Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Your job--and it is uniquely and always the job of the Federal Government to establish standards that protect the public health and safety where there is a national impact."

"So if I can sort of distill your answer into one sentence, the answer to the question depends on the plan document currently."

"So in effect, you're saying you don't have the authority that exists under the FDA Act that applies to a pharmaceutical drug manufacturer."

"Would you like that authority?"