Steve Cohen: “We are in interesting times. I think it was Confucius who said to live in interesting times is a great opportunity. It…”

“We are in interesting times. I think it was Confucius who said to live in interesting times is a great opportunity. It is. Unfortunately, the rule of law and democracy are at stake. And as they are and as the Intel Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Oversight and Reform Committee have hearings--and later, there will be public hearings--we are seeing American heroes emerge. Today, an American hero, a lieutenant colonel who earned a Purple Heart, will be testifying. Colonel Vindman listened to the conversation between President Zelensky and President Trump, and he will testify as to what happened. It won't be a memorandum; it will be what really took place on that call and why it alarmed him so much. The administration doesn't want Colonel Vindman to testify, but he is testifying because he is a patriot, because it is his duty, and because he knows what is at stake. What is at stake is democracy. What is at stake is our Constitution. What is at stake is our Republic. {time} 1045 We have had other people testify, the Ambassador who was removed 2 months early because she refused to go along with what was taking place, and Ms. Fiona Hill. These are heroes. These are patriots. Unfortunately, on some news networks that are mouthpieces for the administration, they have had their patriotism questioned, and they have been vilified. This is the beginning of despotism.…”