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Richard Blumenthal: “Too many loopholes and lawyerly gaps. For example, on the recusal issue. He's written a memo that basically would put…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2019
Too many loopholes and lawyerly gaps. For example, on the recusal issue. He's written a memo that basically would put the president above the law against any obstruction charges.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal critiques Barr's testimony, highlighting concerns over potential conflicts of interest and lack of commitment to recusal.

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