responsible, the court fears january 6th will repeat itself. that responsibility to investigate and pursue accountability, extends to those who hold the highest office in the land or those who hold no office at all. if no one is above the law, that no one must be above the law. we are upholding our responsibility, the department of justice must do the same. i yield back. >> the gentleman yields back. the chair recognizes the gentleman from california. >> thank you, mister chairman, madam vice chair, distinguished colleagues. our committee is dedicated to getting to the truth and to taken any steps necessary to do so. when material witnesses fail to comply with lawful subpoenas, they have no choice but to refer them for contempt of congress.