNDED BY THAT IMPEACHMENT 07:47:04.633 --> 07:47:06.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY AND THIS PRESIDENT HAS 07:47:06.366 --> 07:47:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT. 07:47:06.633 --> 07:47:09.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE END OF THE DAY, THIS 07:47:09.066 --> 07:47:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS AND THIS COMMITTEE HAS 07:47:11.466 --> 07:47:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN OBLIGATION TO ENSURE THAT LAW 07:47:13.933 --> 07:47:15.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ENFORCED AND WITH THAT I WILL 07:47:15.700 --> 07:47:17.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY 07:47:17.766 --> 07:47:18.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME. 07:47:18.066 --> 07:47:21.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 07:47:21.133 --> 07:47:21.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. MACBETH. 07:47:21.533 --> 07:47:22.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 07:47:22.200 --> 07:47:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND PROFESSORS I WANT TO THANK 07:47:26.533 --> 07:47:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SPENDING 07:47:27.233 --> 07:47:27.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS ARDUOUS HOURS WITH US 07:47:27.966 --> 07:47:28.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 07:47:28.266 --> 07:47:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU SO MUCH OR BEING HERE. 07:47:29.866 --> 07:47:32.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOLLOWING UP ON MY COLLEAGUE, 07:47:32.533 --> 07:47:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. NAGUS'S QUESTIONS I WOULD 07:47:33.333 --> 07:47:37.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE TO BRIEFLY GO THROUGH ONE 07:47:37.000 --> 07:47:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICULAR EXAMPLE OF PRESIDENT 07:47:38.266 --> 07:47:42.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% -- THE PRESIDENT'S WITNESS 07:47:42.066 --> 07:47:44.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTIMIDATION, THAT I FIND TRULY 07:47:44.200 --> 07:47:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISTURBING AND VERY DEVASTATING 07:47:45.800 --> 07:47:47.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT 07:47:47.800 --> 07:47:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE ALL TRULY SEE WHAT IS 07:47:50.800 --> 07:47:51.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING ON HERE. 07:47:51.533 --> 07:47:54.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE SLIDE SHOWS ON HIS 07:47:54.933 --> 07:47:56.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JULY 25TH CALL, PRESIDENT TRUMP 07:47:56.866 --> 07:47:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID THAT FORMER AMBASSADOR 07:47:58.866 --> 07:48:01.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOVANOVITCH WOULD AND I QUOTE, 07:48:01.666 --> 07:48:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GO THROUGH SOME THINGS. 07:48:04.633 --> 07:48:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR YOVANOVITCH TESTIFIED 07:48:05.866 --> 07:48:08.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT HOW LEARNING ABOUT THE 07:48:08.033 --> 07:48:11.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S STATEMENTS MADE HER 07:48:11.400 --> 07:48:11.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEEL. 07:48:11.700 --> 07:48:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT DID YOU THINK WHEN 07:48:12.766 --> 07:48:14.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP TOLD PRESIDENT 07:48:14.833 --> 07:48:15.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY AND YOU READ THAT YOU 07:48:15.800 --> 07:48:18.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE GOING TO GO THROUGH SOME 07:48:18.900 --> 07:48:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS? 07:48:19.233 --> 07:48:22.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK. 07:48:22.066 --> 07:48:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT I WAS VERY CONCERNED. 07:48:23.500 --> 07:48:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHAT WERE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT 07:48:28.166 --> 07:48:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT? 07:48:28.466 --> 07:48:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SHE IS GOING TO GO THROUGH 07:48:31.133 --> 07:48:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME THINGS IT DIDN'T SOUND 07:48:33.333 --> 07:48:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOOD. 07:48:33.633 --> 07:48:35.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT SOUNDED LIKE A THREAT. 07:48:35.833 --> 07:48:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DID YOU FEEL THREATENED? 07:48:39.466 --> 07:48:42.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I DID. 07:48:42.966 --> 07:48:43.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> 07:48:43.200 --> 07:48:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND AS WE ALL WITNESSED IN 07:48:47.466 --> 07:48:50.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REAL-TIME IN THE MIDDLE OF 07:48:50.166 --> 07:48:52.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR YOVANOVITCH'S LIVE 07:48:52.933 --> 07:48:54.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY THE PRESIDENT TWEETED 07:48:54.800 --> 07:48:57.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE BALANCE DOOR, 07:48:57.866 --> 07:48:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADORDISCREDITING HER 07:48:59.266 --> 07:49:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVICE IN SOMALIA AND THE 07:49:03.000 --> 07:49:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE. 07:49:03.333 --> 07:49:04.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR YOVANOVITCH TESTIFIED 07:49:04.266 --> 07:49:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT PRESIDENT'S TWEET WAS, AND 07:49:05.866 --> 07:49:10.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I QUOTE, VERY INTIMIDATING. 07:49:10.600 --> 07:49:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, THESE 07:49:11.500 --> 07:49:14.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTACKS ON A CAREER PUBLIC 07:49:14.666 --> 07:49:17.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVANT ARE DEEPLY UPSETTING, 07:49:17.133 --> 07:49:20.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT HOW DO THEY FIT INTO OUR 07:49:20.266 --> 07:49:22.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTANDING OF WHETHER THE 07:49:22.000 --> 07:49:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT HAS COMMITTED HIGH 07:49:23.500 --> 07:49:24.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS? 07:49:24.566 --> 07:49:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND HOW DO THEY FIT INTO OUR 07:49:27.433 --> 07:49:29.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BROADER PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR BY 07:49:29.000 --> 07:49:33.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PRESIDENT TO COVER UP AND 07:49:33.300 --> 07:49:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCT HIS MISCONDUCT? 07:49:33.933 --> 07:49:35.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONE WAY IN WHICH IT 07:49:35.633 --> 07:49:37.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTRIBUTES TO THE OBSTRUCTION 07:49:37.300 --> 07:49:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF CONGRESS IS THAT IT DOESN'T 07:49:39.466 --> 07:49:43.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST DEGAME AMBASSADOR 07:49:43.366 --> 07:49:44.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOVANOVITCH. 07:49:44.366 --> 07:49:46.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY EVERY OTHER ACCOUNT SHE HAS 07:49:46.233 --> 07:49:48.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN AN EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVANT 07:49:48.833 --> 07:49:50.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHAT HE IS SUGGESTING THERE 07:49:50.600 --> 07:49:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAY NOT BE CONSISTENT WITH WHAT 07:49:51.466 --> 07:49:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNOW AS FACTS. 07:49:53.533 --> 07:49:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT ONE OF THE THINGS THAT ALSO 07:49:55.333 --> 07:49:56.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENS WHEN HE SENDS OUT 07:49:56.600 --> 07:49:58.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING LIKE THIS, IT 07:49:58.366 --> 07:49:59.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTIMIDATES EVERYBODY ELSE WHO 07:49:59.266 --> 07:50:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THINKING ABOUT TESTIFYING, 07:50:01.566 --> 07:50:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANY OTHER PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO 07:50:03.466 --> 07:50:04.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINK THEY SHOULD COME FORWARD. 07:50:04.400 --> 07:50:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE GOING TO WORRY THAT 07:50:06.733 --> 07:50:07.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE GOING TO GET PUNISHED 07:50:07.566 --> 07:50:09.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN SOME WAY, THEY ARE GOING TO 07:50:09.266 --> 07:50:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACE THINGS THAT SHE HAS FACED. 07:50:17.800 --> 07:50:21.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS THE WOMAN PRESIDENT 07:50:21.600 --> 07:50:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUMP HAS THREATENED BEFORE YOU. 07:50:22.933 --> 07:50:25.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I CAN ASSURE YOU I 07:50:25.300 --> 07:50:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONALLY KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE 07:50:26.733 --> 07:50:31.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE UNFAIRLY ATTACKED. 07:50:31.200 --> 07:50:32.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLICLY FOR YOUR SENSE OF DUTY 07:50:32.933 --> 07:50:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO AMERICA. 07:50:35.433 --> 07:50:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBASSADOR YOVANOVITCH DESERVES 07:50:37.066 --> 07:50:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETTER. 07:50:37.400 --> 07:50:40.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO MATTER YOUR PARTY, WHETHER 07:50:40.900 --> 07:50:42.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARE A DEMOCRAT OR 07:50:42.333 --> 07:50:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN, I DON'T THINK ANY OF 07:50:45.066 --> 07:50:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US THINKS THAT THIS IS OKAY. 07:50:47.400 --> 07:50:50.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS PLAINLY WRONG FOR THE 07:50:50.333 --> 07:50:52.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 07:50:52.166 --> 07:50:54.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ATTACK A CAREER PUBLIC 07:50:54.433 --> 07:50:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SERVANT JUST FOR TELLING THE 07:50:56.900 --> 07:50:58.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUTH AS SHE KNOWS IT. 07:50:58.600 --> 07:50:59.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF 07:50:59.733 --> 07:51:03.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY TIME. 07:51:03.400 --> 07:51:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 07:51:06.566 --> 07:51:06.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. STANTON. 07:51:06.966 --> 07:51:08.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH, 07:51:08.266 --> 07:51:09.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN AND THANK YOU TO 07:51:09.100 --> 07:51:12.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR OUTSTANDING WITNESSES HERE 07:51:12.733 --> 07:51:13.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 07:51:13.033 --> 07:51:16.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS -- WITH 07:51:16.366 --> 07:51:17.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENAS. 07:51:17.333 --> 07:51:18.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS BLANKET CATEGORICAL 07:51:18.833 --> 07:51:21.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISREGARD OF THE LEGISLATIVE 07:51:21.233 --> 07:51:22.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRANCH BEGAN WITH THE 07:51:22.800 --> 07:51:24.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S REFUSAL TO COOPERATE 07:51:24.100 --> 07:51:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH REGULAR CONGRESSIONAL 07:51:26.466 --> 07:51:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERSIGHT AND HAS NOW EXTENDED 07:51:28.666 --> 07:51:30.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE HOUSE'S CONSTITUTIONAL 07:51:30.433 --> 07:51:31.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DUTY ON IMPEACHMENT, THE REASON 07:51:31.366 --> 07:51:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY. 07:51:33.633 --> 07:51:35.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS DISREGARD HAS BEEN ON 07:51:35.633 --> 07:51:37.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISPLAY FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. 07:51:37.566 --> 07:51:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN ASKED IF HE WOULD COMPLY 07:51:40.266 --> 07:51:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THE DON MCGAHN SUBPOENA 07:51:41.666 --> 07:51:44.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP SAID, QUOTE, 07:51:44.466 --> 07:51:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL, WE ARE FIGHTING ALL THE 07:51:47.433 --> 07:51:49.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS UNQUOTE. 07:51:49.566 --> 07:51:51.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW WE HAVE DISCUSSED HERE TODAY 07:51:51.833 --> 07:51:55.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS, 07:51:55.166 --> 07:51:56.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST 07:51:56.533 --> 07:51:57.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT NIXON. 07:51:57.033 --> 07:51:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I THINK I WOULD LIKE TO GO A 07:51:59.433 --> 07:52:01.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LITTLE BIT DEEPER INTO THAT 07:52:01.500 --> 07:52:03.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSION AND JUXTAPOSE IT WITH 07:52:03.166 --> 07:52:04.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ACTIONS. 07:52:04.966 --> 07:52:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT, CAN YOU 07:52:06.533 --> 07:52:08.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELABORATE ON HOW PROFESSOR NIXON 07:52:08.933 --> 07:52:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTED CONGRESS AND HOW IT 07:52:10.666 --> 07:52:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPARES TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 07:52:13.233 --> 07:52:13.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTIONS? 07:52:13.566 --> 07:52:14.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AS WE WERE DISCUSSING 07:52:14.833 --> 07:52:16.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARLIER, AND I AM INCLUDING MY 07:52:16.366 --> 07:52:18.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRITTEN STATEMENT, PRESIDENT 07:52:18.300 --> 07:52:19.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NIXON ULTIMATELY REFUSED TO 07:52:19.266 --> 07:52:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLY WITH FOUR LEGISLATIVE 07:52:20.833 --> 07:52:22.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUBPOENAS. THESE WERE SEARCH ZG 07:52:22.733 --> 07:52:25.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN ON THE MOST INCRIMINATING 07:52:25.200 --> 07:52:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE HE HAD IN HIS 07:52:26.100 --> 07:52:27.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSSESSION SO HE REFUSED TO 07:52:27.333 --> 07:52:29.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLY WITH THOSE SUBPOENAS AND 07:52:29.033 --> 07:52:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAME THE BASIS FOR THE THIRD 07:52:31.033 --> 07:52:33.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICLE AND HE RESIGNED A FEW 07:52:33.800 --> 07:52:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DAYS LATER. 07:52:35.066 --> 07:52:36.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, WHAT ARE THE 07:52:36.066 --> 07:52:37.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSEQUENCES OF THIS 07:52:37.866 --> 07:52:39.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNPRECEDENTED OBSTRUCTION OF 07:52:39.100 --> 07:52:41.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESS TO OUR DEMOCRACY? 07:52:41.100 --> 07:52:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FOR THE PRESIDENT TO REFUSE 07:52:43.433 --> 07:52:47.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PARTICIPATE IN ANYWAY IN THE 07:52:47.033 --> 07:52:48.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE'S CONSTITUTIONAL 07:52:48.533 --> 07:52:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBLIGATION OF SUPERVISING HIM, 07:52:49.866 --> 07:52:52.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO IMPEACH HIM BREAKS THE 07:52:52.300 --> 07:52:54.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION, IT BASICALLY SAYS, 07:52:54.333 --> 07:52:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOBODY CAN OVERSEE ME, NOBODY 07:52:56.033 --> 07:52:56.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN IMPEACH ME. 07:52:56.833 --> 07:52:58.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST I WILL BLOCK WITNESSES 07:52:58.500 --> 07:52:59.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM APPEARING, THEN I WILL 07:52:59.933 --> 07:53:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANYWAY 07:53:01.600 --> 07:53:02.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THEN I WILL SAY YOU DON'T 07:53:02.366 --> 07:53:04.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO IMPEACH 07:53:04.200 --> 07:53:04.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ME. 07:53:04.500 --> 07:53:05.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ULTIMATELY THE EFFECT OF 07:53:05.633 --> 07:53:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS TO GUARANTEE THAT THE 07:53:07.466 --> 07:53:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IS ABOVE THE LAW AND 07:53:09.000 --> 07:53:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAN'T BE CHECKED AND SINCE WE 07:53:10.866 --> 07:53:12.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KNOW THE TRAILERS PUT 07:53:12.100 --> 07:53:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT IN THE CONSTITUTION 07:53:13.233 --> 07:53:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CHECK THE PRESIDENT, IF THE 07:53:14.733 --> 07:53:17.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CAN'T BE CHECKED, HE 07:53:17.500 --> 07:53:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO THE LAW. 07:53:19.433 --> 07:53:20.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR GERHARDT WOULD YOU 07:53:20.800 --> 07:53:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE THAT THE PRESIDENT'S 07:53:22.700 --> 07:53:25.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH 07:53:25.466 --> 07:53:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENAS INVOKES 07:53:27.466 --> 07:53:29.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS' WORST FEARS AND 07:53:29.666 --> 07:53:31.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENDANGERS OUR DEMOCRACY? 07:53:31.233 --> 07:53:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DOES. 07:53:32.333 --> 07:53:33.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND ONE WAY TO UNDERSTAND THAT 07:53:33.466 --> 07:53:35.