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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 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

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 7, 2023

I think that whatever the means, whatever the levers are--and you have said, I think, in your testimony that one of your priorities is to enhance and expand communication of accurate information to postal stakeholders, policymakers, and…

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Sep 7, 2023

It is the face and voice of justice to everyday people. They cannot get into Federal Court all the time. What you do is provide them fairness and justice.

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Sep 7, 2023

I welcome that response. Again, I am not blaming you in any way for this resistance, and I understand that these people are busy, and they are not elected and they think they are doing their job.

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Sep 7, 2023

It is the face and voice of justice to everyday people. They cannot get into Federal Court all the time. What you do is provide them fairness and justice.

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Sep 7, 2023

I think that whatever the means, whatever the levers are--and you have said, I think, in your testimony that one of your priorities is to enhance and expand communication of accurate information to postal stakeholders, policymakers, and…

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Sep 7, 2023

I welcome that response. Again, I am not blaming you in any way for this resistance, and I understand that these people are busy, and they are not elected and they think they are doing their job.

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Sep 6, 2023

As a member of the Judge Advocates General's Corps, you don't choose your own cases. Do you?

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Sep 6, 2023

It is the face and voice of justice to everyday people. They cannot get into Federal Court all the time. What you do is provide them fairness and justice.

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Sep 6, 2023

Your adherence is to the rule of law. Correct?

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Sep 6, 2023

You're not rewarded for, as people commonly say, 'getting people off.'

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Sep 6, 2023

Your adherence is to the rule of law. Correct?

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Sep 6, 2023

You're not rewarded for, as people commonly say, 'getting people off.'

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Sep 6, 2023

I think that whatever the means, whatever the levers are--and you have said, I think, in your testimony that one of your priorities is to enhance and expand communication of accurate information to postal stakeholders, policymakers, and…

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Sep 6, 2023

As a member of the Judge Advocates General's Corps, you don't choose your own cases. Do you?

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Sep 5, 2023

You're not rewarded for, as people commonly say, 'getting people off.'

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Sep 5, 2023

As a member of the Judge Advocates General's Corps, you don't choose your own cases. Do you?

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Sep 5, 2023

The suggestion by Senator Lee that somehow as a judge you will skew the process because of your background, your adherence is to the rule of law.

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Aug 7, 2023

This episode is probably the most shameful and disgraceful incident of cover up of sexual assault that I have seen in the United States military ever.

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Jul 26, 2023

I have but a few minutes to speak to my colleagues and to the Senator from Alabama, but, more important, to the American people. I have only minutes, but the damage of this hold will be years. Be aware, America. Be angry, America, as I am…

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Jul 26, 2023

I am honored to follow my colleague from Kansas and engage in this bipartisan colloquy for a measure that truly has bipartisan support. My thanks to Senator Klobuchar for her leadership as well. And I am going to be followed by Senator…

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Jul 25, 2023

These commitments are unspecific and unenforceable.

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Jul 25, 2023

I would hope that you would endorse that idea.

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Jul 25, 2023

to have American workers do those jobs, we need to train them.

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