Gutierrez gave a lengthy defense which was applauded from the galleries, which were filled with spectators. It was reported that Gutierrez accused the army of interfering in civilian politics and promoting the impeachment. Defending Gómez, Gutierrez claimed "Both the Senate and the public know the accusations against the President exist only in the imagination of the Representatives.
Gutierrez defended himself by giving a lengthy speech which was met with applause from the audience, who were filled with spectators. He argued that the army interfered in civilian politics and promoted impeachment. Gutierrez also stated that the accusations against the President were only imagined by the Representatives.