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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

No, the President doesn't have a point. Look, this is a very simple proposition. There was an investigation conducted on behalf of the American people. It took 22 months. Democrats fought hard to protect Mr. Mueller so he could complete…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

This is a profoundly troubling offense to the equality norm and to our Nation's commitment to children and to our young people.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

The Equality Act seeks to level the legal playing field so that all Americans have a chance to thrive.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

Many States have sexual orientation and gender identity nondiscrimination laws, and all of them still have women's sports.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

While we are examining the specific provisions of this legislation, the true question before us is much broader and goes to the heart of the country we want this to be.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

This is a civil rights issue. This is not about individuals opportunistically trying to take advantage of particular entitlements or benefits that are accorded to women.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

This path was made possible by activists like Harvey Milk, Bayard Rustin, Barbara Gittings, and Audre Lorde, to name just a few.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

Mr. Barr is not allowed to make it up as he goes along and keep things from the Judiciary Committee that might be embarrassing to the President.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

Now why, for the life of us, would we remove them from the roster of parents who are ready to adopt?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

We should all learn from that community what it means to be a member of one human family.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

This is a magical moment for our country. We are expanding equality.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

Nazis are not a protected class. What we are trying to do here is make sure that transgender individuals and individuals who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, are that protected class.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

I think it is useful to point out that the suicide rate among individuals who are transgender is 40 percent.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

The Equality Act will help protect and defend that liberty for LGBT individuals, women, and others.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

equality means equality, and you cannot have full equality if we leave people behind.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 1, 2019

Cowardice asked the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asked the question, 'Is it politic?' And vanity comes along and asks the question, 'Is it popular? But conscience asked the question, 'Is it right?'

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