Sanctions imposed on Russia for an appropriate response for election hacking

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement President Obama’s decision to impose sanctions on Russia for election-related hacking.

"It has been confirmed by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security as well as leading intelligence experts that Russia acted deliberately to influence the Presidential election. Given the stakes and what this means for the integrity of our democracy, action needs to be taken and I support President Obama's decision to pursue meaningful sanctions against those responsible.

“We must respond accordingly to any foreign government's attempts to influence or corrupt our democratic process. These sanctions are an appropriate response. I hope that the incoming administration will follow President Obama's lead and stand firm—our democracy demands it."