Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I think those suggestions or recommendations are excellent as a starting point, and certainly we may want to consider going beyond them based on what we've heard and what we may find out."

"I have strongly opposed any measures to cut Social Security."

"I am not satisfied that it is sufficiently strong so far to provide credibility and trust on the part of policymakers and, equally important, the awarders of funds, Federal funds, taxpayer moneys that..."

"these kinds of opportunities for students who otherwise wouldn't have access to college education is critically important."