Rep. Juan Vargas Supports Congressional Investigation of Russian Interference in U.S. Election
San Diego, CA—Yesterday, Congressman Juan Vargas issued the following statement supporting the call for a Congressional investigation into Russian Interference in the U.S. Election:
“U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that there was Russian interference in our elections, which is alarming. I fully support the efforts calling for a thorough Congressional investigation of the influence Russia may have had on our election.”
“It is in the interest of every American that our nation clearly understands any foreign interference with our democratic process. I’m glad to see bipartisan support for this investigation, and I hope to see more. The American people deserve to know the truth.”
Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his second term in Congress. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the Committee on House Administration.
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