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A number of representatives of the US Democratic party think to refuse to participate in the investigation, devoted to Russia’s intervention in the American presidential election. The congressmen believe that the Republicans are coordinating the investigation, not interested in an objective investigation. The Kremlin denies U.S. accusations about attempts to influence the presidential elections in the United States.
A number of influential members of the US Democratic party can refuse to participate in the investigation of the possible influence of Russia on the elections of the us leader last year, if you do not see “sufficient legitimacy” and a high level of this investigation.
About a week ago the Democrats agreed to the terms of the Congress to identify all the facts of the alleged intervention of the official bodies of the Russian power in the US elections. Now, however, a number of Democrat congressmen are not sure that the present investigation can be conducted fairly.
“I’m not going to participate in the circus. If not will be now detailed, comprehensive investigation, I will refuse. Because possible interference in our elections — indeed a serious matter, and if the investigation will be superficial, I will consider it illegitimate,” said the democratic Congressman from California Jackie Speer.
Overall, all nine of the Democrats interviewed by the American edition of The New York Times, said that they are ready to refuse participation in the investigation, which is under the control of the ruling Republican party. The President of the United States Donald trump — also a Republican — during the election campaign was criticized for alleged contacts with Russia and very complementary statements about Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the trump denied that he supports any relations with Moscow and stressed that Putin praises just for the fact that the background is visible the weakness of the previous US President, Democrat Barack Obama.
The democratic Congressman from California Adam Schiff stated: there are serious doubts that the case of Russian interference in the American election process to conduct an objective investigation and to report thereon to one report, that would entirely reflect the positions of the two American parties.
The first public hearing, which will be held with the house Committee on intelligence, US, scheduled for March 20.
Among those who will answer the questions of the congressmen, the Director of the Federal Bureau of investigation James Komi, the former head of national intelligence, James Clapper, the Director of the national security Agency Admiral Michael Rogers, and former acting attorney General Sally Yates.
However, on the witness list missing the former national security Advisor, Michael Flynn, who was forced to resign for talks with the Russian Ambassador in Washington Sergei Kislyak held during the election period.
The Chairman of the intelligence Committee, Republican Devin Nunes — that is the Central person coordinating the investigation, said that the participation of the Flynn investigation is optional.
“From what I can see, I can conclude the following: conversations with the Russian Ambassador Flynn brought his only benefit the country and should thank for it,” — said the politician.
Earlier CNN reported that the investigation of Russian interference in presidential elections in the US will hold a special FBI unit, and in the events will participate from 15 to 20 employees. On 2 March it became known that the office of legal counsel advised the White house aides Donald trump to save the materials that can be associated with the attempt by Russia to influence American elections in November 2016.
The leader of the Democrats in the Senate Chuck Schumer said in the upper house of the U.S. Congress there is concern that some staff in the presidential administration may attempt to hide their ties with Russia.
The allies trump can try to remove discredited e-mails, texts and other records that could shed light on the situation.
In response to accusations by the US press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Sergey Kislyak, through meetings and phone interviews with American politicians, led a normal diplomatic work. In addition, Peskov stressed that the Ambassador could meet with team representatives as Donald trump and Hillary Clinton.
Peskov also said that the evidence of the Kremlin’s interference in the presidential elections in the United States is unconvincing. According to him, Russia has carefully studied the special report of U.S. intelligence on the impact of the Russian Federation on elections in the United States and considered it a document of low quality, is not credible.