I was not comfortable with any idea that President Zelenskiy should allow himself to be involved in our politics.

Tim Morrison

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I wanted access to be restricted. by Tim Morrison

I wanted access to be restricted.

I understood that's what Gordon Sondland believed, after speaking... by Tim Morrison

I understood that's what Gordon Sondland believed, after speaking to President Trump ?

As I stated during my deposition, I feared at the time of the call on July 25 how its disclosure would play in Washington's political climate. My fears have been realized.

My concern was what Gordon was proposing about getting the Ukrain... by Tim Morrison

My concern was what Gordon was proposing about getting the Ukrainians pulled into our politics.

Even then I hoped that Ambassador Sondland's strategy was exclusively Ambassador Sondland own and would not be considered by leaders in the administration and Congress, who understand the importance of Ukraine to our national security.

The security situation remains tenuous and it is the position of the US government, there is no disagreement, that the security of our staff, the safety of our staff, the security of our personnel is our highest priority, we are looking at every option available to us to provide assistance, technical expertise to the region, but the security situation is a significant impediment.