Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"although basic research does not begin with a particular practical goal; when you look at the results over the years, it ends up being one of the most practical things government does."

"I would agree with you as a former State official that the States are really pioneering and spearheading some of the most innovative and important work in this area."

"In fact, the cost of incarcerating an individual is now in excess of what it costs to send a young person to college in many universities across the country."

"Without empirical data demonstrating that there is a widespread problem that must be addressed through the rules, we stand at the precipice of changing the rules in a way that we know will have a part..."