Instruments of oppression. I said that and believe its true. So finally, mr. Kent, for as long as i can remember. Policy predicated on principled interest in Democratic Values notely freedom of speech, pre and fair and other elections in the rule of law. Mr. Kent, when american leaders ask foreign governments to investigate their potential rivals, doesnt that make it harder for us to advocate on behalf of those Democratic Values . I believe it makes it more difficult for our diplomatic
representatives overseas to carry out those policy goals, yes. How is that, sir . Well, theres an issue of credibility. They hear diplomats on the ground saying one thing and they hear other u. S. Leaders saying something else. Ambassador taylor, would you agree with that, sir. I would. Is there anything youd like to add how it mike mate it more difficult for you to do your job, sir . Our credibility is based on a respect for the United States, and if we damage that respect, then it hurts our credibility
i thank the gentleman. mr. chairman for purposes thank you, chairman. unanimous consent to enter into the record mr. mulvaney s statement about lesolutely no qo quo. without objection. closing comments? mr. chairman. i recognize mr. nunes for his comments. we will get your motion, after mr. nunes brief closing remarks and mine. my intention to excuse the witnesses. we ll have a very brief recess. members should not go far. we will resume and take mr. c conaways motion. mr. nunes. thank you. i ll be brief and reiterate what i said earlier that we really should stop holding these hearings until we get the answer to three important topics. the first being the full extent of the democrats prior coordination athe whistle-blower, and who did the