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David Cicilline: “It is the responsibility of Congress to prevent terrorist organizations like Hezbollah from growing stronger; to…”

On the recordJune 25, 2014
It is the responsibility of Congress to prevent terrorist organizations like Hezbollah from growing stronger; to emphasize the importance of our relationship with Moldova; and to express our concern about the timeliness of adoption processes from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes Congress's duty to combat terrorism and support international relationships.

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