Senator Richard Blumenthal is an American politician and lawyer. He is serving as the Senior United States Senator from Connecticut under the Democrats. First elected in 2010, Richard is one of the wealthiest members of the U.S. Senate. He has also served as Connecticut’s Attorney General.
Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 13, 1946. Life was a bed of roses for Richard as he was born to a wealthy parent.
He completed his tertiary education at Harvard College. He also studied at Trinity College before acquiring his J.D. at the Yale Law School in 1973. He was the editor-in-chief at Harvard College and Yale Law school.
In 1970, Richard joined the US Marine Corps Reserve. He continued his service till 1976 when he attained the rank of Sergeant. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
He has spoken on popular topics such as new account social media, suicide, violence, and more.
You can find out more about the senator here.
Here’s our collection of the best Richard Blumenthal quotes:
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Richard Blumenthal Quotes on Politics/Power/Law
We have no idea what the legal basis is for these claims, … There seems to be no legal or factual basis for these claims since the state has played absolutely no role in this internal church dispute. ? We really, essentially, have no idea what they mean by this claim.
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I was reminded all over again of how powerful and passionate he was in his beliefs about integrity and public service, and how deeply inspiring he was to people who he came into contact with as I did.
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If anything, these kinds of threats and posturing will only antagonize and embolden Congress, … With or without the industry participating, this process will move forward.
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More than patching the gaps and loopholes of the Department of Justice settlement, this proposed set of remedies goes beyond that to really accurately reflect the spirit and letter of the Court of Appeals opinion and the law of this case.
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Our intention is to proceed in the litigation, … I believe this (federal) agreement reflects very good progress, but it may not be good enough to protect consumers against misuse of monopoly, or recurrence of violations of law.
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Microsoft is stifling competition in clear violation of the law and plainly contrary to consumer interests.
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We think that as of right now, unless the federal government tells us otherwise, we can continue to do as we have done with our system, … We believe that our regulation embodies a valid state policy that articulates our belief that school boards are in a better position to muster the facts and expertise in any contest with ordinary parents.
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These are serious and far-reaching violations that should lead to serious and far-reaching remedies.
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We can speculate on what’s likely, but what’s needed is an investigation. And speculation is no substitute for facts. As a former prosecutor, I prosecuted antitrust cases civilly. And I can say that antitrust investigations merit searching, penetrating scrutiny and investigation. That’s what we need here.
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This junkyard is an environmental nightmare, strewn with tree stumps, old tires, derelict vehicles, scrap metal and other waste. This owner may be failing to properly dispose of vehicle fluids and other contaminating chemical-laden trash, possibly imperiling groundwater and wells. He is junking the law as well as the environment.
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Each & every day Congress refuses to take action it is complicit in the deaths of Americans killed by gun violence. Inexcusable & unconscionable. Another year should not pass without real action to end this violence.
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Affordable, quality health care is available now during open enrollment.
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Richard Blumenthal Quotes on Health/Food
After the positive coronavirus test of a Senate staffer, my own staff will be following health professional guidance working remotely. We’re taking this step to protect everyone’s health & safety. We’ll still be fully available and completely accessible to continue working for you.
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This welcome move by the DOJ ensures the health & safety of non-violent, medically at-risk individuals already in home confinement who are successfully reintegrating into their communities, reuniting with family & re-entering the workforce.
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Everyone deserves clean, safe, lead-free water. I’m glad to see the Biden Admin creating a plan to swiftly use Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to replace these decades-old pipes.
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I was proud to be her partner on a number of causes—such as stopping impaired driving & advancing elderly health care. She was a model & mentor for me & so many, & I was grateful to count her as a friend. I extend my deepest sympathies to her family.
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This bill will help prevent perfectly safe food from going to waste simply because of confusing labeling. Nearly half of our country’s food gets thrown out each year while millions of Americans go hungry & the climate crisis worsens.
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The Food Date Labeling Act would create a uniform food date label that gives consumers a clear understanding of when food is still safe to eat—helping keep good food out of landfills & on Americans’ plates.
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Richard Blumentha Quotes on Security/ Violence/Suicide/Children
CT servicemembers embody our nation’s finest. Your dedication to the security of our country is a testament to each of you. As you defend our nation against adversaries or stand ready here at home, you’ve answered the call to duty & make us all proud.
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As we enter into this holiday week, I would like to thank all the CT servicemembers & their families for your sacrifices & wish you all a safe, healthy, & happy holiday season.
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Google & Bing should be helping to prevent suicide, not enable it. They are failing a moral responsibility that I encourage them to follow.
