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
been there transcribing and taking notes? that is the norm, but it is also possible it is not unusual to not have it recorded. so you know that the state department is holding your notes and refuses to provide them to congress, despite a duly authorized subpoena, and we know that in some instances your notes may be the om documentary record of what happened. do you, you are aware of that? correct? yes, ma am. and mr. kent, you are aware your notes have not been turned over to congress? i turned all records in my possession to the state department, because whatever we do is considered a federal record not a personal record. thank you so much, mr. chairman. i yield back. mr. chairman i at request? general stat is requested. i have a new york times op-ed stating why president trump should have done more investing in ukraine by a trio of ambassadors including william