Freshman Rep. Guy Reschenthaler Guy ReschenthalerSafe, responsible casino gaming supports state economies at crucial time Judge halts Trump campaign's mail-voting lawsuit against Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers raise questions about WHO's coronavirus timeline MORE (R-Pa.) said during the House's floor debate about the articles of impeachment that while he would defend President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden says voters should choose who nominates Supreme Court justice Trump, Biden will not shake hands at first debate due to COVID-19 Pelosi: Trump Supreme Court pick 'threatens' Affordable Care Act MORE, he would "prosecute the Democrats for obstruction."

"As a lawyer, I would defend this case every day of the week," Reschenthaler, who sits on the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees, said.

"As a judge, I would dismiss this case for lack of merit. ... I'll tell you who I will prosecute, though. I would prosecute [House Intelligence Committee Chairman] Adam Schiff Adam Bennett SchiffSchiff to subpoena top DHS official, alleges whistleblower deposition is being stonewalled Schiff claims DHS is blocking whistleblower's access to records before testimony GOP lawmakers distance themselves from Trump comments on transfer of power MORE [D-Calif.] for abuse of power ... and I’d prosecute the Democrats for obstruction," he continued.

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The two articles of impeachment brought against Trump accuse him of abuse of power over his dealings with Ukraine and obstruction of Congress during the impeachment inquiry.

Before he was elected to the House in January, Reschenthaler was a district judge. He also served in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps.

He made similar comments last week when the Judiciary Committee was debating the articles of impeachment.

During that hearing, Reschenthaler proposed an amendment that would have nullified the impeachment article alleging that Trump obstructed Congress during the impeachment inquiry.

"The facts simply do not align with the Democrats' claim of obstruction," he said at the time. "When there is a disagreement between the executive and the legislative branch, it is supposed to be resolved by the third branch, court."