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“Under the Constitution we have three coequal branches of government. Any invitation directed at me, I’d have to reflect on the unique role I was serving in as Vice President. It would be unprecedented in history for a VP to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill.” 2/2

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) August 17, 2022

Former Vice President Ford testified before Congress in October 1974 ... while he was PRESIDENT:https://t.co/Zj1ETKlynp https://t.co/qNshUNdShA

— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) August 17, 2022

I'm splitting this one up for clarity:

That was the third (and last) time that a sitting President testified before Congress.

We've also had a sitting Vice President testify (Colfax in 1873).

And former Presidents (to say nothing of former VPs) have testified before Congress *sixteen* times:https://t.co/W8St9of3XH

— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) August 17, 2022

It does raise the question: does Pence understand he's an ordinary citizen now?

If Congress calls you, then you—private citizen Mike Pence—you show up, take the oath and tell the Congress what you know. https://t.co/jAhdiwxsmy

— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) August 17, 2022

There is no office of "Former President."

— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) August 17, 2022

Or former Vice President.