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On the recordDecember 17, 2017
We have a very important obligation to make sure that legislation is passed if there was an obstruction to prevent it in the future.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal emphasizes the need for legislative action in response to potential obstruction of justice.

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