Congressman Sires’ Statement on the Indictment of Russian Individuals and Entities for Election Interference

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Sires released the following statement regarding the Justice Department’s indictment of thirteen Russians and three Russian entities for interfering in U.S. elections:

“Today’s indictment is further proof of Putin’s continued attempts to undermine the integrity of our democracy.  My colleagues and I in Congress have repeatedly urged the Trump Administration to stand up to Russia and take action to defend ourselves from these acts. Bipartisan legislation I supported to sanction Russian actors was signed into law by President Trump himself yet he refuses to enforce it. The President continues to ignore the will of Congress and the American people to sanction those individuals responsible for undermining our democracy. These are attacks on the foundation of our country and protecting against future intrusions should be our number one priority.  In the wake of this indictment, it is essential that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation be allowed to continue unhindered so that we can discover the full extent of Russian interference and hold those responsible fully accountable for their actions. ”

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