'I Asked A Simple Question': Cotton Grills Nominee For CIA General Counsel On The School Board Memo

[@nathanhaizelle4014]

She's filibustering, I am so sick of these type of people in power.

[@robdykes3659]

Vote republican

[@joybeum7177]

Hear! Hear! TRUMP 2024 🇺🇲

[@philobetto5106]

Obstruction Struction WhAtS YoUr FuNcTiOn ( PBS )

[@helloitsme2395]

The answer is yes. She helped create that memo and her role was more than having visibility. She is so evasive. Vote no!

[@breakupbigtechmedia8470]

We deserve better leadership. These people are pathetic.

[@monotech20.14]

She did answer the questions. What questions didn't she answer?

[@KingVonAllegra]

She’s giving me a headache.🤣🤣🤣

[@davidlinton9869]

@@monotech20.14 you say she answered the questions. What questions did she answer???

[@eldritch6871]

No we don't. We deserve exactly these kind of pathetic people as our leaders, because we are an equally pathetic and cowardly citizenry. Nations have the leaders they deserve.

[@henrydiaz720]

That assumes that bidin actually leads. He does not. There's no comparison.

[@SteelToes]

These people should be held in contempt... if they are asked a simple question, they should be instructed to answer the question without double talk.

[@sapereaude616]

Everyone who cannot answer a straight question should be fired.

[@notsoniceconservative6522]

Totally agree.

[@journeyswake2527]

Silence is acquiescence. She was asked most questions at least three times.

[@williamlacentra2808]

Don't be ridiculous ------No lawyer answers a so-called straight question without explaining the legal theory behind it...!

[@hillybill6092]

Well that would get rid of 99% of them

[@noobandfriends2420]

Why would the Biden administration fire people who are doing an excellent job in not being transparent? That woman is there exactly because of her ability to not answer questions. She probably is looking to get a raise and a promotion.

[@steveconrad8857]

“I’ll give my best legal advice senator, but we will continue to frame Trump and his supporters”

[@iamhudsdent2759]

Cotton should put it this way: "Since you refused to answer the question, I will conclude that you were directly involved. You are free to contradict that conclusion."

[@321CatboxWA]

There must be a reason they don't or can't say that . Sumthing like conjecture I guess. At least we get to witness and judge for our self. Voting is how justice is delivered I think .

[@monotech20.14]

She did answer the questions. What questions didn't she answer?

[@dawnk3610]

@@monotech20.14 She was asked simple yes or no questions and she refused to do so. She evaded these questions by rattling off a bunch of nonsense that wasn’t asked for.

[@henrydiaz720]

@@monotech20.14 Uhhhh...let's see...ALL OF THEM! But senator, thank you for that question, senator. 🤮🤮🤮🤮 put a big L on your forehead. And run for congress.

[@Psy0psAgent]

Silence is consent so someone has to say something.

[@javierospino8884]

So much transparency.

[@tieiatalks]

OMG! How frustrating! It’s a yes or no answer!!

[@richardgodfrey5593]

She is like many other nominees who seem incapable of answering Yes or No to a question. They are sneaky and conniving Democrats.

[@jdgolf499]

If you don't answer simple questions, you should be disqualified from holding any position. These are simple yes or no questions.

[@robdykes3659]

Vote republican

[@tomrecny6437]

This is so painful to watch someone repeatedly fail to answer even the most simple questions. Giv’em the boot!

[@CaliWeHo]

Great question Mr. Cotton! Keep them coming. Another lefty who talks nothing but word salad.

[@anobodydontgo3023]

HIS QUESTIONS AREN'T SIMPLE SO THE ANSWER DOESN'T HAVE TO BE SIMPLE!! WHO IS HE??

[@Dakotarain]

@@anobodydontgo3023 He's an honest man unlike the snake he is asking questions of

[@mtmc823]

WTF if they don't answer, DISMISS THEM FOR A DAY WITHOUT PAY

[@mikem8650]

She needs to be held accountable along with the AG.

[@teg5135]

‘I would like to be as transparent….’ LIES.

[@columbotee2652]

Every time they don’t answer questions, start defunding them for every question that is not answered.

[@robdykes3659]

Vote republican

[@gmann7082]

They are pure EVIL!

