David Cicilline actually said...

"The public--the public--the mystery of the courthouse still exists with the public."

"It is very hard for me to understand the argument that the quality of our system of justice or the fairness of our courts is impaired by--or is improved by limiting public access."

"If it is a truthful statement, then you are less concerned that the whole world hears."

"But, as a general rule, do you agree with the proposition that it is more likely that people will testify truthfully when it is broadly exposed?"