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS TO PUT ALL OF HIS ARGUMENTS 07:53:35.766 --> 07:53:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOGETHER AND THEN SEE WHAT THE 07:53:37.133 --> 07:53:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RAMIFICATIONS ARE. 07:53:38.266 --> 07:53:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAYS HE IS ENTITLED NOT TO 07:53:39.733 --> 07:53:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLY WITH ALL SUBPOENAS. 07:53:42.033 --> 07:53:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAYS SHE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY 07:53:43.433 --> 07:53:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KIND OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 07:53:45.200 --> 07:53:46.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY HE IS PRESIDENT OF THE 07:53:46.233 --> 07:53:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES. 07:53:46.666 --> 07:53:48.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE IS IMMUNE TO THAT AND 07:53:48.233 --> 07:53:50.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTITLED TO KEEP ALL INFORMATION 07:53:50.800 --> 07:53:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONFIDENTIAL FROM CONGRESS. 07:53:51.466 --> 07:53:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TO GIVE A 07:53:54.200 --> 07:53:54.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REASON. 07:53:54.533 --> 07:53:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN YOU PUT ALL OF THOSE THINGS 07:53:56.266 --> 07:53:57.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOGETHER .. HE BLOCKED OFF EVERY 07:53:57.700 --> 07:53:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY TO HOLD HIMSELF ACCOUNTABLE 07:53:59.433 --> 07:54:00.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXCEPT FOR ELECTIONS AND THE 07:54:00.933 --> 07:54:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRITICAL THING TO UNDERSTAND 07:54:02.000 --> 07:54:03.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE IS THAT IS PRECISELY WHAT 07:54:03.900 --> 07:54:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE WAS TRYING TO UNDERMINE IN 07:54:06.233 --> 07:54:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UKRAINE SITUATION. 07:54:07.466 --> 07:54:08.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. KARLAN, DO YOU HAVE 07:54:08.433 --> 07:54:12.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING TO ADD TO THAT ANALYSIS 07:54:12.300 --> 07:54:12.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANALYSIS? 07:54:12.666 --> 07:54:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THINK THAT IS CORRECT, AND 07:54:14.300 --> 07:54:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF I CAN JUST SAY ONE THING. 07:54:15.833 --> 07:54:16.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PLEASE. 07:54:16.466 --> 07:54:19.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WANT TO APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT 07:54:19.666 --> 07:54:21.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SAID EARLIER ABOUT THE 07:54:21.900 --> 07:54:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S SON, IT WAS WRONG OF 07:54:23.300 --> 07:54:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ME TO DO THAT. 07:54:24.533 --> 07:54:26.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WISH THE PRESIDENT WOULD 07:54:26.500 --> 07:54:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APOLOGIZE OBVIOUSLY FOR THE 07:54:27.466 --> 07:54:28.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THINGS HE THAT HE HAS DONE IS 07:54:28.833 --> 07:54:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONG BUT I DO REGRET HAVING 07:54:30.266 --> 07:54:30.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID THAT. 07:54:30.666 --> 07:54:32.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, PROFESSOR. 07:54:32.766 --> 07:54:35.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT 07:54:35.033 --> 07:54:37.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS THAT EVERY MEMBER OF 07:54:37.500 --> 07:54:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COMMITTEE MUST DECIDE IS 07:54:39.000 --> 07:54:41.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER WE ARE A NATION OF LAWS 07:54:41.533 --> 07:54:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NOT MEN. 07:54:42.633 --> 07:54:45.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT USED TO BE AN EASY ANSWER. 07:54:45.033 --> 07:54:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE, WE COULD ALL AGREE ON. 07:54:47.433 --> 07:54:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN PRESIDENT NIXON DEFIES THE 07:54:49.366 --> 07:54:51.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW AND OBSTRUCTED JUSTICE HE 07:54:51.566 --> 07:54:54.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS HELD TO ACCOUNT BY PEOPLE ON 07:54:54.866 --> 07:54:57.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BOTH SIDES WHO KNEW THAT FOR A 07:54:57.766 --> 07:54:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC TO ENDURE WE MUST HAVE 07:54:59.433 --> 07:55:01.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIDEL THE TOY OUR COUNTRY, 07:55:01.633 --> 07:55:04.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATHER THAN ONE PARTY OR ONE MAN 07:55:04.633 --> 07:55:06.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE OBSTRUCTION WE ARE 07:55:06.300 --> 07:55:09.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOOKING AT TODAY IS FAR WORSE 07:55:09.066 --> 07:55:12.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN PRESIDENT NIXON'S BEHAVIOR. 07:55:12.900 --> 07:55:15.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL MEASURE 07:55:15.000 --> 07:55:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF THIS 07:55:17.800 --> 07:55:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE BY HOW WE CHOOSE TO 07:55:19.466 --> 07:55:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANSWER THAT QUESTION. 07:55:21.433 --> 07:55:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HOPE WE GET IT RIGHT. 07:55:23.466 --> 07:55:26.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 07:55:26.533 --> 07:55:29.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 07:55:29.333 --> 07:55:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. STOOB BY. 07:55:29.866 --> 07:55:31.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, I 07:55:31.133 --> 07:55:32.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY HAVE BEEN IN CONGRESS SINCE 07:55:32.166 --> 07:55:33.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JANUARY OF THIS YEAR AND ON THE 07:55:33.466 --> 07:55:35.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY FIRST DAY OF MY SWEARING IN 07:55:35.066 --> 07:55:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A EM IN MY CLASS CALLED FOR 07:55:37.466 --> 07:55:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE 07:55:38.733 --> 07:55:40.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON DAY ONE. 07:55:40.366 --> 07:55:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USING MUCH MORE COLORFUL 07:55:41.866 --> 07:55:43.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LANGUAGE THAN I WOULD EVER USE. 07:55:43.600 --> 07:55:44.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINCE THEN THIS COMMITTEE 07:55:44.900 --> 07:55:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOCUSED ON THE MUELLER REPORT IN 07:55:47.000 --> 07:55:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RUSSIA COLLUSION THEORY AND 07:55:50.966 --> 07:55:54.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LISTENED TO MR. MUELLER UNIF, HE 07:55:54.633 --> 07:55:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVECALLY STATE THERE WAS NO, 07:55:55.433 --> 07:55:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP DIDN'T COLLUDE 07:55:57.066 --> 07:55:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CHANGED THEIR TALKING POINTS 07:55:58.000 --> 07:56:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND MOVED TO THE OBSTRUCTION OF 07:56:00.433 --> 07:56:02.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE THEORY, THE PRESIDENT 07:56:02.066 --> 07:56:03.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTED JUSTICE AND THAT 07:56:03.866 --> 07:56:06.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIZZLED AND AFTER COORDINATING 07:56:06.000 --> 07:56:07.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH CHAIRMAN STIFF'S STAFF THE 07:56:07.500 --> 07:56:09.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHISTLEBLOWER FILED A REPORT 07:56:09.633 --> 07:56:11.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASED COMPLETELY ON HEARSAY AND 07:56:11.666 --> 07:56:13.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD THEM TALK ABOUT A PHONE 07:56:13.333 --> 07:56:14.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALL BETWEEN TWO WORLD LEADERS 07:56:14.866 --> 07:56:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH LED TO THE INTEL COMMITTEE 07:56:17.400 --> 07:56:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO-CALLED IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY 07:56:18.100 --> 07:56:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT VIOLATED ALL PAST 07:56:20.833 --> 07:56:22.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HISTORICAL PRECEDENT, DENIED 07:56:22.366 --> 07:56:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BASIC DUE PROCESS 07:56:24.366 --> 07:56:25.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL FAIRNESS 07:56:25.366 --> 07:56:26.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY CONDUCTING THIS SO-CALLED 07:56:26.900 --> 07:56:29.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INQUIRY IN SECRET WITHOUT THE 07:56:29.200 --> 07:56:30.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINORITY'S ABILITY TO CALL 07:56:30.300 --> 07:56:31.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES AND DENIED THE 07:56:31.633 --> 07:56:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT THE ABILITY TO HAVE 07:56:33.133 --> 07:56:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS LAWYERS CROSS-EXAMINE 07:56:34.700 --> 07:56:37.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES, A RIGHT AFFORDED TO 07:56:37.133 --> 07:56:37.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT CLINTON AND EVERY 07:56:37.933 --> 07:56:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFENDANT IN OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM, 07:56:39.466 --> 07:56:41.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING RAPISTS AND MURDERERS. 07:56:41.433 --> 07:56:42.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLICANS ON THIS 07:56:42.266 --> 07:56:43.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE HAVE REPEATEDLY 07:56:43.800 --> 07:56:45.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUESTED ALL EVIDENCE COLLECTED 07:56:45.066 --> 07:56:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE INTEL COMMITTEE AS WE SIT 07:56:46.800 --> 07:56:48.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE TODAY, WE STILL DON'T HAVE 07:56:48.833 --> 07:56:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE UNDERLYING EVIDENCE THAT WE 07:56:50.633 --> 07:56:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE BEEN REQUESTING. 07:56:51.400 --> 07:56:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGAIN A RIGHT AFFORDED EVERY 07:56:53.533 --> 07:56:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMINAL DEFENDANT IN THE UNITED 07:56:54.666 --> 07:56:55.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES. 07:56:55.333 --> 07:56:58.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO INSTEAD, WE SIT HERE GETTING 07:56:58.033 --> 07:56:59.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LECTURES FROM LAW PROFESSORS 07:56:59.400 --> 07:57:02.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THEIR OPINIONS, THEIR 07:57:02.633 --> 07:57:03.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPINIONS, NOT FACTS, I GUESS THE 07:57:03.633 --> 07:57:04.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS NEEDED A 07:57:04.233 --> 07:57:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL LAW REFRESHER 07:57:06.733 --> 07:57:07.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURSE. 07:57:07.166 --> 07:57:08.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REPUBLICANS DON'T. 07:57:08.766 --> 07:57:09.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN YOU HAVE 07:57:09.333 --> 07:57:11.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACKNOWLEDGED AND I QUOTE, THE 07:57:11.500 --> 07:57:13.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE QUOTE POWER OF IMPEACHMENT 07:57:13.200 --> 07:57:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMANDS A RIGOROUS LEVEL OF DUE 07:57:15.233 --> 07:57:15.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS. 07:57:15.566 --> 07:57:17.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DUE PROCESS MEANS THE RIGHT TO 07:57:17.766 --> 07:57:19.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONFRONT WITNESSES AGAINST YOU. 07:57:19.033 --> 07:57:20.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CALL YOUR OWN WITNESSES AND 07:57:20.966 --> 07:57:22.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HAVE THE ASSISTANCE OF 07:57:22.366 --> 07:57:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL. 07:57:22.700 --> 07:57:25.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE ARE YOUR WORDS, 07:57:25.266 --> 07:57:25.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, NOT MINE. 07:57:25.866 --> 07:57:26.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? 07:57:26.466 --> 07:57:28.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET THE MINORITY CALL WITNESSES. 07:57:28.266 --> 07:57:30.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET THE PRESIDENT CALL 07:57:30.566 --> 07:57:30.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES. 07:57:30.933 --> 07:57:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON ALONE CALLED 14 07:57:32.300 --> 07:57:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES TO TESTIFY. 07:57:33.066 --> 07:57:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET THE PRESIDENT'S COUNSEL 07:57:35.433 --> 07:57:36.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CROSS-EXAMINE THE WHISTLEBLOWER 07:57:36.900 --> 07:57:37.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET THE PRESIDENT'S COUNSEL 07:57:37.766 --> 07:57:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CROSS-EXAMINE THE INTEL STAFF, 07:57:41.166 --> 07:57:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING THE WHISTLEBLOWER, IN 07:57:41.900 --> 07:57:42.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR OWN WORDS THOSE ARE THE 07:57:42.633 --> 07:57:44.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT THAT SHOULD BE AFFORDED TO 07:57:44.300 --> 07:57:45.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT. 07:57:45.000 --> 07:57:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHTS EVERY CRIMINAL DEFENDANT 07:57:46.800 --> 07:57:48.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS AFFORDED, EVEN TERRORISTS IN 07:57:48.800 --> 07:57:50.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IRAQ WERE AFFORDED MORE DUE 07:57:50.300 --> 07:57:51.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS THAN YOU AND THE 07:57:51.900 --> 07:57:53.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY HAVE 07:57:53.233 --> 07:57:53.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFORDED THE PRESIDENT. 07:57:53.833 --> 07:57:56.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I KNOW BECAUSE I SERVED IN IRAQ 07:57:56.133 --> 07:57:57.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I PROSECUTED TERRORISTS IN 07:57:57.300 --> 07:57:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IRAQ AND WE PROVIDED TERRORISTS 07:57:59.466 --> 07:58:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN IRAQ MORE RIGHTS AND DUE 07:58:02.133 --> 07:58:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS IN THE CENTRAL CRIMINAL 07:58:03.433 --> 07:58:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURT OF IRAQ THAN YOU AND 07:58:04.800 --> 07:58:05.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SHIVER HAVE AFFORDED 07:58:05.866 --> 07:58:07.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 07:58:07.700 --> 07:58:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATES. 07:58:08.333 --> 07:58:10.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO COLLUSION, NO OBSTRUCTION, NO 07:58:10.433 --> 07:58:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUID PRO QUO, NO EVIDENCE OF 07:58:13.766 --> 07:58:14.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY, EXCEPT OPINION, NO 07:58:14.766 --> 07:58:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE OF TREASON, NO EVIDENCE 07:58:15.833 --> 07:58:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF HIGH CRIME OR MISDEMEANORS, 07:58:17.900 --> 07:58:20.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE A BUNCH OF OPINIONS FROM 07:58:20.000 --> 07:58:21.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTISAN DEMOCRATS WHO HAVE 07:58:21.133 --> 07:58:22.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATED FROM DAY ONE THAT THEY 07:58:22.000 --> 07:58:23.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT TO IMPEACH THE REAL ESTATE. 07:58:23.333 --> 07:58:26.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND NOT ONLY THIS THEORY BUT ON 07:58:26.166 --> 07:58:27.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MULTIPLE OTHER THEORIES. 07:58:27.133 --> 07:58:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SMARTER 07:58:29.800 --> 07:58:31.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAN YOUR ABC'S OF IMPEACHMENT 07:58:31.466 --> 07:58:33.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE HAD ON THE SCREEN. 07:58:33.233 --> 07:58:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WERE LAID OUT TODAY AND IT 07:58:35.366 --> 07:58:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS EXTREMELY DEMONSTRATIVE OF 07:58:36.633 --> 07:58:38.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR LACK OF EVIDENCE GIVING, 07:58:38.900 --> 07:58:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU CALLED LAW PROFESSORS TO 07:58:39.966 --> 07:58:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GIVE THEIR OPINIONS AND NOT FACT 07:58:42.200 --> 07:58:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES TO GIVE THEIR 07:58:43.333 --> 07:58:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY TODAY TO BE 07:58:45.133 --> 07:58:45.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CROSS-EXAMINED AND THE RIGHTS 07:58:45.833 --> 07:58:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AFFORDED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE 07:58:47.166 --> 07:58:48.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES. 07:58:48.333 --> 07:58:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, WHEN CAN WE 07:58:49.700 --> 07:58:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANTICIPATE THAT YOU WILL CHOOSE 07:58:50.633 --> 07:58:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A DATE FOR THE MINORITY DAY OF 07:58:54.366 --> 07:58:55.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS? 07:58:55.533 --> 07:58:57.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN I AM ASKING YOU A 07:58:57.933 --> 07:58:58.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 07:58:58.300 --> 07:58:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHEN CAN WE ANTICIPATE THAT 07:58:59.033 --> 07:59:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU WILL CHOOSE A DATE FOR THE 07:59:01.766 --> 07:59:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINORITY DAY OF HEARINGS A? 07:59:02.433 --> 07:59:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED 07:59:05.966 --> 07:59:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE PURPOSE OF QUESTIONING 07:59:07.466 --> 07:59:09.