[@richard_red_64]

A yes or no will suffice. Jesus Christ!!!!!!!!

[@cherryleneneal3252]

She does not answer The Question all she needs to do is say yes r no she only gives herself advice. That's the true Democrat. Senator cotton thank you keep being strong prayers are behind you &in front of you Be safe 🙏💙❤ your hard work Bringing the citizens what we need to know.

[@IzThizThingOn]

You do know this is the same America-hating POS who raised his fist in support of rally goers cum insurrectionists, right?

[@monotech20.14]

WHat didn't she answer?

[@rondean5456]

Every time she says um take a drink, the answers will make since after about five drinks.

[@nordan00]

@@monotech20.14 The goddamned question. All she had to say was, “Yes, I had some input into the matter.” Or, “No, I did not have any input into the matter.” Instead, she basically said, “Obviously, in my official capacity, I had some visibility in these kinds of matters. Therefore, I was possibly present when the matter was discussed. Maybe.” It’s lawyer talk for, “I ain’t gonna admit to shit!”

[@jaysouth4564]

It is a simple yes or no question. If she said yes or no, that would boost her creditability.

[@RetiredAndReborn]

So frustrating to see the (not so) skillful evasiveness of these nominees, at the same time realizing that regardless of how much they double-speak or fail to answer the simplest "Yes or No" questions, they'll still get the job.

[@mikelee9886]

When people attempt to answer questions like this, they are doing two things... purposely wasting time to run out peoples patience, and obfuscating their involvement to conceal responsibility. These are very simple yes or no questions, theres no demand for explanation or generality, the correct way to answer would be to give the yes or no answer, and then supplement it with explanation if necessary. This person effectively used a lot of words but communicated nothing relevant to the questions asked. The only reason to answer like this, is if the suspicions of involvement are correct and she doesn’t want to admit that

[@KARENK72886]

The law should be changed to make this a case: just Y or N...

[@henrydiaz720]

Senator, thank you for that question, senator...

[@theHAL9000]

The parade of Biden nominees for any number of positions have for the most part come across as deceitful and evasive.

[@tomhahn6792]

Well said. And, sadly, so true. But they get confirmed anyway.

[@mattarpin4755]

This is insane that these people are allowed to do this they are making a mockery of our country

[@mtmc823]

When they refuse to answer, just ask them to leave.... NEXT CANIDATE PLEASE

[@tombickman5730]

No one ever answers any questions at these hearings ...but..."I want to be as transparent as possible" .. unbelievable

[@robdykes3659]

Vote republican

[@robdykes3659]

Republican

[@youtubeisasshoe8153]

Because they're all criminals

[@JohnHoulgate]

This is maddening. They stonewall answering the question because they know their real position is not justifiable. They committed themselves to a position for political reasons and they know their actions are disqualifying.

[@jaimyjerchig5240]

Way to keep after it Senator Cotton! Straight to the point! Extremism on any side must be pursued directly. I wonder who is advising the legal council nominee? I mean do they know how slimy and evasive the nominees seem to the general public (regardless of political orientation)? I think it's important to note that many people are being targeted and harassed, not just parents! Direct aggression AND passive aggression and coercion must be dealt with and censured fiercely in a democracy...

[@elephantoflight3362]

What a pile of sophistry!!! All garbage!!!

[@rennie2575]

Very well said! I'm sick of how often these people avoid answering direct questions, by continually repeating the same well rehearsed, long drawn out bullshit, just to waste the available time allotted to each senator.

[@401RISaint]

It’s called filling time, not being specific in the answers so then PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY can be their fallback. They are forgetting one thing tho….dozens of witness testimony under oath stating the exact opposite.

[@monotech20.14]

She answered the questions.

[@jaimyjerchig5240]

@@monotech20.14 I don't know...did she answer the questions? She said she had some involvement with the policy. She did not take ownership to her involvement, nor did she state what she thought. It just seemed like Cotton wanted a yes or no answer and she talked a lot without really saying anything. I think forcing a yes/no answer is stupid on Cotton's part and her evasive response was equally stupid.

[@comizr8r]

Deliberately not answering these questions IS AN ANSWER. THEY HAVE AN AGENDA THEY DON'T WANT TO SHARE.

