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David Cicilline: “For more than 20 years, the Violence Against Women Act has provided really critical protections for women who have…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2019
For more than 20 years, the Violence Against Women Act has provided really critical protections for women who have experienced horrific violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes the importance of the Violence Against Women Act in protecting women.

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