Fitzpatrick Condemns Trump For Not Imposing Sanctions On Russia

Bucks County Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is "deeply disappointed" with the Trump Administration over its decision this week to forgo implementation of sanctions on Russia despite overwhelming support from Congress, the Republican said in a statement.

Fitzpatrick, in a joint statement with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), is urging Congress to call on the Trump Administration to implement the sanctions necessary to deter Russia from using cyber weapons to "damage our nation’s institutions."

Last year, Congress voted nearly unanimously to pass a law setting new sanctions on Moscow in connection with its alleged meddling in the 2016 election.

“We are deeply disappointed with the Administration’s decision to forgo sanctions on more Russian oligarchs and Putin courtiers, particularly those who threaten liberty’s most cherished freedoms, democratic institutions and security, both public and private. The Administration claims that the mere threat of sanctions acts as a deterrent. We disagree."

The statement goes on to say that "it is clear that Russian aggression continues across Europe, and senior members of the U.S. intelligence and defense community have stated repeatedly there has been no significant diminishing of Russian attempts to sow division around the world."

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