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Richard Blumenthal

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Richard Blumenthal is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Connecticut since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Blumenthal has focused on issues such as consumer protection, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He previously served as the Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011, where he gained recognition for his advocacy on behalf of consumers and his efforts to hold corporations accountable. Blumenthal has been an active voice in the Senate, participating in various committees and addressing key national issues.

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Feb 14, 2018

Do you agree that Russia has to pay a price?

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Feb 13, 2018

I think I am not overstating the sense of frustration among many consumers by saying that they really feel they need a bill of rights that is stronger than the legal rights they have now.

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Feb 13, 2018

Would you consider supporting the measure that I mentioned just now?

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Feb 13, 2018

I led an amicus brief in support of a rehearing, and I hope that you will pursue an appeal vigorously to protect your jurisdiction and protect consumers.

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Feb 13, 2018

the state AGs can be a useful 'force multiplier' for the FTC.

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Feb 13, 2018

I hope that all of you would commit to continuing that vigorous enforcement.

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Feb 13, 2018

The FTC is entering a new era... consumers and competition have never been more threatened.

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Feb 13, 2018

I have introduced laws that would protect against data breaches.

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Feb 13, 2018

I have opposed many, if not all, of them.

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Feb 13, 2018

I think there's a real opportunity here for this new populism that we see sweeping the country to be articulated and, in fact, enforced through your advocacy going beyond your narrow legal jurisdiction.

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Feb 13, 2018

I am cosponsor of legislation titled, 'Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act,' that directs the Department of HHS and OIG and the FTC to work together to create a task force that would try to reduce the cost of prescription…

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Feb 13, 2018

I actually sued one of the major opioid manufacturers in the country, it happens to be a Connecticut company, because of, in effect, misleading or deceptive advertising.

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Feb 13, 2018

I hope to work with, as a matter of fact, Senator Capito and you on ongoing solutions to this problem.

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Feb 13, 2018

We must protect consumers and ensure fair competition.

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Feb 13, 2018

I want to ask, speaking of bipartisan, Mr. Simons, as the potential future Chair, you would agree, would you not, that the Commission should consist of five Commissioners, not just four, and that it should be bipartisan.

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Feb 12, 2018

We ought to show Mr. Putin that two can play in this game.

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Feb 12, 2018

In my view it committed an act of war.

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Feb 12, 2018

Why should the Russians take us seriously when the President denies the plain reality of their attacking our country?

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Feb 12, 2018

We cannot sit idly by and watch this happen again.

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Feb 12, 2018

They are going to do it again unless they are made to pay a price for it.

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Feb 7, 2018

Thank you, Mr. President. I am honored to rise after my distinguished colleagues from Minnesota and Illinois to issue a simple demand: We must act now to pass legislation protecting the Dreamers against mass, draconian deportation. We must…

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Feb 6, 2018

Does ITEP remain the Army's number one aviation modernization priority?

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Feb 6, 2018

I appreciate their help and support.

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Feb 6, 2018

I have led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to FDA Commissioner Gottlieb on the IV bag issue.

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Feb 6, 2018

The continued build of Army equipment sets for Army Prepositioned Stocks in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany... provides United States Army Europe additional combat power.

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