Richard Blumenthal

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The refugees we're abandoning are translators who've risked their lives serving our military, Syrian kids who've lost their families to armed conflict, Rohingya & Uyghurs desperate to escape persecution, & democratic protestors in Burma & Hong Kong fleeing political retribution. — PolitiTweet.org

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To be clear: the asylum process at the southern border & the refugee process are completely separate immigration systems. Conflating the two constitutes caving to the politics of fear. — PolitiTweet.org

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Turning our back on the worst refugee crisis in modern history is a tragic mistake. This cruel policy is no more acceptable now than it was during the Trump Admin. Biden’s decision reverses his previous commitment & denies safe haven to refugee seekers who have been fully vetted. — PolitiTweet.org

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Beyond thoughts & prayers, the nation needs action. There’s a path to legislation if only my Republican colleagues will accept it. — PolitiTweet.org

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Yet another soul crushing tragedy rips through one of our communities & senselessly takes more lives. My heart goes out to the loved ones of those taken too soon by this horrid violence. https://t.co/posuGVKRbn — PolitiTweet.org

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You've brought us the voices & faces of family, friends, & co-workers lost to the horror of America’s gun violence crisis. You've brought us the cries of Americans calling on the Senate to act. I’ll be sure my Senate colleagues read, hear, heed your powerful, moving stories. — PolitiTweet.org

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Honored & humbled to take delivery of the letters & personal stories of loved ones taken by gun violence that @Everytown, @MomsDemand, & #StudentsDemandAction volunteers collected on their Road Trip for Background Checks. https://t.co/DV6zQGp3ST — PolitiTweet.org

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There is real concern that cruises may prematurely set sail w/o safety precautions to stop COVID. It's of paramount importance that the CDC fully & aggressively enforce safety requirements. We can't allow history to repeat itself—passengers/crews’ lives are at stake. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GabbyGiffords: It was an honor to see my friends @RepValDemings & @SenBlumenthal at the Gun Violence Memorial. Every day they show us… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

RT @Everytown: .@SenBlumenthal accepted letters, personal stories, and photos of loved ones taken by gun violence that our volunteers have… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MomsDemand: “You have brought us the voices and faces of America, you have brought us the cries of America for gun safety. You have bro… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @civilrightsorg: “She is, in effect, the leader we need in that position now – and we need it right now. The attorney general needs her… — PolitiTweet.org

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Gun violence is a public health crisis that we must address with the full force of the federal government. I join @Everytown in supporting DOJ nominees Vanita Gupta & Kristen Clarke to confront this epidemic & "help bring about the change that our nation desperately needs." https://t.co/Dcx7bFipOf — PolitiTweet.org

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As Chair of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, I'm committed to confirming DOJ leaders who uphold our country’s Constitutional values. That's why we must #ConfirmGupta who, as CAC wrote, "is committed to equal justice, equitable policies, & faithfulness to the Constitution." https://t.co/79MRa8lmqL — PolitiTweet.org

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HAPPENING NOW: @ChrisMurphyCT & I are welcoming @Everytown advocates to DC on the final stop of their “Road Trip for Background Checks.” To truly face our country’s gun violence crisis we need #MoreThanThoughtsAndPrayers. We need the Senate to take action. https://t.co/J6DakcFGLW — PolitiTweet.org

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Tech targeting kids w/insidious influencer culture—new techniques like Instagram for kids—must be stopped. My consumer protection subcommittee will hold hearings to pass laws meeting the threat—dangerous appeals to young minds who can’t see the deception. https://t.co/bRI2boFtNv — PolitiTweet.org

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Anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by 150% in major U.S. cities over the past year. Deeply unacceptable. I stand with my colleagues & the AAPI community to condemn these horrific acts of violence. We must come together, pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, & #StopAsianHate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by 150% in major U.S. cities over the past year. Deeply unacceptable. I stand with my colleagues & the AAPI community to condemn these horrific acts of violence. We must come together, pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, & StopAsianHate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thrilled to cast my vote for Brenda Mallory. Her CT roots, diligent work ethic, & belief in the importance of environmental justice make her the perfect person to Chair the Council on Environmental Quality. https://t.co/flLmoSSo1R — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @nowthisnews: Former Rep. @GabbyGiffords and her team put 40,000 flowers on the National Mall to honor the 40,000 annual victims of gun… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: WATCH: @SenBlumenthal gives Kristen Clarke the opportunity to respond to baseless claims of anti-Semitism. https://t.co/… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maziehirono: RT if you want Congress to act now and help #StopAsianHate. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AGWilliamTong: I thank our federal delegation for their strong leadership, particularly @SenBlumenthal who led introduction of the NO H… — PolitiTweet.org

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8/ The NO HATE Act has support across the ideological, political, & geographic spectrums. I’m proud of the bipartisan coalition we’ve built in Congress & am grateful for the advocates working tirelessly to stop this violence & get this legislation passed. https://t.co/uyFaH4JimX — PolitiTweet.org

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7/ To get lasting change we can’t just lock up those convicted of these crimes, but must also work to combat bias & bigotry. The NO HATE Act would allow courts to implement alternative sentencing—requiring people to do educational training/community service to counter their hate. — PolitiTweet.org

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6/ Hotlines are especially important because they help to give victims a voice, build trust, & provide an opportunity for people to be connected to community-based support systems. — PolitiTweet.org

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5/ The NO HATE Act will improve reporting systems so there is a robust process in place. The primary tactics: Grants to states & localities for training, outreach, specialized units, & reporting system enhancements. State hotlines victims can directly call to report an attack. — PolitiTweet.org

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4/ Right now local reporting systems are woefully underutilized because of systemic problems in identifying & recording these crimes. — PolitiTweet.org

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3/ We know that knowledge is power, but when it comes to hate crimes the FBI & other law enforcement don’t have the data to fully understand the scope & complexities of the problem hate crimes pose—which is necessary to implement comprehensive, meaningful solutions. — PolitiTweet.org

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2/ Hate crimes are an especially egregious form of violence because they not only seriously harm the person who was attacked, but traumatize & terrify entire communities to which they belong. — PolitiTweet.org