Ranking Members Letter to President Obama Urging Briefings on Russian Interference in U.S. Elections

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Hoyer, National Security Ranking Members Send Letter to President Obama Urging Briefings on Russian Interference in U.S. Election

http://democrats.oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/hoyer-national-security-ranking-members-send-letter-to-president-obama-urging

Dear Mr. President:

We are deeply concerned by Russian efforts to undermine, interfere with, and even influence the outcome of our recent election. This Russian malfeasance is not confined to us, but extends to our allies, our alliances and to democratic institutions around the world.

The integrity of democracy must never be in question, and we are gravely concerned that Russia may have succeeded in weakening Americans’ trust in our electoral institutions through their cyber activity, which may also include sponsoring disclosures through WikiLeaks and other venues, and the production and distribution of fake news stories.

Foreign interference presents a win-win for Russia—which we must counter. By eroding Americans’ and foreigners’ trust in U.S. institutions, Russia both weakens our country and sows global instability and uncertainty. Both present a boon for Russia and a loss for those working to maintain peace and prosperity around the world through the leadership of the United States and its allies.

To evaluate Congress’s response appropriately, we would like all Members to have a comprehensive understanding of what the U.S. Intelligence Community knows regarding Russia’s involvement in these actions and attempts to interfere in our election. Specifically, we are requesting a classified briefing that will provide details regarding Russian entities’ hacking of American political organizations; hacking and strategic release of emails from campaign officials; the WikiLeaks disclosures; fake news stories produced and distributed with the intent to mislead American voters; and any other Russian or Russian-related interference or involvement in our recent election.

We thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

STENY H. HOYER
Democratic Whip

JOHN CONYERS
Ranking Member, Committee on Judiciary

ELIOT ENGEL
Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs

BENNIE G. THOMPSON
Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security

ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS
Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

ADAM SMITH
Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services

ADAM SCHIFF
Ranking Member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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Mariel Saez (Whip Hoyer), 202-225-3130
Shadawn Reddick-Smith (Judiciary), 202-225-6906
Engel Press Office (Foreign Affairs), 202-226-9103
Adam Comis (Homeland Security), 202-225-9978
Jennifer Werner (Oversight & Government Reform), 202-226-5181
Barron YoungSmith (Armed Services), 202-226-5662
Patrick Boland (Intelligence), 202-225-4176

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It was a coup.

[triron]

1. knr

So what action do we, as citizens, need to carry out?

[Botany]

3. call the D o J, the white house, and any dem congress critter

this was a coup

[triron]

2. So Russia interferes in US

GE. News media: "who cares." American people: 'ho hum, who cares'.
Trump lies and lies and lies. News media: "who cares." American people: 'ho hum, who cares'.
I think this may signify the demise of our republic. Sorry.

[Botany]

4. well they will look into HRC's email server

putin/russia fucking w/a US election ..... who cares?

[Takket]

6. OMG THOSE EMAILS SHOULDN'T BE STORED ON THAT SERVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GIVE HER THE CHAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NWCorona]

5. I'm curious what Adam Schiff knows on the subject considering his clearance

And what boards he sits on.

Lots of questions. Especially looking at all the brass Trump as appointed to his administration. The only thing that throws me for a loop is that Obama is awfully quiet.

[LaydeeBug]

7. finally. nt