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I am a patriot, and it is my sacred duty and honor to advance and defend OUR country, irrespective of party or politics.
Opening Statement of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander S. Vindman (2019)
Following the debriefing meeting, I reported my concerns to the NSC’s lead counsel. Dr. Hill also reported the incident to the NSC’s lead counsel.
Opening Statement of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander S. Vindman (2019)
On July 25th, 2019, the call occurred.
Impeachment Inquiry: Ms. Jennifer Williams and Lietenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (2019)
As a young man, I decided I wanted to spend my life serving this Nation that gave my family refuge from authoritarian oppression. For the last 20 years, it has been an honor to represent and protect this great country.
Impeachment Inquiry: Ms. Jennifer Williams and Lietenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (2019)
I want to... recognize the courage of my colleagues who have appeared and are scheduled to appear before this committee. ...[T]he character attacks on these distinguished and honorable public servants is reprehensible.
Impeachment Inquiry: Ms. Jennifer Williams and Lietenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (2019)
When I joined the White House’s National Security Council (“NSC”), I reported to Dr. Fiona Hill, who in turn reported to John Bolton, the National Security Advisor.
Opening Statement of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander S. Vindman (2019)
For over twenty years as an active duty United States military officer and diplomat, I have served this country in a nonpartisan manner, and have done so with the utmost respect and professionalism for both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Opening Statement of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander S. Vindman (2019)
Following each of my reports to Mr. Eisenberg, I immediately returned to work to advance the President's and our country's foreign policy objectives. I focused on what I have done throughout my military career, promoting America's national security interests.
Impeachment Inquiry: Ms. Jennifer Williams and Lietenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (2019)
I am not the whistleblower who brought this issue to the CIA and the Committees’ attention. I do not know who the whistleblower is and I would not feel comfortable to speculate as to the identity of the whistleblower.
Opening Statement of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander S. Vindman (2019)
What I heard was inappropriate, and I reported my concerns to Mr. Eisenberg. It is improper for the President of the United States to demand a foreign government investigate a U.S. citizen and a political opponent.
Impeachment Inquiry: Ms. Jennifer Williams and Lietenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (2019)
The uniform I wear... is that of a United States Army... The members of our all-volunteer force are made up of... people from all ethnicities, regions, socioeconomic backgrounds, who come together under a common oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. We do not serve any political party; we serve the Nation.
Impeachment Inquiry: Ms. Jennifer Williams and Lietenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (2019)