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Richard Blumenthal: “I was, indeed, the lead Democratic cosponsor on the Clay Hunt bill along with Senator John McCain on the Republican side…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2017
I was, indeed, the lead Democratic cosponsor on the Clay Hunt bill along with Senator John McCain on the Republican side and believe that it was a start, only a first step in this effort. Much more needs to be done.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes the need for further action beyond initial suicide prevention efforts.

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