David Cicilline actually said...

"A free trade agreement would boost Britain and America's economies while also strengthen the Anglo-American special relationship, for decades the engine and beating heart of the free world."

"The United Kingdom is one of our oldest and most important allies."

"A stronger Britain on the world stage, able to act as a truly sovereign, independent nation, is a far better partner for the United States."

"the burden properly rests on the testifying witness to make these disclosures, and it shouldn't rest on the members of the committee"