David Cicilline actually said...

"Here in New York, one of the largest and most complex cities in the world, local leaders have pursued violence intervention, diversion programs, targeted law enforcement and youth engagement programs ..."

"Our goal should be to prevent crime."

"We must pass universal background checks. We must implement red flag laws to keep guns away from those who are a danger to themselves and others, and we must reinstate the assault weapons ban."

"Make no mistake. If the concern about addressing violent crime addressed by my Republican colleagues was genuine, they would have acted."