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Richard Blumenthal: “The inability to fill those 1,100 slots in my view would be really a disservice to the FBI and severely disadvantage…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
The inability to fill those 1,100 slots in my view would be really a disservice to the FBI and severely disadvantage this great organization, and I hope you agree with me in that.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of filling FBI positions for its effectiveness.

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