David Cicilline: “I want to begin by lamenting the fact that we are not having Judiciary oversight hearings to address this barbaric child…”

We must remember that child abduction is child abuse and it has devastating emotional, psychological, and even physical consequences for both abducted children and their families left behind.

The Goldman Act empowered the State Department to seek the return of American children, yet, the department, in my opinion, has not used the full of range of tools as Congress has intended.

The problem is we haven't committed to a mission. I have asked Secretary Blinken to define what he thinks the mission is.

The difference is you’ll be increasing education funding and distributing it through a formula that’s fair and equitable, and ensure that every student in Rhode Island has access to what they need to be successful.