"'We do not want the state of Rhode Island to be funding or supporting Putin’s illegal war in any respect,' General Treasurer Seth Magaziner said of his office’s aim to divest the state pension fund of Russian stocks and bonds."

Team,

The message is clear: Rhode Island stands for democracy and freedom, and we stand with the people of Ukraine.

Today, Seth held an emergency meeting of the State Investment Commission to ask the members for the authority to pull the Rhode Island pension fund out of all Russian stocks and bonds. In a unanimous vote, the Commission agreed. Liquidating these investments will have little impact on the health of the pension plan, but will stand as a clear symbol that we will support our NATO allies and will not tolerate Putin’s senseless violence against innocent people.

Financial markets operate best when there is democracy and rule of law. Seth strongly supports severe economic sanctions against Russia and in Congress, will always stand for democracy and freedom.

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Thank you,

Team Seth