and away from the scrutiny of the public eye. it is a process argument that ignores the damning substance of that private testimony. the president, though, praising the disruptors as tough, smart and understanding. but not all republicans are comfortable with this stunt. republican congressman franklin rudy, for example, sharing a little advice for both sides. >> part fortunaof the reason i' really cut out for this work is i'm not really theatrical. >> what would be your advice to the democrats? >> as soon as they go public and have a more spirited public debate about this would probably be in their interest. i just can't take an idealogical position without facts. it's not really serving the president well to not get the facts out there and let the facts stand. >> the process is methodical and careful. congressman eric swalwell who sits on the intelligence