harmed u.s. national security. and then the president solicited foreign interference again on the south lawn of the white house when he again asked ukraine to investigate his political opponent and then he asked china, our peer competitor, to do the same. that abuse of power is not acceptable. whether or not the senate convicts, the house has an independent duty to do the right thing. that's why we passed over 275 bipartisan bills that are stuck in the senate. whether impeaching or legislating, we'll continue to be faithful to the constitution regardless what have the senate may or may not do. moreover, impeachment is a form of deterrence. our children are watching. no president ever wants to be impeached. and whether donald trump leaves in one month, one year, or five years, this impeachment is permanent. it will follow him around for the rest of his life. and the history books will record it. and the people will know why we impeached. it's all very simple.