Is it ever appropriate for the President or presidential candidate to accept or solicit foreign assistance of any kind in his or her election?
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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Sir, your failure to respect the role of peaceful protest in this country is a disgrace.
So, as the top law enforcement official in our country, do you think Americans who show up to peacefully protest should expect to be beaten and pepper sprayed and have their bones broken by federal officers?
We fought for a democracy for the right to speak freely and you are attempting to take that away.
Protestors are good. Demonstrations are good. They're part of the First Amendment.
Is it ever appropriate, sir, for the President to solicit or accept foreign assistance in an election?
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