David Cicilline actually said...

"I don't think there is a discussion that can be had in the context of recognizing basic human rights that would authorize the discrimination, imprisonment and acts of violence against people because o..."

"Violence and revenge are never the answer and will only serve to undermine efforts to advance peace and security in the region."

"What valid purpose is served by creating crimes at the Federal level if they duplicate crimes being effectively enforced by the States?"

"When it comes to criminal law, only those matters that cannot be handled by the States need to be addressed by the Federal Government."