[@Calamity64]

Wow, she's sweating hard. Keeping the truth hidden hurts.

[@monotech20.14]

She did answer the questions. What questions didn't she answer?

[@Calamity64]

She tried to twist a yes and no question in front of our eyes. She is visibly nervous about what's going to come out of her mouth.

[@justinmcgarrahan7340]

This kind of stall tactic when asked "direct questions" should be an immediate disqualification for appointments of any Public Office! Yet the Government always tells us "if you have nothing to hide"!

[@nickforbus378]

In other words yes she did

[@surfrookie1]

Truly nauseating to even listen to these whiny non answers!

[@BrianCarroll1306]

Absolutely disgusting. I’m so glad these “Q&A” are public.

[@monotech20.14]

She did answer the questions. What questions didn't she answer?

[@BrianCarroll1306]

@@monotech20.14 it's a yes or no question for you now - did she answer any of the questions with a yes or no? She didn't.

[@henrydiaz720]

And yet, this 'person' got confirmed.

[@monotech20.14]

@@BrianCarroll1306 These AREN'T yes or no questions. I guess you don't know what nuance means.

[@BrianCarroll1306]

@@monotech20.14 are they yes or no questions - yes or no?

[@pjboatman126]

Nothing about transparent with her. All she had to do was say yes or no.

[@notsoniceconservative6522]

If you want to be transparent woman then answer the damn question. Let's go Brandon and the swamp rats

[@321CatboxWA]

Pretty clear to me ,she just uses extra words .

[@rickycalais3356]

Such a disgusting display of dishonesty on her part.

[@anthonymiller6315]

That's when you know she's a crooked government official, when she starts talking word salad 🥗

[@danielrivero8807]

matters are matters but then matters are not really matters

[@trev1trevino65]

Love Senator Cotton!

[@rodrigopereira3449]

I’m so happy to hear they are all truly “Transparent”

[@JohnSmith-ef2sp]

You ask them a question you already have the answer to. When they start the BS response, let them finish. Then say " well I have proof that you were involved".

[@401RISaint]

Cant do that yet as they are still taking testimony from whistleblowers under oath. Hearing two more testimonies on Tuesday morning. This can be used to establish clear intent and coercion. Can also add espionage.

[@monotech20.14]

She did answer the questions. What questions didn't she answer?

[@Primus54]

@@monotech20.14 She was asked at least three questions that required no more than a yes or a no, and if Senator Cotten wanted her to further elaborate he could ask her to do so. It is not complicated or nuanced.

[@monotech20.14]

@@Primus54 And she answered it. She said that she saw it but had NOTHING to do with writing it.

[@Primus54]

@@monotech20.14 She did the D.C. “two-step” with that answer. 🙄

[@beezomaticful]

What a sham.

[@alexrodgers9247]

These people do NOT know what the definition of “transparent’ is.

[@MAGaBAMA_84]

Or what the word INTEGRITY means. Our 3 letter organizations are not our friends, and never were. They are behind every problem we're currently having. When they realize they will be affected by the problems they're creating maybe they'll restore just a little of all the integrity they've lost amongst Americans. I doubt it! They've never been our friends.

[@vRoD-jr5ue]

No answer, NO JOB. End of story.

[@3thingsfishing427]

It's amazing how democrats are at the same time so intelligent that they get to boss us around and so clueless that they can't answer yes/no questions.

[@henrydiaz720]

Infuriating, isn't it.

[@jdubya7]

people do it for different reasons.. sometimes the questions are nonsense or they're traps, they could be held accountable for giving definite answers that end up being wrong, They use safe, rehearsed answers because not being able to answer is a not a good look, and they don't wanna look foolish, sometimes they're just straight up dumb or evil.. depends on who is being questioned. Yes its annoying. What's the point of these hearings if it's mostly just B.S.?

[@jimitb7960]

They are clueless on purpose! Gas lighting at it's best!

[@monotech20.14]

She did answer the questions. What questions didn't she answer?

[@SuperCowboyJesus]

It's called Narcissistic Personality Disorder. 15% of the population has it. These people are demons.

[@brilliantactor]

These are bad people.

[@TheBuriedLedeR]

Her answers are pure evil.

[@TheBuriedLedeR]

@bill amerson The anti-semitism implicit in your own reply is also pure evil.

