Jun 29, 2021
It's foolish to believe that anything is going to change. In fact, that, I believe, is the definition of 'insanity'--of doing the same thing, expecting a different result.
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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Jun 29, 2021
It is not just a First Estate concern, and it is really a self-regulation concern.
Jun 29, 2021
We don't allow prior restraint in this country of the press. It should not be--
Jun 28, 2021
Nearly two decades ago, Congress passed a resolution authorizing military force against the Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein. That resolution--aided in its passage by deeply flawed intelligence that we now know had no basis in fact…
Jun 22, 2021
I thank the gentleman from New York, the chair of the Judiciary Committee, for bringing this bill to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2571, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act, or the AMIGOS Act. The…
Jun 22, 2021
I thank the gentlewoman for being part of this Special Order hour and for her great support of the LGBTQ-plus community. Madam Speaker, before I end, I just want to recognize Annise Parker. I also want recognize Barney Frank, Jared Polis…
Jun 22, 2021
I thank the gentleman for his very eloquent words. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Adams), a tireless advocate for women and historically Black colleges and universities, a member of the LGBTQ Equality…
Jun 22, 2021
I thank the gentlewoman for being part of this Pride Special Order and for her incredible advocacy on behalf of our community, particularly her heroic work on behalf of the transgender community. It is making a real difference. Madam…
Jun 22, 2021
I thank the gentlewoman for being part of this Special Order hour tonight. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Jacobs), a colleague on the Foreign Affairs Committee, someone who has dedicated her work, even…
Jun 22, 2021
Reports estimate that as many as 1 in 10 elders are abused every year, but less than half of these incidents are actually reported, and the COVID pandemic has left seniors isolated and more vulnerable to fraud and abuse. All over, we are…
Jun 22, 2021
I thank Mr. Takano for his powerful words. Now, Madam Speaker, I am honored to yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Green), who has been a longstanding member of the Equality Caucus and who has always encouraged the celebration of Pride…
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