David Cicilline actually said...

"this appears to be a, maybe the broadest sanction and position I've ever seen and maybe ever imposed in history."

"I think there is broad and maybe universal support on this Committee to do exactly what this bill attempts to do."

"The U.S.-ASEAN comprehensive strategic relationship is critical to enabling the United States and ASEAN to cooperate on a number of regional issues."

"I strongly support Representative Castro's H.R. 406, Partner with ASEAN Act, and this en bloc package and urge my colleagues to do the same."