David Cicilline actually said...

"keeping Americans safe is one of the most, if not the most, important responsibilities that we have in government."

"Unlike our Republican colleagues, Democrats have consistently advanced policies to make all our communities, including New York, safer places to live, to work, to worship, and to go to school."

"Here in New York, one of the largest and most complex cities in the world, local leaders have pursued violence intervention, diversion programs, targeted law enforcement and youth engagement programs ..."

"We must pass universal background checks. We must implement red flag laws to keep guns away from those who are a danger to themselves and others, and we must reinstate the assault weapons ban."