Convenes the committee to examine the russian interference in the u. S. Elections. This is an opportunity for the American People to drill down on this important topic. In 2016, and hostile foreign power reached down into the state and local levels to touch voter data. It employed relatively sophisticated cyber tools and capabilities and helped moscow potentially build detailed knowledge of how our collections work. It was another example of russian efforts to interfere in a democracy with the goal of undermining our system. Were woefully unprepared to defend and respond, and i am hopeful we will not be caught flatfooted again. Our witnesses are here to tell us more about what happened in 2016, what that tells us about russian intentions, and what we should expect in 28 team and 20 in 2018. If we do not work with the states to secure our elections, we could be here in two or four years, talking about a worse crisis. The hearing will feature two panels. The first will include expert fbi
[inaudible conversations] today that ca committee convenes their sixth open hearing of 2017 to further examine russias interference in the elections. This is another opportunity for the committee and the American People to drill down on this vitally important docket. In 2016, a hostile foreign power reach down to the state and local levels to touch motor data. It employed relatively sophisticated cyber tools and capabilities and helped moscow to potentially build detailed knowledge of how our elections work. It was also another example of russian efforts to interfere into a democracy with the goal of undermining our system. In 2016, we were woefully unprepared to defend and respond, and im hopeful that we will not be caught flatfooted again. Our witnesses are here to tell us more about what happened in 2016, what that tells us about russian intentions, and what we should expect in 2018 and 2020. I am deeply concerned that if we do not work in lockstep with the states to secure our elec
Before he came in to start the meeting, the president spoke briefly. This is just over two hours. Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice President of the United States. Good morning. Please be seated. On behalf of the first family, welcome to the white house. And welcome to the inaugural meeting of the president ial on electionmission integrity of the area of just over two months ago, may 11, President Trump signed an executive order to create a fairssion to help promote and honest federal elections, the foundation of our democracy. Toction Integrity Matters every american. Calvin coolidge reminded us that the whole system of American Government rests on the ballot box. President reagan declared that the right to vote was the crown jewel of american liberties. By establishing this commission, President Trump is taking action to ensure the ballot box remains inviolate and that the crown jewel shines brighter than ever before. At the president s direction, i will have the honor to Service Chairm
Before he came in to start the meeting, the president spoke briefly. This is just over two hours. Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice President of the United States. Good morning. Please be seated. On behalf of the first family, welcome to the white house. And welcome to the inaugural meeting of the president ial on electionmission integrity of the area of just over two months ago, may 11, President Trump signed an executive order to create a fairssion to help promote and honest federal elections, the foundation of our democracy. Toction Integrity Matters every american. Calvin coolidge reminded us that the whole system of American Government rests on the ballot box. President reagan declared that the right to vote was the crown jewel of american liberties. By establishing this commission, President Trump is taking action to ensure the ballot box remains inviolate and that the crown jewel shines brighter than ever before. At the president s direction, i will have the honor to Service Chairm
Before he came in to start the meeting, the president spoke briefly. This is just over two hours. Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice President of the United States. Good morning. Please be seated. On behalf of the first family, welcome to the white house. And welcome to the inaugural meeting of the president ial on electionmission integrity of the area of just over two months ago, may 11, President Trump signed an executive order to create a fairssion to help promote and honest federal elections, the foundation of our democracy. Toction Integrity Matters every american. Calvin coolidge reminded us that the whole system of American Government rests on the ballot box. President reagan declared that the right to vote was the crown jewel of american liberties. By establishing this commission, President Trump is taking action to ensure the ballot box remains inviolate and that the crown jewel shines brighter than ever before. At the president s direction, i will have the honor to Service Chairm