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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 1, 2017

If the Trump administration follows that dangerous precedent, I can assure you I and many others will be no less a critic.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· May 1, 2017

I was profoundly disappointed that the Obama administration chose to politicize tier rankings rather than speak truth to power.

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· May 1, 2017

Mr. Speaker, today I introduced the PLUS Loan Disability Forgiveness Act, a bill to relieve the burden of student loan debt on parents whose children become permanently disabled. While most student loans are forgiven if a student becomes…

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Apr 27, 2017

Mr. President, on Monday night we confirmed former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to be President Trump's Secretary of Agriculture, and I am here for my 164th ``Time to Wake Up'' speech to urge Secretary Perdue to listen to his agency, to…

Congressional Record · 2017-04-27
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 26, 2017

Mr. Speaker, throughout the Presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to create good-paying manufacturing jobs, but nearly 100 days into his administration, we are learning that this is just another broken promise. Since taking office…

Congressional Record · 2017-04-26
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 26, 2017

I, along with Congressman Beyer and Congresswoman Jayapal, are leading a letter to President Trump asking him to reverse his executive order and support funding for humanitarian assistance.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 26, 2017

the inconsistency and confusion displayed by members of the Trump administration has emboldened Assad and his patron, Vladimir Putin.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 26, 2017

the President needs to understand that separation of powers and it is incredibly important.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 26, 2017

the measured response supported broadly by bipartisan members here, but in isolation, that response of Tomahawk missiles doesn't accomplish anything.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 26, 2017

I am incredibly worried about our readiness for the second and third pillars of whatever the next strategy is.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 26, 2017

I strongly oppose... American boots on the ground... I wonder whether there is a military solution and what that would look like.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 26, 2017

If the President intends to escalate our military involvement further, as he has indicated he will consider, then he has a responsibility to send a plan to Congress and seek authorization for any further action.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2017

The trade deficit stems from a fair system, and that of course is absolutely false.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2017

He campaigned with a big mouth and he governs with small hands.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2017

Coproduction agreements are the theft of jobs and with regard to China, the theft of intellectual property.

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2017

I look forward to their concrete recommendations for improving DOD's IT posture in an expeditious manner.

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Apr 25, 2017

I will also acknowledge that Congress, in an attempt to be helpful, has taken action that has seemingly had the opposite effect.

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