Castro Statement on Russian Interference in the U.S. Election
San Antonio, TX – Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election:
“Reports of Russian interference in our nation’s election to influence the outcome for one candidate are extremely distressing. Congress must investigate this breach and determine the full extent of Russian involvement. This kind of electoral interference undermines American democracy.
“These hacks are of serious consequence. The President-elect’s flippancy and dismissal of our nation’s intelligence community is shameful. His pattern of disinterest in learning about our national security is troubling.
“I condemn any foreign actor’s meddling in our democratic processes. Congress must thoroughly investigate this cyber intrusion to prevent future attacks.”
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