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESSES NOT FOR COLLOQUY 07:59:09.133 --> 07:59:10.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH COLLEAGUES. 07:59:10.266 --> 07:59:11.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL THEN I WILL DO HEREINAFTER 07:59:11.300 --> 07:59:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY TIME. 07:59:12.133 --> 07:59:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD THE REMAINDER OF MY TIME 07:59:14.333 --> 07:59:15.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO MR. RATCLIFFE. 07:59:15.066 --> 07:59:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I THANK MY COLLEAGUE FROM 07:59:16.833 --> 07:59:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLORIDA FOR YIELDING. 07:59:17.633 --> 07:59:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY, SINCE WE LAST 07:59:20.333 --> 07:59:21.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKED, BASED ON TEN QUESTIONING 07:59:21.066 --> 07:59:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM MY COLLEAGUES ACROSS THE 07:59:22.466 --> 07:59:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AISLE IT DOES IN FACT APPEAR 07:59:23.500 --> 07:59:25.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT THE DEMOCRATS DO INTEND TO 07:59:25.800 --> 07:59:27.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PURSUE ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT 07:59:27.233 --> 07:59:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR OBSTRUCTION OF JUST BASED ON 07:59:29.400 --> 07:59:30.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MUELLER REPORT. 07:59:30.900 --> 07:59:32.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ASKED YOU A QUESTION ABOUT 07:59:32.066 --> 07:59:33.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT AND YOU DIDN'T REALLY GIVE 07:59:33.500 --> 07:59:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A CHANCE TO GIVE A COMPLETE 07:59:36.466 --> 07:59:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANSWER AND IN YOUR STATEMENT 07:59:39.466 --> 07:59:41.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY YOU MAYBE THIS STATEMENT. 07:59:41.566 --> 07:59:43.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I BELIEVE AN OBSTRUCTION CLAIM 07:59:43.300 --> 07:59:44.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASED ON THE MUELLER REPORT 07:59:44.333 --> 07:59:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD BE AT ODDS WITH THE RECORD 07:59:45.466 --> 07:59:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE CONTROLLING LAW. 07:59:47.733 --> 07:59:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USE OF AN OBSTRUCTION THEORY 07:59:50.366 --> 07:59:52.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE MUELLER REPORT WOULD BE 07:59:52.366 --> 07:59:54.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNSUPPORTABLE IN THE HOUSE AND 07:59:54.100 --> 07:59:55.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNSUSTAINABLE IN THE SENATE. 07:59:55.733 --> 07:59:56.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO YOU REMEMBER WRITING THAT? 07:59:56.433 --> 07:59:56.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, I DO. 07:59:56.900 --> 07:59:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHY DID YOU WRITE THAT? 07:59:58.200 --> 08:00:01.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> BECAUSE I THINK IT IS TRUE. 08:00:01.600 --> 08:00:04.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACT IS THAT THIS WAS 08:00:04.900 --> 08:00:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVIEWED BY JUSTICE, THE SPECIAL 08:00:07.466 --> 08:00:09.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNSEL DID NOT REACH A 08:00:09.833 --> 08:00:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCLUSION OF OBSTRUCTION AND 08:00:11.433 --> 08:00:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD HAVE THE -- THE ABSURD IN 08:00:15.433 --> 08:00:18.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT REACHING AN CONCLUSION, BUT 08:00:18.566 --> 08:00:18.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE. 08:00:18.833 --> 08:00:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> ATTORNEY:, ATTORNEY, 08:00:19.466 --> 08:00:21.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTORNEY GENERAL DID AND THIS IS 08:00:21.833 --> 08:00:23.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RIGHT CONCLUSION. 08:00:23.300 --> 08:00:25.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS NOT A RIPE CAPE FOR 08:00:25.733 --> 08:00:28.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION BUT THIS BODY WOULD 08:00:28.033 --> 08:00:30.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMFEATURE PRESIDENT BASED ON THE 08:00:30.133 --> 08:00:30.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVERSE CONCLUSION. 08:00:30.666 --> 08:00:31.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T BELIEVE IT WOULD BE 08:00:31.933 --> 08:00:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROPRIATE. 08:00:32.333 --> 08:00:34.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME IS 08:00:34.933 --> 08:00:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPIRED. 08:00:35.433 --> 08:00:35.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. DEAN. 08:00:35.800 --> 08:00:38.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I, MR. THANK YOU, 08:00:38.933 --> 08:00:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN, WORDS MATTER, IN 08:00:39.733 --> 08:00:41.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY EARLIER LIFE, PROFESSORS, I 08:00:41.666 --> 08:00:43.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS A PROFESSOR OF WRITING, I 08:00:43.166 --> 08:00:44.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAUGHT MY STUDENTS TO BE CAREFUL 08:00:44.833 --> 08:00:47.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND CLEAR ABOUT WHAT THEY PUT TO 08:00:47.400 --> 08:00:47.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PAPER. 08:00:47.966 --> 08:00:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS A LESSON THAT THE 08:00:49.733 --> 08:00:50.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS OF OUR CONSTITUTION 08:00:50.966 --> 08:00:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERSTOOD FAR BETTER THAN 08:00:52.666 --> 08:00:53.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYONE. 08:00:53.000 --> 08:00:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WERE LAYING THE FOUNDATION 08:00:54.200 --> 08:00:56.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR A NEW FORM OF GOVERNMENT, 08:00:56.166 --> 08:00:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE THAT ENSHRINES DEPENDENT 08:00:58.900 --> 08:01:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRINCIPLES AND PROTECTS AGAINST 08:01:00.333 --> 08:01:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE WHO WOULD SEEK TO 08:01:01.733 --> 08:01:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERMINE THEM. 08:01:03.466 --> 08:01:04.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION EXPLICITLY LAYS 08:01:04.500 --> 08:01:06.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT THAT A PRESIDENT MAY BE 08:01:06.633 --> 08:01:10.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHED FOR TREASON, BRIBERY, 08:01:10.000 --> 08:01:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. 08:01:10.700 --> 08:01:12.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HEARD A LOT OF WORDS TODAY, 08:01:12.933 --> 08:01:14.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE, BRIBERY, 08:01:14.900 --> 08:01:16.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, A 08:01:16.100 --> 08:01:16.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS I WOULD LIKE TO GO 08:01:16.800 --> 08:01:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGH THE PRESIDENT'S CONDUCT. 08:01:19.433 --> 08:01:20.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THE PUBLIC HARMS WE HAVE 08:01:20.866 --> 08:01:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISCUSSED TODAY AND ASK IF THEY 08:01:22.100 --> 08:01:25.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD FIT INTO WHAT THE 08:01:25.033 --> 08:01:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREFATHERS CONTEMPLATED WHEN 08:01:25.933 --> 08:01:28.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRAFTING THOSE WORDS OF THE 08:01:28.966 --> 08:01:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT CLAUSE. 08:01:29.866 --> 08:01:31.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, I WOULD LIKE 08:01:31.400 --> 08:01:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ASK YOU ABOUT THE FOREIGN 08:01:33.133 --> 08:01:35.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE IN ELECTIONS, AS 08:01:35.233 --> 08:01:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICANS WE CAN AGREE FOREIGN 08:01:38.266 --> 08:01:39.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE, FOREIGN INFLUENCE 08:01:39.366 --> 08:01:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ERODES THE INTEGRITY OF OUR 08:01:40.933 --> 08:01:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS AND AS YOU SAID SO 08:01:43.333 --> 08:01:46.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PLAINLY, IT MAKES US LESS FREE. 08:01:46.333 --> 08:01:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YET ON JULY 25TH, 2019 THE 08:01:50.266 --> 08:01:51.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT COERCED UKRAINIAN 08:01:51.400 --> 08:01:52.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ZELENSKY TO ANNOUNCE 08:01:52.533 --> 08:01:54.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN INVESTIGATION INTO HIS 08:01:54.466 --> 08:01:56.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL RIVAL, TRUMP'S 08:01:56.066 --> 08:01:56.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POLITICAL RIVAL. 08:01:56.966 --> 08:01:59.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHICH WAS CORROBORATED BY 08:01:59.033 --> 08:02:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MULTIPLE WITNESSES THROUGHOUT 08:02:00.433 --> 08:02:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE 08:02:03.466 --> 08:02:04.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARINGS. 08:02:04.333 --> 08:02:05.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN CAN YOU EXPLAIN 08:02:05.533 --> 08:02:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN YOUR 08:02:06.266 --> 08:02:08.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPINION WHETHER THE FRAMERS 08:02:08.300 --> 08:02:10.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERED SOLICITATION OF 08:02:10.500 --> 08:02:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN INTERFERENCE, WOULD THEY 08:02:11.466 --> 08:02:13.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE CONSIDERED IT A HIGH CRIME 08:02:13.666 --> 08:02:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR MISDEMEANOR? 08:02:14.166 --> 08:02:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> AND THE DOES THE PRESIDENT'S 08:02:15.466 --> 08:02:17.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT RISE TO THAT LEVEL? 08:02:17.933 --> 08:02:20.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FRAMERS OF OUR 08:02:20.300 --> 08:02:21.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION WOULD HAVE 08:02:21.100 --> 08:02:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERED IT ABHORRENT AND 08:02:22.633 --> 08:02:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERED IT THE ESSENCE OF A 08:02:23.666 --> 08:02:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH CRIME OR MISDEMEANOR FOR A 08:02:26.200 --> 08:02:28.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO INVITE IN FOREIGN 08:02:28.766 --> 08:02:29.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE EITHER IN DECIDING 08:02:29.733 --> 08:02:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER HE WILL BE REELECTED OR 08:02:31.433 --> 08:02:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECIDING WHO HIS SUCCESSOR WOULD 08:02:34.033 --> 08:02:34.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BE. 08:02:34.300 --> 08:02:34.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 08:02:34.766 --> 08:02:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR FELDMAN I WOULD 08:02:36.166 --> 08:02:37.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKE TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT 08:02:37.700 --> 08:02:38.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY. 08:02:38.033 --> 08:02:39.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING THE COURSE OF THE 08:02:39.100 --> 08:02:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE HEARINGS, 08:02:40.400 --> 08:02:42.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MULTIPLE WITNESSES GAVE SWORN 08:02:42.366 --> 08:02:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNREBUTTED TESTIMONY THAT THE 08:02:43.100 --> 08:02:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT WITHHELD NEARLY 08:02:47.000 --> 08:02:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% $400 MILLION IN CONGRESSIONALLY 08:02:47.833 --> 08:02:50.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPROVED AID ON THE CONDITION 08:02:50.000 --> 08:02:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT RUSSIA -- EXCUSE ME -- THAT 08:02:51.433 --> 08:02:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE 08:02:52.433 --> 08:02:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UKRAINE ANNOUNCE INVESTIGATIONS 08:02:53.400 --> 08:02:56.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO HIS CHIEF POLITICAL 08:02:56.033 --> 08:02:56.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVERSARY. 08:02:56.400 --> 08:02:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR IN YOUR OPINION, GIVEN 08:02:58.233 --> 08:03:00.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE FACTS AND THE FRAMERS 08:03:00.666 --> 08:03:01.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFIC CONCERNS, WOULD YOU 08:03:01.666 --> 08:03:03.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBE THE PRESIDENT'S 08:03:03.000 --> 08:03:04.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEHAVIOR HERE AND THE USE OF HIS 08:03:04.833 --> 08:03:07.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUBLIC OFFICE FOR A PRIVATE 08:03:07.000 --> 08:03:08.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POSSESS AS RISING TO THOSE 08:03:08.300 --> 08:03:08.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LEVELS? 08:03:08.633 --> 08:03:11.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FRAMERS CONSIDERED AS YOU 08:03:11.200 --> 08:03:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID, BRIBERY TO CONSIST, 08:03:13.100 --> 08:03:14.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY UNDER THE CONSTITUTION 08:03:14.366 --> 08:03:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO CONSIST OF THE PRESIDENT 08:03:16.833 --> 08:03:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSING HIS OFFICE CORRUPTLY FOR 08:03:19.466 --> 08:03:20.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL GAIN. 08:03:20.300 --> 08:03:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THIS HOUSE DETERMINES AND IF 08:03:23.033 --> 08:03:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT 08:03:24.200 --> 08:03:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE REAL ESTATE WAS IN FACT 08:03:27.466 --> 08:03:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEKING PERSONAL THE PRESIDENT 08:03:29.133 --> 08:03:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS IN FACT SEEKING PERSONAL 08:03:30.866 --> 08:03:31.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GAME IN THE THINGS HE ASKED FOR 08:03:31.633 --> 08:03:33.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN THAT WOULD CONSTITUTE 08:03:33.200 --> 08:03:34.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIBERY UNDER THE CONSTITUTION. 08:03:34.533 --> 08:03:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 08:03:35.433 --> 08:03:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT I WOULD LIKE 08:03:37.200 --> 08:03:39.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ASK YOU QUNL ABOUT .. ASK YOU 08:03:39.433 --> 08:03:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE OBSTRUCTION OF 08:03:40.600 --> 08:03:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE. 08:03:40.933 --> 08:03:42.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT CATEGORICALLY 08:03:42.733 --> 08:03:45.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REFUSED TO 0 PRODUCE ANY 08:03:45.466 --> 08:03:48.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO SUBPOENAS, 08:03:48.200 --> 08:03:50.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTACKED ACTUALLY WITNESSES 08:03:50.633 --> 08:03:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING CAREER CIVIL AND 08:03:52.266 --> 08:03:54.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MILITARY SERVANTS AS DISCUSSED 08:03:54.200 --> 08:03:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE LIKE AMBASSADOR 08:03:56.266 --> 08:03:57.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOVANOVITCH, LIEUTENANT COLONEL 08:03:57.200 --> 08:03:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VINDMAN, AMBASSADOR TAYLOR, 08:03:58.400 --> 08:03:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JENNIFER WILLIAMS AND OTHERS AND 08:03:59.433 --> 08:04:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DIRECTED ALL CURRENT AND 08:04:02.000 --> 08:04:02.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMER ADMINISTRATION WITNESSES 08:04:02.766 --> 08:04:06.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DEFY CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENAS. 08:04:06.566 --> 08:04:07.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR, BASED ON THAT SET OF 08:04:07.600 --> 08:04:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS, DOES THIS CONDUCT MEET 08:04:09.000 --> 08:04:11.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE THRESHOLD FOR OBSTRUCTION OF 08:04:11.033 --> 08:04:12.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUSTICE AS ENVISIONED IN THE 08:04:12.833 --> 08:04:13.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION? 08:04:13.266 --> 08:04:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES, MA'AM, I BELIEVE IT 08:04:14.433 --> 08:04:14.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOES. 08:04:14.733 --> 08:04:16.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS HERE 21 08:04:16.000 --> 08:04:18.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS AGO, ALONG WITH PROFESSOR 08:04:18.833 --> 08:04:20.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY, TESTIFYING BEFORE A 08:04:20.300 --> 08:04:21.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENTLY CONSTITUTED 08:04:21.266 --> 08:04:22.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE ON A VERY SERIOUS 08:04:22.933 --> 08:04:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION REGARDING IMPEACHMENT 08:04:23.666 --> 08:04:26.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I REMEMBER A NUMBER OF LAW 08:04:26.133 --> 08:04:27.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS VERY ELOQUENTLY 08:04:27.466 --> 08:04:29.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALKING ABOUT PRESIDENT 08:04:29.433 --> 08:04:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON'S MISCONDUCT AS AN 08:04:30.766 --> 08:04:31.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ATTACK ON THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM. 08:04:31.933 --> 08:04:33.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THAT'S WHAT YOU JUST 08:04:33.800 --> 08:04:34.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DESCRIBED TO ME. 08:04:34.433 --> 08:04:36.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 08:04:36.233 --> 08:04:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND THANK YOU, PROFESSORS, ALL 08:04:36.966 --> 08:04:38.