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Blumenthal Defends Military Career: "I Did Misspeak"

May 18, 2010
Blumenthal Defends Military Career: "I Did Misspeak"

"I am proud of my service in the United States Marine Corps," Richard Blumenthal (D), candidate for US Senate, said. "Hoorah" and "Semper fi" was uttered several times.

"I take full responsibility" for misspeaking he said. "I will not allow anyone to take a few misplaced words and impugn my record of service to our country," he stated.

"I served in the United States Marine Corps reserves and I am proud of it," he concluded. "I did misspeak on a few occasions," he admitted. He also added that he "regretted" it.

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