The U.S. House announced on Tuesday they will move forward with an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The move comes after a whistleblower complaint and the president’s push to get another country to investigate a political opponent.

As the announcement has sparked discussion across the United States, here are what local lawmakers are saying about the proceedings.

Antonio Delgado (NY-19)

“The first responsibility of the President of the United States is to keep our country safe, but it has become clear that our president has placed his personal interests above the national security of our nation.  The President has admitted to soliciting the Ukrainian president to investigate a political rival.  In doing so, the President used the power of the presidency to pressure a foreign government to help him win an election.  This, by itself, is an impeachable offense.  And yet, even more troubling is the fact that prior to this conversation, the President instructed his administration to withhold military aid that Ukraine needed to fend off Russian aggression.  Having taken an oath of office before God and my fellow citizens to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, I can only conclude that Congress move forward with articles of impeachment.”

John Katko (NY-24)

Elise Stefanik (NY-21)

"I strongly believe in the importance of transparency. I support the President’s decision to release the entire transcript to the American public. I do not support impeachment of the President.”

Tom Reed (NY-23)

Anthony Brindisi (NY-22)

Brian Higgins (NY-26)

“As Americans and as Representatives elected to lead, Congress has an obligation to defend the constitution and American principles which guarantee a balanced and free democracy. With each passing day we see an erosion of this country’s ideals by a President who freely sidesteps Congress, profits off his position, obstructs justice, and places personal politics before national security. This crumbling of our democracy is why I announced support for an impeachment inquiry over three months ago and why, with each unchecked offense by this President, the urgency couldn’t be more evident. An impeachment inquiry will deliver the truth Americans deserve.”

Chris Collins (NY-27)