Dear Representative Herrera Beutler:
I am writing because I am deeply worried about the role played by Russia in the 2016 presidential campaign, and am concerned about the mounting evidence of the influence of Russia on people involved with the Trump campaign.
In general, I trust committees like the House Intelligence Committee to work in a bipartisan fashion, but that committee is under a cloud because of Representative Devin Nunes’ peculiar behavior. It is hard to imagine why the Chair of a Congressional Committee would think it appropriate to act as he has done. I think it is time for members of the House to recognize that the time has come for an independent investigation. Senators McCain and Graham have long called for a select committee; I would urge you to add your voice to theirs.
Our republic relies on the good faith and integrity of its public servants. If the integrity of some of those public servants is in question, it is incumbent upon the others to act decisively to make certain that the republic remains untainted.
Thank you,
André Lambelet
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