In regard to President Trump's "perfect" phone conversation with the President of Ukraine, Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., was quoted as saying, "If there was a quid pro quo, it certainly wasn't a very effective one."
This sounds like an argument for not guilty by reason of incompetence. One can be guilty of robbing a bank and yet not get away with any cash.
Vicky Hall, Salt Lake City
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