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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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Dec 6, 2017

You hold, in particular, a very solemn responsibility to protect the integrity and the reputation of the FBI.

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Dec 6, 2017

I hope you are putting together a plan now to reach out to those 120 agencies to be sure that they are complying with this reporting requirement.

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Dec 6, 2017

the rule of law is really the guardian of our democracy and the President and this administration are going to continue to test our commitment as a Nation to this.

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Dec 6, 2017

I recently visited the Central African Republic and saw the important work of the U.N. peacekeepers there.

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Dec 6, 2017

I trust that you will continue to uphold the integrity of the FBI and the rule of law in this country because the very foundations of our democracy depend on it.

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Dec 6, 2017

Has the Bureau begun to coordinate with the Department of Defense to fix this very serious problem?

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Dec 6, 2017

We can't engage in robust diplomacy without diplomats. Do you agree?

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Dec 6, 2017

My friends on the other side of the aisle made a number of arguments about how, if everyone has a concealed weapon, America will be safer. Mr. Speaker, I have two studies here which directly rebut that: A 2017 Stanford University study…

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Nov 30, 2017

Millions of Americans will lie awake in bed this evening worried about their ability to take care of their families because they simply don't make enough money and are struggling with the daily needs of life. What is the Republican Party…

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Nov 30, 2017

I thank my friend, the gentleman from Maryland, for yielding. I want to quote Congressman Raskin, who has said before, and I think it actually accurately captures what is happening: The Republicans are moving at the speed of light in the…

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Nov 15, 2017

My Republican colleagues have gone too far. Their tax scheme gives $1.5 trillion in tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires as well as wealthy corporations. It raises taxes on 36 million middle class families; makes deep cuts to Medicaid…

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Nov 14, 2017

I strongly support the establishment of an Ambassador over cyberspace at the State Department.

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Nov 14, 2017

The work that USAID and other government agencies have been doing on NTDs is lifesaving.

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Nov 14, 2017

I strongly support this legislation which attempts to end the abhorrent practice that incentivizes and rewards terrorism.

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Nov 14, 2017

I am happy to be a cosponsor of the bill introduced by my ranking member, Mr. Engel, reaffirming the strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.

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Nov 14, 2017

I want to thank the chairman and the ranking member for holding this markup today and for once again bringing before this committee a range of bipartisan measures, each of which I support.

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Nov 13, 2017

Witnesses don't get to pick and choose what they want to answer.

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Nov 13, 2017

We have important oversight in this area, and we're not fulfilling them because we haven't had any hearings on these issues.

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Nov 13, 2017

He needs to come back again and take the same oath and be directed by the chairman to answer the questions of the committee.

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Nov 13, 2017

He said under oath that he was not aware of any contacts between the Trump organization and the Russians. That is clearly not true.

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Nov 13, 2017

It's very unusual. This is pattern for the attorney general. He comes before a committee. He takes an oath to testify truthfully and fully.

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Nov 9, 2017

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I want to begin, Mr. Speaker, by responding to the gentleman from Texas, who began this debate by saying how this was a continuation of an ongoing effort by Republicans to promote progrowth tax reform…

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Nov 8, 2017

I am going to second what Ida Sawyer said regarding the presence of United Nations peacekeepers, which is absolutely essential.

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Nov 8, 2017

And finally, last Congress, I was the House sponsor of the Global Food Security Act, which was signed into law.

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Nov 8, 2017

Delay is denial. Unless we see very significant progress that this is really going to happen, it is going to happen.

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