Richard Blumenthal actually said...

I know that you would not want to be here right now. But I know also, as you have told me, and Dr. Begg has, from the beginning of this tragedy and as recently as Sunday night and yesterday, that you want to be here to try to make sure that Newtown never happens again.

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Blumenthal acknowledges the painful commitment of a Sandy Hook parent to prevent future tragedies.

02/26/2013

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