PAWTUCKET - Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today:

“During the past few days, explosive devices were delivered to two former Presidents of the United States, two sitting members of the U.S Congress, two former high-level cabinet officials, a news organization, and a progressive activist and philanthropist.  These horrific acts of domestic terrorism have no place in America and must be condemned by every decent, civilized person in our country." 

"I want to express my gratitude to the men and women of law enforcement who have already responded to these terrifying acts and are working right now to identify the perpetrator or perpetrators responsible.”

“The President has spent years stoking the flames of political violence. He has encouraged police brutality, refused to condemn the violent actions of Nazis, and offered to pay legal fees for any of his supporters who assaulted a protester. Just days ago, he applauded a Republican Congressman for physically attacking a reporter who was doing his job.”

“Political violence has no place in the United States of America. The President should be doing everything he can to discourage violence and encourage respect and civility in our beautiful country.  This is the time for the President to do all he can to bring our country together and to strongly condemn political violence of any kind.  Regardless of whether or not the President will do this, it is the responsibility of every leader in this country to condemn these acts and do everything possible to promote civil and respectful discourse."