House Democrats Will Subpoena Key Ukraine Witness To Testify

The transcript discusses the blocked testimony of US Ambassador Gordon Sondland before Congress, highlighting the State Department's role in preventing his appearance. Sondland is a key witness in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, particularly regarding the Ukraine controversy. President Trump expressed his frustration on Twitter, criticizing the process as unfair to Republicans.

Why did Representatives Adam Schiff, Elliott Ingle, and Elijah Cummings consider Ambassador Sondland's deposition vital?

• Because it was a public demand.

• Because it was requested by the State Department.

• Because it was crucial for the impeachment inquiry.

• Because it was part of a routine procedure.

What was the reason given by Sondland's attorneys for his absence from the scheduled interview?

• He was instructed by the State Department not to appear.

• He had a scheduling conflict.

• He was on a diplomatic mission.

• He was unwell.

How did Sondland feel about the State Department's decision to block his testimony?

• He was relieved.

• He was indifferent.

• He was profoundly disappointed.

• He was supportive.

What controversy is Sondland associated with in the impeachment inquiry?

• The Ukraine controversy.

• The Russian interference controversy.

• The China trade controversy.

• The Middle East peace controversy.

What was President Trump's opinion about Sondland testifying?

• He was indifferent.

• He supported it but criticized the process.

• He was unaware of it.

• He was against it.