Chris Smith: “This could deal a serious blow to the democratic process just before the upcoming 2018 election.”

I congratulate Mrs. McIver, and I yield to the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. McIver). Mrs. McIVER. Mr. Speaker, Leader Jeffries, Congressman Pallone, my great colleagues in the New Jersey delegation, I am deeply humbled and honored…

I ask everyone to join us in a moment of silent prayer for our deceased colleague. ____________________

The funds emanate from Russian-backed oligarchs, including Mr. Shor, who you mentioned in your opening statement.

They are constitutionally, as you know, a neutral country. But they have been a member of the Partnership for Peace for 30 years.