Discussing today which involved an irregular channel which is her request that went against u. S. Policy that would undermine the rule of law and our longstanding policy goals in ukraine as in other countries in the postsoviet space. Policies that were indeed championed by ambassador yovanovitch. You also testified in the deposition about fundamental reforms necessary for ukraine to fight corruption and to transform the country and you cited the importance of reforming certain institutions, notably security service. Was investigating President Trumps political opponents a part of those necessary reforms . Was it on that list of yours and was it on any list . No, they werent. In fact, historically is it not true than a major problem in the ukraine is bennetts misuse
of prosecutors, precisely to conduct an investigation of political opponents. Thats a legacy i dare suggest from the soviet era which as you said in your testimony prosecutors like the kgb were and i quote you now instrument
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
can see that what went on was just plain wrong. i yield back, mr. chairman. mr. jarman. thank you. 55 days that there was a delay on sending hard earned tax dollars of the american people to the ukraine. ernst & young said one of the most three corrupt countries on the planet. our witness friday testified in her deposition corruption is not just prevalent in ukraine. it s the system. so our president said timeout. time out. let s check out this new guy. let s see if zelensky is the real deal. he got elected in april, his party took power in july. let s see if he s legitimate. keep in mind this has already been discussed. in 2018 president trump out already done more for ukraine that obama did.