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On the recordFebruary 11, 2014
I believe that the constitutional advocate, far from being a lightweight institution, has to be a real heavyweight to protect the Constitution.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of a strong constitutional advocate.

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