Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I have been deeply frustrated, even furious, at our government’s delay & inaction. There will be plenty of time to seek accountability for the inexcusable bureaucratic red tape that stranded so many of our Afghan allies. 4/6 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I haven’t yet spoken publicly about these efforts because we worried that heightened attention would only escalate tensions & put these people at even greater risk of being targeted. 3/6 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

My office joined forces in this humanitarian mission with an incredible coalition of advocates—NGOs, former servicemembers, & journalists—to try & evacuate our fellow citizens & Afghan allies. 2/6 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

THREAD: My staff & I have worked night & day to secure the safe passage of two planes waiting in Mazar-e Sharif to take American citizens, at-risk Afghan allies, & their families to safety. 1/6 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

On #LaborDay we celebrate & thank American workers & unions who have fought to protect & bolster safety, wages, & rights. We must continue to work to ensure & expand workers’ skill training, health care, job security/advancement, & more. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Today’s tragic news is utterly gut-wrenching, & my heart breaks for his family & fellow troopers. I extend my deepest condolences to all those who knew & loved him, they are in my thoughts today. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

This CT State Police Sergeant was one of our rescuers, one of our heroes, protecting us from harm, putting himself at risk each day. Last night he was prepared to help those impacted by the heavy rains that he knew were coming—because that is who he was. — PolitiTweet.org

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This attack on reproductive health&choice eviscerates fundamental rights. I'll continue to fight tooth&nail to protect people's right to choose their reproductive future. Step 1—urgently pass the Women's Health Protection Act to ensure abortion access, regardless of zip code. 4/4 — PolitiTweet.org

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SCOTUS didn't even need a full briefing or oral argument to rubber stamp this horrific precedent. The Court's order (1 paragraph from Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, & Barrett) hardly did the bare minimum & instead let the Shadow Docket do its dirty work. 3/4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Not only is this law throwing Roe v. Wade out the window, but it empowers anyone to act as police for women’s bodies & choices, offering a cash prize to those who turn in a spouse, family member, clergy member, or friend who helped with an abortion in any way. 2/4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Turn back the clock 50 years, forget decades of precedent, & you still do not get as dangerous & rights-crushing of a status quo as the current anti-abortion law in TX. 1/4 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

RT @ChrisMurphyCT: Connecticut has a large, vibrant Lebanese American community. @SenBlumenthal and I went to Beirut w @ChrisVanHollen and… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I also had the distinct honor of visiting with the Marines stationed at the Embassy in Beirut Lebanon. These brave servicemembers are doing critical work to promote & protect democracy in Lebanon. https://t.co/AsGf1ISTNq — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Today I met with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Mikati in Beirut to press for swift formation of a new Lebanese government that prioritizes economic reforms & rejects malign Iranian proxies. https://t.co/SA4Hf9weKK — PolitiTweet.org

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By its inaction, the Supreme Court ended abortion access in TX last night. Roe v. Wade was effectively overruled, not with a bang, but with a whimper, through the shadow docket. This is why we need to urgently pass the Women’s Health Protection Act—it can’t wait any longer. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ChrisMurphyCT: Wheels down in Beirut. Visiting Lebanon and Israel over the next few days w @ChrisVanHollen @SenBlumenthal and @ossoff t… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

South Korea is taking steps to foster competition in the app economy. The U.S. can’t fall behind. We need to take decisive action by passing @MarshaBlackburn, @SenAmyKlobuchar, & my Open App Markets Act to set fair, clear, & enforceable rules to protect competition & consumers. — PolitiTweet.org

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Huge congrats to Glastonbury's Karen Petrik on this silver medal win. CT couldn’t be more proud. — PolitiTweet.org

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I am so proud to welcome some of our Afghan allies to CT, & I stand ready to help our federal agencies & refugee resettlement organizations ensure that these families have the resources they need to help build their new lives here in the United States. 7/7 — PolitiTweet.org

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There will be a time to analyze what went so terribly wrong & what mistakes were made in the last years, months, & weeks that led to this humanitarian crisis. I will insist on clear-eyed analysis & accountability. 6/7 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

We cannot abandon them—we must continue fighting for them. I will continue pressing this administration to use every point of leverage to evacuating the many Afghans who are at grave risk. 5/7 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

We have a moral obligation to our Afghan allies who face retribution & revenge from the Taliban for their cooperation with the United States. 4/7 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I am devastated for the tens of thousands of Afghan allies we are leaving behind: interpreters, drivers, & guides who risked their lives for our country; journalists & democracy advocates; women leaders. 3/7 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I am always thinking of the generation of war veterans who served in Afghanistan, including so many who stepped up again these last few weeks, leading the way in a Digital Dunkirk evacuating their Afghan friends & allies. 2/7 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Today, as the last U.S. combat troops depart Afghanistan, I am deeply grateful for their service & for the sacrifices of an entire generation of war veterans. My heart is especially with the families of thirteen heroic servicemembers killed last week. 1/7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Honored to be in CT today with organizations responsible for refugee resettlement efforts. These groups are doing vital work to provide education, food, clothing, & recourses to help those fleeing Afghanistan. Let us open our arms & hearts not only in word, but in deeds. https://t.co/wazbuNoQzk — PolitiTweet.org

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We have a moral imperative: we cannot abandon American citizens & our Afghan allies who have targets on their backs. I’ll continue to press the admin to seek continued evacuation of those in peril. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

This American Rescue Plan investment in CT & Hartford youth will help support community-wide sports, performing arts, & cultural programs. Recovering from this pandemic is a long road & these orgs are doing the hard work of providing a healthy ecosystem for our young people. https://t.co/BqoXvLjosO — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to stand with advocates yesterday in New Haven to demand a path to earned citizenship for immigrants & undocumented essential workers. After all of their work & sacrifices in hospitals, offices, & farms throughout the pandemic, we owe them fairness & opportunity. https://t.co/BuwtRVhOEv — PolitiTweet.org

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This welcome move by the Biden administration will provide much-needed relief to students who were cheated & scammed by ITT Tech. When for-profit schools defraud & mislead consumers, student borrowers shouldn’t be left holding the bag. https://t.co/Y9prB2ns4d — PolitiTweet.org