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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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