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Richard Blumenthal: “The criminal cases, in particular sentencing, is probably the most awesome responsibility a Federal judge has.”

On the recordOctober 18, 2011
The criminal cases, in particular sentencing, is probably the most awesome responsibility a Federal judge has.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes the significant responsibility of sentencing in federal court.

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