6th was apparently created prior to the attack. this big lie, president trump's effort to convince americans that he had won at the 2020 election began before the election results even came in. it was intentional, it was premeditated, it was not based on election results or any of evidence of actual fraud affecting the results or any actual problems with voting machines. it was a planned concocted in advance. to convince his supporters that he won. and the people who seemingly knew about that plan in advance would ultimately play a significant role in the events of january 6th. mister chairman, i yield back. >> chairwoman eels back. chair recognizes gentleman from illinois, mr. kinzinger for an opening statement.