Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 6, 2017
There is serious concern in the Congress over reports that Secretary Tillerson acted in contravention of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act by not listing Afghanistan, Iraq, and Burma among those countries who use child soldiers.
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline highlights congressional concern over Tillerson's failure to list countries using child soldiers.

Share

More from David Cicilline

Jul 6, 2026

The future economic prosperity of our state is directly dependent on our ability to get this right.

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Apr 25, 2023

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

congress.gov
May 16, 2023

Democracies consistently prove to be the most reliable geopolitical allies and trading partners for our country.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2023

I apologize for the manner, in which, you have been treated in this hearing, but I hope you understand they are not actually interested in having an answer from you.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation