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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.
I rise today to address the Senator from Alabama's decision to hold hundreds of nominations--literally hundreds of nominations--that have been submitted to this body, and I want to join my colleagues who have taken the initiative and stand…
I ask, as a preliminary matter, unanimous consent that Martin Gurch and Michael Harris, fellows in my office, be given floor privileges for the remainder of 2023. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
If there is any question about the integrity and character of these Justices, it really undermines the institution of the Court.
Development of superhuman machine intelligence is probably the greatest threat to the continued existence of humanity.
This is not necessarily the future that we want. We need to maximize the good over the bad.
For every success story in Government regulation, you can think of five failures.
I again urged Chief Justice Roberts... to testify on this issue. He declined. I'm sorry that he did.
Too often, we have seen what happens when technology outpaces regulation: the unbridled exploitation of personal data, the proliferation of disinformation, and the deepening of societal inequalities.
participation by the industry is tremendously important, and not just rhetorically, but in real terms.
What kind of technology will this be? How will we use it to better our lives?
I strongly believe the VA can play a critical role in enabling veteran success.
This is not necessarily the future that we want. We need to maximize the good over the bad.
Too often, we have seen what happens when technology outpaces regulation: the unbridled exploitation of personal data, the proliferation of disinformation, and the deepening of societal inequalities.
participation by the industry is tremendously important, and not just rhetorically, but in real terms.
They will be held to the same ethical standards as every other Federal judge. That's not too much to ask.
For anyone, including my colleagues in the Senate, on both sides of the aisle, to believe that this is normal, acceptable conduct... is unacceptable.
This is the Roberts' Court. This is his Court in history. And what he chooses to do by way of ethics is going to be remembered for generations.
For every success story in Government regulation, you can think of five failures.
What kind of technology will this be? How will we use it to better our lives?
I want to offer a sort of personal testimonial to the importance of the PACT Act.
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