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On the recordSeptember 27, 2017
I would agree, Mr. Chairman. And that is why I think the best forum to do that very difficult balancing is in the context of a full deliberative legislative process.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline emphasizes the need for thorough legislative processes over quick reversals.

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