I have no idea what memos you're referencing. Taylor sent a classified cable to Pompeo expressing his concern.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:58 pmI didn't see any exhibits of inter-departmental memos arguing about which department was going to give Ukraine aid. Where were the memos that discussed the delays because the two departments were battling over who would fund aid to Ukraine?old salt wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:47 pmTo review Amb Taylor's opening statement go to 00:48:55 on the video or scroll down on the transcript & click on Show Full Text.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:05 pmWere the memos introduced as evidence? Don’t want to scroll though 5 hours. At what minute mark should I look for the memos?old salt wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:00 pmhttps://www.c-span.org/video/?466134-1/ ... eorge-kentTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:22 pmThe memos should clear it all up. That’s how it’s done at most large organizations when trig battles occur. Post a link when you have a minute.old salt wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:06 pmAmb Taylor testified that he was part of the "regular" channel & Amb Volker, Amb Sondland & Rudy G were the "irregular" channel.old salt wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 5:12 pmReview Amb Taylor's testimony from today. He gives a play-by-play, tick-tock. Now, he's the official scorer.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:29 pmThat explains it. Knew I could count on you. Can you post a copy of those inter-Government memos? I am sure they were all CYA and memorializing their actions.old salt wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:26 pmInter-governmental turf battle.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:14 pmWhat was the hold up?old salt wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:05 pm To help appreciate the urgency of this second batch of lethal military aid to Ukraine, here's what they got in the first batch, in addition to 150 Javelins.
https://www.military.com/kitup/2017/12/ ... raine.html
https://uawire.org/us-gives-ukraine-cou ... ery-radars
https://www.janes.com/article/87863/ukr ... ield-tests
That's why Amb Taylor couldn't tell Schiff that the delay lead to any additional Ukrainian casualties.https://www.defensenews.com/congress/20 ... p-delayed/
The U.S. has committed more than $1.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since 2014, when Russian-backed separatists began driving tanks through eastern Ukraine. The latest equipment was largely more of the same aid the U.S. previously supplied, aimed at helping Ukraine monitor and secure its borders, deploy its forces more safely and effectively, and make progress toward NATO interoperability.
The Defense Department’s tranche was set to include sniper rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, counter-artillery radars, electronic warfare detection and secure communications, night vision equipment, and military medical supplies and treatment. The department previously included counter-sniper equipment, Humvees and tactical drones as well.
The State Department funding included $115 million for a broad array of purposes, to buy American-produced weapons through the Foreign Military Financing program, but also to provide advisers and training to boost Ukraine’s NATO interoperability: English language labs, medical equipment and improvised bomb simulators. The funds could also pay for spare parts, sustainment and training for previously purchased U.S. gear.
Taylor indicated that he was fine with the dual channels, so long as they were working toward the same "overall direction & purpose."
That being -- an Oval Office meeting & release of military aid, without delay.
Taylor only became concerned about the dual channels when their means about how to achieve th.ose goals began to diverge.
At that point, it became a turf battle, Taylor became alarmed & began expressing his concern to his State Dept superiors.
The turf battle was between the regular & irregular channels.
As I indicated -- my post was based on Amb Taylor's testimony.