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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 21, 2019

I hope he'll move quickly to make it public so the American people can have confidence not only in the special counsel's -- the process of the special counsel, but in how this conclusion and report is being handled.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 21, 2019

This investigation began because of evidence that a foreign adversary of the United States attacked our democracy. This is important to every single person in this country to find out what happened, be sure people are held accountable and…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 21, 2019

I think it's completely appropriate. I think it would be helpful to the American people.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to remove Representative Tom Rice as a cosponsor from H.R. 1004. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Rhode Island? There was no objection…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, March 18, 2019. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Rhode Island? There was no…

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2019

Madam President, I come to the floor today to plead on behalf of Liberians who face the immediate threat of deportation from the only home many of them have known. I have come to the floor many times over the last two decades to highlight…

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 13, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Declaration of National Emergency

Congressional Record · 2019-03-13
Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 13, 2019

Mr. President, I would like to discuss the situation in Yemen and express my continued support for the resolution that is currently before us. The conflict in Yemen is approaching its 4th year and has resulted in the most severe…

Congressional Record · 2019-03-13
Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 13, 2019

Mr. President, I rise to support the joint resolution of disapproval and to urge my colleagues to do so as well. Let's be clear, there is no national security emergency at the southwestern border. The President and his administration…

Congressional Record · 2019-03-13
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 13, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this resolution. Special Counsel Mueller's investigation has resulted in 199 criminal charges against 39 people and entities. Seven people have pleaded guilty, and five people have been sentenced to…

Congressional Record · 2019-03-13
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 13, 2019

Mr. Speaker, this legislation that I introduced is an H.R. But if the point of the gentleman's question is is that a more effective way to do it, I would welcome support on my resolution. I haven't been as successful getting my Republican…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 12, 2019

The people of Venezuela deserve better. They deserve a democratic future.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 12, 2019

This administration's rhetoric implying that they are willing to use military force in Venezuela is unfortunate.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 12, 2019

Maduro's repeated mention of U.S. military intervention is simply a ploy to divide the coalition of 54 countries supporting democracy and the people of Venezuela.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 12, 2019

I for myself am a strong believer in the sole power of Congress to declare war under Article I of the Constitution.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 12, 2019

I appreciate the committee's willingness to take on the important issue of executive overreach in military engagement.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 12, 2019

We all agree the Maduro regime has destroyed Venezuela's economy, starved its people, and engaged in widespread corruption and repression.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Mar 12, 2019

The Constitution and the War Powers Resolution are clear that it is our responsibility to consider the use of force before any troops are introduced into hostilities.

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