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On the recordApril 18, 2012
I think that the burden is on us to recognize that we are in extraordinary times.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal emphasizes the need to acknowledge current extraordinary challenges and opportunities.

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