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF YOU, ALL FOUR OF YOU, WHAT 08:04:38.833 --> 08:04:40.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU DID TODAY IS YOU BROUGHT 08:04:40.033 --> 08:04:42.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PART OF OUR CONSTITUTION TO LIFE 08:04:42.033 --> 08:04:43.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I THANK YOU FOR THAT. 08:04:43.966 --> 08:04:46.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE SHOWN WHAT THE FRAMERS 08:04:46.000 --> 08:04:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE MINDFUL OF WHEN THEY WROTE 08:04:47.666 --> 08:04:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE IMPEACHMENT CLAUSE OF OUR 08:04:49.633 --> 08:04:50.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 08:04:50.066 --> 08:04:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY CHOSE THEIR WORDS AND THEIR 08:04:51.433 --> 08:04:52.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORDS MATTER. 08:04:52.600 --> 08:04:54.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, IT WAS MY FATHER BOB 08:04:54.266 --> 08:04:56.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEAN, A TERRIFIC DAD AND A 08:04:56.533 --> 08:04:58.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALENTED WRITER WHO INSTILLED IN 08:04:58.333 --> 08:05:00.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ME AND MY BROTHERS AND SISTER A 08:05:00.266 --> 08:05:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOVE OF LANGUAGE. 08:05:01.800 --> 08:05:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE TAUGHT US OUR WORDS MATTER, 08:05:03.500 --> 08:05:05.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TRUTH MATTERS. 08:05:05.100 --> 08:05:06.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS THROUGH THAT LENS WHICH I 08:05:06.700 --> 08:05:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEE ALL OF THE SERIOUS AND 08:05:08.333 --> 08:05:10.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMBER THINGS WE ARE SPEAKING 08:05:10.200 --> 08:05:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT TODAY, FOREIGN 08:05:11.466 --> 08:05:13.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERFERENCE, BRIBERY, 08:05:13.400 --> 08:05:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTION, THE FRAMERS LIKELY 08:05:14.333 --> 08:05:16.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD NOT HAVE IMAGINED ALL 08:05:16.133 --> 08:05:17.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREE CONCERNS EMBODIED IN A 08:05:17.933 --> 08:05:19.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SINGLE LEADER, BUT THEY WERE 08:05:19.333 --> 08:05:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONCERNED ENOUGH TO CRAFT THE 08:05:21.700 --> 08:05:23.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMEDY. 08:05:23.033 --> 08:05:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT. 08:05:23.433 --> 08:05:25.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE TIMES HAVE FOUND US. 08:05:25.200 --> 08:05:28.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AM PRAYERFUL FOR OUR 08:05:28.233 --> 08:05:29.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, FOR OUR COUNTRY, FOR 08:05:29.866 --> 08:05:30.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OURSELVES. 08:05:30.233 --> 08:05:32.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE THE PEOPLE ALWAYS HOLD 08:05:32.200 --> 08:05:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIGH THE DECENCY AND PROMISE AND 08:05:33.866 --> 08:05:36.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMBITION OF OUR FOUNDING AND OF 08:05:36.000 --> 08:05:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WORDS THAT MATTER AND OF THE 08:05:38.300 --> 08:05:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRUTH. 08:05:38.733 --> 08:05:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITH THAT I YIELD BACK, 08:05:39.966 --> 08:05:40.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN. 08:05:40.400 --> 08:05:43.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 08:05:43.600 --> 08:05:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. POWELL. 08:05:44.000 --> 08:05:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU 08:05:45.900 --> 08:05:46.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS FOR YOUR TIME TODAY 08:05:46.966 --> 08:05:47.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT HAS BEEN A LONG DAY. 08:05:47.566 --> 08:05:49.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO TELL YOU, I DID NOT 08:05:49.233 --> 08:05:51.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING BORN 08:05:51.000 --> 08:05:53.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTO THIS COUNTRY. 08:05:53.000 --> 08:05:54.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS AN IMMIGRANT WHEN I BECAME A 08:05:54.600 --> 08:05:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CITIZEN TO THIS GREAT NATION, I 08:05:56.266 --> 08:05:58.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOOK AN OATH TO PROTECT AND 08:05:58.300 --> 08:06:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION FROM ALL 08:06:00.333 --> 08:06:01.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ENEMIES, 08:06:01.900 --> 08:06:03.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I HAD THE FORTUNE OF TAKING 08:06:03.633 --> 08:06:06.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT OATH ONCE AGAIN WHEN I 08:06:06.266 --> 08:06:08.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAME A MEMBER OF CONGRESS AND 08:06:08.333 --> 08:06:09.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT INCLUDES THE RESPONSIBILITY 08:06:09.766 --> 08:06:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO PROTECT OUR NATION FROM 08:06:12.466 --> 08:06:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTINUING THREATS FROM A 08:06:14.333 --> 08:06:15.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, ANY PRESIDENT. 08:06:15.866 --> 08:06:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TESTIFIED THAT THE 08:06:17.400 --> 08:06:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S ACTIONS ARE A 08:06:19.166 --> 08:06:21.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTINUING RISK TO OUR NATION 08:06:21.600 --> 08:06:22.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND DEMOCRACY. 08:06:22.100 --> 08:06:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEANING THAT THIS IS NOT A 08:06:23.466 --> 08:06:24.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE-TIME PROBLEM. 08:06:24.866 --> 08:06:26.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS A PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR 08:06:26.266 --> 08:06:29.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THE REAL ESTATE THAT IS 08:06:29.400 --> 08:06:31.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUTTING AT RISK FAIR AND FREE 08:06:31.266 --> 08:06:32.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS AND I THINK THAT WE 08:06:32.466 --> 08:06:34.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE HERE TODAY BECAUSE THE 08:06:34.933 --> 08:06:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE TO KNOW 08:06:36.300 --> 08:06:38.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHETHER WE NEED TO REMOVE THE 08:06:38.300 --> 08:06:39.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. 08:06:39.400 --> 08:06:41.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DURING THE NIXON IMPEACHMENT THE 08:06:41.866 --> 08:06:43.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SAID, QUOTE, 08:06:43.400 --> 08:06:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PURPOSE OF IMPEACHMENT IS 08:06:46.800 --> 08:06:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT PERSONAL PUNISHMENT. 08:06:47.433 --> 08:06:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ITITS FUNCTION IS PRIMARILY TO 08:06:51.466 --> 08:06:53.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAINTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL 08:06:53.600 --> 08:06:54.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 08:06:54.000 --> 08:06:55.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, TO ME THAT 08:06:55.466 --> 08:06:58.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEANS THAT IMPEACHMENT SHOULD BE 08:06:58.200 --> 08:07:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED WHEN WE MUST PROTECT OUR 08:07:01.000 --> 08:07:01.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. 08:07:01.566 --> 08:07:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS RESERVED FOR OFFENSES THAT 08:07:05.700 --> 08:07:08.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENT A CONTINUING RISK TO OUR 08:07:08.066 --> 08:07:08.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY; IS THAT CORRECT? 08:07:08.733 --> 08:07:09.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES IT IS. 08:07:09.933 --> 08:07:11.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU AND I WANT TO SHOW YOU 08:07:11.166 --> 08:07:13.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT THE PRESIDENT 08:07:13.466 --> 08:07:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID JUST ONE WEEK AFTER THE 08:07:15.433 --> 08:07:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TRANSCRIPT OF THE JULY 25TH CALL 08:07:17.166 --> 08:07:19.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS RELEASED WHEN A REPORTER 08:07:19.166 --> 08:07:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED THE PRESIDENT WHAT HE 08:07:20.566 --> 08:07:21.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANTED FROM PRESIDENT AND HE LEN 08:07:21.866 --> 08:07:24.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SKI, AND HE RESPONDED WITH THIS. 08:07:24.366 --> 08:07:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FROM PRESIDENT ZELENSKY. 08:07:25.633 --> 08:07:27.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I WOULD THINK IF THEY WERE 08:07:27.800 --> 08:07:30.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HONEST ABOUT IT THEY WOULD START 08:07:30.733 --> 08:07:33.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A MAJOR INVESTIGATION INTO THE 08:07:33.566 --> 08:07:34.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BIDENS IT IS A VERY SIMPLE 08:07:34.200 --> 08:07:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANSWER .. THEY SHOULD 08:07:35.466 --> 08:07:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATE THE BIDENS BECAUSE 08:07:37.200 --> 08:07:39.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOW DOES A COMPANY THAT IS NEWLY 08:07:39.233 --> 08:07:41.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORMED AND ALL OF THESE 08:07:41.633 --> 08:07:44.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPANIES, AND BY THE WAY, 08:07:44.033 --> 08:07:47.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LIKEWISE, CHINA SHOULD START AN 08:07:47.033 --> 08:07:48.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION INTO THE BIDENS, 08:07:48.700 --> 08:07:50.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WHAT HAPPENED TO CHINA 08:07:50.033 --> 08:07:54.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS JUST ABOUT AS BAD AS WHAT 08:07:54.033 --> 08:07:55.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPENED WITH UKRAINE. 08:07:55.866 --> 08:07:59.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> SO WE HAVE HEARD TODAY 08:07:59.600 --> 08:08:01.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONFLICTING DIALOGUE FROM BOTH 08:08:01.500 --> 08:08:03.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIDES AND I JUST WANT TO ASK, 08:08:03.500 --> 08:08:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. FELDMAN, IS THIS CLEAR 08:08:07.266 --> 08:08:09.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE FROM A PRESIDENT ASKING 08:08:09.433 --> 08:08:12.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM -- FOR A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT 08:08:12.800 --> 08:08:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO INTERFERE IN OUR ELECTIONS? 08:08:14.333 --> 08:08:16.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CONGRESSWOMAN, I AM HERE FOR 08:08:16.566 --> 08:08:18.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION. 08:08:18.100 --> 08:08:20.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE HERE FOR THE 08:08:20.166 --> 08:08:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 08:08:20.600 --> 08:08:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WHEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE 08:08:22.333 --> 08:08:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNITED STATES ASKS FOR 08:08:23.200 --> 08:08:25.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASSISTANCE FROM A FOREIGN POWER 08:08:25.133 --> 08:08:28.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DISTORT OUR ELECTIONS FOR HIS 08:08:28.866 --> 08:08:31.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL ADVANTAGE THAT THAT 08:08:31.233 --> 08:08:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTES AN ABUSE OF OFFICE 08:08:32.300 --> 08:08:33.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND COUNTS AS A HIGH CRIME AND 08:08:33.966 --> 08:08:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MISDEMEANOR AND THAT'S WHAT THE 08:08:34.800 --> 08:08:36.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION IS HERE TO PROTECT 08:08:36.166 --> 08:08:36.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US AGAINST. 08:08:36.633 --> 08:08:38.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU AND PROFESSOR 08:08:38.600 --> 08:08:42.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KARLAN, ARE THE PRESIDENT'S 08:08:42.166 --> 08:08:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTIONS A CONTINUING RISK THAT 08:08:43.466 --> 08:08:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS INTENDED IMPEACHMENT 08:08:45.800 --> 08:08:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO BE USED FOR? 08:08:47.466 --> 08:08:48.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> YES. 08:08:48.066 --> 08:08:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TAKES US BACK TO THE 08:08:49.633 --> 08:08:51.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUOTATION FROM WILLIAM DAVY WE 08:08:51.433 --> 08:08:54.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL USED SEVERAL TIMES IN OUR 08:08:54.400 --> 08:08:56.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY WHICH IS A PRESIDENT 08:08:56.100 --> 08:08:57.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITHOUT IMPEACHMENT, A PRESIDENT 08:08:57.733 --> 08:08:59.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET 08:08:59.900 --> 08:09:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REELECTED. 08:09:00.333 --> 08:09:01.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU AND I WANT TO SHOW 08:09:01.433 --> 08:09:02.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ONE MORE EXAMPLE FROM THE 08:09:02.800 --> 08:09:05.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S CHIEF OF STAFF WHEN 08:09:05.066 --> 08:09:07.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ASKED ABOUT THE PRESIDENT -- THE 08:09:07.066 --> 08:09:08.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVENTS WITH THE UKRAINIAN 08:09:08.433 --> 08:09:08.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT. 08:09:08.800 --> 08:09:10.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> CLEARLY DESCRIBED AS A QUID 08:09:10.466 --> 08:09:10.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRO QUO. 08:09:10.966 --> 08:09:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS FUNDING WILL NOT FLOW 08:09:14.066 --> 08:09:17.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNLESS THE INVESTIGATION INTO 08:09:17.000 --> 08:09:18.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRAT SERVER HAPPENED AS 08:09:18.266 --> 08:09:18.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL. 08:09:18.566 --> 08:09:20.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE DO -- WE DO THAT ALL THE 08:09:20.333 --> 08:09:23.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME WITH FOREIGN POLICY. 08:09:23.400 --> 08:09:24.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MCKINNEY SAID YESTERDAY HE WAS 08:09:24.233 --> 08:09:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY UPSET WITH THE POLITICAL 08:09:26.033 --> 08:09:27.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE IN FOREIGN POLICY. 08:09:27.500 --> 08:09:28.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS ONE OF THE REASONS HE 08:09:28.533 --> 08:09:30.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS SO UPSET ABOUT THIS. 08:09:30.266 --> 08:09:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I HAVE NEWS FOR EVERYBODY, 08:09:31.500 --> 08:09:32.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GET OVER IT. 08:09:32.466 --> 08:09:33.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS GOING TO BE A POLITICAL 08:09:33.866 --> 08:09:36.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE IN FOREIGN POLICY. 08:09:36.733 --> 08:09:42.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PROFESSOR KARLAN, I THINK 08:09:42.433 --> 08:09:44.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MR. MULVANEY IS CONFLATING 08:09:44.333 --> 08:09:45.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR CONFUSING TWO DIFFERENT 08:09:45.500 --> 08:09:47.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTIONS OF POLITICS. 08:09:47.200 --> 08:09:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YES, THERE IS POLITICAL 08:09:48.166 --> 08:09:50.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFLUENCE ON OUR FOREIGN AFFAIRS 08:09:50.300 --> 08:09:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE PRESIDENT TRUMP WON THE 08:09:51.466 --> 08:09:53.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION IN 2016 WE HAVE EXITED 08:09:53.666 --> 08:09:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLIMATE ACCORDS, WE HAVE TAKEN A 08:09:55.366 --> 08:09:56.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT POSITION ON NATO THAN 08:09:56.300 --> 08:09:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WOULD HAVE TAKEN HAD HIS 08:09:58.000 --> 08:09:59.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPPONENT WON BUT THAT IS 08:09:59.233 --> 08:10:01.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENT THAN SAYING THAT 08:10:01.700 --> 08:10:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTISAN POLITICS IN THE SENSE 08:10:03.466 --> 08:10:05.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF ELECTORAL MANIPULATION IS 08:10:05.366 --> 08:10:06.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING THAT WE NEED TO GET 08:10:06.833 --> 08:10:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVER OR GET USED TO. 08:10:08.600 --> 08:10:10.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE GET OVER THAT OR WE GET 08:10:10.700 --> 08:10:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% USED TO THAT, WE WILL CEASE TO 08:10:12.600 --> 08:10:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECOME THE DEMOCRACY THAT WE ARE 08:10:14.300 --> 08:10:14.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT NOW. 08:10:14.966 --> 08:10:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU AND I THINK THAT 08:10:16.533 --> 08:10:19.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS OUR GREATEST FEAR AND 08:10:19.700 --> 08:10:20.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREAT. 08:10:20.033 --> 08:10:21.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I DON'T THINK THAT ANYONE IS 08:10:21.966 --> 08:10:24.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW, THE CONSTITUTION 08:10:24.266 --> 08:10:25.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESTABLISHES THAT. 08:10:25.300 --> 08:10:27.