Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"And will increase, Mr. Chairman, even further under the strategy that has been outlined by the United States."

"the importance of this issue will only increase, and I think your testimony is very, very important in support of these proposed changes"

"I can anticipate that one of the issues that may be raised is that this kind of proposal, CEJA, would 'discourage' or 'deter' contractors from wanting to be involved in doing business and working for ..."

"I hope that folks in Rhode Island know how active and aggressive Senator Whitehouse has been with his background in law enforcement."