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On the recordMarch 11, 2014
A law is a blunt and cumbersome instrument to work against it, but I hope that perhaps I can work with you in documenting the discrimination if it exists, then doing something to counter it.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledges the limitations of laws in addressing discrimination against veterans.

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