[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6477]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRESS TO ELIMINATE FUNDING FOR THE ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

  (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I, along with so many Americans, looked on 
with great shock as we saw the President capitulate to Vladimir Putin. 
It was truly a stunning and worrisome moment for me.
  In fact, in that European trip, the President insulted our allies and 
then openly embraced a man who attacked our democracy, invaded and 
annexed other countries, and authorized lethal attacks on his political 
enemies and other countries.
  Yet the President still embraced him.
  It is a moment of alarm for the whole Nation, but it is important to 
note that there is something we can do about it, as the President has 
also urged the U.S. Congress to eliminate funding for the Election 
Assistance Commission.
  This is very serious because we know that Russia assisted in the 
hacking and attack of over 21 States' election systems. The President 
may not be concerned, but Congress ought to be.
  Unfortunately, today we expect to have a vote in which we are voting 
on a bill that eliminates the funding of the Election Assistance 
Commission. This should be rejected, as we should reject the 
President's failure to stand up for our values.

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