To declare recess at any time perce went to the Committee Rule number two the chair will respond to the proceeding on the question of approving any measure or matter and adopting an amendment for which the recorded vote. Today we need to begin consideration of articles of impeachment the statement to the chair and Ranking Member of the committee and i believe for such an important and solemn occasion as this it would be appropriate to have an opportunity to make Opening Statements. Before we begin, i want to note theop absence i understand they will join me in wishing him a speedy recovery and i now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. Today we begin the consideration against donald trump. The first article charges the president used the powers of the Public Office to demand a Foreign Government attacked his political rivals and the second charges that the president obstructed the congressional investigations into misconduct and others have resisted congressional oversight on the
He was compelled to appear by a lawful congressional subpoena. Just within the last few days, of course, the District Court has ruled that the impeachment inquiry is perfectly valid. Witnesses like dr. Kupperman need to do their duty and show up. I want to compliment the nine other witnesses who met similar opposition from the white house who were instructed by the white house not to appear but honored their lawful obligations and came forward. Did their lawful duty. We greatly appreciate the courage that they have shown. And that other witnesses will show who are scheduled to appear. The lawsuit that dr. Kupperman filed in District Court has no basis in law. A private citizen cannot sue the congress to try to avoid coming in when they are served with a lawful subpoena. We expect the court will make short shrift of that argument but nonetheless we move forward. Dr. Kupperman had testimony we believe would corroborate the allegations of miss conduct that other witnesses have made. But w
Of terrorism or and the ongoing conflict in syria but it will certainly send a message to those who would question americas resolve and provide a warning to terrorists who think they can hide the United States more than any other nation in the world possesses the power and the will to hunt to the ends of the earth those who wish to bring harm upon the American People saturdays operation is just one example of the incredible determination and great skill of the United States military and now asked general milley to provide you with some Additional Details on the operation thank you. So good afternoon everyone as secretary as for stated the United States special Operations Forces under the command of control of United States Central Command general franks mackenzie conducted a count of terrorism operations which resulted in the death of the founder and leader of Isis Bacher Baghdadi intelligence from numerous organizations throughout the department of defense and across the entire intera
The District Court has ruled that the impeachment inquiry is perfectly valid. Witnesses like dr. Kupperman need to show up. I want to compliment the nine other witnesses who met similar opposition from the white house who were instructed by the white house not to appear but honored their lawful obligations and came forward. Did their duty. We greatly appreciate the courage they have shown and other witnesses will show who are scheduled to appear. The lawsuit that dr. Kupperman filed in District Court has no basis in law. A private citizen cannot sue the congress to avoid coming in when they are served with a subpoena. We expect the court will make that argument but nonetheless we move forward. Dr. Kupperman had testimony we believe would corroborate in this conduct that other witnesses made. We move forward and well continue as we informed dr. Kuppermans counsel his failure to appear it may warrant contempt proceeding against him. In terms of where we are, we have had a full schedule u
Mr. Schiff good morning. Today, dr. Kupperman was scheduled to testify as part of the house impeachment inquiry for a previously scheduled deposition and he was a noshow. This is deeply regrettable. He was compelled to appear by a lawful congressional subpoena. Just within the last few days, of course, the District Court has ruled that the impeachment inquiry is perfectly valid. Witnesses like dr. Kupperman need to do their duty and show up. I want to compliment the nine other witnesses who met similar opposition from the white house who were instructed by the white house not to appear but honored their lawful obligations and came forward. Did their lawful duty. We greatly appreciate the courage that they have shown. And that other witnesses will show who are scheduled to appear. The lawsuit that dr. Kupperman filed in District Court has no basis in law. A private citizen cannot sue the congress to try to avoid coming in when they are served with a lawful subpoena. We expect the court