I think a lot of people are watching with some concern that in Ukraine, the ultra conservative far right is retaining a lot of influence and a lot of power, risking not only the rights of LGBTQI people but also Ukraine's democratic future.
Cicilline expresses concern over far-right influence in Ukraine affecting LGBTQI rights and democracy.
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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.
To export our responsibility or our privilege really of being this great humanitarian force in the world is a terrible message.
Congress certainly has the authority to do that and I think that's one of the key issues for this Committee and the Congress to consider.
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