Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Comparing it to the judgment made about weapons of mass destruction in the Iraq situation is totally a red herring, totally wrong."

"You have been resolute and steadfast in seeking to elevate public awareness and public consciousness about the importance of cyber attacks."

"I think some of the disparagement has been a terrible disservice to our Nation and to the very brave and courageous men and women who put their lives at risk."

"We urge members to reject both the bill and false and misleading rhetoric that bears no reality to the real problems of excessive and systemic delay in the regulatory process."