Richard Blumenthal actually said...

So you would say that the commitment of our military, our Defense Department, and our strategic planners is undiluted when it comes to the O...

When it strikes you as odd, I assume that 'odd'--and it is a very well chosen word--may be a euphemism for strange or unnecessary or invasiv...

I believe that we need more effective measures for enforcement to counter that approach, because it will undermine your best efforts.

I think we may come forward if you'd be willing to consider it.