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On the recordNovember 19, 2018
The fact that there was actually no prosecution in no way means that there wasn't evidence of criminal intent. In fact, intent to obstruct justice.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal comments on the significance of Trump's discussions about prosecuting political opponents and the implications for obstruction of justice.

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