Richard Blumenthal: “I would see no need for that kind of release if, in fact, the talks…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012

I would see no need for that kind of release if, in fact, the talks are ongoing.

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Richard Blumenthal: “I would see no need for that kind of release if, in fact, the talks are ongoing.”