“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 31, 2023
This is not only a moral failing to asylum seekers fleeing persecution. It also defies existing laws.
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline criticizes Republican plans that undermine asylum laws and moral obligations.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from David Cicilline

Jun 20, 2023

We could say that we support a mission that this war doesn't spread to NATO.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2023

Let's speak with one voice and say America has an asylum system and individuals have a right to petition for it.

congress.gov
Apr 25, 2023

The United States is a country of 350 million with the world's largest economy and a proud tradition of accepting refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

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
View all David Cicilline quotes

Other voices in this conversation