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David Cicilline

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David Nicola Cicilline is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district since January 5, 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Cicilline has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and civil rights during his tenure in Congress. He previously served as the Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 2003 to 2011, where he worked on urban revitalization and public safety initiatives.

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Mar 7, 2022

If people don't trust law enforcement, then they won't talk to you, and they won't testify in court.

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Mar 7, 2022

Would it surprise you to learn that every single Republican in the entire House of Representatives... voted against exactly those strategies?

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Mar 7, 2022

Thank you. Ms. Deberry and Ms. Richardson, you both observe that crime is up across the country irrespective of the political affiliation...

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Mar 2, 2022

I thank Chairman Meeks for his extraordinary leadership in this very important moment. I rise in strong support of H. Res. 956 and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. On February 24, Vladimir Putin thought he was making another step…

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Mar 1, 2022

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Takano for his incredible leadership on this legislation and tireless work on behalf of veterans all across our country. H.R. 3967, the Honoring our PACT Act of…

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Feb 16, 2022

Madam Chair, I have a unanimous consent request.

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Feb 16, 2022

I think my friend from Rhode Island is actually working on big tech issues as well...

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Feb 16, 2022

Domestic terrorism widely fueled by White supremacy is one of the greatest threats to our country's safety and security.

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Feb 9, 2022

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in support of H.R. 3485. I want to begin by expressing my profound gratitude to Chairman Meeks for his consistent, passionate, and powerful support of this bill and of the LGBTQI community…

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Feb 9, 2022

I just want to respond quickly to two things before I close. The first is, again, the Global Respect Act, like Magnitsky, does not punish and cannot be invoked for speech. It is very clear. It has never been used in that way, and it…

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Feb 9, 2022

Before I address the en bloc amendments, I just want to respond quickly to a claim that has been made again on this floor that was made in the Rules Committee by my friend on the other side of the aisle that the Magnitsky Act has already…

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