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On the recordJuly 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 legislation.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasized the need for Congress to address pressing issues instead of focusing on the hearing.

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