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Post by bot on Jan 1, 2017 17:29:34 GMT -5
Hoyer Statement on U.S. Response to Russian Interference in the 2016 Election
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the White House announced steps being taken in response to Russia's meddling in the 2016 election:
"I applaud the White House for taking tough steps to respond to Russia's blatant and pernicious interference into our election. There can be no ambiguity about what Russia did, and I find it very disturbing that some continue to question whether Russia even engaged in this malfeasant behavior that undermines our democracy and democratic institutions.
"I hope these steps are the first in a series of actions that will be continued under the next administration in order to maintain the security and legitimacy of our electoral process and deter Russia and any other actors from again trying to influence the outcome of an American election using the tools of cyber-warfare and subterfuge."
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