Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

It’s been one year since we were all witnesses to an abhorrent attack on our democracy. Rioters armed with bats & pipes, a Confederate flag in the halls of Congress, ruthless attacks on police officers—not a week goes by where I don’t think about that dark, terrible day. — PolitiTweet.org

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My personal thanks to the CT family that shared food with snow bound drivers—including my colleague @timkaine—on frozen I-95 in Virginia. You were the talk of the Senate. — PolitiTweet.org

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From protecting our troops from deadly danger to serving disabled Americans & veterans recovering from wounds of war, the life-changing service of these animals & handlers is legendary. Homage is long overdue. — PolitiTweet.org

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Brave service animals & handlers have long put their lives on the line, & sometimes sacrificed them for the sake of our country. To honor their unstinting support for Americans, I was proud to introduce the bipartisan National Service Animals Memorial Act today. https://t.co/cWumVTAoy9 — PolitiTweet.org

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A good first step from ATF. Practicing safe gun storage & preventing unsecured firearms from falling into the wrong hands will save countless lives. While CT has led the way, I’ll continue to push Congress to act on commonsense reform & my federal version of Ethan's Law. — PolitiTweet.org

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One thing is clear from my visits to testing sites & distribution centers all across CT—we need more federal action to increase test supply. Expanded use of the Defense Production Act & other federal resources will help us in stemming this wave of the pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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Just stopped by South Windsor’s COVID test distribution site where lines of cars stretched for over a mile. People are desperate to get tested in order to protect themselves & others & stop the spread. — PolitiTweet.org

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Everywhere I visited today & across the state, CT is deeply thankful for free tests. Along with vaccinations & other steps, tests are key to conquering COVID—safely going back to school, to work, & to normal. — PolitiTweet.org

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The federal government must expand use of the Defense Production Act to manufacture more tests. The demand is undeniable & urgent. The promised 500 million is a start, but billions are needed. — PolitiTweet.org

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Lines of cars show need for urgent federal action to provide more tests. These pictures are worth a thousand words. — PolitiTweet.org

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Huge demand for tests & extraordinary dedication by local personnel dispensing them—in Trumbull, Waterbury, Naugatuck & Fairfield, where I visited this morning. Thanks to firefighters, police, health officials, CERT volunteers & others. https://t.co/kQRV5Zxe6q — PolitiTweet.org

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As we begin 2022, I wish you good health, new opportunities & love of friends & family. A joyous New Year! — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

This New Year's Eve, celebrate safely & protect yourself, your family, & others on the road by designating a sober driver or using public transportation & ridesharing apps. — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to stand with @MADDOnline & @CT_STATE_POLICE to highlight federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to combat drunk driving through stronger enforcement and new technology. https://t.co/GARcoAAnzO — PolitiTweet.org

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Honored & grateful to visit Norwich firefighters—thanking them for their extraordinary courage & steadfast service to the Rose City & all in CT. Wishing them & all CT fire service a safe, healthy, & happy New Year. https://t.co/AQOx581IAM — PolitiTweet.org

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Today I visited COVID test distribution sites around Hartford where residents could pick up free at-home kits. Thank you to the frontline workers & volunteers at Parker Memorial Center & Pope Park for their work in protecting our communities & helping us stop the spread. https://t.co/l94WEiRXb5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Passengers should receive full refunds for cancelled cruises. With 90+ ships under scrutiny & the Travel Health Notice at record levels, this pause is a public health imperative. Far from fun-filled, ships become floating Petri dishes for infection at sea. — PolitiTweet.org

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The CDC is rightly sounding the alarm & affirming my warnings. Now we should stop cruises & dock ships before they become sailing super spreaders. This action is necessary to protect passengers, crew, & every place ships may visit. — PolitiTweet.org

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An East Haven boy was severely burned while trying a TikTok experiment—literally playing with fire. TikTok must screen & stop these pernicious, perilous challenges, & be held accountable by new legislation I’ll be pushing in 2022. https://t.co/I9uS4CFcvk — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CHCConnecticut: Thank you @senblumenthal & @kmscarpati for visiting our Meriden health center to thank our hardworking staff and highli… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Today I visited a COVID testing site in Hartford’s North End that is used by many frontline workers—who have been indispensable during this pandemic. The federal gov’t needs to step up & provide enough tests so people don’t have to wait in line for hours. They deserve better. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CIRICT: Senator Blumenthal visited CIRI's Bridgeport office to thank our Refugee Services and Immigration Legal Services teams for thei… — PolitiTweet.org

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He repeated it & lived by it as a champion of working Americans who may have modest means, work hard, & simply want a fair chance. He lived the American dream, & fought for all who sought it. — PolitiTweet.org

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What moved us most—& what made him a great leader—was the loyalty & affection he inspired. His advice to me in my first tough vote was “follow your conscience.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Harry Reid was short on small talk & soft of voice, but he was tall & strong on values & vision. His penetrating insight, powerful will, & fierce work ethic made him a mentor & role model for so many of us. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you Middletown firefighters for your tireless work & unwavering commitment to your community. Through another challenging year you have demonstrated tremendous courage & sacrifice. https://t.co/i0NW06Ly8H — PolitiTweet.org

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Our warnings have proved sadly prescient & continuously compelling. Time for CDC & cruise lines to protect consumers & again pause—docking their ships. Cruises are repeating recent history as petri dishes of COVID infection. https://t.co/0P7VQNFlpo — PolitiTweet.org

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Stopped at L&M Hospital to say “thank you” to all the spectacular professionals & staff who have worked day after day in 2021 providing world class care during this painful, challenging time. They are heroes. — PolitiTweet.org

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Governor Lamont is showing smart, strategic leadership as we work to stem Omicron’s surge. Testing, vaccinating, & masking are key to stopping its spread & saving lives. — PolitiTweet.org

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Inspired to thank New London police & firefighters for their courage & sacrifice over this past year. They run toward danger—now including pandemic peril. They’re seeking— & deserve—more rapid tests so they can protect their families & others. https://t.co/U3jikGkohh — PolitiTweet.org