Richard Blumenthal

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Gory proof that Instagram can’t be trusted. Measures like my bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act will help provide enforceable guardrails & ground rules to protect the public. Social media’s sickening failures are a call to action. https://t.co/DFY7NGlXLN — PolitiTweet.org

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But make sure this new assistance—drones, ammunition, & more—come from existing stockpiles, not dependent on new manufacturing, requiring months of delay. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks to Pres. Biden for marking the anniversary of Russia’s brutal, genocidal invasion with soaring rhetoric & real action—stronger sanctions & $2 billion in military aid. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you to Anna Kobylarz & the City of Goodness for providing shelter to orphans, women with children, & seniors in Ukraine. Very impressive fundraiser at New Britain’s Belvedere Restaurant tonight. You are saving lives. — PolitiTweet.org

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Stirring vigils at Yale in New Haven & Ukrainian National Home in Hartford with young people leading prayers, songs, & speeches commemorating this first anniversary of Russia’s savage, genocidal invasion & Ukraine’s fierce, brave resistance. Proud, powerful voices. https://t.co/eoVsIB0mXo — PolitiTweet.org

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Exciting meeting with entrepreneurs during Black Futures Week, part of Hartford’s Black History Month. They’re helping to create promising economic & job opportunities. Thanks to the SBA for bringing us together & encouraging these impressive young  businesses. https://t.co/vi4Butoc7B — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m demanding Fisher-Price get its deadly Rock’n Play Sleeper off the market&out of homes. Appallingly, it has caused at least 8 infant deaths since the 2019 recall&no accounting for 90% of the 4.8M still in use. One immediate step: Offer full refunds, not limited value vouchers. https://t.co/Jn3qavWOzC — PolitiTweet.org

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FuelCell Energy in Torrington will be providing key aid to Ukraine—helping rebuild its power system. As part of a U.S. State Dept. program, this company’s cutting edge technology—solid oxide electrolysis—will enable environmentally sustainable electricity. Very exciting visit. — PolitiTweet.org

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Two impactful nonprofits honored today—the Housing Collective, & Havenly—w/Neighborhood Builder grants from Bank of America.  I was proud to join in celebrating their work—one in enabling homes, the other in providing skills  & education to women refugees. Energizing leadership! — PolitiTweet.org

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Cutting the ribbon for Norwalk Hospital’s expanded outpatient mental health care facility—welcoming & warm—was truly inspiring. A $2.1 million federal grant helped make it possible, but the real heroes are health care professionals, staff, board, volunteers—& patients. — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to stand with Gov. Lamont, Mayor Carbone & community leaders to announce SBA designating Torrington a business HUB. Increased access to federal contracts for local businesses will mean more jobs & economic opportunities. Torrington well deserves it. https://t.co/7cWoICow69 — PolitiTweet.org

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Our town hall last night showed why CT’s support for Ukraine has been strong & unshakable. Diverse leaders, students, & activists said America must provide the military & humanitarian aid Ukrainians need to win. Their fierce, brave fight for freedom & democracy is ours too. https://t.co/5gicDPjV6D — PolitiTweet.org

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Grateful to join Commr. Saadi & CT Dept. Of Veteran Affairs in honoring brave, dedicated African American Vets as part of Black History Month. We should salute them & all vets in action, not just words, with health care, education, skill training, jobs, & more. We owe them. https://t.co/X2CO8eLk11 — PolitiTweet.org

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On the eve of the 1 yr anniversary of the war in Ukraine, I stood w/Ukrainian Americans & @GovNedLamont to show our strong, steadfast support. This country is defending its homeland w/courage, resilience, & resolve—showing what it truly means to fight for freedom & independence. https://t.co/a6WLAmBh7O — PolitiTweet.org

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With the proper investments we can—& will—make our streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, & motorists. Excited to announce $400,000 in federal funding to help New Haven implement their ‘Safe Routes for All’ plan—road improvements that will save lives. https://t.co/Fws7LYGWyY — PolitiTweet.org

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Exorbitant junk fees are rightly making customers mad. No hidden surprises. We need to put a stop to this modern day scourge through my Junk Fee Prevention Act—requiring full price disclosure upfront & setting rules against excessive fees. https://t.co/NbMTQwtty0 — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden is airtight right—Russia has committed crimes against humanity. Now, I hope he’ll designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, as our legislation mandates. It would put muscle & teeth in his eloquent condemnation. https://t.co/flFFChW12y — PolitiTweet.org

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Putin’s suspending Russia’s role in START is truly reprehensible—but no reason to reduce, in fact every cause to increase, our commitment to Ukraine. He was already disregarding START. His speech was bunk & bluster to bolster domestic support. https://t.co/NsM17cgpEx — PolitiTweet.org

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The inspiring, uplifting images of President Biden’s Kyiv visit continue to reverberate around the world. I know how difficult the security & logistics must have been for this visit—making the trip even more impactful to the Ukrainian people. — PolitiTweet.org

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A brave, bold, & powerful move by President Biden—showing the strength of American support. Having visited Kyiv & President Zelenskyy 3 times over roughly the past year, I know how meaningful it is to Zelenskyy & the Ukrainian people. https://t.co/dCIZggQdIT — PolitiTweet.org

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Spectacularly impressive CT soldiers serving & sacrificing here at Grafenwohr to train Ukrainians who are defending against Putin’s bloody genocidal attack. They tell me they’re learning a lot from the Ukrainians too. — PolitiTweet.org

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Here at Grafenwohr Ukrainians are training on these Bradley’s to repel Russia’s imminent offensive & start their counterattack but they need tanks ASAP. One lesson: They’re driven, quick learners moving much more rapidly than our soldiers expected. — PolitiTweet.org

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Seeing Ukrainian fighters trained more quickly & effectively on armored vehicles & other weapons should help persuade the Administration to start training on fighter jets—right away—& provide F-16’s ASAP. Claims about difficulties in training are exaggerated obstacles. — PolitiTweet.org

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Ukrainians are defying predictions about time, cost, & difficulty of training—not surprising considering how resilient & courageous they’ve been in combat. Americans should be proud of our Army for its amazing support. — PolitiTweet.org

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American military leaders at Grafenwohr are awed by how rapidly Ukrainians are learning how to use Bradley armored vehicles. They‘re so adept & focused that the U.S. Army has accelerated the customary training time. — PolitiTweet.org

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Inspired & proud to visit U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria at Grafenwohr in Germany where our skilled dedicated soldiers are training Ukrainians in effective use of American weapons. “They’re quick learners—motivated beyond belief,” one told me. — PolitiTweet.org

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If Vice President Harris is right that Russia has committed crimes against humanity—I strongly agree—the Administration should declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. She condemned Russia clearly & powerfully today at the Munich Security Conference—to strong applause. — PolitiTweet.org

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Again & again, European allies telling us that training Ukrainian pilots must start now—even if the Administration delays delivery of jets—because of the lead time necessary. Russian forces outnumber Ukraine. We must assure Ukraine won’t be outgunned. — PolitiTweet.org

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One clear takeaway from the @MunSecConf: America must provide jet fighters to Ukraine—at the very least, begin training Ukrainian pilots, as the Brits are doing now. The F-16’s are absolutely vital to stopping Russian missiles & winning the war. https://t.co/RgcjVpnVwo — PolitiTweet.org

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Fantastic news! The Air Force is smart to give this $135M contract to Collins to manufacture propellers for the C-130 aircraft. CT’s defense production workers are world class & will get the job done. — PolitiTweet.org