One came from northeast England. Another came from the former Soviet Union. A third was born in Canada to parents who’d fled the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.Several witnesses who testified in the House impeachment inquiry this week chose to highlight their immigrant backgrounds, sharing their families’ stories in highly personal opening statements. They drew a connection to how those experiences led them to public service and a strong desire to safeguard U.S. national security.Their stories offered a sharp counterpoint to President Donald Trump, who has often derided immigrants as a threat to American national security.FILE – Former White House …read more
Source:: Voice of America
