David Cicilline actually said...

We are very quickly forgetting about this past and preparing to repeat history for the sake of stability.

There's a reason why the legislative branch is the first branch dealt with in our Constitution in Article I.

I would also note that, of late, our legislative branch has been gummed up. It hasn't really been working.

I happen to disagree. And I'm one of those who feels that a strong government can promote prosperity for all.