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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Breaking News: Vindman defends impeachment witnesses, describes concerns about Trump Ukraine call

 
 
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Vindman defends impeachment witnesses, describes concerns about Trump Ukraine call
A top White House expert on Ukraine testifying publicly in the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump on Tuesday described attacks on him and other witnesses as “reprehensible” and “cowardly,” recognizing career officials for their courage in coming forward to raise concerns about the administration’s policies toward Ukraine.

In measured opening remarks, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said that he believed President Trump’s July 25 call with Ukraine’s president to be “improper” and that he reported concerns about it to a National Security Council (NSC) lawyer out of a “sense of duty.”

“I never thought I would be sitting here testifying in front of this committee and the American public, about my actions,” Vindman, who wore his uniform during Tuesday’s hearing, said.
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