Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Congress has the power to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. My colleagues & I will not stand idly by as the President works to deport DACA recipients or undermine any attempt to help these young people. — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to join @SenMarkey on legislation that would help safeguard immigrants during this pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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This despicable misstatement should be removed immediately from this official US Citizenship & Immigration Services site. A top federal immigration official distorting & defying the law of the land—inexcusable. https://t.co/TBdIMpvqam — PolitiTweet.org

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Barr must testify—at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing investigating his corrupting, crippling reign at DOJ. The Berman Friday Night Massacre is only the latest episode. An oversight inquiry, part of our mandate, is long overdue. — PolitiTweet.org

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Barr is trying to drag DOJ to a hellish low that even Republican colleagues must condemn. Otherwise, they continue to aid & abet Barr’s despicable crusade to corrupt ongoing investigations. I’m not naïve, but a few principled colleagues could lead to a groundswell. — PolitiTweet.org

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Berman has stood his ground in this Friday night massacre—& Congress must now do the same. — PolitiTweet.org

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AG Barr is unsubtly seeking to shutter or at least slow investigations inimical to Trump. That’s clearly a conclusion supported by his past practices. https://t.co/RosebJFgcb — PolitiTweet.org

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But equality is also about addressing health outcome disparity, lack of adequate economic opportunity, fair, affordable housing options & quality education. — PolitiTweet.org

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We must enact better policing practices, we must ensure that only the most qualified officers are hired, policing must be accountable to the community. — PolitiTweet.org

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#Juneteenth is a celebration & also an opportunity for somber reflection. We stand today, inheriting both the evils within America & also the rich tradition of activism in pursuit of freedom. There is still much work to do. https://t.co/taow6e8cRp — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump & his admin have dismantled our country’s asylum system. Chipping away at policies to help protect people from persecution & barring our doors to those escaping violence. @RepBarragan & I are leading 79 colleagues in condemning these barbaric, harmful policies. https://t.co/kI9iKx3y0R — PolitiTweet.org

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For 32 years Lilly’s Soul Food & Catering (https://t.co/bKsshQt3bp) has been serving up southern-style soul food for the Windsor community & surrounding area. Today, I talked with Kimberly & Andre about the ways the COVID-19 shutdown & re-opening have affected their business. https://t.co/as4AuEzdSI — PolitiTweet.org

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Barring any new evidence, it still seems that CAPT Crozier’s removal was retaliation for rightly raising concerns about the safety of his sailors. — PolitiTweet.org

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I’ll carefully review the Navy’s report, but their verdict now seems to apply a retroactive standard & after-the-fact procedures to justify CAPT Crozier’s firing. — PolitiTweet.org

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This decision is surprising & raises serious reservations. Without solid new evidence, the Navy has rescinded their initial recommendation to reinstate CAPT Crozier. https://t.co/8x1wTKHm6k — PolitiTweet.org

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By failing to do more diligent oversight, the FAA has been complicit in the Boeing 737 MAX crashes. The FAA has to do the work, not just oversee it⁠⁠—taking back major swaths of the certification process that they've improperly delegated to others. https://t.co/RHsI0slRNL — PolitiTweet.org

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The Trump Administration’s relentless tactics to bar people fleeing war, persecution, & extreme hardships are inhumane & immoral. I will not stop fighting to protect people seeking refuge & asylum. — PolitiTweet.org

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40 years ago the Refugee Act of 1980 was enacted, since then, millions of refugees have brought their resiliency & experiences to help make our communities stronger. We celebrate them this #WRD2020. https://t.co/cnCW6mQcmc — PolitiTweet.org

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Unacceptable. Over a month has passed & Senate Republicans under McConnell have done nothing to pass real COVID-19 relief. My Republican colleagues must stop stalling & move the #HEROESAct forward before the July recess. https://t.co/Ycumct4lGb — PolitiTweet.org

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Take a hint, Big Tech: appeasement will not work. No matter how much you beg & bend your rules in his favor, Trump won’t change. Facebook’s actions are long overdue & more real & consistent enforcement is needed—now. — PolitiTweet.org

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Let’s see the right claim political bias for this one: NAZI symbols being used by the President. Unconscionable. The question for Big Tech & my Republican colleagues is simple: What side of history do you want to be on? https://t.co/qS44GhLuH2 — PolitiTweet.org

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What does a Justin Walker judicial "win" look like? For millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions, it means denial of healthcare & gutting of the ACA. For Conner Curran, & his family, it would be catastrophic. https://t.co/icu5RvzanG — PolitiTweet.org

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Today is a welcome reprieve. Dreamers need & deserve permanent status & a pathway to citizenship. Congress must act now & pass the Dream Act. — PolitiTweet.org

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This ruling is a landmark legal victory that will prevent the immense heartbreak of draconian mass deportation, but can never erase the massive suffering caused by Trump’s cruel, illegal policies. — PolitiTweet.org

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We should be inspired by this historic legal victory to radically reform the present broken immigration system. Comprehensive immigration reform is no less urgent & vital. — PolitiTweet.org

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My heart soars—for our beautiful, great nation, & for millions of young wonderful immigrants who will make it even greater. The rule of law has won against mean-spirited lawless leaders, renewing trust in our courts. — PolitiTweet.org

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Lack of proper medical care exacerbated the COVID-19 crisis on cruises—showing very clearly & dramatically how abysmally inadequate health care on these ships can be. Cruise lines must make substantial safety upgrades that prioritize passengers' wellbeing. https://t.co/pdUcQ3GGmE — PolitiTweet.org

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Our Republican colleagues blocked Bolton from providing these facts on the Senate Floor when their impact would have been profound. John Bolton will be richer for it—but our democracy poorer. — PolitiTweet.org

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This is exactly what we said would happen. https://t.co/DecWOG3aeW — PolitiTweet.org

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Our current background check laws are riddled with deadly loopholes like the one that led to this heinous, hate-filled violence. It’s beyond time for the Senate to take action to close these glaring gaps & pass the Background Check Completion Act. — PolitiTweet.org