This week begins the next phase of uncovering the full extent of President Donald Trump’s abuse of power when he extorted a new and vulnerable Ukrainian president.

The compelling evidence and testimony we heard from the President’s own diplomats makes the obvious even more clear. President Donald Trump abused the power of the presidency for his own personal gain and placed his own political interests above national security interests.

The President’s contradictory actions, admiration for dictatorial strongmen and incoherent strategy on display this past week in Syria have led to victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his client, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Asaad.

I first announced my support for an impeachment inquiry several months ago, a decision I did not make lightly. I listened to my constituents and came to the conclusion Donald Trump had committed numerous impeachable offenses.