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On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
I would hope that you would consider appointing special counsel in cases where there may be a conflict of interest involving the President.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal urges for special counsel appointments to avoid conflicts of interest.

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