It is clear even if you're not a lawyer that the First Amendment is totally irrelevant as a defense since -- as a defense to the question of whether somebody can be impeached for things they say and do as a public official.
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.
Simply put, this mob was trying to overthrow our government and they came perilously close to reaching the first three people in line to the presidency.
Senators, simply put, this mob was trying to overthrow our government and they came perilously close to reaching the first three people in line to the presidency.
On January 6, the only person he condemned was his own Vice President Mike Pence, who was hiding in this building with his family in fear for his life.
Even if President Trump claims he didn’t know the extent of the violence that would follow his speech, it was now happening in plain view. He doesn’t send help. Doesn’t try to stop it. Doesn’t even acknowledge the attack.
Forced arbitration is an underhanded maneuver that corporations use to trick consumers, workers, and small businesses out of their right to go to court and seek damages from a jury of their peers when they get injured or cheated.
I have been a proud sponsor of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, also known as the FAIR Act.
The widespread use of forced arbitration is serious threat to our entire legal system.
Although I expect the Biden Administration to lead a shift back towards protecting students, we need to legislate permanent protections for those borrowers.
So, I am particularly concerned about the use of forced arbitration agreements in private student loan contracts.
These attackers stood right where you are. They went on that rostrum. They rifled but through your desks and they desecrated this place and literally the president sat delighted, doing nothing to help us, calling one of you to pressure you…
I want to remind our Witnesses they have an obligation to provide truthful testimony today
Consumers, workers, and small-business people shouldn't need a law degree to be able to go about their daily lives without giving up their constitutional rights.
The President of the United States, literally incited an armed attack on the Capitol while seeking to retain power by subverting an election he lost, and then celebrated the attack.
Again, I just want to say in closing, Mr. Speaker, that this is an opportunity to respond to the economic crisis that has been created by the COVID pandemic. Give people the skills that they need to become more successful and to earn…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, we have an obligation to ensure that America's workers have every opportunity to get ahead. Apprenticeships are a great way for hardworking folks to hone their trade or learn new skills and…
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in strong support of the budget resolution for fiscal year 2021. It has been said that a budget isn't just a series of numbers on a sheet of paper, it is a statement of your values. Well, if…
The President of the United States, now the former President of the United States incited an attack on our Capitol, an insurrection that resulted in the death of five people, dozens of others injured, serious damage to the Capitol, all to…
A President is responsible from the first day in office to the last day in office for their conduct and we have a constitutional responsibility to hold this former President accountable and to proceed with the trial in the Senate.
The President, former President of the United States committed high crimes and misdemeanors by inciting a violent insurrection against the government of the United States, he must be found guilty.
This is the most serious attack on our democracy of our lifetime, and this evidence that you are talking about today is just one more example of a president desperate to hold on to power.





