Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 13, 2017
It is hard to pass a bill. But when you tell somebody the United States of America is looking and cares about some formerly nameless individual in prison because of their faith or their actions of humanity toward another and something happens, then you go, maybe this is all worth it.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline reflects on the importance of advocating for prisoners of conscience.

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