Schiff began to push the quid pro quo allegation. He asked Volker whether he would agree that “no president of the United States should ever ask a foreign leader to help intervene in a U.S. election.”
“I agree with that,” said Volker.
“And that would be particularly egregious if it was done in the context of withholding foreign assistance?” Schiff continued.
ME: Yes I agree what Joe Biden and Obama did was despicable and still can’t believe the US authorities haven’t prosecuted them for doing exactly what you describe./
Schiff began to push the quid pro quo allegation. He asked Volker whether he would agree that “no president of the United States should ever ask a foreign leader to help intervene in a U.S. election.”
There was no direct request using that language. This is what Schiff needs to be told. He also has to be confronted that he’s twisting words to fit his agenda, and not the facts...
ME: Yes I agree what Joe Biden and Obama did was despicable and still can’t believe the US authorities haven’t prosecuted them for doing exactly what you describe./
Agree. Throw it right back in his face. Put him on the defensive...