This is his response. What do you think of it?
Dear Dr. Badalamente,
I
hope
you
will
continue
to
be
in
contact
as
Congress
debates
the
many
issues
of
importance
to
the
country.
I
also
encourage
you
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Twitter
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for
the
latest
updates
on
my
work
to
represent
Central
Washington’s
views
in
our
nation’s
capital.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your concerns with me—I am always glad to hear from constituents of the 4th District. It is an honor and privilege to serve you in Congress.
Sincerely,
Dan Newhouse
Member of Congress
Dear Dr. Badalamente,
Thank
you
for
contacting
my
office
with
concerns
about
Russia’s
influence
over
the
Trump
Administration.
It
is
important
to
hear
from
constituents
as
I
work
in
Congress
representing
the
people
of
Washington’s
4th
District.
I
sincerely
appreciate
you
reaching
out
and
sharing
your
views
on
this
important
issue.
As you may be aware, prior to leaving office, the Obama Administration cited evidence that during the election Russia was involved with cyber-attacks on the Democratic National Committee, Republican National Committee, and other individuals and entities. Some information that was obtained in these hacks was made public. There is no evidence that voting machines were tampered with, but it is unacceptable to have any foreign government involved in our elections. I believe we must do all we can to get to address these cyberattacks, and continue to investigate.
You may be pleased to know that the FBI is investigating Russia’s potential role in last year’s elections and any potential ties between Trump officials and Russia. Additionally, the Senate and House Intelligence Committee have promised to thoroughly investigate any contacts between Trump aides and the Kremlin. In fact, the House Intelligence Committee has been conducting a long ongoing investigation into Russian activities since last year. It started before the election with concerns about Russia’s cyber activities and since the election the committee has broadened the scope of the investigation to include any involvement by Russia into our election, and any ties of Russian officials to any U.S. government official at any level.
In fact, the Intelligence Committee wants to know about any American citizens coordinating with the Russians. Chairman Nunes and Ranking Member Schiff have, in a bipartisan manner, announced the parameters of their investigation, which you may learn more about by going to http://intelligence.house.
While it is premature to prejudge the investigation, if our intelligence professionals uncover serious crimes, we must consider the appointment of a special prosecutor. I believe that Congress has an obligation to protect our country from any foreign threats, and I will be sure to monitor these investigations as they are conducted.
As you may be aware, prior to leaving office, the Obama Administration cited evidence that during the election Russia was involved with cyber-attacks on the Democratic National Committee, Republican National Committee, and other individuals and entities. Some information that was obtained in these hacks was made public. There is no evidence that voting machines were tampered with, but it is unacceptable to have any foreign government involved in our elections. I believe we must do all we can to get to address these cyberattacks, and continue to investigate.
You may be pleased to know that the FBI is investigating Russia’s potential role in last year’s elections and any potential ties between Trump officials and Russia. Additionally, the Senate and House Intelligence Committee have promised to thoroughly investigate any contacts between Trump aides and the Kremlin. In fact, the House Intelligence Committee has been conducting a long ongoing investigation into Russian activities since last year. It started before the election with concerns about Russia’s cyber activities and since the election the committee has broadened the scope of the investigation to include any involvement by Russia into our election, and any ties of Russian officials to any U.S. government official at any level.
In fact, the Intelligence Committee wants to know about any American citizens coordinating with the Russians. Chairman Nunes and Ranking Member Schiff have, in a bipartisan manner, announced the parameters of their investigation, which you may learn more about by going to http://intelligence.house.
While it is premature to prejudge the investigation, if our intelligence professionals uncover serious crimes, we must consider the appointment of a special prosecutor. I believe that Congress has an obligation to protect our country from any foreign threats, and I will be sure to monitor these investigations as they are conducted.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your concerns with me—I am always glad to hear from constituents of the 4th District. It is an honor and privilege to serve you in Congress.
Sincerely,
Dan Newhouse
Member of Congress
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