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David Cicilline: “This continued terrorization and intimidation is something that no civilized society can tolerate, and certainly we all…”

On the recordJune 10, 2014
This continued terrorization and intimidation is something that no civilized society can tolerate, and certainly we all agree no child in the world should live in fear of being kidnapped, forced into marriage, slavery, or killed solely because they pursue an education or practice of a different religious faith.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline condemns Boko Haram's actions against children and advocates for international response.

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