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Pompeo Says He’s Willing to Testify

January 22, 2020 at 4:44 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that he would testify in the Senate impeachment trial against President Trump if compelled by law, The Hill reports.

Said Pompeo: “If I am legally required to testify, as I’ve said before, I’d be happy to do it.”

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