What Went Down On Day 3 Of The Trump Impeachment Hearings

Yes, this is an important point. U.S. foreign policy is not solely the province of the president. If an overwhelming majority in Congress takes a foreign policy stance (like giving aid to Ukraine), that is likely to be enacted into law. So that is the U.S. policy, not just whatever the president wants.

Williams is talking about what U.S. military assistance meant to Ukraine — financially and symbolically. Remember that Republicans voted by large margins in favor of supplying that aid.

If you’re wondering why John Eisenberg, the White House counsel to whom multiple people apparently raised concerns about the phone call, isn’t testifying: The White House instructed him not to, citing the fact that he is such a close adviser to the president.