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Richard Blumenthal: “The expression of the community's intolerance for violence resulting from bigotry and bias and hatred is very much a…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 2012
The expression of the community's intolerance for violence resulting from bigotry and bias and hatred is very much a proper and appropriate measure to take
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal argues for community expression against hate crimes as a legitimate legal measure.

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