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR CANNOT BE 08:10:27.366 --> 08:10:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOLERATED FROM ANY PRESIDENT, 08:10:28.666 --> 08:10:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT NOW, NOT IN THE FUTURE AND I 08:10:31.433 --> 08:10:32.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YIELD BACK. 08:10:32.966 --> 08:10:40.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK -- 08:10:40.833 --> 08:10:42.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AM SORRY. 08:10:42.866 --> 08:10:43.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MS. ESCOBAR. 08:10:43.266 --> 08:10:44.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAD HER CHECKED OFF -- 08:10:44.266 --> 08:10:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MS. ESCOBAR IS RECOGNIZED. 08:10:45.566 --> 08:10:47.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN. 08:10:47.900 --> 08:10:48.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 08:10:48.666 --> 08:10:50.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR TESTIMONY AND TIME TODAY. 08:10:50.700 --> 08:10:52.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY FACTS INCLUDING THE 08:10:52.733 --> 08:10:53.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S OWN WORDS IN THAT 08:10:53.700 --> 08:10:55.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAMOUS PHONE CALL HAVE BEEN LAID 08:10:55.300 --> 08:10:57.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT BEFORE OUR VERY EYES AND 08:10:57.566 --> 08:11:01.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARS FOR MONTHS, DESPITE THE 08:11:01.000 --> 08:11:02.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S REPEATED EFFORTS AT 08:11:02.533 --> 08:11:04.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A COVER UP BUT IT APPEARS SOME 08:11:04.200 --> 08:11:05.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE CHOSEN TO IGNORE THOSE 08:11:05.733 --> 08:11:06.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS. 08:11:06.033 --> 08:11:07.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WE HAVE SEEN TODAY FROM 08:11:07.400 --> 08:11:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO TURN A BLIND 08:11:09.366 --> 08:11:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EYE IS NOT A DEFENSE OF THE 08:11:11.466 --> 08:11:13.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT'S ACTIONS úECAUSE 08:11:13.100 --> 08:11:15.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRANKLY THOSE OFFENSES ARE 08:11:15.966 --> 08:11:16.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEFENSIBLE. 08:11:16.400 --> 08:11:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTEAD WE SEE THEM ATTACK THE 08:11:18.366 --> 08:11:20.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS AND ATTEMPT TO IMPUGN 08:11:20.233 --> 08:11:23.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOUR INTEGRITY, FOR THAT I AM 08:11:23.366 --> 08:11:23.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SORRY. 08:11:23.666 --> 08:11:25.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOW TO MY QUESTIONS. 08:11:25.266 --> 08:11:27.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOME HAVE OPINED INSTEAD OF 08:11:27.033 --> 08:11:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERING IMPEACHMENT WE 08:11:27.866 --> 08:11:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHOULD JUST LET THIS PASS AND 08:11:29.366 --> 08:11:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLOW THE PEOPLE TO DECIDE WHAT 08:11:31.433 --> 08:11:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO DO NEXT OR WHAT TO DO ABOUT 08:11:35.133 --> 08:11:36.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT'S BEHAVIOR IN THE 08:11:36.700 --> 08:11:37.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT ELECTION. 08:11:37.166 --> 08:11:40.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FRAMERS OF OUR CONSTITUTION 08:11:40.433 --> 08:11:41.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPECIFICALLY CONSIDERED WHETHER 08:11:41.200 --> 08:11:43.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO JUST USE ELECTIONS AND NOT 08:11:43.933 --> 08:11:46.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE IMPEACHMENT AND REJECTED 08:11:46.000 --> 08:11:47.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT NOTION. 08:11:47.166 --> 08:11:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE STATEMENT FROM THE FRAMERS 08:11:48.400 --> 08:11:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REALLY STUCK WITH ME AND IT IS 08:11:50.266 --> 08:11:52.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP ON THE SCREEN. 08:11:52.166 --> 08:11:53.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GEORGE MASON ASKED SHALL THE MAN 08:11:53.633 --> 08:11:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHO HAS PRACTICED CORRUPTION AND 08:11:55.433 --> 08:11:58.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BY THAT MEANS PROCURED HIS 08:11:58.066 --> 08:11:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% APPOINTMENT IN THE FIRST 08:11:59.000 --> 08:12:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INSTANCE BE SUFFERED TO ESCAPE 08:12:01.166 --> 08:12:03.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PUNISHMENT BY REPEATING HIS 08:12:03.033 --> 08:12:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GUILT? 08:12:03.433 --> 08:12:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN, I HAVE TWO 08:12:05.900 --> 08:12:07.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTIONS FOR YOU. 08:12:07.300 --> 08:12:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BRIEFLY CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN 08:12:08.566 --> 08:12:10.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY THE FRAMERS DECIDED THAT A 08:12:10.866 --> 08:12:12.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPT EXECUTIVE COULD NOT BE 08:12:12.966 --> 08:12:15.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOLVED THROUGH ELECTIONS AND CAN 08:12:15.233 --> 08:12:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU TELL US WHY IMPEACHMENT IS 08:12:17.400 --> 08:12:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE APPROPRIATE OPTION AT THIS 08:12:19.466 --> 08:12:20.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POINT? 08:12:20.233 --> 08:12:21.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSIDERING ALL OF THE EVIDENCE 08:12:21.433 --> 08:12:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICANS HAVE SEEN AND HEARD 08:12:23.466 --> 08:12:24.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATHER THAN JUST LETTING THIS BE 08:12:24.900 --> 08:12:27.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DECIDED IN THE NEXT ELECTION? 08:12:27.166 --> 08:12:28.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE FRAMERS UNDERSTOOD HUMAN 08:12:28.966 --> 08:12:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOTIVATION EXTREMELY WELL, AND 08:12:29.833 --> 08:12:31.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY KNEW THAT A PRESIDENT WOULD 08:12:31.200 --> 08:12:33.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE A GREAT MOTIVE TO CORRUPT 08:12:33.700 --> 08:12:35.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ELECTORAL PROCESS TO GET 08:12:35.966 --> 08:12:37.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REELECTED AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHY 08:12:37.066 --> 08:12:39.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY THOUGHT THAT IT WASN'T GOOD 08:12:39.000 --> 08:12:40.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENOUGH TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT 08:12:40.766 --> 08:12:41.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT 08:12:41.900 --> 08:12:44.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD CHEAT AND COULD MAKE THE 08:12:44.133 --> 08:12:45.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT ELECTION ILLEGITIMATE, 08:12:45.800 --> 08:12:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY THEY REQUIRED 08:12:46.800 --> 08:12:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT AND IF THEY COULDN'T 08:12:49.666 --> 08:12:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH, IMPOO ETCH A CORRUPT 08:12:51.166 --> 08:12:52.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT JAMES MADISON SAID 08:12:52.666 --> 08:12:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT COULD BE FATAL TO THE 08:12:54.833 --> 08:12:55.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC. 08:12:55.200 --> 08:12:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE REASON THAT IT IS 08:12:56.266 --> 08:12:58.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NECESSARY TO TAKE ACTION NOW ASK 08:12:58.900 --> 08:13:01.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WE HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO HAS 08:13:01.133 --> 08:13:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT SOUGHT TO CORRUPT THE 08:13:03.466 --> 08:13:05.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTORAL PROCESS FOR PERSONAL 08:13:05.000 --> 08:13:05.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVANTAGE. 08:13:05.833 --> 08:13:07.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES THE 08:13:07.133 --> 08:13:08.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FRAMERS REMEDY OF IMPEACHMENT IS 08:13:08.700 --> 08:13:11.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONLY OPTION AVAILABLE. 08:13:11.133 --> 08:13:12.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 08:13:12.966 --> 08:13:14.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO PLAY TWO CLIPS, THE 08:13:14.000 --> 08:13:16.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST TO PRESIDENT NIXON AND THE 08:13:16.066 --> 08:13:18.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECOND OF PRESIDENT TRUMP. 08:13:18.033 --> 08:13:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WHEN THE PRESIDENT DOES IT 08:13:19.466 --> 08:13:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MEAN IT IS NOT ILLEGAL. 08:13:21.700 --> 08:13:25.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THERE WE HAVE AN ARTICLE. 08:13:25.200 --> 08:13:28.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> DO WHAT I WANT THIS 08:13:28.166 --> 08:13:29.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, TWO PRESIDENTS OPENLY 08:13:29.833 --> 08:13:32.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATING THAT THEY ARE ABOVE THE 08:13:32.300 --> 08:13:33.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW. 08:13:33.000 --> 08:13:34.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN, WHAT HAPPENS 08:13:34.633 --> 08:13:37.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OUR REPUBLIC, TO OUR COUNTRY 08:13:37.333 --> 08:13:39.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WE DO NOTHING IN THE FACE OF 08:13:39.733 --> 08:13:41.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT WHO SEES HIMSELF 08:13:41.166 --> 08:13:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE LAW, WHO WILL ABUSE 08:13:43.433 --> 08:13:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HIS POWER, WHO WILL ASK FOREIGN 08:13:46.066 --> 08:13:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENTS TO MEDDLE IN OUR 08:13:47.433 --> 08:13:49.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS AND WHO WILL ATTACK 08:13:49.366 --> 08:13:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANY WITNESS WHO STANDS UP TO 08:13:51.133 --> 08:13:52.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TELL THE TRUTH? 08:13:52.133 --> 08:13:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON'T FOLLOW 08:13:54.833 --> 08:13:56.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATION OF 08:13:56.666 --> 08:13:58.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT TO REMOVE THAT 08:13:58.300 --> 08:13:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT FROM OFFICE? 08:13:58.866 --> 08:14:02.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WE WILL CEASE TO BE A 08:14:02.333 --> 08:14:02.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLIC. 08:14:02.700 --> 08:14:03.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU. 08:14:03.900 --> 08:14:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I REPRESENT A COMMUNITY THAT A 08:14:05.966 --> 08:14:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LITTLE OVER A DECADE AGO WAS 08:14:08.566 --> 08:14:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MARRED BY CORRUPTION AT THE 08:14:11.466 --> 08:14:13.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGAL THERE WAS 08:14:13.866 --> 08:14:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO RETREAT INTO A PARTISAN 08:14:15.833 --> 08:14:18.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORNER OR AN EFFORT BY ANYONE TO 08:14:18.533 --> 08:14:19.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPLAIN IT AWAY. 08:14:19.533 --> 08:14:21.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ALSO DIDN'T WAIT FOR AN 08:14:21.333 --> 08:14:24.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION TO CURE THE CANCER OF 08:14:24.000 --> 08:14:26.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CORRUPTION THAT OCCURRED ON OUR 08:14:26.300 --> 08:14:26.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WATCH. 08:14:26.600 --> 08:14:28.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE WERE UNITED AS A COMMUNITY IN 08:14:28.966 --> 08:14:30.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR OUTRAGE OVER IT. 08:14:30.600 --> 08:14:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS INTOLERABLE TO US BECAUSE 08:14:32.566 --> 08:14:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE KNEW THAT IT WAS A THREAT TO 08:14:35.466 --> 08:14:37.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR INSTITUTIONS, INSTITUTIONS 08:14:37.733 --> 08:14:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT BELONG TO US. 08:14:38.233 --> 08:14:41.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT WE FACE TODAY IS THE SAME 08:14:41.066 --> 08:14:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% KIND OF TEST, ONLY ONE FAR MORE 08:14:43.433 --> 08:14:45.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GRAVE AND HISTORIC. 08:14:45.033 --> 08:14:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM THE FOUNDING OF OUR COUNTRY 08:14:47.433 --> 08:14:50.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO TODAY ONE TRUTH REMAINS 08:14:50.266 --> 08:14:52.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR, THE IMPEACHMENT POWER IS 08:14:52.333 --> 08:14:54.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RESERVED FOR CONDUCT THAT ENDANG 08:14:54.666 --> 08:14:57.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VS. DEMOCRACY AND IMPERIALS OUR 08:14:57.833 --> 08:14:58.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTION. 08:14:58.266 --> 08:15:00.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY'S HEARING HAS HELPED US TO 08:15:00.366 --> 08:15:02.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW WE 08:15:02.566 --> 08:15:04.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESERVE PUBLIC AND THE TEST 08:15:04.000 --> 08:15:05.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT LIES AHEAD FOR US. 08:15:05.700 --> 08:15:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD 08:15:07.466 --> 08:15:09.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BACK MY TIME. 08:15:09.900 --> 08:15:12.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. 08:15:12.366 --> 08:15:14.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CONCLUDES THE TESTIMONY 08:15:14.433 --> 08:15:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDER THE FIVE MINUTE RULE. 08:15:16.733 --> 08:15:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I NOW RECOGNIZE THE RANKING 08:15:19.500 --> 08:15:22.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBER FOR ANY CONCLUDING 08:15:22.166 --> 08:15:22.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMARKS HE MAY HAVE. 08:15:22.700 --> 08:15:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. 08:15:25.233 --> 08:15:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL TODAY HAS BEEN INTERESTING, 08:15:26.566 --> 08:15:30.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I GUESS, TO SAY THE LEAST. 08:15:30.733 --> 08:15:31.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT HAS BEEN -- WE HAVE FOUND 08:15:31.666 --> 08:15:34.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MANY THINGS, IN FACT, THREE OF 08:15:34.100 --> 08:15:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR FOUR WITNESSES HERE TODAY 08:15:35.466 --> 08:15:37.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALLEGED NUMEROUS CRIMES 08:15:37.200 --> 08:15:38.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED BY THE REAL ESTATE AND 08:15:38.166 --> 08:15:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT TIMES IT SEEMS LIKE WE WERE 08:15:40.266 --> 08:15:42.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN TRYING TO MAKE UP CRIMES, 08:15:42.066 --> 08:15:43.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WELL IF IT WASN'T THIS IT WAS 08:15:43.866 --> 08:15:44.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTENT TO DO IT. 08:15:44.433 --> 08:15:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WENT ALONG THAT IT IS 08:15:47.000 --> 08:15:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTERESTING TODAY AS I STARTED 08:15:47.733 --> 08:15:49.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS DAY AND COME BACK TO IT NOW 08:15:49.466 --> 08:15:51.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS MUCH AS I RESPECT THESE WHO 08:15:51.133 --> 08:15:53.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CAME BEFORE US TODAY THIS IS WAY 08:15:53.233 --> 08:15:53.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOO EARLY. 08:15:53.966 --> 08:15:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT AS A 08:15:55.433 --> 08:15:57.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE DONE OUR JOB. 08:15:57.933 --> 08:16:00.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE NOT AS A COMMITTEE COME 08:16:00.433 --> 08:16:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TOGETHER LOOKED AT EVIDENCE, 08:16:02.600 --> 08:16:04.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TAKEN FACT WITNESSES, PUT THEM 08:16:04.266 --> 08:16:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FRONT OF US UNDER OATH TO SAY 08:16:06.233 --> 08:16:07.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHAT HAPPENED AND HOW DID IT 08:16:07.366 --> 08:16:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAPPEN AND WHY DID IT HAPPEN? 08:16:08.600 --> 08:16:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE ARE TAKING THE WORK OF THE 08:16:14.033 --> 08:16:15.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEL COMMIT FEE AND THE OTHER 08:16:15.866 --> 08:16:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEES, WE ARE TAKING IT AS 08:16:17.033 --> 08:16:18.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SEEM MY AT FACE VALUE AND I WILL 08:16:18.733 --> 08:16:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMIND ALL THAT THE CHAIRMAN 08:16:20.600 --> 08:16:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN IS THE BIGGEST PROPONENT OF 08:16:22.500 --> 08:16:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS NOT HAPPENING IN HIS 08:16:23.466 --> 08:16:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EARLIER STATEMENTS ALMOST 20 08:16:24.500 --> 08:16:26.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS AGO WHEN HE SAID WE SHOULD 08:16:26.566 --> 08:16:27.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT TAKE A REPORT FROM ANOTHER 08:16:27.833 --> 08:16:30.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ENTITY AND JUST ACCEPT IT 08:16:30.100 --> 08:16:35.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHERWISE WE ARE A RUBBER STAMP. 