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On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
Shame on my colleagues if they conceal them now and deny us the benefit of questioning this nominee who comes before us for the last time today.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal criticizes colleagues for potentially hiding documents related to the nominee.

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