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Richard Blumenthal: “The Fifth Amendment is a right of everyone appearing before…”

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Richard Blumenthal Quotes Rand Paul In Defense Of Dr. Fauci Invoking The 5th Amendment

Published | Video Starts at 04:57

And I would ask that that statement be made part of the record as well. Mr. Chairman. Without objection. Let's be very clear. The Fifth Amendment is a right of everyone appearing before an authority like this one. It should be respected. And the reason that Dr. Fauci has invoked it in the words of his attorney, quote, during and after the COVID 19 pandemic, Dr. Fauci appeared at least a dozen … (04:57–05:09)

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Asserts that the Fifth Amendment right applies to everyone appearing before an authority and should be respected.

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