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On the recordSeptember 24, 2018
But even before the hearing, if he really wanted to clear his name, he would demand that the White House order an FBI investigation of these serious credible allegations.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal argues that Kavanaugh should call for an FBI investigation to clear his name before the hearing.

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