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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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Mar 28, 2023

The public is already starting to recognize that. These hearings, these so-called investigative hearings which are chasing after nothing...

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Mar 28, 2023

Russia's illegal and unwarranted brutal invasion of Ukraine marks the largest land war in Europe since World War II and the biggest threat to democracy since the cold war.

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Mar 28, 2023

They are worried about the economy. They are worrying about getting guns out of our schools.

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Mar 28, 2023

These investigations they are conducting, the Weaponization Committee they created, rather than deal with real weapons...

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Mar 28, 2023

The Republican response to gun violence, as Mr. Jeffries said a little while ago is basically in the witness protection program.

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Mar 28, 2023

Over the last year, the United States and our allies have provided military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to our Ukrainian allies in their fight for freedom.

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Mar 28, 2023

Let's not hold them to a higher standard than we hold ourselves because that is exactly what this hearing is about.

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Mar 27, 2023

The classification of a country as a State sponsor of terrorism should always be led by the facts, not politics.

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Mar 27, 2023

The Biden administration has made it clear that standing up for democracy and human rights will remain at the center of U.S. foreign policy.

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Mar 27, 2023

After 50 years of isolating Cuba, it was clear that U.S. foreign policy was not working.

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Mar 27, 2023

I am proud to represent a vibrant Cuban community in the State of Rhode Island.

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Mar 27, 2023

I was so disappointed to see President Trump and his administration roll back President Obama's actions on Cuba.

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