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
was just plain wrong. i yield back, mr. chirp airman. mr. jordan. thank you, mr. chairman. 55 days, since july 18th and september 11th a delay sending hard-earned tax dollars of the american people to ukraine. not any country. ukraine. young said one of the three most corrupt countries on the planet. witness friday ef it had in her deposition corruption is not just prevalent in ukraine. it s the system. so our president said time-out. time-out. check out this new guy. let s see if zelensky is the real deal. this new guy got elected in april, party took power in july, let s see if he s legitimate. keep in mind, this is already been discussed in 2018. president trump already had done more for ukraine than obama did. that s right. president trump who doesn t like