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.
I would disagree with him strongly about the conclusions that he has reached.
I believe Russia desires to know a lot about our sources and methods that we have spent decades developing.
Sadly, working on a coordinated approach with Europe is difficult given the Trump administration's erratic policies and often confusing rhetoric toward Europe, but I think this is where Congress has a particularly important role to play.
I think we all recognize that the United States must have a clear-eyed approach to China that seeks cooperation where we can, but also ensure that we are able to compete where we must, and of course defend our interests where necessary.
The Trump administration has decided in many ways just to ignore democracy and human rights altogether.
The United States must recognize that Russia is now the main power broker in Syria.
Congress must step up on behalf of the American people and set forth a path in the Middle East.
The lack of a clear U.S. strategy and diplomatic engagement in the region has created a vacuum
The Trump administration has forfeited American leadership in an ongoing series of diplomatic and strategic blunders
The report as it is damning and very concerning and presents evidence of very serious misconduct, obviously.
The chairman is committed to ensuring that we get the materials we need to do our work.
This is not a redo. This is the beginning of our work and our responsibilities to conduct congressional oversight.
This is an investigation which resulted in a 400-and-some-odd page report presented to our committee that first of all establishes a sweeping and systematic attack on our democracy by a foreign adversary, the Russian government, and then…
The American people have a right to hear from him as does the committee.
These challenges present an urgent responsibility to repair and rebuild our roads, bridges, ports, and transit systems in order to create jobs, invest in local economies, and enhance the safety of our citizens.
I look forward to a bold and forward-thinking transportation and infrastructure package that rebuilds America in a clean, green and sustainable way.
We cannot accept the status quo in which an individual's basic civil rights are recognized in one State, but then potentially cease to exist when they cross State lines.
I always am alarmed when I hear what heads of other foreign governments shaping American foreign policy.
The argument that was just made by my friends on the other side of the aisle that the President of the United States can do whatever he wants for 60 days is absolutely false.
Our Constitution requires something more, and so all I am asking is to support this bill which just reaffirms.
Nothing in this bill would limit the ability of the Congress to authorize intervention in any way we see appropriate.
Not only would military intervention be illegal, it would also come with serious consequences that I feel would not only hurt the Venezuelan people, but also the prospects for democracy.





