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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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Sep 13, 2023

The Saudi government must take responsibility for its role, and our own government must be transparent about what actually happened.

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Sep 12, 2023

They are trying to create that image so that as policymakers go about their work, there is an obfuscation about what Saudi Arabia is really about.

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Sep 12, 2023

These proceedings are not in any way the result of a request from Saudi Arabia.

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Sep 12, 2023

We are not letting this issue go.

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Sep 12, 2023

We need more than half measures. We can't delude ourselves by thinking with a false sense of comfort that we've solved the problem if we don't provide effective enforcement.

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Sep 12, 2023

We still do everything in our power to prevent American companies from helping China or Russia in their nuclear programs.

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Sep 12, 2023

Let's keep AI under the control of people. It needs to be safe.

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Sep 12, 2023

The potential for its investment in other media companies is pretty frightening.

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Sep 12, 2023

There is a deep appetite, indeed a hunger for rules and guardrails, basic safeguards for businesses and consumers.

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Sep 12, 2023

A lie travels halfway around the world before the truth gets out of bed.

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Sep 12, 2023

I have been grateful, especially to my partner in this effort, Senator Hawley, the Ranking Member.

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Sep 12, 2023

This inquiry is about much more than the game of golf. It is about more than sports.

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Sep 12, 2023

I want to welcome our witnesses, all of the audience who are here, and say a particular thanks to Senator Schumer.

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Sep 12, 2023

We hope--I hope, at least, by the end of this year.

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Sep 12, 2023

Just because we have rules that prohibit discrimination in the workplace doesn't mean that we don't need rules that prohibit discrimination in voting.

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Sep 12, 2023

We need more than half measures. We can't delude ourselves by thinking with a false sense of comfort that we've solved the problem if we don't provide effective enforcement.

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Sep 12, 2023

Make no mistake, there will be regulation. The only question is, how soon and what?

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Sep 12, 2023

I want to welcome our witnesses, all of the audience who are here, and say a particular thanks to Senator Schumer.

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Sep 12, 2023

The Federal Elections Commission often has been less than fully effective--a lot less than fully effective in enforcing rules relating to campaigns.

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Sep 12, 2023

The Saudi logo, the Saudi merchandise, the Saudi promotions all fit that faux grassroots strategy.

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Sep 12, 2023

They are looking to the public's impression of the Saudi brand, correct?

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Sep 12, 2023

We need to train those workers. We need to provide education.

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Sep 12, 2023

Just because we have rules that prohibit discrimination in the workplace doesn't mean that we don't need rules that prohibit discrimination in voting.

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Sep 12, 2023

We need to train those workers. We need to provide education.

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Sep 12, 2023

We still do everything in our power to prevent American companies from helping China or Russia in their nuclear programs.

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