July 23, 2017
Dear Mr. President,
So here's something amazing - the House and Senate agree
about something! They negotiated the
Russian Review Act which is an agreement that puts new sanctions on Russia and
they did it despite your
objections. Or maybe they did it because of your objections…it
really just depends on your perspective.
(They also threw in a few sanctions against North Korea and Iran for
good measure, but the bulk of the deal focuses on Russia.)
The really remarkable thing about this bill is that it passed
with a veto-proof majority. That means
that only Congress can have the final say over possible easing of Russian
sanctions so they are, essentially, cutting you out of the equation.
What this move says to me is that Congress is concerned
about your judgment and your willingness to flex to Russia. It also shows how
little confidence they have in you as a leader.
This should make you very worried sir.
Sincerely,
Amy Beaton
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