Top 15 Quotes & Sayings by Alexander Vindman

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American public servant Alexander Vindman.

Last updated on November 21, 2024.

Alexander Semyon Vindman is a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel who was the Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council (NSC) until he was reassigned on February 7, 2020. Vindman came to national attention in October 2019 when he testified before the United States Congress regarding the Trump–Ukraine scandal. His testimony provided evidence that resulted in a charge of abuse of power in the impeachment of Donald Trump.

American - Public Servant | Born: June 6, 1975

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This might be a conceit of government officials, but there's the idea that maybe you can make a difference. It's a conceit. Maybe it's unhealthy. We all believed we could make a difference.

Alexander Vindman

I had to choose between the president and the Constitution. I was aware of the fact that I could be compelled to testify. But I chose the Constitution. No Army officer wants to be put in that position, but there I was.

Alexander Vindman

My family fled the Soviet Union when I was three and a half years old. Upon arriving in New York City in 1979, my father worked multiple jobs to support us, all the while learning English at night.

Alexander Vindman

The privilege of serving my country is not only rooted in my military service, but also in my personal history. I sit here, as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, an immigrant.

Alexander Vindman

I did my duty as an American citizen and Army officer.

Alexander Vindman

Our collective military service is a special part of our family's story in America.

Alexander Vindman

Even as I experience the low of ending my military career, I have also experienced the loving support of tens of thousands of Americans.

Alexander Vindman

In taking a very sober view of where this president is taking this country, the divisions, the catering to our adversaries, the undermining of national security interests, that I am absolutely a never-Trumper.

Alexander Vindman

The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army. We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.

Alexander Vindman

Since the struggle for our nation's independence, America has been a union of purpose: a union born from the belief that although each individual is the pilot of their own destiny, when we come together, we change the world. We are stronger as a woven rope than as unbound threads.

Alexander Vindman

I made the difficult decision to retire because a campaign of bullying, intimidation and retaliation by President Trump and his allies forever limited the progression of my military career.

Alexander Vindman

Since 2008, I have been a Foreign Area Officer specializing in Eurasia. In this role, I have served in the United States' embassies in Kiev, Ukraine and Moscow, Russia.

Alexander Vindman

After 21 years, six months and 10 days of active military service, I am now a civilian.

Alexander Vindman

I have dedicated my entire professional life to the United States of America.

Alexander Vindman

President Trump should be considered to be a useful idiot and a fellow traveler, which makes him an unwitting agent of Putin.

Alexander Vindman