Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on President Trump Refusal to Participate in First Impeachment Hearing
December 02, 2019
December 02, 2019
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to White House Counsel Pat A. Cipollone's letter informing the committee that President Trump would not participate in its first impeachment hearing:
"Late last night, the President and his counsel turned down our invitation to participate in Wednesday's hearing.
"His response is unfortunate because allowing the President . . .
"Late last night, the President and his counsel turned down our invitation to participate in Wednesday's hearing.
"His response is unfortunate because allowing the President . . .