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David Cicilline: “This is a profoundly troubling offense to the equality norm and to our Nation's commitment to children and to our young…”

On the recordApril 1, 2019
This is a profoundly troubling offense to the equality norm and to our Nation's commitment to children and to our young people.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline criticizes states allowing discrimination against same-sex couples in adoption.

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