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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 28, 2020

Once again, their control of the marketplace allows them to do whatever it takes to crush independent business and expand their own power. This must end.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Do you think what happened to Mr. David was appropriate, Mr. Barr?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I want to begin by thanking Congressman Serrano for his persistent leadership on this issue, and I urge my colleagues to support this legislation in a very strong bipartisan vote. It is…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by acknowledging the extraordinary leadership of Frederica Wilson, who has spent her entire life dedicated to the well-being of young Black men and boys and has…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Is it ever appropriate, sir, for the President to solicit or accept foreign assistance in an election?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

in your opening statement you continue with your sustained effort to undermine the finding of Russian interference in our election.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Is it ever appropriate for the President or presidential candidate to accept or solicit foreign assistance of any kind in his or her election?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

The vast majority of the protestors are peaceful, and despite that, unidentified federal agents have attempted to prevent these mothers, veterans, and peaceful Americans from exercising their First amendment rights.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Sir, your failure to respect the role of peaceful protest in this country is a disgrace.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

In April of this year, the Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee unanimously found that Russia interfered with our elections and attempted to undermine American democracy, correct?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Americans across this country have been exercising their First amendment rights to peacefully protest police brutality against Black people.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Protestors aren't chaos. They are deeply American examples of values, a desire for this country to be at its best self.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

We fought for a democracy for the right to speak freely and you are attempting to take that away.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

The Justice Department is responsible for protecting the constitutional rights of Americans, not to serve as the President's personal bully or political director.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

So, as the top law enforcement official in our country, do you think Americans who show up to peacefully protest should expect to be beaten and pepper sprayed and have their bones broken by federal officers?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Protestors are good. Demonstrations are good. They're part of the First Amendment.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Do you think it is ever appropriate to use tear gas on peaceful protestors, yes or no?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2020

Isn't protecting the First Amendment, the freedom of Americans, at least as important as protecting a building from vandalism?

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