after learning of the allegation, chairman chuck grassley took immediate action to ensure both dr. ford and judge kavanaugh have the opportunity to be heard in public or private. republicans extended a hand in good faith. if we don't hear from both sides on monday, let's vote. john cornen and lindsey graham said yesterday ford's testimony was the only reason for holding monday's hearing. >> but this is primarily to hear her. so if she's not planning on attending, then i don't know what the point going forward would be. >> she deserves to be heard and she will be challenged. kavanaugh deserves to be heard and be able to defend himself. but if she does not want to come monday, publicly or privately, we're going to move on and vote wednesday. >> the fbi is talking about hour background checks have been held