a distinction. but ryan costello, i really appreciate you coming on and sharing your perspective with us. it's a perspective that a lot of viewers need to hear as well. as always, sir, thank you. >> thank you. >>> some breaking news moments ago the house impeachment managers announced they have requested former president trump to testify under oath as part of next week's trial. this is a copy of the letter they sent to trump. they have given him a deadline of tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. to respond. joining me now is colorado democratic congressman jason crow, a former impeachment manager and while i want to talk to him about what's happening on the floor of congress right now, let me ask you about requesting the former president to testify. obviously getting him to be under oath has been a challenge for robert mueller, for the impeachment managers, yourself. is that just something that democrats assume he will decline the opportunity to do that? >> hi chuck. you know, that question...