[@MarysPanheadPub]

Another one avoiding questions. WTF?

[@jimgoniwicha1477]

HOLY CRAP why can none of these people answer a straight forward question.... good grief

[@gretelhance]

Run clock out

[@reh5847]

I don't know how Mr. Cotton keeps it together on these non-answers. All radicals from this administration.

[@notsoniceconservative6522]

These people side step simple questions because they are trained to do so like good little puppets. Let's go Brandon and his puppet nominees

[@CaliWeHo]

👍🇺🇸👍

[@lgndnhswnmnd]

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!

[@Vatrik1]

How could this zombie be in an important position in government.

[@danielwilliams1921]

She got there the same way Kamala Harris did.

[@henrydiaz720]

Well...look at the surgeon general. That's all you need to know about what's going on in this country. People like uh...it...used to be reviled, arrested in some cases for perversion. Now they're celebrated for their 'courage'. New definition of woman, doncha just know it. How do we exit this hand basket before it gets to hell?

[@henrydiaz720]

I'd say it's a product of the 21st century. I'm glad I'm not 21.

[@henrydiaz720]

With worthless bidin in the top position, is there any question?

[@FIGGY65]

@@danielwilliams1921 . They were a tag team for sure. There MUST be a class these tools take on how to avoid simple yes and no questions!

[@CSMOtime]

These people are snakes

[@anneyoung1298]

Good grief! He asked her a simple question. It is a yes or no answer!! She is a liar.

[@HOOTH2]

They are all so corrupt they just can not answer truthfully.

[@Heatherify]

Answer the question!

[@mron57]

I love my country, I am disgusted by the dung hill we so jokingly refer to as a government. I would double the salary of any bureaucrat as ling as they never showed up to work.

[@ruth4thetruth334]

After watching so many of these hearings, it boggles my mind to think how twisted their brains must be to talk and take up their minutes and not say a thing 😳

[@HandymanMAC]

If you can't answer yes or no you are fired plain and simple

[@waynegray1380]

In all fairness, she did answer the Question. She said " I want to be as forthcoming as I can be " which translates to as much as my handlers will allow me.

[@bigbubba4314]

Odd, she is the chief counsel. She is the handler,

[@waynegray1380]

@@bigbubba4314 Only in name, Biden is the President and he's clearly not in charge.

[@bigbubba4314]

@bill amerson wow. Talk about judging a book. You can tell all that by the last name alone?

[@MAGaBAMA_84]

The Jesuit order

[@garygemmell3488]

"Thank you for your question, Senator. Senator, I want to be as forthcoming as possible with you so please bear with me as I engage in double-talk and obfuscation."

[@kgyore]

Thank you for your service, senator cotton. God bless you 🙏

[@mickpratt8327]

That was a yes. There is no way they would have released that kind of memo without legal counsel at least looking it over. Thats what "some visibility" means.

[@amarreder6241]

Were you involved? Thank you for the question. I want to be transparent. I'm not sure if I'm a woman. I am not a zoologist. I understand your concern. My understanding is that generally water is wet...

[@CaliWeHo]

😂😂😂🙄

[@garrywest7737]

Hold her in contempt until she answers the question. Way it use to be done.

[@nordan00]

You wonder if this lady, if she’s a parent, takes this sort of shit from her own kids? This outright refusal to give straight forward answers to simple yes or no questions is infuriating. Would she take it from her auto mechanic, or her contractor? All people of even average intelligence can immediately discern what this sort of answer to a question indicates: that they’re being deceived or outright lied to. During initial military training, there are blocks of instruction devoted to the importance of avoiding this kind of behavior, which is called “quibbling.” Of course, in the future, when I don’t want to admit to having had input into some negative occurrence, I might have to steal her line and start saying, “Well, I had some visibility in the matter.”

[@butterdeux5619]

The SECOND SHE DIDN'T ANSWER YES OR NO WE ALL KNEW SHE WAS LYING

[@gerard6336]

I'm so surprise that when a they don't want to Answers , they don't kick them out. It's a waste of time and tax payer money. Let's go Brandon.

[@biffalobull2335]

She should be released When she objects, they should tell her we don’t need any more of her ‘visibility’

[@luzdiaz22]

She was definitely involved in the writing of the letter in question.

