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Richard Blumenthal: “As I think you said, Senator, in your opening remarks, by enacting legislation in this area, the Congress would also be…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2011
As I think you said, Senator, in your opening remarks, by enacting legislation in this area, the Congress would also be telling courts, not just Federal courts but State courts, that you should think about this.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes Congress's role in guiding court actions through legislation.

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