Alexander Vindman says he has 'no regrets' about how impeachment saga played out

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He is a hero to me.




Alexander Vindman says he has 'no regrets' about how impeachment saga played out


https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/28/politics/alexander-vindman-impeachment-cnntv/index.html

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Updated 9:33 PM ET, Mon December 28, 2020



Alexander Vindman: I was able to do my part to defend this nation 03:37

(CNN)Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key witness in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry, said Monday evening he has no regrets about delivering the explosive testimony that garnered fierce backlash from Trump and ultimately informed his early exit from the military.



"So I think that, in the end, I have no regrets about how things turned out. Yes, I left the military unforeseen. I had every intention staying on -- going on to war college. But I think my role may have been, in certain ways, more important in that I was able to do my part -- defend this nation in a very meaningful manner and expose corruption by the chief executive," Vindman said during an interview on CNN's "Erin Burnett OutFront."


"I feel that in that regard that I have served my nation."


Vindman testified during public impeachment hearings that Trump's push for Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden was "inappropriate" and that he knew "without hesitation" that he had to report it. He said that he reported his concerns out of a "sense of duty," and he defended his fellow witnesses from what he described as "reprehensible" attacks.

Testifying in his Army uniform as an active-duty soldier, Vindman invoked his father's decision to leave the Soviet Union and come to the US, noting that the testimony he was giving would likely get him killed in Russia. "Do not worry, I will be fine for telling the truth," Vindman said at the time in a now well-known line...............

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1. I Hope Joe Is Able To Bring Him Back

Doesn't he have to be confirmed though? Might need to win both GA seats in order to make it happen, if so.

[NCjack]

14. Please Pres-Elect Biden, make Col. Vindman whole again.

[Cha]

2. Of course Not.. he's a man of HONOR!

[Hugin]

3. This is what honor is all about.

He did what was called for when it was needed the most.

[gratuitous]

4. And that's how a mature person handles a reversal of fortune

Compare and contrast with the never-ending tantrum now in its seventh week from Needy Amin.

[abqtommy]

5. It is a very telling comment on our present society when we rightly judge an honorable person like

Alexander Vindman to be a hero just for being who he is. And of course who he is in stark contrast
to tRUMP, who is truly a zero just for being who he is!

SALUTE!

[Docreed2003]

6. His was and is a Profile in Courage

I wish I could thank him personal for having the courage to stand up against what must have been incredible pressure at the White House and do the right thing.

[Irish_Dem]

7. Yes he is a profile in courage. Hope he gets some pubic recognition for this.

And I hope he lands a great job.

[IcyPeas]

8. ***Watch 10 minute interview*** on Youtube

starts at 1 minute in.

?t=71

[Evolve Dammit]

9. Those who tell the truth should have no regrets. They are the true patriots and heros.

[William Seger]

10. He'll have his reward in the afterlife

... i.e. what the history books say about the events.

[Nitram]

11. A true patriot. Something no Republican seems to understand.

[bottomofthehill]

12. He has no regrets because he was both honest and honorable.

Lt Col Vindman, you sir are an American hero, your dad was right in coming here and you and your brother should have been thanked and treated so much better than you were by this misadministration.

[bluestarone]

13. My hats off to this man!!