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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 02:12 PM Jul 2018

House Speaker Says Trump 'Must Appreciate' Russia Is Not an Ally

Last edited Mon Jul 16, 2018, 02:47 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: U.S. News & World Report


July 16, 2018, at 1:41 p.m.

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, following President Donald Trump's remarks on Russia on Monday, said there was "no question" that Moscow interfered in the U.S. 2016 election and that Trump "must appreciate that Russia is not our ally."

"There is no moral equivalence between the United States and Russia, which remains hostile to our most basic values and ideals. The United States must be focused on holding Russia accountable and putting an end to its vile attacks on democracy," Ryan said in a statement.

(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by James Dalgleish)

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Read more: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2018-07-16/house-speaker-says-trump-must-appreciate-russia-is-not-an-ally



UPDATE:

House speaker: Trump ‘must appreciate that Russia is not our ally,’ cites intelligence that it interfered in U.S. election

By Washington Post Staff

July 16 at 2:28 PM

Paul Ryan’s statement came shortly after President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s news conference in Helsinki. Trump cast doubt on U.S. intelligence findings and said Putin strongly denied interfering in the U.S. election.

Ryan said that there is no question Russia interfered and continues to undermine democracy around the world, stressing that it was the finding of U.S. intelligence and a House committee. The Wisconsin Republican said there is no moral equivalence between the United States and Russia.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2018/07/16/house-speaker-trump-must-appreciate-that-russia-is-not-our-ally-cites-intelligence-that-it-interfered-in-u-s-election/
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House Speaker Says Trump 'Must Appreciate' Russia Is Not an Ally (Original Post) DonViejo Jul 2018 OP
And if Trump refuses to appreciate that, Paul will do........nothing Freethinker65 Jul 2018 #1
This is why my wife calls Paul Ryan: El ojete con ojitos Xipe Totec Jul 2018 #11
I never heard that term before, but I love it! Dave Starsky Jul 2018 #29
Ryan lsewpershad Jul 2018 #19
Too little, too late from another enabler Siwsan Jul 2018 #2
Idiots. truthisfreedom Jul 2018 #3
Trump only appreciates his own brilliance, in case anyone wishes to inform Mr. Ryan bucolic_frolic Jul 2018 #4
Yes, Trump is right. But Putin is only an ally to himself. Snellius Jul 2018 #22
So impeach the fucker already, Paulie! hedda_foil Jul 2018 #5
He needs to say it more forcefully dhol82 Jul 2018 #6
As far as I'm concerned, Mr.Bill Jul 2018 #7
Kid gloves treatment. John Fante Jul 2018 #8
Another profile in courage..haha hibbing Jul 2018 #9
"Captain Smith. You must appreciate that icebergs are not our allies." montana_hazeleyes Jul 2018 #10
or what, Paulie? GeorgeGist Jul 2018 #12
"The United States must be focused on holding Russia accountable"... and YOU need to fucking focus BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #13
When the DEMs regain control of the government, Ryan must answer NCjack Jul 2018 #16
He's resigning from Congress at the end of his term this year BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #17
After he leaves Congress, easier for the FBI to investigate NCjack Jul 2018 #24
Only if he doesn't get pardoned before or after BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #25
I just emailed my Senators, Representative, and Ryan and McConnell. LudwigPastorius Jul 2018 #14
Enabler Ryan goes on record with weak slap on wrist; pro forma, just for a bit of "optics". . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2018 #15
Then effing DO something about it, Mr Speaker. tinrobot Jul 2018 #18
Those are some pretty tough words, boy. What a milquetoast! Snellius Jul 2018 #20
How about ACTIONS to go with the words, Ryan !! Pluvious Jul 2018 #21
Fuck you, Ryan. You, and the rest of trump's "poodles." (nt) Paladin Jul 2018 #23
The woodchucks that ate your car showed more spirit and gumption. Solly Mack Jul 2018 #26
😃 underpants Jul 2018 #27
Nice strong, forceful language Mr. Speaker, you really put your foot down this time. yonder Jul 2018 #28

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)
29. I never heard that term before, but I love it!
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 05:17 PM
Jul 2018

Sometimes you can only describe something using another language. And that is a perfect way to describe Paul Ryan.

lsewpershad

(2,620 posts)
19. Ryan
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 03:16 PM
Jul 2018

the jackass is no longer relevant.... he should be forced to leave without any benefits... dishonorably discharged.

Snellius

(6,881 posts)
22. Yes, Trump is right. But Putin is only an ally to himself.
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 03:34 PM
Jul 2018

He owes him the election and keeping the pee-pee tape concealed.

dhol82

(9,351 posts)
6. He needs to say it more forcefully
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 02:23 PM
Jul 2018

Maybe if followed Tes Lieu’s scenario it might penetrate dump’s traitorous skull

Mr.Bill

(24,103 posts)
7. As far as I'm concerned,
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 02:25 PM
Jul 2018

any member of Congress who will not immediately vote for impeachment and removal from office is as guilty of treason as Trump.

BumRushDaShow

(127,292 posts)
13. "The United States must be focused on holding Russia accountable"... and YOU need to fucking focus
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 02:39 PM
Jul 2018

on holding the administration ACCOUNTABLE by having hearings about the CURRENT administration and not the Obama administration. The GOP in Congress have completely ABDICATED their duty and role as a CHECK AND BALANCE of what is going on.

NCjack

(10,279 posts)
16. When the DEMs regain control of the government, Ryan must answer
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 02:51 PM
Jul 2018

for his treason in not stopping the Orange F'stick. nt

BumRushDaShow

(127,292 posts)
17. He's resigning from Congress at the end of his term this year
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 02:57 PM
Jul 2018

so probably doesn't give a shit either way. The Kochs will feather his nest at that point.

LudwigPastorius

(8,943 posts)
14. I just emailed my Senators, Representative, and Ryan and McConnell.
Mon Jul 16, 2018, 02:49 PM
Jul 2018

Urging them to denounce Trump's performance today. (I know...I ain't holding my breath.)

If these people are ever going to do the right thing, we've got to put a ton of pressure on them so they'll start putting distance between themselves and Trump.

Maybe by the time Mueller's report comes out, they'll see which way the wind is blowing and jettison Trump to save their sorry asses.
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