month revealed that Sondland and Volker had worked on language for a statement they wanted Zelensky to release in August, which would have committed him to the investigations sought by Trump. The diplomats consulted with Giuliani.

Transcripts of Sondland's and Volker's testimony were released after the House voted along party lines last week to approve a resolution establishing the procedures of the inquiry. The measure called for public hearings and established their general format. It also allowed the president or his counsel to participate in impeachment proceedings held by the House Judiciary Committee, which has the authority to report articles of impeachment against the president to the full House.

"The testimony of Ambassadors Volker and Sondland shows the progression of efforts by the President and his agent, Rudy Giuliani, toPages

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Thompson and Bolton Speak

"This is no longer about past preferences or differences. It is about what is best for our country and for me that means that Republicans should close ranks behind John McCain," Thompson said in a statement reported by the Associated Press.

That is Fred Thompson's statement released yesterday and reported by the Washington Post.

Sam Stein reports from the CPAC convention on John Bolton's speech before the group on Friday. "Revealing information that he said had never before been made public, Bolton discussed how McCain secretly tried to shepherd his nomination to the United Nations - a nomination that was held up in the Congress over Bolton's controversial anti-UN statements and policies."

"He was very active behind the scenes," said Bolton who was ultimately sent