137 House Democrats sign letter urging Trump's action against Russia

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137 House Democrats sign letter urging Trump's action against Russia

Thomson Reuters
Patricia Zengerle
Mar 12th 2018 4:11PM


WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - Over two-thirds of U.S. House of Representatives Democrats urged President Donald Trump to enact sanctions on Russia, the latest push by lawmakers for a response to investigators' findings that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election.

At least 137 of the Democrats in the House signed a letter, seen by Reuters on Monday, "strongly urging" Trump to adhere to a law he signed last summer imposing sanctions on those who do business with Russia's military and intelligence sectors.

"We strongly urge you to reverse course, follow the letter and spirit of the law, and demonstrate that the security of our country and integrity of elections are sacrosanct," the letter said.

They said Trump had missed a Jan. 29 deadline to impose sanctions included in the law, known as the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

Members of Congress, Trump's fellow Republicans as well as Democrats, have been pushing the administration to punish Russia for what House Speaker Paul Ryan described as a "sinister and systematic attack" on the 2016 U.S. campaign, and prevent potential foreign interference in this November's mid-term elections.

Russia has denied seeking to meddle in the U.S. vote. Trump has repeatedly denied any collusion between his associates and Moscow. Probes of the issue, by congressional committees and Special Counsel Robert Mueller, have shadowed Trump's first 14 months in office.

[Angry Dragon]

1. potusTRAITOR

[bluecollar2]

2. Next they'll stamp their feet

And threaten to hold their breath...

Can't wait.

[triron]

4. I sense sarcasm. Why do thes dems act like Trump might do something??

[IluvPitties]

3. Where are the Republicans asking for tough action against our enemy?

Wait... they work for our enemy!

[kacekwl]

5. Where is the other 1/3 of democratic ?