>> i believe so, yes. >> now, you testified in your opening statement i do not believe the united states should ask her countries to engage in selective politically associated investigations or prosecutions against opponents of those in power. because such selective actions undermine the rule of law regardless of the country. the selective politically associated investigations or prosecutions of opponents against those in power, are you referring to the bidens there? >> i'm referring as a general principle about the promotion of the rule of law. but that would apply to the president of the united states seeking an investigation of his political opponent. would it not. >> it could be interpetraeused that way, yes, sir. >> and i take it in your discussions ambassador taylor with ambassador sondland or others whether a was communicated to you that the president wanted investigation into the 2016 and the bidens not