Diplomat Worried Trump Would Stiff Ukraine After Leveraging Favor | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Rachel Maddow reads highlights from the opening statement of former Ambassador Bill Taylor to the House impeachment inquiry in which he describes Donald Trump's scheme to put Ukrainian President Zelenskyy "in a public box," which he worried still might not move Trump to release aid to Ukraine to fight Russia. Aired on 10/22/19.

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[korpulian]

These 22 minutes should be a lecture at schools on "political corruption"

[marshathomas]

Thank you, Bill Taylor, for your courageous testimony. Thank you, with all my heart.

[pbeezum]

I'm not an American but I am Airborne. I believe this officer, Mr Taylor, to be a Gentleman. Time to bring trump down.

[teamla]

ladies and gentlemen, may I present your choice:
"West Pointer, Lifelong Service to Country" vs. "All the Bone Spurs Rubles Can Buy"
Choose wisely!

[chewyjello]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYAL SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY BILL TAYLOR! I WISH I COULD HUG YOU!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[goldenphoenix]

Isn't this exactly what Lindsey Graham wanted? "Proof outside the phone call that there was a quid pro quo for the Ukrainian financial aid."

[ruthdepew]

I read Taylor's opening statement shortly after its release. Maddow did a great job covering the main points, but I recommend reading it in its entirety. Any attempted character assassin by the Republicans will not go well. I suggest honesty instead.

[fredflintstone]

I am tired of being lied to. If this doesn't get him removed, vote him out.

[LouMontana-wcnr]

Every Trump Supporter should be charged with treason.

[matwinner]

Bill Taylor is a hero, standing up for what’s right.

[stevesloan]

If they have done this, then what else have they been up to in the last three years?

[wendyconfiant]

Mr. Taylor - American Hero.... Thank you!

[LoganMaclaren]

So far, you've never failed to compile, organize and present the facts in the most easely understandable way for the public, with more than a pinch of humor. Ma'am, you are what every jornalist should aim to be. Congratulations, and thank you for your service!

[goinggreen]

Thank You Racheal, my favorite at the end of the

[dsaint]

Thank you Mr. Taylor. Someone whos years of experience and wise decisions of keeping notes and honesty is rare in this administration. So thank you.

[ademali]

Mr taylor is a honest man god bless you for your great work thank you

[The_Tiffster]

I ❤ u Rachel! Thank you for helping to expose these atrocities!

[noneofyourbeeswax]

_"If your country asks you to do something, you do it..."_

Problem being it was not his country asking nor was it in the interests of his country; it was a corrupt president asking for personal political ambitions.

[barryamato]

The selfishness of these people is astounding. They put themselves above an entire nation. Bill Taylor must have been sick to his stomach.

[wilywascal]

All roads lead to Putin!
Q: Why did Republicans cross the road?

A: The Russian agents were on the other side!