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Richard Blumenthal: “Scheduling this hearing even before hearing Dr. Blasey Ford on Thursday demonstrates exactly the disregard and…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2018
Scheduling this hearing even before hearing Dr. Blasey Ford on Thursday demonstrates exactly the disregard and disrespect for assault survivors that shames and silences so many before they come forward.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal criticizes the scheduling of the hearing before hearing from Dr. Blasey Ford, highlighting the disrespect shown to assault survivors.

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