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We are in the midst of a mental health crisis & yet Google & Bing have done little to address websites which are linked to dozens of suicides. I wrote to Google & Bing urging them to steer people away from this dangerous site.
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A harrowing, heartbreaking read. On a larger scale, this WSJ piece shows what my staff saw time again in our own tests. TikTok&other Big Tech apps are pushing kids into dark, dangerous spirals w/little regard for their safety & wellbeing. Congress must act—w/bipartisan urgency.
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For two decades, Afghan men & women put their lives on the line to serve the U.S. mission as translators, guards, civil servants, & humanitarian workers. In moments of danger & crisis, they were there for us.
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The U.S. has a moral imperative to help at-risk Afghan allies now in mortal danger because they aided our mission. I’m proud to introduce the Honor Our Commitment Act to establish a clear, consistent, compassionate strategy for their evacuation & resettlement.
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Making threats of gun violence in our schools should never be a prank or joke. TikTok must uphold the claims it made to our Consumer Protection subcommittee that it is committed to stopping destructive challenges & threats.
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I’m also sponsoring legislation to ensure that the Sacklers & others won’t be able to abuse the bankruptcy process in the future.
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This ruling will ensure accountability for the Sacklers, who caused immeasurable pain & suffering for so many people in CT & across the country. I applaud the court for rejecting the Sacklers’ attempt to escape responsibility for their actions.
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Not giving up. Not going away. Safe storage of guns can save lives—kids’ fatal play, mass shootings, suicides, & so many other senseless deaths. Ethan’s Law works in CT. Congress must pass it nationally.
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This military measure makes smart, strategic investments in defense tools built by CT’s skilled manufacturing force. It will tremendously fortify our country’s safety and strengthen CAT’s economy while ensuring our armed forces have the resources to keep our nation safe.
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Today we remember not only what we lost, but also what we still need to do. There’s no mystery here, Congress has to take steps to help stop gun violence. We need to honor those brave & wonderful Sandy Hook children & educators with action, not just words.
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I will forever be in awe of the Sandy Hook families’ & communities courage & resilience. Their unrelenting fight to end the scourge of gun violence through common sense steps, like universal background checks, safe storage, emergency risk protection orders, & more, is inspiring.
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Shocking stories of domestic violence in our CT communities show its constant, urgent danger. Awareness & intervention are critical. More support for local domestic violence organizations & their volunteers is necessary now more than ever.
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How can Twitter tolerate the Taliban exploiting its features for torture & autocracy—over their own employees’ objections? If Twitter can’t be bothered to stop accounts recruiting for the Taliban or encouraging ethnic cleansing, then it shouldn’t be offering Spaces at all.
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Enough with these underwhelming baby steps & vague “directional” alignments. What we need now is broad, bold solutions & accountability that address transparency, children’s privacy, & create effective tools for parents & kids to protect themselves on these platforms.
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Our hearts break in grief & sorrow—for families of students who perished in Oakland County, & all who bear wounds. As the horror of gun violence persists, America deserves action to make us safer.
Survivors of military sexual violence are victimized twice—first by the offender & then by the military system itself. To reform this system & stop sexual abuse, we’re seeking fairer, more effective criminal justice as part of the NDAA vote.
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Richard Blumentha Quotes on Economy/Equal Rights
I’m also sponsoring legislation to ensure that the Sacklers & others won’t be able to abuse the bankruptcy process in the future.
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Shamefully, a politically driven SCOTUS continues to deny Texans their constitutional right to an abortion while fueling a firestorm of potential bounty hunter copycat laws. We must fight for WHPA, guaranteeing equal access to abortion care nationwide.
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Richard Blumentha Quotes on Social Media
Instagram’s baby steps fall short of protecting kids. A PR gambit within hours of its CEO testimony is no substitute for real action.
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I look forward to my Consumer Protection subcommittee’s hearing tomorrow to learn what concrete, substantive legislation Instagram will support to protect kids online.
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Instagram only takes action to address its harms to kids the day before its CEO is set to testify before my subcommittee. Make no mistake: these simple time management & parental oversight tools should have—& could have—been implemented long ago.
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We need answers about why Instagram uses powerful algorithms that push poisonous content to kids, driving them down dark rabbit holes. I look forward to discussing urgently necessary laws to protect children online & hold Big Tech accountable—updates to COPPA, KIDS Act, & more.
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After bombshell reports about Instagram’s toxic impacts, we want to hear straight from the company’s leadership.
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Richard Blumentha Quotes on Veterans
The Veterans Justice Outreach Improvement Act will help identify and support countless vets needing legal assistance and other critical resources to tackle mental health substance abuse issues. This bipartisan bill is a beginning step to aid vets facing challenges in the justice system.
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