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REP. LIEU STATEMENT ON RUSSIAN HACKING OF 2016 U.S. ELECTION

December 13, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WashingtonToday, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement following U.S. intelligence professionals’ conclusion that Russia interfered in U.S. elections for the purposes of affecting the outcome.

“Like so many Americans – Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike – I am profoundly disturbed that America’s intelligence professionals have concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. In the face of the dire seriousness of Russia’s actions, Congress has one choice and one choice only: to act.”

“As a veteran who served on active duty and as an immigrant, the sanctity of our democracy is deeply personal to me. My family and I came to this country for the chance to live the American Dream. I chose to serve my nation in uniform to give back to America. Our nation’s free, open and safe elections are the guarantor of the American Dream and they must be protected at all times.”

“As a result, I hope Speaker Ryan joins with Democrats and Republicans in Congress to call for a full investigation into Russia’s hacking of the 2016 election. Congress must investigate Russia’s actions, not for the sake of a political party, or a President-elect, but for the sake of each and every American proud to live in a nation forged in liberty’s name – a nation whose democracy has been a shining beacon the world over.”

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