It’s part of Putin’s larger mission to disrupt democracies around the world, from his support for dictators in Venezuela and Syria to Russian meddling in the political affairs of our European allies,” concluded Menendez. “Because we must remember that Russia’s attack in 2016 did not occur in a vacuum.
The senator called upon Senate Republicans to stop obstructing The Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act (DASKA) that seeks to increase economic, political, and diplomatic pressure on the Russian Federation in response to Russia’s interference in democratic processes abroad, malign influence in Syria, and aggression against Ukraine. “…In the wake of the Mueller report, I wonder, where is our sense of urgency? Where is our outrage? Where is our sense of collective responsibility? If my colleagues take nothing else from the Mueller Report, they should at least be willing and eager to respond to what Russia did to us two years ago, and what FBI Director Wray tells us they continue to do.” And our inaction today will have consequences that outlast any presidency, haunting us for years or even decades to come,” said Senator Menendez. “I am worried that in the face of Russia aggression, we are getting lost - not in the fog of war, but in the fog of politics. McConnell, detailing the case against Putin, and outlining immediate actions the Senate must take to increase economic, political, and diplomatic pressure on Russia for its election interference and malign activities abroad. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate Floor refuting Sen. WASHINGTON – Following Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s declaration this morning of “case closed” and that it’s time to “move on” from the Russia probe, U.S.
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