08:16:35.300 --> 08:16:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO TO MY DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY 08:16:36.966 --> 08:16:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY MAY NOT CARE AS I SAID 08:16:38.100 --> 08:16:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE THIS IS ABOUT A CLOCK AND 08:16:39.466 --> 08:16:40.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A CALENDAR. 08:16:40.700 --> 08:16:43.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CLOCK AND A CALENDAR, THEY 08:16:43.666 --> 08:16:47.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE SO OBSESSED WITH THE 08:16:47.000 --> 08:16:48.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION NEXT YEAR THAT THEY 08:16:48.533 --> 08:16:50.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUST GLOSS OVER THINGS. 08:16:50.300 --> 08:16:51.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FACT, WHAT IS INTERESTING AS 08:16:51.600 --> 08:16:53.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I SAID EARLIER, THREE OF THE 08:16:53.000 --> 08:16:55.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOUR WITNESSES ALLEGE NUMEROUS 08:16:55.233 --> 08:16:55.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES COMMITTED BY THE 08:16:55.833 --> 08:16:57.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT, HOWEVER DURING THE 08:16:57.800 --> 08:16:59.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEL COMMITTEE HEARINGS NONE OF 08:16:59.066 --> 08:17:00.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACT WITNESSES IDENTIFIED A 08:17:00.833 --> 08:17:02.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIME. 08:17:02.000 --> 08:17:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT THIS, 08:17:03.133 --> 08:17:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT SHOULD ALARM YOU. 08:17:05.500 --> 08:17:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THIS IMPEACHMENT NARRATIVE 08:17:07.033 --> 08:17:08.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEING SPUN BY THE MAJORITY IS A 08:17:08.900 --> 08:17:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FAKE ONE. 08:17:10.533 --> 08:17:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS MAJORITY THREE PERCENT, 08:17:12.166 --> 08:17:13.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SPINNING THREE PERCENT OF THE 08:17:13.933 --> 08:17:14.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS WHILE IGNORING 90 PERCENT 08:17:14.700 --> 08:17:18.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE OTHER, IN FACT PROFESSOR 08:17:18.133 --> 08:17:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TURLEY SAID PREEVMENT NEEDS 08:17:19.500 --> 08:17:20.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROOF NOT PRESUMPTION WE HAVE 08:17:20.600 --> 08:17:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF THE FACT WITNESSES IN THE 08:17:22.500 --> 08:17:24.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTEL COMMITTEE, I PRESUME THAT 08:17:24.266 --> 08:17:28.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS WHAT WAS GOING ON. 08:17:28.033 --> 08:17:28.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. SONDLAND. 08:17:28.633 --> 08:17:30.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE 08:17:30.666 --> 08:17:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY ALSO WE FOUND OUT TODAY 08:17:32.566 --> 08:17:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS INTERESTING THE 08:17:34.500 --> 08:17:35.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND FOUND 08:17:35.400 --> 08:17:37.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT SOMETHING TODAY THAT FACTS 08:17:37.400 --> 08:17:38.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T MATTER IN FACT, FACTS 08:17:38.233 --> 08:17:39.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DON'T MATTER ALSO THIS WE CAN 08:17:39.200 --> 08:17:41.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIT THOSE FACTS TO FIT THE 08:17:41.400 --> 08:17:42.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NARRATIVE WE WANT TO SPIN BEFORE 08:17:42.800 --> 08:17:45.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS COMMITTEE AND THE AMERICAN 08:17:45.566 --> 08:17:45.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE. 08:17:45.900 --> 08:17:49.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF THEY DON'T MATTER, WE ALSO 08:17:49.133 --> 08:17:51.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARD ONE OF THE WITNESSES STATE 08:17:51.033 --> 08:17:52.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY IT DOESN'T MATTER IF AID 08:17:52.066 --> 08:17:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS RELEASED OR NOT. 08:17:54.366 --> 08:17:56.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF COURSE IT MATTERS. 08:17:56.500 --> 08:17:57.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE ONLY ONE 08:17:57.233 --> 08:18:00.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE MANY FACTS IGNORED BY THE 08:18:00.533 --> 08:18:00.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY. 08:18:00.900 --> 08:18:01.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY ARE IGNORING A TON OF FACTS 08:18:01.933 --> 08:18:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT MATTER, IT APPARENTLY 08:18:03.200 --> 08:18:04.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOESN'T MATTER TO THE DEMOCRATS 08:18:04.766 --> 08:18:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT AMBASSADOR VOLKER MADE 08:18:06.733 --> 08:18:09.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR IN HIS TESTIMONY THERE WAS 08:18:09.533 --> 08:18:10.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO CONDITIONALITY ON THE WHITE 08:18:10.633 --> 08:18:12.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HOUSE MEETING OR THE AID. 08:18:12.166 --> 08:18:13.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATS AND THEIR 08:18:13.700 --> 08:18:14.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES HAVEN'T MENTIONED THAT 08:18:14.600 --> 08:18:18.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE IT IS UNHELPFUL TO THE 08:18:18.133 --> 08:18:18.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NARRATIVE THEY ARE SPINNING. 08:18:18.800 --> 08:18:21.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT APPARENTLY DOESN'T MATTER TO 08:18:21.566 --> 08:18:22.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRATS, TO THE DEMOCRATS AND 08:18:22.866 --> 08:18:24.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE MAJORITY HERE THAT THE 08:18:24.200 --> 08:18:25.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT DID NOT CONDITION HIS 08:18:25.233 --> 08:18:28.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID ON AN INVESTIGATION IN FACT, 08:18:28.566 --> 08:18:29.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. SONDLAND'S STATEMENT TO THE 08:18:29.633 --> 08:18:31.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONTRARY WAS PRESUMPTION, IT WAS 08:18:31.300 --> 08:18:33.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT HERE IN THIS ROOM HE 08:18:33.333 --> 08:18:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLED IT A GUESS, RIGHT WHERE 08:18:35.466 --> 08:18:36.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARE SITTING. 08:18:36.833 --> 08:18:38.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE CALLED IT A GUESS. 08:18:38.566 --> 08:18:41.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRESUMPTION, THAT'S WHAT HE 08:18:41.133 --> 08:18:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THOUGHT. 08:18:41.833 --> 08:18:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOD FORBID IF WE WALK INTO OUR 08:18:43.466 --> 08:18:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COURTROOMS OR OUR PROCEEDINGS TO 08:18:45.200 --> 08:18:46.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIND SOMEBODY GUILTY OF 08:18:46.366 --> 08:18:47.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SOMETHING WE ARE CALLING A CRIME 08:18:47.100 --> 08:18:48.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WALK INTO COURT AND ALL OF A 08:18:48.300 --> 08:18:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUDDEN WELL I THOUGHT IT WAS, 08:18:49.733 --> 08:18:51.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESS SAID I PRESUMED IT 08:18:51.333 --> 08:18:54.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAS, GOD FORBID THIS IS WHERE WE 08:18:54.266 --> 08:18:55.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE AT. 08:18:55.100 --> 08:18:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT YOU KNOW WE ALSO HEARD TODAY 08:18:57.066 --> 08:18:58.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT YOU MAKE INFERENCE, THOUGH, 08:18:58.233 --> 08:19:01.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS OKAY IF YOU ARE JUST 08:19:01.400 --> 08:19:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INFERRING. 08:19:01.766 --> 08:19:02.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE 08:19:02.600 --> 08:19:04.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSORS HERE FOR OF THOSE OFS 08:19:04.933 --> 08:19:06.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON COURT ON BOTH SIDES OF A 08:19:06.733 --> 08:19:08.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AISLE, I SAID JUST INFER WHAT 08:19:08.133 --> 08:19:09.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU THINK THEY MEANT AND THAT 08:19:09.233 --> 08:19:10.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL BE ENOUGH. 08:19:10.533 --> 08:19:12.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT INFERENCE. 08:19:12.866 --> 08:19:14.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, PROBABLY DOESN'T 08:19:14.300 --> 08:19:15.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MATTER, THE PRESIDENT DIDN'T 08:19:15.066 --> 08:19:16.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDITION A MEETING ON AN 08:19:16.733 --> 08:19:17.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INVESTIGATION. 08:19:17.166 --> 08:19:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE NET WITH ZELENSKY WITH NO 08:19:19.500 --> 08:19:21.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECONDITIONS, ZELENSKY DIDN'T 08:19:21.166 --> 08:19:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIND OUT ABOUT THE HOLD OF AID 08:19:22.633 --> 08:19:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNTIL A MONTH AFTER THE CALL 08:19:23.866 --> 08:19:26.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN HE READ IT IN POLITICO, THE 08:19:26.033 --> 08:19:28.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID WAS RELEASED SHORTLY 08:19:28.133 --> 08:19:29.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEREAFTER AND UKRAINE DIDN'T DO 08:19:29.500 --> 08:19:31.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING TO GET THE AID 08:19:31.933 --> 08:19:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RELEASED. 08:19:32.333 --> 08:19:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LETHAL AID WAS GIVEN AS WELL, IF 08:19:34.033 --> 08:19:35.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU THINK THAT DIDN'T MATTER, 08:19:35.500 --> 08:19:36.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE WAS FIVE MEETING BETWEEN 08:19:36.600 --> 08:19:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AID WAS STOPPED AND RELEASED 08:19:38.266 --> 08:19:39.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND IN NONE OF THOSE MEETINGS 08:19:39.966 --> 08:19:42.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BETWEEN BASS DORS AND OTHERS, 08:19:42.200 --> 08:19:43.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING THE VICE PRESIDENT AND 08:19:43.333 --> 08:19:45.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SENATORS, NONE OF THAT WAS EVER 08:19:45.433 --> 08:19:48.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONNECTED TO A PROMISE OF 08:19:48.133 --> 08:19:49.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYTHING ON THE AID, NOTHING WAS 08:19:49.633 --> 08:19:50.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVER CONNECTED, FIVE TIMES, AND 08:19:50.666 --> 08:19:53.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO OF THOSE WERE AFTER 08:19:53.166 --> 08:19:54.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ZELENSKY LEARNED THAT 08:19:54.166 --> 08:19:55.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AID WAS BEING HELD. 08:19:55.833 --> 08:19:57.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TELL ME THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM 08:19:57.366 --> 08:19:58.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE WITH THE STORY. 08:19:58.066 --> 08:20:00.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT'S WHY FACT WITNESSES AREN'T 08:20:00.966 --> 08:20:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HERE RIGHT NOW. 08:20:01.466 --> 08:20:02.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE EVIDENCE AGAINST THE 08:20:02.566 --> 08:20:04.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IS REALLY ABOUT POLICY 08:20:04.666 --> 08:20:05.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DIFFERENCES, IN FACT, THREE OF 08:20:05.466 --> 08:20:07.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE DEMOCRATIC STAR WITNESSES, 08:20:07.100 --> 08:20:09.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HILL, TAYLOR AND KENT WERE, 08:20:09.033 --> 08:20:10.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WEREN'T EVEN ON THE THE CALL 08:20:10.566 --> 08:20:11.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY READ TRANSCRIPTS LIKE 08:20:11.466 --> 08:20:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYBODY ELSE. 08:20:13.233 --> 08:20:16.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ZELENSKY MET WITH VOLKER AND -- 08:20:16.033 --> 08:20:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SON LAN MET SEVERAL MORE TIMES, 08:20:17.633 --> 08:20:19.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO REFERENCES BUT NONE OF THOSE 08:20:19.433 --> 08:20:21.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% -- NONE OF THESE INCONVENIENT 08:20:21.933 --> 08:20:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS OR SO MANY OTHER 08:20:23.433 --> 08:20:25.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCONVENIENT FACTS MATTER TO THE 08:20:25.633 --> 08:20:26.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY. 08:20:26.000 --> 08:20:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT IF 08:20:27.433 --> 08:20:28.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADDITIONAL HEARINGS WE WILL HAVE 08:20:28.700 --> 08:20:29.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO ADDRESS OTHER FACTS. 08:20:29.966 --> 08:20:33.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS THE PART THAT BOTHERS ME 08:20:33.600 --> 08:20:33.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GREATLY. 08:20:33.933 --> 08:20:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS SOMETHING WE HAVE SEEN 08:20:35.433 --> 08:20:38.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FROM JANUARY OF THIS REAR. 08:20:38.066 --> 08:20:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NO CONCERN ABOUT A PROCESS THAT 08:20:40.266 --> 08:20:43.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORKS BUT SIMPLY GETTING TO AN 08:20:43.433 --> 08:20:44.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% END WE WANT. 08:20:44.066 --> 08:20:46.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU KNOW, I AGREE WITH PROFESSOR 08:20:46.200 --> 08:20:46.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FELDMAN, HE MAY FIND THAT 08:20:46.833 --> 08:20:48.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STRANGE BUT I DO AGREE WITH YOU 08:20:48.766 --> 08:20:49.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON SOMETHING. 08:20:49.300 --> 08:20:50.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT HIS JOB TO ASSESS THE 08:20:50.866 --> 08:20:52.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CREDIBILITY OF THE WITNESSES, IT 08:20:52.266 --> 08:20:55.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS THIS COMMITTEE'S JOB AND I 08:20:55.366 --> 08:20:55.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGREE. 08:20:55.666 --> 08:20:57.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT THIS COMMITTEE CAN'T DO OUR 08:20:57.066 --> 08:20:58.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% JOBS IF NONE OF THE WITNESSES 08:20:58.166 --> 08:20:59.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIFY BEFORE OUR COMMITTEE 08:20:59.566 --> 08:21:01.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN ONES WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT 08:21:01.200 --> 08:21:02.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALLING TODAY AND THE MAJORITY 08:21:02.200 --> 08:21:05.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE SAID WE DON'T WANT. 08:21:05.500 --> 08:21:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THROUGH THAT WE STILL DON'T HAVE 08:21:07.466 --> 08:21:09.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ANSWER ON WHAT THE COMMITTEE 08:21:09.400 --> 08:21:10.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL DO ONCE THIS END. 08:21:10.433 --> 08:21:11.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED CHAIRMAN 08:21:11.866 --> 08:21:12.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SCHIFF'S REPORT YESTERDAY BUT WE 08:21:12.766 --> 08:21:15.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STILL DON'T HAVE THE UNDERLYING 08:21:15.466 --> 08:21:15.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE. 08:21:15.833 --> 08:21:17.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE RULES EVEN SET UP BY THIS 08:21:17.400 --> 08:21:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BODY ARE NOT BEING FOLLOWED TO O 08:21:19.500 --> 08:21:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS DAY BUT YET NOBODY TALKS 08:21:20.933 --> 08:21:23.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT IT ON THE MAJORITY SIDE. 08:21:23.200 --> 08:21:24.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESSES PRODUCED BY 08:21:24.566 --> 08:21:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SCHIFF AND THE AMERICAN 08:21:25.766 --> 08:21:27.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THEIR A 08:21:27.100 --> 08:21:28.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FEELINGS, THEIR GUESSES THEIR 08:21:28.666 --> 08:21:30.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESUMPTIONS BUT EVEN THOUGH THE 08:21:30.300 --> 08:21:32.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FACTS MAY NOT MATTER TO THE 08:21:32.466 --> 08:21:33.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY, 97 PERCENT OF THE 08:21:33.400 --> 08:21:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OTHER FACTS DO MATTER TO THE 08:21:35.433 --> 08:21:36.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AMERICAN PEOPLE. 08:21:36.233 --> 08:21:39.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO MY PROBLEM IS THIS. 08:21:39.133 --> 08:21:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS THE RANKING MEMBER OF THIS 08:21:42.833 --> 08:21:44.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE, ONE OF THE OLDEST 08:21:44.000 --> 08:21:46.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MOST SHOULD BE FACT BASED LEGAL 08:21:46.033 --> 08:21:47.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BASED COMMITTEES WE HAVE HERE, 08:21:47.866 --> 08:21:48.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE IMPEACHMENT SHOULD HAVE 08:21:48.633 --> 08:21:49.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN ALL ALONG, I HAVE A GROUP 08:21:49.866 --> 08:21:51.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO IDEA 08:21:51.700 --> 08:21:53.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE WE ARE HEADED NEXT I BET 08:21:53.366 --> 08:21:55.