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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.
I think a lot of people are watching with some concern that in Ukraine, the ultra conservative far right is retaining a lot of influence and a lot of power, risking not only the rights of LGBTQI people but also Ukraine's democratic future.
Vladimir Putin regularly articulates his disdain not just for equality but the LGBTQI community in Russia but for human rights in general.
In Hungary, Viktor Orban scapegoats the LGBTQI+ community to continue his assaults on the freedoms of Hungarian.
the Russian Federation is obviously a global leader in the persecution of LGBTQI+ persons and persuades Nations and individuals within its sphere of influence to adopt their hateful doctrine as their own.
the purpose of this hearing is to think about ways that the United States can partner with our European allies
In Poland, LGBTQI+ people must live in fear in LGBTQI+ free zones that deny them their very humanity.
An injustice against any people of how they identify is an injustice against all people.
Thank you again for this historic hearing. Thank you to the witnesses for being here. Happy Pride.
The violence against any people because of who they are is a violence against all people.
There's no question that this problem has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I hope that you can shed some light on what the FBI can do and how Congress can support the agency to fight an epidemic that will claim 40,000 American lives this year.
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