representatives and the nation this week is whether it's acceptable for a u.s. president to use the power of his office to get a foreign government to launch an investigation into a domestic political rival. that's it. that's the decision. house republicans have taken many approaches to try to change the subject from the question. some just plain deny reality. >> why is it ever okay for an american president to ask more power to investigate a political rival. whyi why do you think that's okay. >> he didn't do that. >> he didn't do that? he did. he never denied what he wanted from ukraine. take a listen. >> if they were honest about it, they'd make an investigation into the bidens. the other part is to complain about process and procedure. >> mr. chairman, what will live from this day is your ruling and the majority's ruling of minority rights are dead in this