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Lawmakers spar over upcoming Sondland testimony | TheHill

posted onNovember 18, 2019
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Article snippet: MORE's testimony in the House's impeachment inquiry, with Democrats saying Sondland's upcoming appearance will show that Trump solicited a bribe and Republicans disputing his statements about a quid pro quo. Sondland is scheduled to testify in front of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.  Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) told ABC’s MORE that Sondland’s public testimony will demonstrate that Trump solicited a bribe. “Sadly, my friend [Rep.] MORE [R-Utah] is going to get his wish this week when we get testimony from Ambassador Sondland, who at the president's instruction told the Ukrainians either go to a microphone and announce an investigation of the Bidens or there will not be military assistance,” Maloney said. Rep. MORE whether it would “blow a hole in your case” if Sondland testifies there was no quid pro quo conditioning military aid on an investigation. “I don’t think it blows a hole in the case. ... There is ample evidence that there was a corrupt deal being cooked up,” Himes responded. Asked by Wallace if Sondland could be considered a credible witness after already changing his testimony once, Himes said, “That’s a good question,” adding, “It was not lost on Ambassador Sondland what happened to the president’s close associate MORE for lying to Congress. My guess is Ambassador Sondland is going to do his level best to tell the truth.” Sen. MORE that Sondland “clearly didn't tell the truth in his initial testimony. I don't know why he decided ... Link to the full article to read more

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