Rep. Calvert Statement on DOJ Indictments Against Russian Nationals and Entities

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement regarding the Department of Justice indictments against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities:

"Attacks by foreign nationals on our elections process are a threat to our democracy. The allegations contained in the indictment confirm what we have known and suspected about Russia's nefarious intentions, and they should alarm all Americans. There must be consequences for the Russians involved in these actions as well as for those who authorized them.

The indictment handed down today also provides important clarity that no one on the Trump campaign knowingly colluded with the Russian individuals who are accused of meddling in the election. By illustrating the fact that these Russian individuals started their operation before the Trump campaign began, supported other candidates like Bernie Sanders, and organized events protesting President Trump, the indictment makes clear that the true motivation of the perpetrators was to fuel partisan discord among Americans. Despite our political differences, we are all Americans first and united in the defense of the liberties we hold dear."

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