On the recordApril 4, 2017
It pains me to come to this Chamber this morning to say that nothing was done as our democracy came under attack. We know Russia intervened in our Presidential election. This was not done in the interest of the people, by the people, or for the people of America. It was done to make America a vehicle for Russian interests. You know that, in 2016, President Trump said he hoped Russia would hack our former Secretary of State's emails. You know General Michael Flynn was forced to resign due to his unreported contact with Russian agents, who he also had business ties to. Yesterday, you learned that the President had a contractor meet with Russian officials on his behalf to have a back channel to the Kremlin. Where is the transparency from the White House? How is it that Meals on Wheels is the enemy, but you turn a blind eye to an attack on democracy by Vladimir Putin? Russian spies have long attacked American businesses. Now they are attacking our freedom. You must investigate the Russian grip on our government. We must investigate swiftly and seriously. Mr. Speaker, this is on your watch. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Poe of Texas). Members are reminded to address their remarks to the Chair. ____________________
