David Cicilline actually said...

"So my question is in light of that, after an unprecedented attack against our own elections, evidence of Russian attempts to hack and influence elections throughout Europe, as well as other mischief, ..."

"it impacts the narrative or sends any type of message to the leaders of Russia, China, or other authoritarian-leaning governments when American media is excluded"

"an open and unrestricted press is a vital part of a transparent and accountable government"

"Chinese and Russian media sources reliably and accurately report meetings or conversations between U.S. Government officials and their governments? Not likely."