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On the recordApril 8, 2019
I wish this bill was not necessary. I would prefer we spent our time working to find ways to support the Venezuelan people and their efforts to establish democracy in Venezuela.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline expresses regret over the need for the bill aimed at supporting Venezuelan democracy.

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