The Impeachment

[Adam Schiff]

Good morning everyone

This is the first in a series of public hearings

The committee will be holding as a part of the house's impeachment inquiry

Without objection the chair is authorized

To declare a recess of the committee at any time

There is a quorum present

Here is how the committee will proceed for this hearing

I will make an opening statement

And then ranking member Nunes will have the opportunity to make a statement

Then we will go to witness statements

And then to questions

For audience members we welcome you

And we respect your interest in being here

In turn we ask for your respect as we proceed with today's hearing