David Cicilline actually said...

"I am fearful that if we were to pass 1690 as it is drafted, it would not only really violate that long tradition of America being a place that welcomes people who are seeking asylum."

"When I think of the consequences for humanity if America stopped our beautiful asylum system that gave refuge to people..."

"It would put migrants in an uncertain dangerous situation as Mr. Cicilline said and would transfer our responsibilities to countries that have minimal resources."

"the right to asylum is fundamentally under threat in the United States, which is a sad thing to say, given this Nation's history."