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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 12, 2023

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

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Sep 12, 2023

And when we simply do economic or political interests, sometimes it's very shortsighted, and we wander into a geopolitical swamp and quicksand.

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Sep 12, 2023

If it wants to engage with the United States commercially, it must be subject to United States law and oversight.

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Sep 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia ought to be coming clean about what its role was in the Khashoggi murder, what its role is in the killing of migrants attempting to come from Yemen, what its role is in the torture and imprisoning of journalists, as well as…

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Sep 12, 2023

I have frequently said how over-classification, excessive secrecy is damaging to the public interest.

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Sep 12, 2023

I take very much to heart your imploring us against half measures.

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Sep 11, 2023

I think listening to both Senator Hawley and myself, you have a sense of boldness and initiative.

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Sep 11, 2023

We need to make sure that these protections are framed and targeted in a way that apply to the risks involved.

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Sep 11, 2023

We cannot make those mistakes again.

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Sep 11, 2023

What I want to make sure is, is that actually benefits American people.

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Sep 11, 2023

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

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Sep 11, 2023

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

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Sep 11, 2023

There will be regulation. The only question is, how soon and what?

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Sep 11, 2023

Chairman Durbin whose support has been invaluable in encouraging us to go forward here.

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Sep 11, 2023

We need to make sure that the cloud providers are not used to circumvent our export controls or sanctions.

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Sep 11, 2023

When we lose our moral compass, we lose our way.

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Sep 11, 2023

I think anything to aid in our education and enlightenment--'our,' being Senators--is a good thing.

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Sep 11, 2023

There is a moral imperative here.

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Sep 11, 2023

They're not entitled to the protection of our Bill of Rights when they are seeking to destroy those rights.

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Sep 11, 2023

I take very much to heart your imploring us against half measures.

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Sep 11, 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 11, 2023

Thank you for yours, Senator Klobuchar.

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Sep 11, 2023

I'm very focused on election interference because elections are upon us.

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Sep 11, 2023

I think that that answer is very insightful and raises other questions.

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