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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Jul 16, 2018

On Friday, Special Counsel Robert Mueller handed down the most significant hacking indictment targeting a foreign power in history. Director Mueller alleges that 12 Russian military officers were responsible for breaking into political…

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Jul 16, 2018

Do you think the European Union is a foe of the United States?

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 16, 2018

Yesterday, the President's statements and behavior as well as his conduct in the preceding weeks has severely damaged our standing in the world by siding with Russia and its brutal thuggish dictator against the United States.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 16, 2018

America has stood as a beacon of hope to the rest of the world, and America has been defined by a set of ideals that have established our moral leadership in the world, propelled by our respect for freedom, human rights, and the rule of…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 16, 2018

There is no evidence that the algorithms of social networks or search results are biased against conservatives. It is a made-up narrative pushed by the conservative propaganda machine to convince voters of a conspiracy that does not exist.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Jul 15, 2018

It was unprecedented and outrageous. So, the President of the United States on foreign soil standing next to a Russian autocrat, undercutting his own intelligence service, the men and women who risk their lives to protect this nation, and…

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Jul 15, 2018

I think, in effect, he has done that today. That long discussion privately with Putin, who knows what has been said and what inadvertently might have been leaked that reveals our source, our methods or information that we don't want Putin…

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Jul 15, 2018

What was heard was someone who is making indefensible statements, in my view, completely undercutting his intelligence services and supporting Putin, who has his whole career has been undercutting democracy.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Jul 15, 2018

I think they rise to the level that not only questions his support of our basic -- his basic responsibilities to preserve, protect, to defend the constitution and the United States, but, again, I think the issue here is how do we move…

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Jul 11, 2018

Once again, I would point out to my friend, whom I have deep respect for, that there is precedent for such a change. In 1996, we amended fisheries law to ensure that North Carolina could, in fact, sit on two regional fisheries councils, so…

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Jul 11, 2018

Today I offer an amendment with immense importance to Rhode Island fishermen. My amendment would provide voting representation for Rhode Island on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council, which regulates numerous species found in the…

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Jul 11, 2018

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of section 209 (page 27, after line 7) add the following: (f) Addition of Rhode Island to the…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 11, 2018

Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry provides thousands of good-paying jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars of economic activity every year; but later today, the House is voting on a bill that will jeopardize this critical sector…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 11, 2018

This is the administration and allies in Congress that are trying to do everything they can to undermine the credibility of the Mueller investigation.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 11, 2018

This was about promoting a narrative to continue to undermine the investigation of Robert Mueller and to really distract attention to issues Congress is not taking up.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 11, 2018

We should be focused on the family separation policy. We should be focused on driving down the cost of prescription drugs, which is before our committee. We should be focused on comprehensive immigration reform, common sense gun safety…

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jul 11, 2018

I spoke before the Fourth of July recess about two financial risks that are coming our way thanks to not getting anything done on climate change. One, of course, is the risk to coastal properties--not something the Presiding Officer has to…

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