A House Judiciary Committee hearing featuring former FBI counterintelligence chief Peter Strzok became heated Thursday when Democrats attempted to defend the FBI's decision not to allow him answer certain questions. Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) was the first to question Strzok, and when he declined to answer Gowdy's questions, saying that FBI counsel instructed him not to answer questions about an ongoing investigation. In response, committee chair Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) <A href="">warned Strzok</a>: "Mr. Strzok, you are under subpoena and are required to answer the question." At this, Ranking Democrat Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) interjected. "The gentleman does not have the standing to object," Goodlatte responded. "This demand puts Mr. Strzok in an impossible position," Nadler said. "He is still an employee of the FBI. And FBI Counsel has instructed him not to answer the question. If we have a problem with this policy, we should take it up with the FBI, not badger Mr. Strzok." "The gentleman’s point of order is not well taken," Goodlatte said. "It is right on point," Nadler shot back. At this point, Republican and Democratic lawmakers began to openly yell at one another across the room, as Goodlatte said if Strzok did not answer questions they might recess the hearing and hold him in contempt.