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Richard Blumenthal: “Most people lie because they want to conceal something, because they feel they have something to hide.”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2019
Most people lie because they want to conceal something, because they feel they have something to hide.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal speculates on the reasons behind the alleged lies regarding Kushner's security clearance.

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