Read Alexander Vindman's Opening Statement on Trump's Ukraine Call

Alexander Vindman, a military officer at the National Security Council, was testifying before three House committees Tuesday as part of the Democrats' impeachment inquiry. 

Lieutenant Colonel Vindman is the first White House official who listened in on President Donald Trump's July 25 call with new Ukraine President Volodymr Zelenskiy to testify before the inquiry. 

• What's the Process for Impeachment? Here's What Comes Next

Here is his 6-page opening statement. 

[[564036541, C]]

• Who's Who in the Trump-Ukraine Affair

More coverage of the impeachment inquiry: 

[[561547121, C]]

• Impeachment Timeline: Trump's Dealings With Ukraine

[[561342461, C]]

[[561256341, C]]

Photo Credit: AP

from NBC New York - Top Stories https://ift.tt/31U0cor