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU THOUGH IF I ASKED THE 08:21:55.266 --> 08:21:56.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF THE 08:21:56.466 --> 08:21:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE 08:21:59.433 --> 08:21:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EITHER. 08:21:59.766 --> 08:22:00.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY MUCH ONE. 08:22:00.300 --> 08:22:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO IF THEY HAVE IT THEY SHOULD 08:22:02.233 --> 08:22:03.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SHARE IT BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A 08:22:03.200 --> 08:22:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME TO PLAY HIDE THE BALL. 08:22:05.033 --> 08:22:06.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS IS NOT A TIME TO SAY, WE 08:22:06.533 --> 08:22:08.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE GOING FIGURE IT OUT ON THE 08:22:08.233 --> 08:22:08.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FLY. 08:22:08.500 --> 08:22:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT 08:22:11.000 --> 08:22:11.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OVERTURNING 63 MILLION VOTES OF 08:22:11.733 --> 08:22:13.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A PRESIDENT DULY ELECTED WHO IS 08:22:13.066 --> 08:22:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOING HIS JOB EVERY DAY. 08:22:16.266 --> 08:22:17.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND BY THE WAY WAS OVERSEAS 08:22:17.500 --> 08:22:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WHILE WE ARE DOING THIS. 08:22:19.466 --> 08:22:22.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORKING WITH OUR NATO ALLIES. 08:22:22.333 --> 08:22:23.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO THE QUESTION I HAVE IS WHERE 08:22:23.866 --> 08:22:24.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DO WE HEAD NEXT? 08:22:24.800 --> 08:22:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HEARD THIS AMBIGUOUS 08:22:27.433 --> 08:22:28.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESENTATION BUT HERE IS MY 08:22:28.500 --> 08:22:29.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHALLENGE, I ALREADY HAVE BEEN 08:22:29.366 --> 08:22:34.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VOTED DOWN IN TABLE TODAY. 08:22:34.500 --> 08:22:36.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. SCHIFF SHOULD TESTIFY. 08:22:36.466 --> 08:22:37.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SCHIFF NOT HIS STAFF 08:22:37.800 --> 08:22:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MUST APPEAR BEFORE THIS 08:22:38.533 --> 08:22:39.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 08:22:39.700 --> 08:22:41.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT THE CONTEXT OF HIS REPORT, 08:22:41.833 --> 08:22:43.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS WHAT KEN STARR DID 20 08:22:43.100 --> 08:22:44.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YEARS AGO AN HISTORY DEMANDED 08:22:44.800 --> 08:22:45.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT. 08:22:45.133 --> 08:22:46.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I TOLD THE CHAIRMAN JUST A WHILE 08:22:46.433 --> 08:22:48.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AGO AND A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO 08:22:48.366 --> 08:22:49.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN DOING A MARKUP, 08:22:49.533 --> 08:22:50.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN THE HISTORY LIGHTS 08:22:50.533 --> 08:22:52.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE ON US, US, IT IS TIME WE 08:22:52.766 --> 08:22:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALK AND SHARE HOW WE ARE GOING 08:22:54.366 --> 08:22:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FORWARD. 08:22:54.733 --> 08:22:56.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I AM STILL WAITING FOR THEIR 08:22:56.233 --> 08:22:56.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANSWERS. 08:22:56.566 --> 08:22:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO MR. CHAIRMAN, AS WE LOOK 08:22:59.433 --> 08:23:02.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AHEAD, AS THE DEMOCRATIC 08:23:02.433 --> 08:23:03.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY PROMISED THAT IN WAS 08:23:03.333 --> 08:23:05.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO BE A FAIR PROCESS WHEN 08:23:05.133 --> 08:23:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT GOT TO JUDICIARY FOR THE 08:23:07.466 --> 08:23:09.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT AND OTHERS, THE 08:23:09.033 --> 08:23:10.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT AM YOU MAY SAY HE 08:23:10.133 --> 08:23:11.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD HAVE COME TODAY, WHAT 08:23:11.566 --> 08:23:13.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WOULD THIS HAVE DONE? 08:23:13.733 --> 08:23:14.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING. 08:23:14.066 --> 08:23:15.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS NO FACT WITNESSES HERE, 08:23:15.433 --> 08:23:16.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOTHING TO REBUT IN FACT IT HAS 08:23:16.233 --> 08:23:17.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEEN A GOOD TIME JUST TO SEE 08:23:17.633 --> 08:23:18.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT REALLY NOTHING CAME OF IT 08:23:18.633 --> 08:23:20.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AT THE END OF THE DAY. 08:23:20.933 --> 08:23:22.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO WHY SHOULD HE BE HERE? 08:23:22.633 --> 08:23:23.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S BRING FACT WITNESSES IN. 08:23:23.700 --> 08:23:25.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET'S BRING PEOPLE IN BECAUSE AS 08:23:25.000 --> 08:23:27.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU SAID, MR. CHAIRMAN, YOU 08:23:27.566 --> 08:23:29.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAID, YOUR WORDS, WE SHOULD 08:23:29.600 --> 08:23:31.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEVER ON THIS COMMITTEE ACCEPT 08:23:31.966 --> 08:23:33.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AN ENTITY GIVING US A REPORT AND 08:23:33.833 --> 08:23:35.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT INVESTIGATING IT OURSELVES, 08:23:35.433 --> 08:23:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDOUBT THINK WE ARE WELL ON OUR 08:23:36.300 --> 08:23:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WAY OF DOING THAT BECAUSE OF A 08:23:38.533 --> 08:23:40.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CALENDAR AND A CLOCK. 08:23:40.233 --> 08:23:41.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO MR. CHAIRMAN I KNOW YOU ARE 08:23:41.433 --> 08:23:42.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOUT TO GIVE A STATEMENT AND 08:23:42.233 --> 08:23:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEY WORKED ON IT AND YOU WORKED 08:23:43.233 --> 08:23:45.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON IT VERY HARD I AM SURE BUT I 08:23:45.233 --> 08:23:46.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WANT TO, BEFORE YOU BAFFLE THIS 08:23:46.566 --> 08:23:47.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING, BEFORE YOU START YOUR 08:23:47.666 --> 08:23:49.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, BEFORE YOU GO ANY 08:23:49.666 --> 08:23:50.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FURTHER, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW 08:23:50.433 --> 08:23:52.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWO THINGS, NUMBER ONE, WHEN DO 08:23:52.433 --> 08:23:54.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU PLAN ON SCHEDULING OUR 08:23:54.733 --> 08:23:57.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MINORITY HEARING DAY AND NUMBER 08:23:57.033 --> 08:23:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% 2, WHY ARE WE -- WHEN ARE WE 08:23:59.766 --> 08:24:01.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ACTUALLY GOING TO HAVE REAL 08:24:01.166 --> 08:24:03.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES HERE THAT ARE FACT 08:24:03.433 --> 08:24:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES IN THIS CASE? 08:24:05.966 --> 08:24:06.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN? 08:24:06.866 --> 08:24:10.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OR WHAT YOU SAID MANY YEARS AGO 08:24:10.900 --> 08:24:14.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS FADED JUST LIKE THE LEAVES 08:24:14.166 --> 08:24:16.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN FALL, I DON'T REALLY CARE 08:24:16.533 --> 08:24:17.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ANYMORE THAT SOMEBODY ELSE GIVES 08:24:17.966 --> 08:24:19.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% US A REPORT, UNDOUBTEDLY 08:24:19.233 --> 08:24:20.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CHAIRMAN SCHIFF IS CHAIRMAN OVER 08:24:20.833 --> 08:24:22.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVERYTHING WITH IMPEACHMENT, AND 08:24:22.300 --> 08:24:24.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE DOESN'T GET TO TESTIFY. HE 08:24:24.400 --> 08:24:26.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS GOING TO SEND A STAFF MEMBER. 08:24:26.933 --> 08:24:27.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT I NEED THOUGH IF WE ARE 08:24:27.900 --> 08:24:29.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOING TO HAVE A HEARING PAST 08:24:29.233 --> 08:24:30.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT TO FIGURE OUT ANYTHING THAT 08:24:30.333 --> 08:24:32.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS BEEN GOING ON. 08:24:32.400 --> 08:24:35.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO MY QUESTION THAT I STARTED 08:24:35.466 --> 08:24:37.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT TODAY IS WHERE IS FAIRNESS? 08:24:37.433 --> 08:24:40.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT WAS PROMISED, IT IS NOT BEING 08:24:40.266 --> 08:24:40.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DELIVERED. 08:24:40.633 --> 08:24:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE FACTS TAWT TALKED ABOUT ARE 08:24:43.233 --> 08:24:44.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT FACTS DELIVERED. 08:24:44.533 --> 08:24:47.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PRESIDENT, DID NOTHING 08:24:47.433 --> 08:24:49.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WRONG, NOTHING TO BE IMMELMAN 08:24:49.733 --> 08:24:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACH AND NOTHING FOR WHY WE 08:24:50.500 --> 08:24:51.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE HERE AND IN THE WORDS OF ONE 08:24:51.933 --> 08:24:54.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF OUR WITNESS MRS. TURLEY, IF 08:24:54.833 --> 08:24:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU RUSH THROUGH THIS, YOU DO IT 08:24:56.266 --> 08:24:57.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ON FLIMSY GROUNDS, THE AMERICAN 08:24:57.566 --> 08:24:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE WILL NOT FORGET THE LIGHT 08:24:58.866 --> 08:24:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF HISTORY. 08:24:59.433 --> 08:25:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO TODAY, BEFORE YOU GIVE YOUR 08:25:01.733 --> 08:25:04.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENING STATEMENT, YOUR CLOSING 08:25:04.800 --> 08:25:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, BEFORE YOU GIVE THIS 08:25:06.233 --> 08:25:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TIME MY QUESTION IS, WILL YOU 08:25:07.200 --> 08:25:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TALK TO THIS COMMITTEE A? 08:25:08.566 --> 08:25:11.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU ARE CHAIRMAN, YOU HOLD A 08:25:11.266 --> 08:25:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% VERY PRESTIGIOUS ROLE, WILL YOU 08:25:12.600 --> 08:25:14.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LET US KNOW WHERE WE ARE GOING? 08:25:14.333 --> 08:25:16.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE WE GOING TO ADJOURN FROM 08:25:16.366 --> 08:25:17.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEREAFTER YOU SUM UP EVERYTHING 08:25:17.800 --> 08:25:19.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SAYING THEY ALL DID GOOD AND GO 08:25:19.466 --> 08:25:22.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT FROM HERE, WE ARE STILL 08:25:22.133 --> 08:25:22.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WONDERING. 08:25:22.500 --> 08:25:23.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LIGHTS ARE ON. 08:25:23.466 --> 08:25:26.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS TIME TO ANSWER THE 08:25:26.366 --> 08:25:26.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% QUESTION. 08:25:26.733 --> 08:25:27.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I YIELD BACK. 08:25:27.166 --> 08:25:30.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. 08:25:30.166 --> 08:25:33.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WANT TO, BEFORE MY CLOSING 08:25:33.066 --> 08:25:34.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% STATEMENT, ACKNOWLEDGE I 08:25:34.833 --> 08:25:35.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECEIVED A LETTER TODAY 08:25:35.700 --> 08:25:37.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUESTING A MINORITY DAY OF 08:25:37.633 --> 08:25:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TESTIMONY UNDER RULE 11. 08:25:38.733 --> 08:25:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO READ 08:25:40.566 --> 08:25:42.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE LETTER, I LOOK FORWARD TO 08:25:42.566 --> 08:25:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONFERRING WITH THE RANKING 08:25:43.233 --> 08:25:44.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MEMBER ABOUT THIS REQUEST AFTER 08:25:44.566 --> 08:25:46.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO REVIEW 08:25:46.700 --> 08:25:46.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT. 08:25:46.966 --> 08:25:47.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MR. CHAIRMAN I HAVE A QUESTION 08:25:47.733 --> 08:25:49.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% -- YOU CAN'T REVIEW A LETTER, IT 08:25:49.033 --> 08:25:50.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS A DEMAND THAT WE HAVE. 08:25:50.366 --> 08:25:52.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE GENTLEMAN IS NOT 08:25:52.466 --> 08:25:52.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RECOGNIZED. 08:25:52.866 --> 08:25:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS NOTHING FOR YOU TO 08:25:55.433 --> 08:25:55.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REVIEW. 08:25:55.800 --> 08:25:58.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND I NOW RECOGNIZE MYSELF FOR 08:25:58.866 --> 08:25:59.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLOSING STATEMENT. 08:25:59.900 --> 08:26:01.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL 08:26:01.800 --> 08:26:03.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADDRESS WARNS OF A MOMENT WHEN 08:26:03.966 --> 08:26:05.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CUNNING AMBITIOUS AND 08:26:05.900 --> 08:26:06.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNPRINCIPLED MEN WILL BE ENABLED 08:26:06.766 --> 08:26:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SUBVERT THE POWER OF THE 08:26:08.600 --> 08:26:10.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PEOPLE AND TO USURP FOR 08:26:10.566 --> 08:26:13.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEMSELVES THE REINS OF 08:26:13.233 --> 08:26:13.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 08:26:13.800 --> 08:26:14.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP PLACED HIS OWN 08:26:14.933 --> 08:26:16.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL AND POLITICAL INTERESTS 08:26:16.300 --> 08:26:18.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE OUR NATIONAL INTERESTS, 08:26:18.600 --> 08:26:21.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE THE SECURITY OF OUR 08:26:21.000 --> 08:26:22.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COUNTRY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY 08:26:22.600 --> 08:26:24.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABOVE OUR MOST PRECIOUS RIGHT, 08:26:24.333 --> 08:26:25.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ABILITY OF EACH AND EVERY 08:26:25.766 --> 08:26:28.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONE OF US TO PARTICIPATE IN FAIR 08:26:28.400 --> 08:26:31.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS, FREE OF CORRUPTION. 08:26:31.033 --> 08:26:32.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION HAS A SOLUTION 08:26:32.566 --> 08:26:35.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR A PRESIDENT WHO PLACES HIS 08:26:35.366 --> 08:26:36.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PERSONAL OR POLITICAL INTERESTS 08:26:36.300 --> 08:26:38.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THOSE ABOVE THE NATION, THE 08:26:38.566 --> 08:26:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER OF IMPEACHMENT. 08:26:40.600 --> 08:26:42.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AS ONE OF MY COLLEAGUES POINTED 08:26:42.533 --> 08:26:45.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUT I HAVE IN THE PAST 08:26:45.033 --> 08:26:45.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARTICULATED A THREE PART TEST 08:26:45.933 --> 08:26:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR IMPEACHMENT, LET ME BE CLEAR 08:26:48.400 --> 08:26:50.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE ALL THREE PARTS OF THAT TEST 08:26:50.133 --> 08:26:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE BEEN MET. 08:26:51.166 --> 08:26:53.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST, YES, THE PRESIDENT HAS 08:26:53.533 --> 08:26:55.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED AN IMPEACHABLE 08:26:55.266 --> 08:26:55.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSE. 08:26:55.600 --> 08:26:56.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT ASKED THE FOREIGN 08:26:56.733 --> 08:26:59.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT TO INTERVENE IN OUR 08:26:59.000 --> 08:27:02.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTIONS, THEN GOT CAUGHT, THEN 08:27:02.233 --> 08:27:04.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OBSTRUCTED THE INVESTIGATORS. 08:27:04.233 --> 08:27:04.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TWICE. 08:27:04.733 --> 08:27:07.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR WITNESSES TOLD US IN NO 08:27:07.266 --> 08:27:09.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNCERTAIN TERMS THIS CONDUCT 08:27:09.800 --> 08:27:10.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTED, CONSTITUTES HIGH 08:27:10.666 --> 08:27:13.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CRIMES AND MISS AUTHORIZE, 08:27:13.766 --> 08:27:15.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INCLUDING ABUSE OF POWER. 08:27:15.666 --> 08:27:16.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECOND. 08:27:16.833 --> 08:27:18.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YES, THE PRESIDENT'S ALLEGED 08:27:18.966 --> 08:27:19.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OFFENSES PRESENT A DIRECT THREAT 08:27:19.933 --> 08:27:22.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER. 08:27:22.600 --> 08:27:24.