i don't know we've learned a great deal at these hearings other than the fact the democrats have been hellbent on impeachment since they took the majority, they've been unfair in their process, they've been unable to evidence accusations against the president with anything other than hearsay and conjecture, but i would have liked to hear a lot more, and that's why the rules of the house know it. you know what, it's clear to the american people watching that the president did not do something to justify this impeachment. but i think we could have done a lot more to fulfill the president's promise to drain the swamp if we would have actually followed the rules. >> gentleman yields back. for what purpose does mr. richmond seek recognition? >> i move to strike the last word. >> gentleman is recognized. >> mr. chair, i start by yielding time to my colleague from california. >> thank you.