could be corrupt or abusive with their power so impeachment was written into our organic law. since taking office, president trump has consistently and intentionally divided the country. he's consistently encouraged foreign actors to interfere in our elections. he's thumbed his nose, madam speaker, at the legislative branch. enough is enough. we must protect our constitution, our democracy. our vote today to prefer serious charges against president trump and deliver the charges to the senate for trial, a place where president trump can defend himself and attempt, if he chooses, to convince the senate and the american people that his conduct does not violate the constitution. i thank the gentleman. i yield back. >> gentleman yields back. gentleman from oklahoma. >> thank you very much, madam speaker. i yield one minute to my good friend and distinguished combat veteran for our country, mr. baird of indiana. >> the gentleman is recognized for one minute.