Rand Paul invites Russian lawmakers to visit US
BY BRETT SAMUELS
08/06/18
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Monday that a delegation of Russian lawmakers will visit Washington, D.C., after he extended the invitation during a visit to Moscow.
Paul said in a statement that he met with Konstantin Kosachev, the chairman of the Russian Federation Council Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Engagement is vital to our national security and peace around the world," Paul said.
"Today, I met with Chairman Kosachev, and we agreed on the importance of continued dialogue. I invited the Russian Federation to send a delegation to the Capitol, and they have agreed to take this important next step,” he added.
Paul noted that Russian lawmakers have not visited the U.S. Capitol in three years.
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