[@maulporphy4399]

That's amazing to listen to.

[@whitefreeman5798]

we the people should stop paying this woman and anyone else that hide so much from us

[@MAGaBAMA_84]

I've been shouting that since January 6th!

[@jackflash6377]

Can you hear the bias behind her words? She is an activist through and through.

[@ThatFabChad]

When will congress start considering someone's refusal to answer a simple yes or no question as the worst possible answer? This isn't even skirting around the answer this is flat out refusal.

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

Never, because this is all just a bright shiny object to keep the masses distracted. There’s no intent, on either side, to get to a truthful understanding of the issues or a resolution. They just want the power and perks so they do these dances to keep us entertained and divided.

[@johnpiggott7426]

Q: Is there an exception to the rule that every rule has an exception? A: Senator, on matters of legal interpretation of rulemaking, I believe Congress has the power to pass laws to define rules and exceptions. In the case you refer to, I provide general advice on such matters so that my boss is able to legally ignore Congress.

[@kamalaharrisiswhite]

Cotton always says that and it's priceless

[@t.martin1841]

This broad will double talk her way to a seat on the Supreme Court.

[@somemusic4015]

Q: Ms. Heinzelman, Did you drive yourself to this hearing today? Yes of No? A: Usually, on a typical day, I make my lunch at home. And them when I get home at the end of the day, I pet my cat.

[@henrydiaz720]

🤣🤣🤣🤣!

[@Raptor-bt6zp]

In her role she does not answer questions honestly

[@jeffreyloftus3617]

It would be easier to ask her what she actually was involved in than letting her stall over everything

[@321CatboxWA]

Good one.

[@henrydiaz720]

Prepare for an evening of ""senator, thank you for that question, senator. I wasn't privy to that. Whatever it was."

[@reddemunn]

Senator thank you for that question. In matters that might come before the attorney general, in general I would have a general insight into general matters that generally come before the attorney general.

[@t-luv6425]

Imagine being married to this lady and asking what she wants for dinner.

[@jeffsmithist]

Swamp rat

[@butterbeansc]

This woman is infuriating!

[@erinb.1399]

these robotic answers are a glimpse into the new type of very emotionless, stale, computer like personalities that people have adopted and it’s terrifying. You see Senator Cotton asking for very specific Yes or No answers and every response from this woman is the same very stoic, stone faced, emotionless and without personality. She doesn’t even seen to connect on a regular level- it’s just like talking to a living computer- these soulless people are a threat to our world

[@marclambert1283]

Honestly, it is so ridiculous that they refuse to answer basic simple questions, for that reason alone she should not only not get the new position but she should be fired from her current position. This is a direct insult to the American people.

[@valyrian1124]

Love how the guy who just walked in automatically has an opinion. He is like that person that u watch a movie with and they wanna narrate it too u.

[@richardnelson539]

People, why are we even paying these hearings when none of these people answer any questions?

[@eddievangundy4510]

She's despicable. Simply will not give a straight answer to his questions. Which are mostly yes or no questions. No wonder people are sick of the Swamp.

[@benhudman7911]

Senator thank you for that question. I am happy to answer any questions you have with answers that have no relevance to your questions.

[@wadetaylor9974]

HER RESPONSE IS YES. WITHOUT QUESTION. OTHERWISE SHE WOULD HAVE SAID NO.

[@bonnielucas153]

I really like Cotton. Thank God not every single congress member is a total disgrace

[@kevincosma7945]

We need more senators like Tom Cotton

[@paveltolz6601]

'Yes or no question Kate. Are you going to answer a simple yes or no question?" Apparently not, Move to have Kate held in contempt of congress.

[@rabidpigseatmore]

He is much more patient than I would've been.

[@michealcaseres914]

The clock should be stopped until she answers or says she’s not going to answer. This is B.S. she is like a child ! ✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. MAGA

[@Reepr4109]

Word vomit! She's doing her best to avoid that question and run the time out. 🤦‍♂️

[@johnwoody836]

Hey, we have another "parrot" in the midst of this administration - Surprise, surprise ...

[@rdbeaz]

I bet her kids go to private skools....yes schools

[@waynedubois285]

She double talks like a pro! She's gotta GO!