evidence but is deeply rooted in personal opinion and perception. mr. turley also explained that implications of this occurrence, quote, we have never impeached a president solely or largely on the basis of a noncriminal abuse of power allegation. there's good reason for that unbroken record. abuses of power tend to be even less defined and more debatable as a basis for impeachment than some of the crimes already mentioned. he went on to say that the problem with proving an abuse of power theory is the lack of direct evidence due to the failure to compel key witnesses to testify or production of key documents. now let's talk about the direct evidence that they have. there is none. the only person who would have firsthand knowledge of the quid pro quo, bribery, extortion or whatever buzz word the democrats want, is president zelensky who has categorically denied any such agreement or pressure. herein lies the issue with hinging your entire impeachment on a noncriminal abuse of power allegation. the facts don't support your claims. let's review. never in the history of the united states has a president been impeached solely or largely on the basis of abuse of power.