Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

His seeking corrupt assistance from a foreign leader for personal political gain crosses the line. This illegal misuse of the presidency for private benefit is an impeachable act. This most recent lawbreaking follows three years of contemptuous disregard for the Constitution. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I am calling today for a House Select Committee to investigate & move forward with impeachment proceedings against the President. I reached this decision with sadness, but also anger, after the President has repeatedly broken laws & betrayed his oath of office. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Thanks to the students of Newington HS for your important insights into the vaping epidemic. Congress must do their part to stop this influx of addiction by passing the PROTECT Act—giving those on the front lines the tools to prevent a new generation from being hooked on nicotine https://t.co/1VTVupphmI — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Trump must come clean—release the intelligence whistleblower complaint immediately. Stop stonewalling. Or face the most severe consequences from Congress. An investigation is necessary, now. He is taking the nation into a new frontier of lawlessness. https://t.co/KM0hyKa7vR — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Donald Trump is taking the presidency to a new frontier of lawlessness. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

There is no legal basis for withholding the whistleblower complaint or Trump's conversation transcript with the Ukrainian President. Executive privilege simply does not apply. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

The president's apparent request for investigation of his political opponent is illegal whether or not he offered a quid pro quo or threatened to withhold military aid. Soliciting an attack on a political opponent from a foreign government violates the law.https://t.co/kxzRRkkng7 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I’m talking to high schoolers about these measures & others, warning of deeply dangerous chemicals common to e-cigarette devices. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

The vaping epidemic will continue enticing a new generation of nicotine addicts & tobacco smokers—unless there’s drastic action. Ban flavors. Stop slick pitches. Require a prescription for purchase. https://t.co/DJeGoZhdZu — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Patriots made the right decision by releasing Antonio Brown. If he has apparently blatantly & defiantly violated the NFL’s own much vaunted Code of Personal Conduct, Goodell will bar Brown permanently. If he equivocates, throw the hypocrisy flag. https://t.co/4tDNsFDT9i — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Shocking & shameful—the number of veteran suicides continuing to rise shows the VA’s ongoing abject failure in outreach & health care. A 1st step toward VA accountability is a hearing. https://t.co/KKeEuR0BuV — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Inspiring to see young people in Hartford & around the country/world taking to the streets for the #ClimateStrike. These amazing young leaders are stepping up to call for change & #ClimateAction. I hope my colleagues are listening—I know I am. https://t.co/kWTjyzj7Pi — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

A wonderful win for public health—& model for retailers everywhere. Radical steps are needed to combat the vaping epidemic. Government agencies failing to act makes this private sector initiative all the more meaningful. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

If these reports are true, they open a new chapter of intolerable corruption by President Trump. The DNI must give Congress the whistleblower’s complaint & all the relevant facts, including testimony from anyone in the administration with any knowledge of these incidents. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Using the Office of the Presidency to pressure a foreign leader to investigate a political opponent is an abject, unacceptable abuse of power & part of a pattern. https://t.co/kxpsnO7RZi — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

2yrs after Hurricane Maria made landfall, the situation in PR remains desperate. Deliberate, discriminatory burdens placed on HUD&FEMA disaster relief funds by the Trump admin are hindering recovery efforts that are already underfunded&unacceptably delayed.https://t.co/2mULKuxZFf — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

This funding is a fraction of what’s needed to safeguard elections & is no substitute for new election security laws protecting against ongoing & mounting attacks. Let the Senate vote on my Duty to Report Act & other legislation to stop hacking, disinformation & foreign meddling. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

The Senate Judiciary Committee has already held a hearing on mandatory arbitration, & I will be pressing leadership in the Senate to move quickly in the House’s footsteps. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

One of the fundamental principles of our democracy is that everyone gets their day in court. Forced arbitration is unfair, unjust, & un-American. I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House for recognizing the urgency of this injustice & taking action by approving my #FAIRAct. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Congress must muster bipartisan backbone to stop Trump’s doubling down on raiding military funding to build his wall. He’s seizing Congress’ lawful power, not just taxpayer money. We must unite to block this disgrace to our Constitution & brave servicemembers who defend it. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Rather than rebuild PR’s National Guard facilities destroyed by Hurricane Maria, Trump is diverting millions of dollars for his vanity project. Pulling these funds disproportionately deprives the island of economic opportunities & harms their response to future disasters. — PolitiTweet.org

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Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Delighted to host “Discover Connecticut,” a showcase of local CT businesses here in DC. These featured manufactures, restaurants, breweries, & tourist attractions boost CT’s economy, enrich our lives, & make me proud to call CT home. #DiscoverCT https://t.co/Mhbmg8ZGbe — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Shocking new data reveals just how hooked kids are on nicotine & e-cigarettes. FDA must step up to the plate & do more to regulate these dangerous products—including banning flavors. https://t.co/AxbRyxhyPH — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Glad to see Instagram & Facebook taking action to combat the modern-day snake oil salesmen who use glitzy celebrities & flashy social media campaigns to target teens with unhealthy—sometimes life-threatening—diet products. https://t.co/7qBw6qP0P6 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Must read from Michael Lawlor, who wrote the 1st red flag law, passed in CT in 1999. Extreme Risk Protection Orders are proven policy. They’ve been utilized 1,400 times successfully in CT to help advert tragedy. Now it’s time to implement these commonsense measures nationally. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Hearing from the advocates & seeing rear seat detection technology in action highlights the cost effectiveness & simplicity of this lifesaving tech. We must pass the HOT CARS Act to prevent the tragic death of more children. https://t.co/YvI8XvDzHU — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

@fred_guttenberg Congress must fulfill our Constitutional duty to take action & pass commonsense gun violence prevention measures. Extreme Risk Protection Orders are part of the solution—giving law enforcement the tools to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

.@fred_guttenberg & I said to each other, 'if one life has been saved in FL by its Emergency Risk Protection Order statute, it was worth doing. If one daughter or son was saved, it was worth doing.' If Congress adopts the measures that are before us, lives will be saved. https://t.co/FooT7prNC6 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

This admin failed the people of Puerto Rico 2 yrs ago—in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria—& it’s still failing them today. I’m proud to join this coalition of lawmakers & advocates in fighting for the funding & resources necessary to fulfill our obligation to our fellow citizens. https://t.co/mXtEf7urEb — PolitiTweet.org