Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"If we fail to do so, if we fail to close this gap and fill this legal black hole, we become complicit."

"I particularly want to thank our colleagues, nearly a third of the Senate, many members of this Committee, who have cosponsored this bill."

"Congress must fix it. That's why we're here."

"I just believe that the legislation being considered today is the wrong answer to an important question."