Friend,

Last week, Americans across our country reflected on the service and sacrifice of our veterans. As a combat veteran, I was grateful to spend the day honoring my brothers and sisters who have put everything on the line to defend our country. And now, the American people have begun to hear testimony of fellow veterans, career foreign service officers, and dedicated public servants as part of the impeachment inquiry.

I have one request of my colleagues and fellow Americans today, regardless of your political affiliation: do not question the patriotism of these decorated veterans and public servants.

We can debate the merits and value of their testimony, but attacking these public servants is beneath our nation's dignity. Join me to say: we must honor our veterans and respect the Americans testifying.

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In the face of mounting evidence of inappropriate behavior with foreign nations, President Trump and his allies have attempted to smear the character and distort the careers of the public servants involved in impeachment inquiry testimony. But suggesting that these American heroes have political bias is a distortion of facts and misleads the American people.

Ambassador Taylor, Ambassador Yovanovitch, and Lieutenant Colonel Vindman have all demonstrated the professionalism and courage that exemplifies the best of our military officer and diplomatic corps. I have long said we must be deliberate about an impeachment inquiry and give the American people full confidence in the process. This includes ensuring we respect and defend the honor of those testifying.

The men and women who come forward are patriots who deserve respect for their service, even from people who may disagree with them. Stand with me and add your name if you agree that we must honor those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country.

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Such attacks don't just distract from the serious matters at hand and undermine the integrity of the process, they also further erode the morale of our military and career civil servants. These are men and women who salute the flag every day, no matter who sits in the highest office at the White House.

Thanks,

Jason

P.S. You can read my op-ed in The Hill on the testimony and baseless smear attacks here: [link removed]



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