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR KARLAN WARNED, DRAWING 08:27:24.533 --> 08:27:26.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INTO OUR 08:27:26.500 --> 08:27:27.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION PROCESS IS AN 08:27:27.900 --> 08:27:29.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ESPECIALLY SERIOUS ABUSE OF 08:27:29.666 --> 08:27:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER BECAUSE IT UNDERMINES 08:27:31.500 --> 08:27:34.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEMOCRACY ITSELF. 08:27:34.000 --> 08:27:36.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR FELDMAN ECHOED IF WE 08:27:36.233 --> 08:27:38.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CANNOT IMPEACH A PRESIDENT WHO 08:27:38.100 --> 08:27:40.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSES HIS OFFICE FOR PERSONAL 08:27:40.600 --> 08:27:42.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADVANTAGE, WE NO LONGER LIVE IN 08:27:42.133 --> 08:27:42.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A DEMOCRACY. 08:27:42.966 --> 08:27:46.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE LIVE IN A MONARCHY OR UNDER A 08:27:46.866 --> 08:27:47.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DICTATOR SHIP. 08:27:47.466 --> 08:27:51.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR GERHARDT REMINDS US US 08:27:51.200 --> 08:27:53.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IF WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT IS 08:27:53.033 --> 08:27:58.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT IMPEACHABLE THEN NOTHING IS 08:27:58.000 --> 08:27:58.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHABLE. 08:27:58.400 --> 08:27:59.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ACTS REPRESENT 08:27:59.466 --> 08:28:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A THREAT TO OUR NATIONAL 08:28:00.333 --> 08:28:01.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SECURITY AND URGENT THREAT TO 08:28:01.833 --> 08:28:05.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE INTEGRITY OF THE NEXT 08:28:05.733 --> 08:28:06.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ELECTION. 08:28:06.233 --> 08:28:08.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIRD, YES, WE SHOULD NOT 08:28:08.100 --> 08:28:09.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEED UNLESS AT LEAST SOME OF 08:28:09.133 --> 08:28:11.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CITIZENS WHO SUPPORTED THE 08:28:11.433 --> 08:28:12.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT IN THE LAST ELECTION 08:28:12.266 --> 08:28:14.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ARE WILLING TO COME WITH US. 08:28:14.566 --> 08:28:16.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% A MAJORITY OF THIS COUNTRY IS 08:28:16.266 --> 08:28:19.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEARLY PREPARED TO IMPEACH AND 08:28:19.500 --> 08:28:21.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REMOVE PRESIDENT TRUMP. 08:28:21.700 --> 08:28:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RATHER THAN RESPOND TO THE 08:28:23.433 --> 08:28:26.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNSETTLING AND DANGEROUS 08:28:26.200 --> 08:28:27.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE, MY REPUBLICAN 08:28:27.533 --> 08:28:28.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES HAVE CALLED THIS 08:28:28.466 --> 08:28:29.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCESS UNFAIR. 08:28:29.133 --> 08:28:30.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IT IS NOT. 08:28:30.766 --> 08:28:31.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOR IS IN ARGUMENT NEW. 08:28:31.933 --> 08:28:33.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE 08:28:33.633 --> 08:28:35.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE AISLE UNABLE TO DEFEND 08:28:35.700 --> 08:28:37.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE BEHAVIOR OF THE PRESIDENT 08:28:37.466 --> 08:28:40.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAVE USED THIS ARGUMENT BEFORE. 08:28:40.666 --> 08:28:42.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FIRST THEY SAID THAT THESE 08:28:42.566 --> 08:28:43.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS WERE NOT 08:28:43.466 --> 08:28:45.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL BECAUSE WE DID 08:28:45.500 --> 08:28:47.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT HAVE A FLOOR VOTE, WE THEN 08:28:47.033 --> 08:28:47.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAD A FLOOR VOTE. 08:28:47.833 --> 08:28:49.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THEN THEY SAID THAT OUR 08:28:49.700 --> 08:28:51.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROCEEDINGS WERE NOT 08:28:51.466 --> 08:28:53.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL BECAUSE THEY 08:28:53.166 --> 08:28:53.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COULD NOT CALL WITNESSES. 08:28:53.900 --> 08:28:55.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICANS CALLED THREE OF THE 08:28:55.433 --> 08:28:56.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES IN THE LIVE HEARINGS 08:28:56.266 --> 08:28:58.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE, 08:28:58.333 --> 08:28:58.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND 08:28:58.633 --> 08:28:59.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AND WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO 08:28:59.766 --> 08:29:01.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REQUEST WITNESSES IN THIS 08:29:01.733 --> 08:29:02.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE AS WELL. 08:29:02.933 --> 08:29:05.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NEXT, THEY SAID THAT OUR REGION 08:29:05.033 --> 08:29:06.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WERE NOT CONSTITUTIONAL BECAUSE 08:29:06.333 --> 08:29:08.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT COULD NOT 08:29:08.600 --> 08:29:09.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PARTICIPATE. 08:29:09.000 --> 08:29:10.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHEN THE COMMITTEE INVITED THE 08:29:10.600 --> 08:29:13.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS 08:29:13.200 --> 08:29:14.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING HE DECLINED. 08:29:14.033 --> 08:29:17.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE SIMPLE FACT IS THAT ALL OF 08:29:17.066 --> 08:29:18.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THESE PROCEEDINGS HAVE ALL THE 08:29:18.766 --> 08:29:21.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROTECTIONS AFFORDED PRIOR 08:29:21.200 --> 08:29:21.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTS. 08:29:21.666 --> 08:29:23.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS PROCESS FOLLOWS THE 08:29:23.500 --> 08:29:25.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL 08:29:25.066 --> 08:29:25.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRECEDENTS. 08:29:25.966 --> 08:29:27.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SO I AM LEFT TO CONCLUDE THAT 08:29:27.866 --> 08:29:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE ONLY REASON THAT MY 08:29:29.900 --> 08:29:31.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES RUSH FROM ONE PROCESS 08:29:31.200 --> 08:29:33.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPLAINT TO THE NEXT IS BECAUSE 08:29:33.000 --> 08:29:35.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THERE IS NO FACTUAL DEFENSE FOR 08:29:35.500 --> 08:29:38.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP. 08:29:38.133 --> 08:29:39.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UP LIKE ANY OTHER PRESIDENT 08:29:39.466 --> 08:29:41.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BEFORE HIM, PRESIDENT TRUMP 08:29:41.933 --> 08:29:44.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OPENLY HAS REJECTED COMING'S 08:29:44.133 --> 08:29:46.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% RIGHT AS A COEQUAL BRANCH OF 08:29:46.266 --> 08:29:46.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GOVERNMENT. 08:29:46.666 --> 08:29:48.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE HAS DEFIED OUR SUBPOENAS. HE 08:29:48.500 --> 08:29:50.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HAS REFUSED TO PRODUCE ANY 08:29:50.533 --> 08:29:54.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DOCUMENTS AND HE DIRECTED HIS 08:29:54.366 --> 08:29:54.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% AIDS NOT TO TESTIFY. 08:29:54.966 --> 08:29:56.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTPRESIDENT TRUMP ALSO AE 08:29:56.600 --> 08:29:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENTTESTIFY. 08:29:58.733 --> 08:30:00.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP ALSO ASKED A 08:30:00.333 --> 08:30:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TO INTERVENE 08:30:01.466 --> 08:30:03.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN OUR ELECTIONS AND HE HAS MADE 08:30:03.133 --> 08:30:06.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLEAR THAT IF LEFT UNCHECKED, HE 08:30:06.000 --> 08:30:07.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL DO IT AGAIN. 08:30:07.033 --> 08:30:07.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHY? 08:30:07.466 --> 08:30:09.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE HE BELIEVES THAT IN HIS 08:30:09.366 --> 08:30:12.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OWN WORDS, QUOTE, I CAN DO 08:30:12.600 --> 08:30:13.600 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHATEVER I WANT, UNQUOTE. 08:30:13.600 --> 08:30:15.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT IS WHY WE MUST ACT NOW. 08:30:15.933 --> 08:30:18.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS COUNTRY, THE PRESIDENT 08:30:18.366 --> 08:30:20.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CANNOT DO WHATEVER HE WANTS. 08:30:20.366 --> 08:30:22.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IN THIS COUNTRY, NO ONE, NOT 08:30:22.400 --> 08:30:25.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVEN THE PRESIDENT IS ABOVE THE 08:30:25.433 --> 08:30:25.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% LAW. 08:30:25.700 --> 08:30:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY WE BEGAN OUR CONVERSATION 08:30:27.433 --> 08:30:29.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHERE WE SHOULD, WITH THE TECT 08:30:29.566 --> 08:30:31.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OF THE CONSTITUTION -- TEXT OF 08:30:31.433 --> 08:30:32.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE CONSTITUTION. 08:30:32.200 --> 08:30:34.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE HAVE HEARD CLEARLY FROM OUR 08:30:34.033 --> 08:30:36.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES THAT THE CONSTITUTION 08:30:36.333 --> 08:30:36.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMPELS ACTION. 08:30:36.966 --> 08:30:38.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INDEED EVERY WITNESS INCLUDING 08:30:38.733 --> 08:30:40.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE WITNESS SELECTED BY 08:30:40.933 --> 08:30:42.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% REPUBLICAN SIDE AGREED IF THE 08:30:42.833 --> 08:30:45.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT TRUMP DID WHAT THE 08:30:45.200 --> 08:30:46.066 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE FOUND HIM 08:30:46.066 --> 08:30:48.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO HAVE DONE AFTER COMPELLING 08:30:48.400 --> 08:30:50.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESSES FROM THE TRUMP 08:30:50.500 --> 08:30:51.666 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS, HE 08:30:51.666 --> 08:30:53.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTED IMPEACHABLE OFFENSES. 08:30:53.466 --> 08:30:54.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WHILE THE REPUBLICAN WITNESS MAY 08:30:54.233 --> 08:30:55.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% NOT BE CONVINCED THERE IS 08:30:55.966 --> 08:30:56.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE THAT THE 08:30:56.633 --> 08:30:58.733 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENT ENGAGED IN THESE ACTS, 08:30:58.733 --> 08:31:00.300 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE 08:31:00.300 --> 08:31:01.766 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MAJORITY OF THIS COMMITTEE 08:31:01.766 --> 08:31:02.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DISAGREE. 08:31:02.133 --> 08:31:04.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I ALSO THINK THAT THE REPUBLICAN 08:31:04.466 --> 08:31:05.966 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WITNESS, PROFESSOR TURLEY, 08:31:05.966 --> 08:31:08.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ISSUED A SAGE WARNING IN 1998 08:31:08.566 --> 08:31:09.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT HE WAS A LEADING ADVOCATE 08:31:09.866 --> 08:31:12.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF BILL 08:31:12.133 --> 08:31:12.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON. 08:31:12.466 --> 08:31:14.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HE SAID, QUOTE, IF YOU DECIDE 08:31:14.266 --> 08:31:17.033 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT CERTAIN ACTS DO NOT RISE TO 08:31:17.033 --> 08:31:20.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACIMPEACHABLE OFFENSES YOU L 08:31:20.566 --> 08:31:22.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EXPAND THE SPACE FOR EXECUTIVE 08:31:22.433 --> 08:31:23.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONDUCT, CLOSE QUOTE. 08:31:23.433 --> 08:31:26.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT WAS THE PROFESSION OF 08:31:26.100 --> 08:31:29.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PROFESSOR TURLEY IN 198 IN THE 08:31:29.900 --> 08:31:30.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT 08:31:30.933 --> 08:31:31.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CLINTON. 08:31:31.266 --> 08:31:32.333 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THAT QUESTION SHOULD GUIDE US 08:31:32.333 --> 08:31:33.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ALL TODAY. 08:31:33.133 --> 08:31:34.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BUT ANY ACCOUNT THAT WARNING IS 08:31:34.700 --> 08:31:36.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% MORE APPLICABLE TO THE ABUSES OF 08:31:36.800 --> 08:31:38.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% POWER WE ARE CONTEMPLATING 08:31:38.533 --> 08:31:38.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TODAY. 08:31:38.833 --> 08:31:42.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% BECAUSE AS WE ALL KNOW, IF THESE 08:31:42.166 --> 08:31:43.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSES GO UNCHECKED, THEY WILL 08:31:43.233 --> 08:31:45.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ONLY CONTINUE AND ONLY GROW 08:31:45.400 --> 08:31:45.700 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WORSE. 08:31:45.700 --> 08:31:46.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EACH OF US TOOK AN OATH TO 08:31:46.800 --> 08:31:48.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION. 08:31:48.166 --> 08:31:49.833 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THE PRESIDENT IS A CONTINUING 08:31:49.833 --> 08:31:51.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THREAT TO THAT CONSTITUTION AND 08:31:51.166 --> 08:31:53.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO OUR DEMOCRACY. 08:31:53.500 --> 08:31:56.533 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I WILL HONOR MY OATH, AND AS I 08:31:56.533 --> 08:32:00.100 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% SIT HERE TODAY, HAVING HEARD 08:32:00.100 --> 08:32:01.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSISTENT CLEAR AND COMPELLING 08:32:01.466 --> 08:32:03.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% EVIDENCE THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS 08:32:03.466 --> 08:32:06.166 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ABUSED HIS POWER, ATTEMPTED TO 08:32:06.166 --> 08:32:07.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% UNDERMIND THE CONSTITUTIONAL 08:32:07.200 --> 08:32:08.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ROLE OF CONGRESS AND CORRUPTED 08:32:08.500 --> 08:32:11.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR ELECTIONS, I URGE MY 08:32:11.000 --> 08:32:12.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COLLEAGUES STAND BEHIND THE OATH 08:32:12.266 --> 08:32:14.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% YOU HAVE TAKEN. 08:32:14.500 --> 08:32:15.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% OUR DEMOCRACY DEPENDS ON IT. 08:32:15.933 --> 08:32:17.900 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THIS CONCLUDES TODAY'S HEARING. 08:32:17.900 --> 08:32:19.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I HAVE ONE 08:32:19.933 --> 08:32:20.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% THING. 08:32:20.233 --> 08:32:22.466 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> FOR WHAT PURPOSES DOES THE 08:32:22.466 --> 08:32:23.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% GENTLEMAN SEEK RECOGNITION. 08:32:23.133 --> 08:32:24.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> PURSUANT TO COMMITTEE RULE 08:32:24.500 --> 08:32:25.933 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% I'M GIVING NOTICE OF INTEND TO 08:32:25.933 --> 08:32:27.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FILE THE SAME THING OF 08:32:27.433 --> 08:32:29.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% COMMITTEE'S REPORT FOR 08:32:29.800 --> 08:32:30.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% CONSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS OF 08:32:30.866 --> 08:32:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% PRESIDENTIAL IMPEACHMENT. 08:32:31.500 --> 08:32:32.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> NOTED. 08:32:32.266 --> 08:32:34.800 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THIS CONCLUDES TODAY'S 08:32:34.800 --> 08:32:35.133 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% HEARING. 08:32:35.133 --> 08:32:36.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WE THANK ALL OF OUR WITNESSES 08:32:36.366 --> 08:32:37.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR PARTICIPATING. 08:32:37.266 --> 08:32:38.266 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> MR. CHAIRMAN -- 08:32:38.266 --> 08:32:40.566 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION ALL MEMBERS 08:32:40.566 --> 08:32:42.000 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% WILL HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS 08:32:42.000 --> 08:32:43.366 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS 08:32:43.366 --> 08:32:45.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% FOR WITNESSES OR ADDITIONAL -- 08:32:45.400 --> 08:32:47.233 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> I HAVE A QUESTION. 08:32:47.233 --> 08:32:51.200 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> THE WITNESSES ARE 08:32:51.200 --> 08:32:51.633 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% ADDITIONAL -- 08:32:51.633 --> 08:32:53.400 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> WITHOUT OBJECTION THE HEARING 08:32:53.400 --> 08:32:53.866 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% IS ADJOURNED. 08:32:53.866 --> 08:32:59.433 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% >> JUST TYPICAL, ISN'T IT, JUST 08:32:59.433 --> 08:33:31.500 align:left position:10% line:77% size:80% TYPICAL.