U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) issued the following statement after the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report:

“Every American should be outraged that the Russian government attacked our presidential election to boost Donald Trump and that Trump’s response to this ‘information warfare’ was to embrace it.  While the Special Counsel did not have sufficient evidence to charge Trump or his campaign associates with ‘conspiracy’, the report is a damning indictment of Trump’s contempt for the high ideals that Americans hold for our presidential candidates and presidents.  Russia broke the law and Trump cheered them on.

“The Special Counsel charged and convicted numerous Trump campaign and administration officials for lying under oath to cover up their actions.  The Special Counsel also determined that Trump may have acted unlawfully in obstructing justice and the Counsel should explain his findings before Congress.

“Now, the American people and the Congress must determine the ultimate outcome.  For me, the report laid bare Trump’s corrupt, selfish and disgraceful actions.  Trump relishes dividing our great country – and I regret that the Russians have prevailed in their goals through him.”

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