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Richard Blumenthal: “He should be a champion, a zealous advocate of rights and liberties that are increasingly under threat in this country.”

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
He should be a champion, a zealous advocate of rights and liberties that are increasingly under threat in this country.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal emphasizes the unique role of the Attorney General in protecting rights.

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