Here, Right Matters is the story of a man willing to risk his reputation, his career, and even his safety to speak the truth: to report an abuse of power at the highest reaches of government-former president Donald Trump's infamous July 25, 2019, "quid pro quo" phone call to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky-that led to the American president's first impeachment and served as a critical precursor to Russia's 2022 war on Ukraine, it is Alexander S. Vindman's proud, passionate, and candid account of his family, his career, and the moment of truth he faced for his nation. As an immigrant, raised by a father who fled the Soviet Union in pursuit of a better life for his children, Vindman learned about respect for truth. As this memoir makes clear, his decision to speak out was never a choice: it was his duty as a citizen and a soldier. In the face of surefire reprisals, Vindman heeded the lessons from the people and institutions who instilled in him the moral compass and the courage to act decisively. Here, Right Matters is a story of a career in military service and of studying Russia, and a history of events preceding the Russia-Ukraine War. It is about the quiet heroes who keep us safe; but, above all, it is a call to arms for those who refuse to let America betray its true self. Book jacket.