David Cicilline actually said...

"Because it ignores the fundamental reality that our country has been made stronger, more vibrant, more dynamic, more powerful because of the arrival of immigrants, and refugees, and asylum seekers."

"It would put migrants in an uncertain dangerous situation as Mr. Cicilline said and would transfer our responsibilities to countries that have minimal resources."

"the right to asylum is fundamentally under threat in the United States, which is a sad thing to say, given this Nation's history."

"When I think of the consequences for humanity if America stopped our beautiful asylum system that gave refuge to people..."