David CicillineVerified account

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Congressman for Rhode Island’s 1st District. Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman.

Joined March 2009

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    I’m an Italian and a Jew. Mussolini was a fascist dictator in league with Adolf Hitler, who murdered six million Jews. Marjorie Taylor Greene can get lost.

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    Share if you agree: LGBTQ rights are human rights.

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  3. Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! Wishing everyone a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day, but especially ! ☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸

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  4. Eight lives were snuffed out in metro Atlanta last night in a series of shootings that appear to have targeted Asian American people. There is too much hatred, bigotry, and violence coursing through our country right now. Please keep these innocent victims in your thoughts today

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  5. Found out this morning that a right wing dark money group is running a new TV ad attacking . This is the price you pay when you’re a fierce champion for democracy and an enemy of powerful dark money special interests. It’s a badge of honor!

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  6. Amazon employees should be able to form a union.

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  7. Congratulations to my friend on making history today as the first Native American confirmed for a Cabinet position! I know that Secretary Haaland will do an incredible job leading the Department of the Interior!

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    Mar 15

    . is pressing for passage of two guns background checks that have passed in the - enlisting and domestic abuse opponents in a news conference. -SK

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  9. NEW info on the in Rhode Island: 665,000 adults and 264,000 children getting up to $1,400 in survival checks. That’s 85% of our state! 8,000 kids lifted out of poverty. Insurance premiums for a 60 year old couple making $75,000 will be $951 lower per month.

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    Mar 15

    At 1 PM: Rep , , , and will hold a press conference from to discuss the universal background check legislation the House sent to the Senate last Thursday.

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  11. Say her name because her life mattered. Say her name because her loved ones are still fighting for justice. Say her name because Black Americans are three times more likely to be killed in an encounter with police than whites. Breonna Taylor. Breonna Taylor. Breonna Taylor.

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    .'s opening statement at this morning's Antitrust Subcommittee hearing on "Saving the Free and Diverse Press."

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  13. That was a really great speech. President Biden‘s first 50 days have already changed the course of this pandemic. We’re blessed to have his leadership.

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    The passage of the marks a turning point in our nation’s fight against – and couldn’t be prouder to deliver this vital aid package. Relief is in sight.

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  15. Background checks work. I’m proud the House voted to expand background checks to guns sold online and at gun shows and close the Charleston loophole. I urge the Senate to act quickly and send this bill to President Biden. It will save lives!

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    Marjorie Taylor Greene just referred to Rep. , an Italian-American, as “Rep. Mussolini.” Never thought I’d see a lawmaker resort to bigoted attacks against so many ethnic groups as I’ve seen from Greene.

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    Mar 10

    “What about my constituent’s right to live a life free from gun violence—to take a walk in a park, to go to a movie theater, to go to church and pray, and to be able to do so without the fear of being gunned down and killed?” -

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  19. and HR 1446 will save lives and help end the scourge of gun violence that plagues our country every day.

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  20. I can think of no one more qualified to restore honor and integrity to the Department of Justice than Merrick Garland. Proud that the Senate confirmed him today and looking forward to working with him and his staff on the challenges that lie ahead.

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