“Today is just the beginning of our fulfillment of that goal.”
“First of all, I will never be intimidated by anyone, President or not.”
“My message is, 'Do what President Trump said.'”
“I can handle law enforcement. We've got NYPD. I have State Police. We have all the resources we need to keep our streets safe.”

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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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May 23, 2011

The maker of OxyContin, by the way, has taken some very responsible steps.

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May 23, 2011

I hope that folks in Rhode Island know how active and aggressive Senator Whitehouse has been with his background in law enforcement.

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May 19, 2011

Thank you, Mr. President. I rise today to voice my concerns about a great deal of controversy surrounding a complaint issued under the National Labor Relations Act against the Boeing Company. Boeing recently decided to open a new plant in…

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May 18, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Goodwin Liu Nomination

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May 18, 2011

Mr. President, I rise today to support the nomination of Professor Goodwin Liu's nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Very simply, America deserves and needs the best of our legal profession on the bench, the best Americans on…

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May 17, 2011

access to the Federal courts for review should be reduced beyond what it already is.

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May 17, 2011

Adequate counsel is critical. There is no getting around that.

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May 17, 2011

the judicial actors have a responsibility to make sure that the folks on the ground, the policing element get it right.

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May 17, 2011

To some extent, though, the assertion of due process rights often depends on an advocate who knows the law.

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May 12, 2011

Mr. Chairman, if I could just add a quick footnote to that----

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May 12, 2011

Madam President, I wish to thank the Senator from Washington State for her leadership on this issue and for her eloquent remarks just now, as well as other Senators who have championed this cause, as I have, over years when we have fought…

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May 11, 2011

I appreciate both your candor and your care.

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