Transcript: Sen. Amy Klobuchar on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota that aired Sunday, June 9, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
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Klobuchar: Trump treating farmers like "poker chips at one of his bankrupt casinos"
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, joins moderator Margaret Brennan from Iowa to discuss tariffs and her 2020 campaign for president.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Sen. Roy Blunt, Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Martha Bárcena Coqui and 2020 Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Gov. Steve Bullock.
6/9: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Sen. Roy Blunt, Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Martha Bárcena Coqui and 2020 Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Gov. Steve Bullock.
Biden leads in latest Iowa poll with Warren and Buttigieg rising
Only four other candidates commanded more than 2% in the poll
Warren rejects Fox News town hall, calls channel a "hate-for-profit racket"
She said the network "gives a megaphone to racists and conspiracists—it's designed to turn us against each other"
In a crowded field, Democratic candidates look to Iowa's rural voters
"We don't need saviors. We need people that are going to understand and work with us"
2020 Democratic hopefuls' Mother's Day posts on their moms
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Klobuchar unveils $100 billion substance abuse, mental health plan
The 2020 presidential candidate has faced the firsthand as the daughter of an alcoholic who struggled with addiction for years before getting sober
Klobuchar shares addiction prevention plan
On the Road to 2020, we’re talking to current and prospective presidential candidates about issues affecting the country. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota announced her candidacy in February. She serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee and took part in questioning of Attorney General William Barr earlier this week. Klobuchar joins “CBS This Morning” to share her new plan for addiction prevention and treatment – a cause that is deeply personal to her.
Why Barr set a "dangerous precedent" and one senator "gets an A+" for her questioning
Critics of the attorney general said he seemed more like the president's defense lawyer than the attorney general during Wednesday's hearing
2020 Democrats question Barr's credibility
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2020 Democrats call for William Barr to resign after Mueller report hearing
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2020 Democratic candidates' reaction to Mueller report
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Mayor Pete Buttigieg addresses protesters
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Jeff Flake on Dems in 2020 presidential race
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2020 candidates' fundraising numbers
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the presidential campaign fundraising totals from Sens. Cory Booker and Amy Klobuchar.
Klobuchar demands "entire" Mueller report be released
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"Parks and Rec" cast reunites, teases possible return
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Democrats & big tech
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2020 candidates pitch voters at SXSW
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Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren talk tech proposals at SXSW
Both 2020 hopefuls discussed their concerns over major tech companies selling data
Presidential hopefuls flock to SXSW
Several 2020 presidential hopefuls are in Austin, Texas, for the popular cultural and tech festival SXSW. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss his conversations with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.
Trendy SXSW festival is a battleground for 2020 Democrats
"Much of what is discussed this weekend could end up being fine-tuned for voters in the early primary states," says CBS News' Ed O'Keefe
Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health care for military kids
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing
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New restoration brings fresh light to St. Peter's Basilica
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Biden vetoes 66 new federal judgeships, blames "hurried" House action
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These are the 3 federal death row inmates whose sentences Biden didn't commute
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American Airlines flights nationwide briefly delayed by "technical issue"
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
5 convicted in the Netherlands over violence against Israeli soccer fans
A Dutch court convicted five men for their part in last month's violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam.
Legendary drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed
Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.
5 hospitalized after ski lift incident at Tahoe's Heavenly resort
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Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health care for military kids
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
Starbucks strike to expand to more than 300 stores, union says
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American Airlines flights nationwide briefly delayed by "technical issue"
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Where is Santa right now? NORAD tracker maps his Christmas flight
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Starbucks strike to expand to more than 300 stores, union says
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Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale
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CTA may require business owners to register with FinCEN before Jan. 13
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Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health care for military kids
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges vs. librarians struck down
A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.
Biden vetoes 66 new federal judgeships, blames "hurried action" by House
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.
Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Bill Clinton hospitalized for "testing and observation" after developing fever
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How to stay healthy during holiday gatherings
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Health care AI, intended to save money, requires expensive humans
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CDC releases concerning new flu numbers
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New restoration brings fresh light to St. Peter's Basilica
New renovations and AI-powered digital tours offer visitors a chance to see the historic site ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year.
5 convicted in the Netherlands over violence against Israeli soccer fans
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American imprisoned in Russia given new 15-year jail term for "espionage"
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Photos show well-preserved remains of baby mammoth found in Siberia
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Legendary drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed
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Angel Blue on being named Vocalist of the Year
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Prosecutor drops appeal to reinstate "Rust" charges against Alec Baldwin
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Denzel Washington gets minister's license at Harlem church
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Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia
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Meet the man behind Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows
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Researchers develop robot to help people walk
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Holiday shoppers on the lookout for big TVs
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Why drone hysteria has taken off
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Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling
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EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty
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Prosecutor drops appeal to reinstate "Rust" charges against Alec Baldwin
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CEO murder suspect pleads not guilty in state case
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Legendary drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed
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Mangione lawyer concerned about fair trial
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NASA delayes return date for astronauts
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NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
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