[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRESS NEEDS ANSWERS ON RUSSIAN BOUNTIES FOR U.S. TROOPS

  (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, it was reported that U.S. 
officials were aware more than a year ago of Russian bounties on the 
lives of our troops and, further, that President Trump received written 
intelligence in February, 4 months ago. If true, this represents a 
gross dereliction of duty.
  I shudder at the idea that the men and women defending our Nation 
might not have the full confidence that their Commander in Chief has 
their back.
  Mr. Speaker, I am the father of a young Navy officer. I represent 
Naval Station Great Lakes, where every enlistee receives basic training 
on their journey from recruit to sailor. I feel a great personal 
responsibility for everyone who volunteers to risk their lives in 
service to our Nation. I wish I had confidence that the President felt 
the same.
  Mr. Speaker, Congress needs answers as to the truth. Every Member of 
Congress needs to be briefed by the CIA and the intelligence community. 
With the truth, Congress can better protect our troops, fulfill 
America's role as a global leader, and make sure that Russia is held to 
account for their heinous actions.

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