I've been calling it an act of war for some time. I think this indictment clearly shows that this informational warfare was an attack that constitutes an act of war, and we need to meet it effectively.
Richard Blumenthal: “I've been calling it an act of war for some time. I think this indictment clearly shows that this informational warfare…”
On the recordFebruary 15, 2018
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Blumenthal describes the Russian interference as an act of war and calls for an effective response.
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