Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"And I want to make clear that my asking for your assistance is not to in any way disparage or denigrate the good faith and efforts of Secretary Hagel and the Joint Chiefs and all of the military leade..."

"I am looking for ways to modify this proposal so as to perhaps make it voluntary and give licensed dealers the access that they need to the system."

"Does the Air Force Inspector General treat the SAPR program as an item of special interest?"

"I personally feel that approach is critical to our Nation's security."