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David Cicilline: “This is a tremendous abuse of power, abuse of his office. It compromised the national security of the United States and…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2019
This is a tremendous abuse of power, abuse of his office. It compromised the national security of the United States and the integrity of our elections. It was a betrayal of his oath of office.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline condemns Trump's actions regarding Ukraine as a serious violation of his presidential duties.

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