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On the recordOctober 3, 2010
We have learned something very important since the days that I served in Vietnam. I served in Vietnam.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal addresses his past statements about serving in Vietnam amidst controversy in his campaign.

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