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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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Mar 18, 2013

In the past, Mr. Parker, I believe USAir has resisted raising fares when other airlines have done so, and I guess one of the concerns that we may have is that the merger might lessen the downward pricing pressure that that past conduct has…

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Mar 18, 2013

What I would suggest is that the increasing economic activity in the New Haven area, particularly involving bioscience and biotech, may justify that kind of flight from Washington to Tweed, and I would appreciate your getting back to me…

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Mar 18, 2013

But your present expectation and your commitment is to continue to fly at the present levels of service to both Tweed and Bradley?

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Mar 18, 2013

Today we are considering two very qualified nominees to fill important posts that ensure that the American people are truly served with justice and have access to our justice system.

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Mar 18, 2013

Karol Mason is the nominee to be Assistant Attorney General for Justice Programs, a very, very important position in the Department of Justice.

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Mar 18, 2013

He also has the support of the two Wyoming Senators, whom we welcome today, and we appreciate your being here, both Senator Enzi and Senator Barrasso.

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Mar 18, 2013

I am very proud to preside as the Chairman.

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Mar 18, 2013

I am very concerned, not only about the stock that exists naturally, but also about aquaculture.

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Mar 18, 2013

It really is a global issue where we confront competition in the United States against airlines that are, in effect, creatures of their governments.

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Mar 18, 2013

We should be spending more money on aquaculture and that there are probably a lot more opportunities for aquaculture.

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Mar 18, 2013

I think the concern here really is with the impact on consumers and passengers, not only from our States but others around the United States.

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Mar 14, 2013

I rise today in the midst of a profoundly important conversation on the floor of this body about the future of our financial situation with the Federal Government, and I want to thank the Senator from Maryland for her extraordinarily…

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Mar 12, 2013

I wish to briefly thank my great colleague and friend for those remarks stated so eloquently. I could not agree more. Mental health has to be part of a comprehensive strategy, as does school safety. No single measure for gun violence…

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Mar 12, 2013

These letters summarize the reason for their journey in very specific terms, stating: In the midst of our anguish we have learned about the dangerous loopholes in the Nation's gun laws, and we are compelled to speak out to save others from…

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Mar 12, 2013

I firmly believe that you will solve this problem because you have been so effective at solving similar issues.

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Mar 12, 2013

This issue really demands immediate action and not just tinkering around the edges.

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Mar 12, 2013

My message to everyone is, it is not an either/or decision.

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Mar 12, 2013

I appreciate that answer, which was excellent. It actually answered some of my follow-up questions.

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Mar 12, 2013

I view today's hearing as a cooperative effort, cooperative between this panel and our DOD, in seeking to address a problem that ought to have zero tolerance, literally zero tolerance.

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Mar 12, 2013

I appreciate that. And what would you say to people who might complain that it discourages unbanked or underbanked people from engaging in legitimate transfers?

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Mar 12, 2013

I believe that we have in our military, right now the next greatest generation, and that if we can deal with this problem, we will assure that we continue to have that quality of people in the military.

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Mar 12, 2013

Well, I think we are discouraging the fraudsters from engaging in transactions.

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Mar 12, 2013

your testimony in particular--really all of your testimony--calls attention to the need for prevention.

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Mar 12, 2013

in the midst of this momentous debate, truly one which will determine the future of the country, I rise on a matter of equal importance, in my view. Today we welcomed to the Capitol 26 bicyclists, riders who left Saturday morning on this…

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