December 29, 2016

Castro Statement on New Russian Sanctions

San Antonio, TX – Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s new sanctions on Russia for its interference in the United States’ 2016 election:
 
“I support the Administration’s actions against Russia’s interference in the U.S. election and will work in Congress to ensure these sanctions remain in place. We must defend our democracy and deter any actor who would attempt to obstruct our democratic processes. I look forward to the Administration providing a report to Congress in the coming days with further details on this matter.”

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