David Cicilline actually said...

"I want to thank you, Chairman Engel, Ranking Member McCaul, for how holding this important hearing and for considering this piece of legislation."

"The Constitution gave Congress, not the executive branch, the power to determine when the United States goes to war."

"That is why I introduced this legislation, which would simply prohibit funds from being spent on any unauthorized military engagement in Venezuela."

"The United States must continue to work with the Lima Group, Europeans, and the international community to use diplomatic and economic tools to pressure Maduro to honor the will of his people."