Summary of Alexander Vindman's Here, Right Matters

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Get the Summary of Alexander Vindman's Here, Right Matters in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Here, Right Matters is Vindman’s proud, passionate, and candid account of his family, his career, and the moment of truth he faced for his nation. As an immigrant, raised by a father who fled the Soviet Union in pursuit of a better life for his children, Vindman learned about respect for truth throughout his education and military service. As this memoir makes clear, his decision to speak up about the July 25th call was never a choice: it was Vindman’s duty, as a naturalized citizen and member of the armed forces. In the wake of his testimony, he would endure furious partisan attacks on his record and his loyalty. But far louder was the extraordinary chorus of support from citizens who were collectively intent on reaffirming an abiding American commitment to integrity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Dec 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781669344155

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Contents

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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The author was seated at the long table in one of the two Situation Rooms in the basement of the West Wing on Thursday, July 25, 2019, as President Trump was on the phone with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. The president’s Ukraine policy was becoming increasingly worrisome.

#2

The US government had been funding Ukraine’s defense since 2017, but in early July, the White House suddenly put a hold on nearly $400 million in security assistance. This was baffling, as it was completely at odds with the official US stance, and extremely worrying.

#3

The White House was operating under a lot of stress, as the events in Ukraine were taking a toll on the team.

#4

On the way to the White House, the author suggested to his new boss, Tim Morrison, that they get the lawyers involved to listen in on the call. Tim dismissed the idea out of hand.

#5

The author had suppressed the thought that the president of the United States himself might offer Ukrainian President Volodymyr