David Cicilline actually said...

"The bully pulpit is a good thing to use."

"I regret that we are living in a time where there is such an absence of leadership in important positions in both your agencies."

"According to Freedom House, freedom in the world has been in decline over the last decade."

"The President's request for democracy rights and governance is down to $1.5 billion, a reduction in more than $700 million."