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David Cicilline: “It's not a question of unconstitutional, it's a question of do we want to use the appropriately severe sanctions to…”

On the recordMay 21, 2013
It's not a question of unconstitutional, it's a question of do we want to use the appropriately severe sanctions to impose upon someone who, in fact, has not engaged in prohibited activity.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline emphasizes the importance of targeted sanctions on individuals engaged in prohibited activities.

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