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December 12, 2023
To Testify or Not to Testify in Congress? Your Job Could Hang in the Balance
The New York Times
Congressional Investigations attorney Christopher Armstrong was quoted in a New York Times article that explores why individuals feel obligated to appear before Congressional testimonies. Recently, three university presidents participated in a hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, and one of them subsequently resigned after facing backlash for her remarks. Mr. Armstrong clarified that unless subpoenaed, individuals do have the option to decline an invitation to testify, adding that doing so may even be the best choice depending on the circumstances. Mr. Armstrong agrees with the sentiment, believing that declining an invitation is almost always an option.
"[Declining invitation from Congress] is always on the table, unless you’re being subpoenaed,” he said.
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"[Declining invitation from Congress] is always on the table, unless you’re being subpoenaed,” he said.
READ: To Testify or Not to Testify in Congress? Your Job Could Hang in the Balance (Subscription required)