More on The War in Afghanistan

Cicilline Statement on 9/11 Anniversary

America is safer than we were 11 years ago – we are more vigilant as a nation and better equipped to respond to emerging threats – and this is because of the brave men and women in uniform who are serving our country all over the world.

Cicilline Amends Defense Authorization, Helping Enhance Safety of American Troops

Continuing to work across the aisle for Rhode Island, Congressman Cicilline today successfully offered two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act that step up pressure on Pakistan to crack down on the production and use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which are frequently used in attacks against American troops in Afghanistan.

Cicilline Statement on Veterans Day

On this Veterans Day, our country honors all the men and women who have served our country in uniform, as well as the countless sacrifices made every day by their families and loved ones.

Cicilline Presses Secretary Clinton on Spending in Afghanistan

At a recent press conference on Capitol Hill, Congressman Cicilline called on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.

Cicilline Presses Secretary Clinton on Spending in Afghanistan

During Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Representative David Cicilline questioned the effectiveness of current American efforts to rebuild Afghanistan.

The Hill: Rep. Cicilline draws the line on protecting Social Security, Medicare benefits

Daily Kos: Time to Get Out of Afghanistan

The President was right in his speech last month that we need to begin bringing our troops home from Afghanistan. But a counter-terrorism strategy doesn’t need 70,000 boots on the ground, any more than it needed 100,000 boots on the ground. What the president needed to tell us is how – and when – he’s going to bring all the troops home.

Cicilline Proposes Legislation to De-Fund Afghanistan Nation-Building and Invest in America’s Future

U.S. Congressman David Cicilline this week introduced an amendment eliminating all funding for nation-building in Afghanistan to keep those dollars right here at home – to invest in our future.

Providence Journal: Cicilline tries to reduce war budget

Antiwar Democrats attempted, with little success Thursday, to stop paying for various aspects of the U.S. campaign in Afghanistan, losing a series of amendments to the $649-billion Pentagon spending bill for next year.

The Hill (blog): Dems protest Afghanistan war, propose defunding amendments

House Democrats on Wednesday night held a short protest against ongoing military actions in Afghanistan in which they briefly delayed consideration of the Defense Department Appropriations Act, and then proceeded to bring up a series of amendments to that bill to defund various aspects of U.S. operations in Afghanistan.